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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2007 or
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 000-28405
MVC Capital, Inc.
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)
     
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  94-3346760
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
287 Bowman Avenue    
2nd Floor    
Purchase, New York   10577
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (914) 701-0310
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
There were 24,265,336 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding as of September 6, 2007.
 
 

 


 

MVC Capital, Inc.
(A Delaware Corporation)
Index
     
    Page
Part I. Consolidated Financial Information
   
 
   
   
   
- July 31, 2007 and October 31, 2006
  3
   
- For the Period November 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007 and
   
- For the Period November 1, 2005 to July 31, 2006
  4
   
- For the Period May 1, 2007 to July 31, 2007 and
   
- For the Period May 1, 2006 to July 31, 2006
  5
   
- For the Period November 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007 and
   
- For the Period November 1, 2005 to July 31, 2006
  6
   
- For the Period November 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007
   
- For the Period November 1, 2005 to July 31, 2006 and
   
- For the Year ended October 31, 2006
  7
   
- For the Period November 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007
   
- For the Period November 1, 2005 to July 31, 2006 and
   
- For the Year ended October 31, 2006
  8
   
-July 31, 2007
   
-October 31, 2006
  9
  14
 
   
  28
 
   
  60
 
   
  65
 
   
  66
 
   
SIGNATURE
  68
 
   
Exhibits
  69
 Certification
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MVC Capital, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
                 
    July 31,     October 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (Unaudited)          
ASSETS
               
 
               
Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 112,833,085     $ 66,217,123  
Investments at fair value (cost $334,739,981 and $286,850,759)
               
Non-control/Non-affiliated investments (cost $119,586,309 and $108,557,066)
    85,023,815       71,848,976  
Affiliate investments (cost $101,424,084 and $71,672,386)
    111,215,266       75,248,140  
Control investments (cost $113,729,588 and $106,621,307)
    120,627,554       128,794,436  
 
           
Total investments at fair value
    316,866,635       275,891,552  
Dividends, interest and fees receivable
    2,689,072       1,617,511  
Prepaid expenses
    2,579,035       2,632,859  
Prepaid taxes
    385,138        
Deferred tax
    724,006       548,120  
Deposits
    442,129       120,000  
Other assets
    29,443       54,796  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 436,548,543     $ 347,081,961  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
               
Liabilities
               
Term loan
  $ 50,000,000     $ 50,000,000  
Revolving credit facility
          50,000,000  
Provision for incentive compensation (Note 9)
    17,104,294       7,172,352  
Management fee payable
    1,616,021        
Employee compensation and benefits
          1,635,600  
Reserve for closing conditions
    2,869,711        
Other accrued expenses and liabilities
    985,469       774,048  
Professional fees
    438,487       402,133  
Consulting fees
    81,302       70,999  
Taxes payable
          33,455  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities
    73,095,284       110,088,587  
 
           
 
               
Shareholders’ equity
               
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 24,262,566 and 19,093,929 shares outstanding, respectively
    283,044       231,459  
Additional paid-in-capital
    431,875,809       353,479,871  
Accumulated earnings
    20,278,590       22,026,261  
Dividends paid to stockholders
    (30,852,794 )     (21,592,946 )
Accumulated net realized loss
    (7,167,014 )     (73,016,601 )
Net unrealized depreciation
    (17,873,346 )     (10,959,207 )
Treasury stock, at cost, 4,041,883 and 4,052,019 shares held, respectively
    (33,091,030 )     (33,175,463 )
 
           
 
               
Total shareholders’ equity
    363,453,259       236,993,374  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 436,548,543     $ 347,081,961  
 
           
 
               
Net asset value per share
  $ 14.98     $ 12.41  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MVC Capital, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
                 
    For the Period Ended     For the Period Ended  
    November 1, 2006 to     November 1, 2005 to  
    July 31, 2007     July 31, 2006  
Operating Income:
               
Dividend income
               
Affiliate investments
  $ 370,195     $ 36,364  
Control investments
          88,525  
 
           
 
               
Total dividend income
    370,195       124,889  
 
           
 
               
Interest income (net of foreign taxes withheld of $0, and $18,433)
               
Non-control/Non-affiliated investments
    8,494,153       4,940,336  
Affiliate investments
    3,563,392       1,448,213  
Control investments
    3,554,022       2,768,553  
 
           
 
               
Total interest income
    15,611,567       9,157,102  
 
           
 
               
Fee income
               
Non-control/Non-affiliated investments
    754,253       992,473  
Affiliate investments
    678,372       291,982  
Control investments
    845,640       1,381,625  
 
           
 
               
Total fee income
    2,278,265       2,666,080  
 
           
 
               
Other income
    252,237       455,713  
 
           
 
               
Total operating income
    18,512,264       12,403,784  
 
           
 
               
Operating Expenses:
               
Incentive compensation (Note 9)
    10,042,160       4,717,061  
Management fee
    5,105,029        
Interest, fees and other borrowing costs
    3,636,241       683,590  
Legal fees
    398,000       438,669  
Other expenses
    360,370       285,458  
Insurance
    312,606       354,211  
Audit fees
    237,000       286,788  
Administration
    208,522       140,342  
Directors fees
    180,000       156,501  
Consulting fees
    99,500       282,641  
Printing and postage
    74,700       67,325  
Public relations fees
    58,201       61,600  
Employee compensation and benefits
          2,242,005  
Facilities
          486,302  
 
           
 
               
Total operating expenses
    20,712,329       10,202,493  
 
           
 
               
Net operating income (loss) before taxes
    (2,200,065 )     2,201,291  
 
               
Tax (Benefit) Expenses:
               
Deferred tax (benefit) expense
    (175,886 )     (132,329 )
Current tax (benefit) expense
    (276,508 )     274,962  
 
           
 
               
Total tax (benefit) expense
    (452,394 )     142,633  
 
           
 
               
Net operating income (loss)
    (1,747,671 )     2,058,658  
 
           
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments:
               
 
               
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
               
Non-control/Non-affiliated investments
    376,329       (147,640 )
Affiliate investments
          3,163,722  
Control investments
    65,473,258        
 
           
 
               
Total net realized gain on investments
    65,849,587       3,016,082  
 
               
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
    (6,914,139 )     26,395,490  
 
           
 
               
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    58,935,448       29,411,572  
 
           
 
               
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 57,187,777     $ 31,470,230  
 
           
 
               
Net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations
  $ 2.57     $ 1.65  
 
           
 
               
Dividends declared per share
  $ 0.42     $ 0.36  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MVC Capital, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
                 
    For the Quarter Ended     For the Quarter Ended  
    May 1, 2007 to     May 1, 2006 to  
    July 31, 2007     July 31, 2006  
Operating Income:
               
Dividend income
               
Affiliate investments
  $ 95,467     $  
Control investments
          44,020  
 
           
 
               
Total dividend income
    95,467       44,020  
 
           
 
               
Interest income
               
Non-control/Non-affiliated investments
    3,138,337       1,871,510  
Affiliate investments
    1,464,021       591,741  
Control investments
    1,323,326       886,477  
 
           
 
               
Total interest income
    5,925,684       3,349,728  
 
           
 
               
Fee income
               
Non-control/Non-affiliated investments
    133,973       215,579  
Affiliate investments
    442,097       147,141  
Control investments
    327,710       709,608  
 
           
 
               
Total fee income
    903,780       1,072,328  
 
           
 
               
Other income
    105,042       140,517  
 
           
 
               
Total operating income
    7,029,973       4,606,593  
 
           
 
               
Operating Expenses:
               
Incentive compensation (Note 9)
    1,617,808       1,160,875  
Management fee
    1,616,020        
Interest, fees and other borrowing costs
    1,252,205       635,817  
Other expenses
    125,178       55,484  
Insurance
    96,000       114,000  
Legal fees
    90,000       188,667  
Administration
    78,238       52,686  
Audit fees
    75,000       99,966  
Directors fees
    60,000       60,000  
Consulting fees
    36,000       58,845  
Printing and postage
    26,100       29,975  
Public relations fees
    21,300       18,400  
Employee compensation and benefits
          844,615  
Facilities
          153,488  
 
           
 
               
Total operating expenses
    5,093,849       3,472,818  
 
           
 
               
Net operating income before taxes
    1,936,124       1,133,775  
 
               
Tax (Benefit) Expenses:
               
Deferred tax (benefit) expense
    (189,173 )     (198,219 )
Current tax (benefit) expense
    110,922       259,892  
 
           
 
               
Total tax (benefit) expense
    (78,251 )     61,673  
 
           
 
               
Net operating income
    2,014,375       1,072,102  
 
           
 
               
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments:
               
 
               
Net realized gian (loss) on investments
               
Non-control/Non-affiliated investments
    491,611       (19,135 )
Affiliate investments
          5,463,722  
Control investments
    65,481,064        
 
           
 
               
Total net realized gain on investments
    65,972,675       5,444,587  
 
               
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
    (54,199,608 )     1,529,345  
 
           
 
               
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    11,773,067       6,973,932  
 
           
 
               
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 13,787,442     $ 8,046,034  
 
           
 
               
Net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations
  $ 0.57     $ 0.42  
 
           
 
               
Dividends declared per share
  $ 0.12     $ 0.12  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MVC Capital, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
                 
    For the Period Ended     For the Period Ended  
    November 1, 2006 to     November 1, 2005 to  
    July 31, 2007     July 31, 2006  
Cash flows from Operating Activities:
               
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 57,187,777     $ 31,470,230  
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
               
Realized gains
    (65,849,587 )     (3,016,082 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    6,914,139       (26,395,490 )
Amortization of discounts and fees
    (69,917 )     (166,926 )
Increase in accrued payment-in-kind dividends and interest
    (2,418,638 )     (1,375,226 )
Increase in allocation of flow through income
    (140,084 )     (200,038 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Dividends, interest and fees receivable
    (1,071,561 )     (156,521 )
Prepaid expenses
    53,824       (1,995,432 )
Prepaid taxes
    (385,138 )     56,854  
Deferred tax
    (175,886 )     (132,329 )
Deposits
    (322,129 )     (205,000 )
Other assets
    25,353       25,353  
Payable for investment purchased
          (79,708 )
Incentive Compensation (Note 9)
    9,931,942        
Liabilities
    3,074,755       5,092,954  
Purchases of equity investments
    (26,401,201 )     (24,043,834 )
Purchases of debt instruments
    (66,922,366 )     (70,593,329 )
Purchases of short term investments
          (361,234,430 )
Proceeds from equity instruments
    81,971,300       8,316,719  
Proceeds from debt instruments
    31,941,271       26,413,284  
Sales/maturities of short term investments
          334,203,912  
 
           
 
               
Net cash used by operating activities
    27,343,854       (84,015,039 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from Financing Activities:
               
Issuance of common stock
    83,825,625        
Offering expenses
    (5,431,091 )      
Distributions to shareholders paid
    (9,122,426 )     (6,812,963 )
Net borrowings under term loan
          30,000,000  
Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit facility
    (50,000,000 )     45,000,000  
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided from financing activities
    19,272,108       68,187,037  
 
           
 
               
Net change in cash and cash equivalents for the period
    46,615,962       (15,828,002 )
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    66,217,123       26,297,190  
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 112,833,085     $ 10,469,188  
 
           
During the nine months ended July 31, 2007 and 2006, MVC Capital, Inc. paid $3,536,606, and $359,487 in interest expense, respectively.
During the nine months ended July 31, 2007 and 2006, MVC Capital, Inc. paid $144,016, and $217,204 in income taxes, respectively.
Non-cash activity:
During the nine months ended July 31, 2007 and 2006, MVC Capital, Inc. recorded payment in kind (pik) dividend and interest of $2,418,638, and $1,375,226, respectively. This amount was added to the principal balance of the investments and recorded as interest/dividend income.
During the nine months ended July 31, 2007 and 2006, MVC Capital, Inc. was allocated $246,672, and $348,320, respectively, in flow-through income from its equity investment in Octagon Credit Investors, LLC. Of this amount, $106,588, and $148,282, respectively, was received in cash and the balance of $140,084, and $200,038, respectively, was undistributed and therefore increased the cost and/or fair value or carring value of the investment.
On November 2, 2005, MVC Capital, Inc. re-issued 1,904 shares of treasury stock, in lieu of a cash distribution totaling $19,818, in accordance with the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan.
On December 27, 2005, MVC Capital, Inc. exchanged $286,200 from the Timberland Machines & Irrigation, Inc.’s junior revolving line of credit for 29 shares of it’s common stock.
On December 31, 2005, MVC Capital, Inc. exercised its ProcessClaims, Inc. warrants for 373,362 shares of preferred stock.
On January 3, 2006, MVC Capital, Inc. exercised its warrant in Octagon Credit Investors, LLC. After the warrant was exercised, MVC Capital’s ownership increased. As a result, Octagon is now considered an affiliate as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 3 to the financial statements for further information regarding “Investment Classification.”
On February 1, 2006, MVC Capital, Inc. re-issued 1,824 shares of treasury stock, in lieu of a cash distribution totaling $19,953, in accordance with the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan.
On April 28, 2006, MVC Capital, Inc. increased the availability under the SGDA Sanierungsgesellschaft fur Deponien und Altlasten (“SGDA”) revolving credit facility by $300,000. The SGDA bridge note for $300,000 was added to the revolving credit facility and the bridge loan was removed from MVC Capital’s books as apart of the refinancing.
On November 1, 2006, MVC Capital, Inc. re-issued 2,326 shares of treasury stock, in lieu of a cash distribution totaling $28,871, in accordance with the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan.
On January 2, 2007, MVC Capital, Inc. re-issued 3,684 shares of treasury stock, in lieu of a cash distribution totaling $48,641, in accordance with the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan.
On February 16, 2007, MVC Capital, Inc. exchanged the $200,000 HuaMei Capital Company convertible promissory note for 50 shares of its common stock.
On May 1, 2007, MVC Capital, Inc. re-issued 4,126 shares of treasury stock, in lieu of a cash distribution totaling $59,910, in accordance with the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan.
On May 9, 2007, MVC Capital Inc. exchanged 65,000 shares of Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc. Common Stock for 65,000 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MVC Capital, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
                         
    For the Period Ended     For the Period Ended        
    November 1, 2006 to     November 1, 2005 to     For the Year Ended  
    July 31, 2007     July 31, 2006     October 31, 2006  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)          
Operations:
                       
Net operating income (loss)
  $ (1,747,671 )   $ 2,058,658     $ 3,780,622  
Net realized gain
    65,849,587       3,016,082       5,221,390  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    (6,914,139 )     26,395,490       38,334,356  
 
                 
 
                       
Net increase in net assets from operations
    57,187,777       31,470,230       47,336,368  
 
                 
 
                       
Shareholder Distributions:
                       
Distributions to shareholders
    (9,259,848 )     (6,872,494 )     (9,163,765 )
 
                 
 
                       
Net decrease in net assets from shareholder distributions
    (9,259,848 )     (6,872,494 )     (9,163,765 )
 
                 
 
                       
Capital Share Transactions:
                       
Issuance of common stock
    83,825,625              
Offering expenses
    (5,431,091 )            
Reissuance of treasury stock in lieu of cash dividend
    137,422       59,531       81,771  
 
                 
 
                       
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions
    78,531,956       59,531       81,771  
 
                 
 
                       
Total increase in net assets
    126,459,885       24,657,267       38,254,374  
 
                 
 
                       
Net assets, beginning of period
    236,993,374       198,739,000       198,739,000  
 
                 
 
                       
Net assets, end of period
  $ 363,453,259     $ 223,396,267     $ 236,993,374  
 
                 
 
                       
Common shares outstanding, end of period
    24,262,566       19,092,028       19,093,929  
 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MVC Capital, Inc.
Consolidated Selected Per Share Data and Ratios
                         
    For the Period Ended     For the Period Ended     For the  
    November 1, 2006 to     November 1, 2005 to     Year Ended  
    July 31, 2007     July 31, 2006     October 31, 2006  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)          
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 12.41     $ 10.41     $ 10.41  
 
Operations:
                       
Net operating income (loss)
    (0.04 )     0.11       0.20  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    2.61       1.54       2.28  
 
                 
 
                       
Net increase in net assets from operations
    2.57       1.65       2.48  
 
                 
 
                       
Shareholder Distributions:
                       
From net investment income
    (0.42 )     (0.36 )     (0.48 )
 
                 
 
                       
Net decrease in net assets from shareholder distributions
    (0.42 )     (0.36 )     (0.48 )
 
                 
 
                       
Capital share transactions:
                       
Anti-dilutive effect of share issuance
    0.42              
 
                 
 
                       
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions
    0.42              
 
                 
 
                       
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 14.98     $ 11.70     $ 12.41  
 
                 
 
                       
Market price, end of period
  $ 16.17     $ 13.22     $ 13.08  
 
                 
 
                       
Market premium (discount)
    7.94 %     12.99 %     5.40 %
 
                       
Total Return — At NAV (a)
    24.48 %     16.00 %     24.23 %
 
                       
Total Return — At Market (a)
    27.08 %     20.93 %     20.75 %
 
                       
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
                       
 
                       
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 363,453     $ 223,396     $ 236,993  
 
                       
Ratios to average net assets:
                       
Expenses
    8.86 %(b)     6.57 %(b)     6.85 %
Expenses excluding tax expense
    9.05 %(b)     6.48 %(b)     6.78 %
Expenses excluding incentive compensation
    4.47 %(b)     3.57 %(b)     4.03 %
Expenses excluding incentive compensation, interest and other borrowing costs
    2.88 %(b)     3.14 %(b)     3.29 %
 
                       
Net operating income (loss)
    (0.76 )%(b)     1.31 %(b)     1.76 %
Net operating income (loss) before tax expense (benefit)
    (0.96 )%(b)     1.40 %(b)     1.83 %
Net operating income before incentive compensation
    3.63 %(b)     4.30 %(b)     4.58 %
Net operating income before incentive compensation, interest and other borrowing costs
    5.22 %(b)     4.73 %(b)     5.32 %
 
(a)   Total annual return is historical and assumes changes in share price, reinvestments of all dividends and distributions, and no sales charge for the period.
 
(b)   Annualized
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MVC Capital, Inc.
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
July 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
                                 
Company   Industry   Investment   Principal     Cost     Fair Value  
Non-control/Non-affiliated investments - 23.39% (a, c, f, g)
                           
 
                               
Actelis Networks, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Preferred Stock (150,602 shares) (d)           $ 5,000,003     $  
 
                               
Amersham Corp.
  Manufacturer of Precision - Machined Components   Second Lien Seller Note 10.0000%, 06/29/2010 (h)   $ 2,473,521       2,473,521       2,473,521  
 
      Second Lien Seller Note 19.0000%, 06/30/2013 (b, h)     2,998,406       2,998,403       2,998,406  
 
                           
 
                    5,471,924       5,471,927  
 
                           
 
                               
BP Clothing, LLC
  Apparel   Second Lien Loan 14.0000%, 07/18/2012 (b, h)     17,738,760       17,444,106       17,738,760  
 
      Term Loan A 9.5700%, 07/18/2011 (h)     2,640,000       2,600,587       2,600,587  
 
      Term Loan B 11.7200%, 07/18/2011 (h)     2,000,000       1,970,336       1,970,336  
 
                           
 
                    22,015,029       22,309,683  
 
                           
 
                               
DPHI, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Preferred Stock (602,131 shares) (d)             4,520,350        
 
                               
FOLIOfn, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Preferred Stock (5,802,259 shares) (d)             15,000,000       7,100,000  
 
                               
Henry Company
  Building Products / Specialty Chemicals   Term Loan A 8.8200%, 04/06/2011 (h)     1,900,367       1,900,367       1,900,367  
 
      Term Loan B 13.0700%, 04/06/2011 (h)     2,000,000       2,000,000       2,000,000  
 
                           
 
                    3,900,367       3,900,367  
 
                           
 
                               
Innovative Brands, LLC
  Consumer Products   Term Loan 11.1250%, 09/25/2011 (h)     14,887,500       14,887,500       14,887,500  
 
                               
JDC Lighting, LLC
  Electrical Distribution   Senior Subordinated Debt 17.0000%, 01/31/2009 (b, h)     3,139,758       3,107,393       3,139,758  
 
                               
Lockorder Limited
  Technology Investments   Common Stock (21,064 shares) (d, e)             2,007,701        
 
                               
MainStream Data, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Common Stock (5,786 shares) (d)             3,750,000        
 
                               
SafeStone Technologies Limited
  Technology Investments   Common Stock (21,064 shares) (d, e)             2,007,701        
 
                               
Sonexis, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Common Stock (131,615 shares) (d)             10,000,000        
 
                               
SP Industries, Inc.
  Laboratory Research Equipment   Term Loan B 13.3200%, 03/31/2011 (h)     7,725,967       7,687,660       7,725,967  
 
      Senior Subordinated Debt 16.0000%, 03/31/2012 (b, h)     13,349,113       13,085,375       13,349,113  
 
                           
 
                    20,773,035       21,075,080  
 
                           
 
                               
Storage Canada, LLC
  Self Storage   Term Loan 8.7500%, 03/30/2013 (h)     1,320,500       1,326,306       1,320,500  
 
      Term Loan 8.7500%, 10/06/2013 (h)     619,000       619,000       619,000  
 
      Term Loan 8.7500%, 01/19/2014 (h)     705,000       705,000       705,000  
 
                           
 
                    2,650,306       2,644,500  
 
                           
 
                               
Total Safety U.S., Inc.
  Engineering Services   First Lien Seller Note 8.3400%, 12/08/2012 (h)     995,000       995,000       995,000  
 
      Second Lien Seller Note 11.8600%, 12/08/2013 (h)     3,500,000       3,500,000       3,500,000  
 
                           
 
                    4,495,000       4,495,000  
 
                           
 
                               
Sub Total Non-control/Non-affiliated investments
                119,586,309       85,023,815  
 
                           
 
                               
Affiliate investments - 30.60% (a, c, f, g)
                               
 
                               
Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc.
  Manufacturer of Packaged Foods   Common Stock (1,016,195 shares)             5,521,742       10,161,950  
 
      Convertible Preferred Stock (1,065,000) (d)             10,357,500       10,650,000  
 
                           
 
                    15,879,242       20,811,950  
 
                           
 
                               
Endymion Systems, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Preferred Stock (7,156,760 shares) (d)             7,000,000        
 
                               
Genevac U.S. Holdings, Inc.
  Laboratory Research Equipment   Senior Subordinated Debt 12.5000%, 01/03/2008 (e, h)     12,962,963       12,962,963       12,962,963  
 
      Common Stock (140 shares) (b, e)             1,068,967       1,068,967  
 
                           
 
                    14,031,930       14,031,930  
 
                           
 
                               
HuaMei Capital Company, Inc.
  Financial Services   Common Stock (500 shares) (d)             2,000,000       2,000,000  
 
                               
Impact Confections, Inc.
  Confections Manufacturing and Distribution   Senior Subordinated Debt 17.0000%, 07/30/2009 (b, h)     5,654,239       5,595,656       5,654,239  
 
      Senior Subordinated Debt 9.3200%, 07/29/2008 (h)     325,000       322,841       325,000  
 
      Common Stock (252 shares) (d)             2,700,000       2,700,000  
 
                           
 
                    8,618,497       8,679,239  
 
                           
 
                               
Marine Exhibition Corporation
  Theme Park   Senior Subordinated Debt 11.0000%, 06/30/2013 (b, h)     10,400,313       10,230,635       10,400,313  
 
      Convertible Preferred Stock (20,000 shares) (b)             2,160,250       2,160,250  
 
                           
 
                    12,390,885       12,560,563  
 
                           
 
                               
Octagon Credit Investors, LLC
  Financial Services   Term Loan 9.5700%, 12/31/2011 (h)     5,000,000       4,941,070       5,000,000  
 
      Revolving Line of Credit 9.5700%, 12/31/2011 (h)     6,050,000       6,050,000       6,050,000  
 
      Limited Liability Company Interest             1,034,179       3,689,084  
 
                           
 
                    12,025,249       14,739,084  
 
                           

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MVC Capital, Inc.
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
July 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
                                 
Company   Industry   Investment   Principal     Cost     Fair Value  
Phoenix Coal Corporation
  Coal Processing and Production   Second Lien Note 15.0000%, 06/08/2011 (b, h)   $ 7,360,803     $ 7,252,928     $ 7,360,803  
 
      Common Stock (1,666,667 shares) (d)             1,000,000       1,000,000  
 
                           
 
                    8,252,928       8,360,803  
 
                           
 
                               
PreVisor, Inc.
  Human Capital Management   Common Stock (9 shares) (d)             6,000,000       7,700,000  
 
                               
Vitality Foodservice, Inc.
  Non-Alcoholic Beverages   Common Stock (556,472 shares) (d)             5,564,716       9,064,716  
 
      Preferred Stock (1,000,000 shares) (b, h)             9,660,637       12,166,981  
 
      Warrants (d)                   1,100,000  
 
                           
 
                    15,225,353       22,331,697  
 
                           
 
                               
Sub Total Affiliate investments
                    101,424,084       111,215,266  
 
                           
 
                               
Control Investments - 33.19% (a, c, f, g)
                               
 
                               
auto MOTOL BENI
  Automotive Dealership   Bridge Loan 12.0000%, 12/31/2007 (e, h)     2,000,000       2,000,000       2,000,000  
 
      Common Stock (200 shares) (d, e)             2,000,000       2,000,000  
 
                           
 
                    4,000,000       4,000,000  
 
                           
 
                               
Harmony Pharmacy & Health Center, Inc.
  Healthcare - Retail   Revolving Credit Facility 10.0000%, 12/01/09 (h)     3,350,000       3,350,000       3,350,000  
 
      Common Stock (2,000,000 shares) (d)             750,000       750,000  
 
                           
 
                    4,100,000       4,100,000  
 
                           
 
                               
MVC Partners, LLC
  Private Equity Firm   Limited Liability Company Interest (d)             70,898       70,898  
 
                               
Ohio Medical Corporation
  Medical Device Manufacturer   Common Stock (5,620 shares) (d)             17,000,000       17,200,000  
 
      Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Promissary Note 17.3200%, 07/30/2008 (h)     2,000,000       2,000,000       2,000,000  
 
                           
 
                    19,000,000       19,200,000  
 
                           
 
                               
SIA Tekers Invest
  Port Facilities   Common Stock (68,800 shares) (d, e)             2,300,000       2,300,000  
 
                               
SGDA Sanierungsgesellschaft fur Deponien und Altlasten
  Soil Remediation   Term Loan 7.0000%, 08/25/2009 (e, h)     6,187,350       6,041,892       6,041,892  
 
      Common Equity Interest (d, e)             438,551       560,000  
 
      Preferred Equity Interest (d, e)             5,000,000       5,475,000  
 
                           
 
                    11,480,443       12,076,892  
 
                           
 
                               
Summit Research Labs, Inc.
  Specialty Chemicals   Second Lien Loan 14.0000%, 08/15/2012 (b, h)     5,319,013       5,234,987       5,319,013  
 
      Preferred Stock (800 shares) (d)             11,200,000       11,200,000  
 
                           
 
                    16,434,987       16,519,013  
 
                           
 
                               
Timberland Machines & Irrigation, Inc.
  Distributor - Landscaping and Irrigation Equipment   Senior Subordinated Debt 14.5500%, 08/04/2009 (b, h)     6,765,785       6,724,639       6,765,785  
 
      Junior Revolving Line of Credit 12.5000%, 07/07/2009 (h)     2,500,000       2,500,000       2,500,000  
 
      Common Stock (542 shares) (d)             5,420,291       4,420,291  
 
      Warrants (d)                    
 
                           
 
                    14,644,930       13,686,076  
 
                           
 
                               
Turf Products, LLC
  Distributor - Landscaping and Irrigation Equipment   Senior Subordinated Debt 15.0000%, 11/30/2010 (b, h)     7,676,330       7,635,261       7,676,330  
 
      Limited Liability Company Interest (d)             3,821,794       5,821,794  
 
      Warrants (d)                    
 
                           
 
                    11,457,055       13,498,124  
 
                           
 
                               
U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc.
  Energy Services   Second Lien Loan 14.0000%, 07/26/2012 (b, h)     5,500,000       5,280,723       5,500,000  
 
      Convertible Preferred Stock (32,200 shares) (d)             500,000       500,000  
 
      Convertible Preferred Stock (8,216 shares) (d)                    
 
      Convertible Preferred Stock (1,535 shares) (d)                    
 
                           
 
                    5,780,723       6,000,000  
 
                           
 
                               
Velocitius B.V.
  Renewable Energy   Revolving Credit Facility I, 8.0000%, 10/31/2009 (e, h)     133,844       133,844       133,844  
 
      Revolving Credit Facility II, 8.0000%, 04/30/2010 (e, h)     547,392       547,392       547,392  
 
      Common Equity Interest (d, e)             11,395,315       11,395,315  
 
                           
 
                    12,076,551       12,076,551  
 
                           
 
                               
Vendio Services, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Common Stock (10,476 shares) (d)             5,500,000       15,421  
 
      Preferred Stock (6,443,188 shares) (d)             1,134,001       9,484,579  
 
                           
 
                    6,634,001       9,500,000  
 
                           
 
                               
Vestal Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
  Iron Foundries   Senior Subordinated Debt 12.0000%, 04/29/2011 (h)     700,000       700,000       700,000  
 
      Common Stock (81,000 shares) (d)             1,850,000       3,700,000  
 
                           
 
                    2,550,000       4,400,000  
 
                           
 
                               
WBS Carbons Acquistions Corp.
  Specialty Chemicals   Bridge Loan 5.0000%, 11/22/2011 (b, h)     1,600,000       1,600,000       1,600,000  
 
      Common Stock (400 shares) (d)             1,600,000       1,600,000  
 
                           
 
                    3,200,000       3,200,000  
 
                           
 
                               
Sub Total Control Investments
                    113,729,588       120,627,554  
 
                           
 
                               
TOTAL INVESTMENT ASSETS 87.18% (f)
                  $ 334,739,981     $ 316,866,635  
 
                           

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MVC Capital, Inc.
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
July 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
 
(a)   These securities are restricted from public sale without prior registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The Fund negotiates certain aspects of the method and timing of the disposition of these investments, including registration rights and related costs.
 
(b)   These securities accrue a portion of their interest/dividends in “payment in kind” interest/dividends which is capitalized to the investment.
 
(c)   All of the Fund’s equity and debt investments are issued by eligible portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, except auto MOTOL BENI, Genevac U.S. Holdings, Inc., Lockorder Limited, SafeStone Technologies Limited, SGDA Sanierungsgesellschaft fur Deponien und Altlasten, SIA Tekers Invest and Velocitius B.V. The Fund makes available significant managerial assistance to all of the portfolio companies in which it has invested.
 
(d)   Non-income producing assets.
 
(e)   The principal operations of these portfolio companies are located outside of the United States.
 
(f)   Percentages are based on net assets of $363,453,259 as of July 31, 2007.
 
(g)   See Note 3 for further information regarding “Investment Classification.”
 
(h)   All or a portion of these securities have been committed as collateral for the Guggenheim Corporate Funding, LLC Credit Facility.
 
-   Denotes zero Cost/fair value.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MVC Capital, Inc.
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2006
                                 
Company   Industry   Investment   Principal     Cost     Fair Value  
Non-control/Non-affiliated investments - 30.32% (a, c, f, g)
                           
 
                               
Actelis Networks, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Preferred Stock (150,602 shares) (d)           $ 5,000,003     $  
 
                               
Amersham Corp.
  Manufacturer of Precision - Machined Components   Second Lien Seller Note 10.0000%, 06/29/2010 (h)   $ 2,473,521       2,473,521       2,473,521  
 
      Second Lien Seller Note 16.0000%, 06/30/2013 (b, h)     2,627,538       2,627,538       2,627,538  
 
                           
 
                    5,101,059       5,101,059  
 
                           
 
                               
BP Clothing, LLC
  Apparel   Second Lien Loan 14.0000%, 07/18/2012 (b, h)     10,041,165       9,862,650       10,041,165  
 
      Term Loan A 9.6500%, 07/18/2011 (h)     2,910,000       2,858,549       2,858,549  
 
      Term Loan B 11.8000%, 07/18/2011 (h)     2,000,000       1,964,638       1,964,638  
 
                           
 
                    14,685,837       14,864,352  
 
                           
 
                               
DPHI, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Preferred Stock (602,131 shares) (d)             4,520,350        
 
                               
FOLIOfn, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Preferred Stock (5,802,259 shares) (d)             15,000,000       5,000,000  
 
                               
Henry Company
  Building Products / Specialty Chemicals   Term Loan A 8.8244%, 04/06/2011 (h)     3,000,000       3,000,000       3,000,000  
 
      Term Loan B 13.0744%, 04/06/2011 (h)     2,000,000       2,000,000       2,000,000  
 
                           
 
                    5,000,000       5,000,000  
 
                           
 
                               
Innovative Brands, LLC
  Consumer Products   Term Loan 11.1250%, 09/22/2011 (h)     15,000,000       15,000,000       15,000,000  
 
                               
JDC Lighting, LLC
  Electrical Distribution   Senior Subordinated Debt 17.0000%, 01/31/2009 (b, h)     3,035,844       2,988,002       3,035,844  
 
                               
MainStream Data, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Common Stock (5,786 shares) (d)             3,750,000        
 
                               
SafeStone Technologies PLC
  Technology Investments   Preferred Stock (2,106,378 shares) (d, e)             4,015,402        
 
                               
Sonexis, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Common Stock (131,615 shares) (d)             10,000,000        
 
                               
SP Industries, Inc.
  Laboratory Research Equipment   Term Loan B 13.3244%, 03/31/2011 (h)     3,059,300       3,007,411       3,059,300  
 
      Senior Subordinated Debt 16.0000%, 03/31/2012 (b, h)     12,959,013       12,653,021       12,959,013  
 
                           
 
                    15,660,432       16,018,313  
 
                           
 
                               
Storage Canada, LLC
  Self Storage   Term Loan 8.7500%, 03/30/2013 (h)     1,320,500       1,327,073       1,320,500  
 
      Term Loan 8.7500%, 10/06/2013 (h)     619,000       619,000       619,000  
 
                           
 
                    1,946,073       1,939,500  
 
                           
 
                               
Total Safety U.S., Inc.
  Engineering Services   Term Loan A 9.8300%, 12/31/2010 (h)     4,908,257       4,908,257       4,908,257  
 
      Term Loan B 13.8300%, 12/31/2010 (h)     981,651       981,651       981,651  
 
                           
 
                    5,889,908       5,889,908  
 
                           
 
                               
Sub Total Non-control/Non-affiliated investments
                108,557,066       71,848,976  
 
                           
 
                               
Affiliate investments - 31.75% (a, c, f, g)
                               
 
                               
Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc.
  Manufacturer of Packaged Foods   Common Stock (1,081,195 shares)             5,879,242       8,957,880  
 
                               
Endymion Systems, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Preferred Stock (7,156,760 shares) (d)             7,000,000        
 
                               
Harmony Pharmacy & Health Center, Inc.
  Healthcare - Retail   Common Stock (2,000,000 shares) (d)             750,000       750,000  
 
                               
Impact Confections, Inc.
  Confections Manufacturing and Distribution   Senior Subordinated Debt 17.0000%, 07/30/2009 (b, h)     5,468,123       5,390,649       5,468,123  
 
      Senior Subordinated Debt 9.3244%, 07/29/2008 (h)     325,000       321,218       325,000  
 
      Common Stock (252 shares) (d)             2,700,000       2,700,000  
 
                           
 
                    8,411,867       8,493,123  
 
                           
 
                               
Marine Exhibition Corporation
  Theme Park   Senior Subordinated Debt 11.0000%, 06/30/2013 (b, h)     10,091,111       9,899,988       10,091,111  
 
      Convertible Preferred Stock (20,000 shares) (b)             2,035,652       2,035,652  
 
                           
 
                    11,935,640       12,126,763  
 
                           
 
                               
Octagon Credit Investors, LLC
  Financial Services   Term Loan 9.5744%, 12/31/2011 (h)     5,000,000       4,931,096       5,000,000  
 
      Revolving Line of Credit 9.5744%, 12/31/2011 (h)     3,250,000       3,250,000       3,250,000  
 
      Limited Liability Company Interest             894,095       1,927,932  
 
                           
 
                    9,075,191       10,177,932  
 
                           
 
                               
Phoenix Coal Corporation
  Coal Processing and Production   Common Stock (1,666,667) (d)             1,000,000       1,000,000  
 
      Second Lien Note 15.0000%, 06/08/2011 (b, h)     7,088,615       6,959,809       7,088,615  
 
                           
 
                    7,959,809       8,088,615  
 
                           
 
                               
PreVisor, Inc.
  Human Capital Management   Common Stock (9 shares) (d)             6,000,000       6,000,000  
 
                               
Vitality Foodservice, Inc.
  Non-Alcoholic Beverages   Common Stock (500,000 shares) (d)             5,000,000       8,500,000  
 
      Preferred Stock (1,000,000 shares) (b, h)             9,660,637       11,053,827  
 
      Warrants (d)                   1,100,000  
 
                           
 
                    14,660,637       20,653,827  
 
                           
 
                               
Sub Total Affiliate investments
                    71,672,386       75,248,140  
 
                           

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MVC Capital, Inc.
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
October 31, 2006
                                 
Company   Industry   Investment   Principal     Cost     Fair Value  
Control investments - 54.34% (a, c, f, g)
                               
 
                               
auto MOTOL BENI
  Automotive Dealership   Common Stock (200 shares) (d, e)           $ 2,000,000     $ 2,000,000  
 
                               
Baltic Motors Corporation
  Automotive Dealership   Senior Subordinated Debt 10.0000%, 06/24/2007 (e, h)   $ 4,500,000       4,500,000       4,500,000  
 
      Bridge Loan 12.0000%, 12/22/2006 (e, h)     1,000,000       1,000,000       1,000,000  
 
      Common Stock (60,684 shares) (d, e)             8,000,000       21,155,000  
 
                           
 
                    13,500,000       26,655,000  
 
                           
 
                               
Ohio Medical Corporation
  Medical Device Manufacturer   Common Stock (5,620 shares) (d)             17,000,000       26,200,000  
 
                               
SGDA Sanierungsgesellschaft fur Deponien und Altlasten
  Soil Remediation   Term Loan 7.0000%, 08/25/2009 (e, h)     6,187,350       5,989,710       5,989,710  
 
      Common Equity Interest (d, e)             338,551       338,551  
 
      Preferred Equity Interest (d, e)             5,000,000       5,000,000  
 
                           
 
                    11,328,261       11,328,261  
 
                           
 
                               
SIA BM Auto
  Automotive Dealership   Common Stock (47,300 shares) (d, e)             8,000,000       8,000,000  
 
                               
Summit Research Labs, Inc.
  Specialty Chemicals   Second Lien Loan 14.0000%, 08/15/2012 (b, h)     5,044,813       4,948,327       5,044,813  
 
      Preferred Stock (800 shares) (d)             11,200,000       11,200,000  
 
                           
 
                    16,148,327       16,244,813  
 
                           
 
                               
Timberland Machines & Irrigation, Inc.
  Distributor - Landscaping and Irrigation Equipment   Senior Subordinated Debt 14.4260%, 08/04/2009 (b, h)     6,607,859       6,551,408       6,607,859  
 
      Junior Revolving Line of Credit 12.5000%, 07/07/2007 (h)     2,829,709       2,829,709       2,829,709  
 
      Common Stock (542 shares) (d)             5,420,291       4,420,291  
 
      Warrants (d)                    
 
                           
 
                    14,801,408       13,857,859  
 
                           
 
                               
Turf Products, LLC
  Distributor - Landscaping and Irrigation Equipment   Senior Subordinated Debt 15.0000%, 11/30/2010 (b, h)     7,676,330       7,627,137       7,676,330  
 
      Limited Liability Company Interest (d)             3,821,794       5,821,794  
 
      Warrants (d)                    
 
                           
 
                    11,448,931       13,498,124  
 
                           
 
                               
Velocitius B.V.
  Renewable Energy   Common Equity Interest (d, e)             2,966,765       2,966,765  
 
      Revolving Line of Credit 8.0000%, 10/31/2009 (e, h)     143,614       143,614       143,614  
 
                           
 
                    3,110,379       3,110,379  
 
                           
 
                               
Vendio Services, Inc.
  Technology Investments   Common Stock (10,476 shares) (d)             5,500,000        
 
      Preferred Stock (6,443,188 shares) (d)             1,134,001       3,400,000  
 
                           
 
                    6,634,001       3,400,000  
 
                           
 
                               
Vestal Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
  Iron Foundries   Senior Subordinated Debt 12.0000%, 04/29/2011 (h)     800,000       800,000       800,000  
 
      Common Stock (81,000 shares)             1,850,000       3,700,000  
 
                           
 
                    2,650,000       4,500,000  
 
                           
 
                               
Sub Total Control Investments
                    106,621,307       128,794,436  
 
                           
 
                               
TOTAL INVESTMENT ASSETS 116.41% (f)
                  $ 286,850,759     $ 275,891,552  
 
                           
 
(a)   These securities are restricted from public sale without prior registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The Fund negotiates certain aspects of the method and timing of the disposition of these investments, including registration rights and related costs.
 
(b)   These securities accrue a portion of their interest/dividends in “payment in kind” interest/dividends which is capitalized to the investment.
 
(c)   All of the Fund’s equity and debt investments are issued by eligible portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, except auto MOTOL BENI, Baltic Motors Corporation, Safestone Technologies PLC, SGDA Sanierungsgesellschaft fur Deponien und Altlasten,SIA BM Auto and Velocitius B.V. The Fund makes available significant managerial assistance to all of the portfolio companies in which it has invested.
 
(d)   Non-income producing assets.
 
(e)   The principal operations of these portfolio companies are located outside of the United States.
 
(f)   Percentages are based on net assets of $236,993,374 as of October 31, 2006.
 
(g)   See Note 3 for further information regarding “Investment Classification.”
 
(h)   All or a portion of these securities have been committed as collateral for the Guggenheim Corporate Funding, LLC Credit Facility.
 
-   Denotes zero cost/fair value.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MVC Capital, Inc. (the “Company”)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
     The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete consolidated financial statements. Certain amounts have been reclassified to adjust to current period presentations. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2006, as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 10, 2007 (File No. 814-00201).
2. Consolidation
     On July 16, 2004, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, MVC Financial Services, Inc. (“MVCFS”). MVCFS is incorporated in Delaware and its principal purpose is to provide advisory, administrative and other services to the Company, the Company’s portfolio companies and other entities. MVCFS had opening equity of $1 (100 shares at $0.01 per share). The Company does not hold MVCFS for investment purposes and does not intend to sell MVCFS. In the consolidation, all intercompany accounts have been eliminated.
3. Investment Classification
     As required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), we classify our investments by level of control. As defined in the 1940 Act, “Control Investments” are investments in those companies that we are deemed to “Control.” “Affiliate Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Affiliated Companies” of us, as defined in the 1940 Act, other than Control Investments. “Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments” are those that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliate Investments. Generally, under that 1940 Act, we are deemed to control a company in which we have invested if we own 25% or more of the voting securities of such company or have greater than 50% representation on its board. We are deemed to be an affiliate of a company in which we have invested if we own 5% or more and less than 25% of the voting securities of such company.
4. Concentration of Market Risk
     Financial instruments that subjected the Company to concentrations of market risk consisted principally of equity investments, subordinated notes, and debt instruments, which represented approximately 72.58% of the Company’s total assets at July 31, 2007. As discussed in Note 5, these investments consist of securities in companies with no readily determinable market values and as such are valued in accordance with the Company’s fair value policies and procedures. The Company’s investment strategy represents a high degree of business and financial risk due to the fact that the investments (other than cash equivalents) are generally illiquid, in small and middle market companies, and include entities with little operating history or entities that possess operations in new or developing industries. These investments, should they become publicly traded, would generally be (i) subject to restrictions on resale, if they were acquired from the issuer in private placement transactions; and (ii) susceptible to market risk.

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5. Portfolio Investments
     For the Nine Month Period Ended July 31, 2007
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Company made eight new investments, committing capital totaling approximately $53.3 million. The investments were made in WBS Carbons Acquisition Corp. (“WBS”) ($3.2 million), Huamei Capital Company, Inc. (“HuaMei”) ($200,000), Levlad Arbonne International LLC (“Levlad”) ($10.1 million), Total Safety U.S., Inc. (“Total Safety”) ($4.5 million), MVC Partners LLC (“MVC Partners”) ($71,000), Genevac U.S. Holdings, Inc. (“Genevac”) ($14.0 million), SIA Tekers Invest (“Tekers”) ($2.3 million), and U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc. (“U.S. Gas”) ($18.9 million).
     The Company also made fourteen follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies committing capital totaling approximately $47.4 million. On November 7, 2006, the Company invested $100,000 in SGDA Sanierungsgesellschaft fur Deponien und Altasten mbH (“SGDA”) by purchasing an additional common equity interest. On December 22, 2006, the Company purchased an additional 56,472 shares of common stock in Vitality Foodservice, Inc. (“Vitality”) at a cost of approximately $565,000. On January 9, 2007, the Company extended to Turf Products LLC (“Turf”) a $1.0 million junior revolving note. Turf immediately borrowed $1.0 million from the note. On January 11, 2007, the Company provided Harmony Pharmacy & Health Center, Inc. (“Harmony Pharmacy”) a $4.0 million revolving credit facility. Harmony Pharmacy immediately borrowed $1.75 million from the credit facility. On February 16, 2007, the Company invested $1.8 million in HuaMei purchasing 450 shares of common stock. At the same time, the previously issued $200,000 convertible promissory note was exchanged for 50 shares of HuaMei common stock at the same price. On February 19, 2007, the Company invested an additional $8.4 million in Velocitius B.V. (“Velocitius”). On February 21, 2007 and May 4, 2007, the Company provided BP Clothing, LLC (“BP”) a $5.0 million and a $2.5 million second lien loan, respectively. On March 26, 2007, the Company extended a $1.0 million bridge loan to Auto MOTO BENI (“BENI”). On March 30, 2007, the Company invested an additional $5.0 million in SP Industries, Inc. (“SP”) in the form of a subordinated term loan B. On May 1, 2007, the Company extended to Velocitius a $650,000 revolving line of credit. Velocitius immediately borrowed approximately $547,000. On May 8, 2007, the Company provided Baltic Motors Corporation (“Baltic Motors”) a $5.5 million bridge loan. On May 9, 2007, the Company purchased 1.0 million shares of Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc. (“Dakota”) preferred stock at a cost of $10.0 million. At that time, 65,000 shares of Dakota common stock were converted to 65,000 shares of convertible preferred stock. On July 30, 2007, the Company provided Ohio Medical Corporation (“Ohio”) a $2.0 million convertible unsecured promissory note.
     At the beginning of the 2007 fiscal year, the junior revolving note provided to Timberland Machines & Irrigation, Inc. (“Timberland”) had a balance outstanding of approximately $2.8 million. On November 27, 2006, the amount available on the revolving note was increased by $750,000 to $4.0 million. Net repayments during for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $300,000 resulting in a balance as of July 31, 2007 of $2.5 million.
     At October 31, 2006, the balance of the revolving credit facility provided to Octagon Credit Investors, LLC (“Octagon”) was $3.3 million. Net borrowings during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $2.8 million resulting in a balance outstanding of approximately $6.1 million.
     At October 31, 2006, the balance of the revolving line of credit provided to Velocitius was approximately $144,000. Net repayments during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were approximately $10,000. As of July 31, 2007, the balance of the revolving line of credit was approximately $134,000.
     On December 1, 2006, the Company received a principal payment of approximately $100,000 from Vestal Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. (“Vestal”) on its senior subordinated debt. As of July 31, 2007, the balance of the loan was $700,000.

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     On December, 8, 2006, Total Safety repaid term loan A and term loan B in full including all accrued interest and prepayment fees. The total amount received for term loan A was $5,043,775 and for term loan B was $1,009,628.
     On December 29, 2006, March 30, 2007, and June 29, 2007, the Company received quarterly principal payments from BP on term loan A of $90,000 on each payment date.
     On January 1, 2007, April 2, 2007, and July 2, 2007, the Company received principal payments of $37,500 on the term loan provided to Innovative Brands, LLC (“Innovative Brands”).
     On January 2, 2007 and March 1, 2007, the Company received principal payments of approximately $96,000 and $1.0 million, respectively, on term loan A from Henry Company (“Henry”).
     On January 5, 2007, Baltic Motors repaid the bridge loan in full including all accrued interest. The total amount received from the repayment was $1,033,000.
     On January 19, 2007, Storage Canada LLC (“Storage Canada”) borrowed an additional $705,000 under their credit facility. The borrowing bears annual interest of 8.75% and has a maturity date of January 19, 2014.
     On February 16, 2007, the Company exchanged the $200,000 convertible promissory note due from HuaMei for 50 shares of its common stock.
     On March 8, 2007, Levlad repaid their loan in full including all accrued interest and a prepayment fee. The total amount received from the prepayment was approximately $10.4 million.
     On March 30, 2007 and June 29, 2007, Total Safety made principal payments of $2,500 on its 1st lien loan.
     On April 12, 2007 and April 18, 2007, BENI made principal payments of $200,000 and $500,000, respectively, on its bridge loan.
     On April 16, 2007, the assets and liabilities of Safestone Technologies PLC were transferred to two new companies, Lockorder Limited (“Lockorder”) and Safestone Technologies Limited (“Safestone Limited”). The Company received 21,064 shares of Safestone Limited and 21,064 shares of Lockorder as a result of this corporate action. There was no change in the combined cost basis or fair value due to this transaction.
     On May 1, 2007, Turf repaid its secured junior revolving note in full, including accrued interest. The total amount received from the prepayment was approximately $1.0 million. There were no borrowings outstanding on the revolving note as of July 31, 2007.
     On May 1, 2007, June 1, 2007, and July 1, 2007, the Company received $111,111 on each payment date as principal payments from SP on Term Loan B.
     On June 1, 2007 and July 5, 2007, Harmony borrowed $600,000 and $1.0 million, respectively, from the credit facility. Net borrowings during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $3.4 million, resulting in a balance outstanding of approximately $3.4 million.
     On June 19, 2007, the Company increased the bridge loan to BENI to $2.0 million. The remaining available amount of $1.7 million was immediately drawn.

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     On July 24, 2007, the Company sold the common stock of Baltic Motors and SIA BM Auto (“BM Auto”). The amount received from the sale of the 60,684 common shares of Baltic Motors was approximately $62.0 million, net of closing and other transaction costs, working capital adjustments and a reserve established by the Company to satisfy certain post-closing conditions requiring capital and other expenditures. Baltic Motors repaid all debt from the Company in full including all accrued interest. Total amount received from the repayment of the debt was approximately $10.2 million including all accrued interest. The remaining $51.8 million less the $8.0 million cost basis of Baltic resulted in $43.8 million recorded as realized gain. The difference between the $51.8 million received from the Baltic equity and the carrying value at October 31, 2006 is $30.6 million and the amount of the increase in net assets attributable to fiscal year 2007. The portion of the capital gain related to the equity investment made on June 24, 2004 ($40.9 million), will be treated as long-term capital gain and the portion related to the equity investment made on September 28, 2006 ($2.9 million) will be treated as a short-term capital gain. The amount received from the sale of the 47,300 common shares of BM Auto was approximately $29.7 million, net of closing and other transaction costs, working capital adjustments and a reserve established by the Company to satisfy certain post-closing conditions requiring capital and other expenditures. The $29.7 million less the $8.0 million cost basis of BM Auto resulted in $21.7 million recorded as a long term capital gain. The difference between the $29.7 million received from the BM Auto equity and the carrying value at October 31, 2006 is $21.7 million and the amount of the increase in net assets attributable to fiscal 2007.
     As mentioned above, a reserve account of approximately $3.0 million was created for post closing conditions that are required of the seller as a part of the purchase agreement. The cash held in the reserve account is held in Euros. At July 31, 2007, the balance of the reserve account was approximately $2.9 million. Expenses such as finishing a road to a dealership and Latvian tax withholding payments, among other things have been estimated by management and will be paid from this account. This reserve account is owned and controlled by the Company. The Company has recorded the cash in the reserve account to its books denominated as foreign currency. It has also recorded a liability for the same amount so there is no impact to net asset value until all post closing conditions are met. The remaining cash, if any, will be converted to USD and recorded as long term capital gain. We do not anticipate any overages; however, if they occur it would reduce the capital gain that has already been recorded. Any difference recorded due to changes in exchange rates since the Euros were received will be recorded as currency gain (loss). During the interim, at each month end, the Euros will be valued based on that day’s exchange rate and the liability will be adjusted to match the USD equivalent. Management believes all post closing conditions will be met before October 31, 2007.
     On July 27, 2007, U.S. Gas repaid its bridge loan in full including accrued interest. The total amount received was approximately $908,000.
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Valuation Committee increased the fair value of the Company’s investments in Dakota common stock by approximately $1.9 million, Octagon’s membership interest by approximately $1.6 million, SGDA common equity interest by approximately $276,000 and preferred equity interest by $350,000, PreVisor Inc. (“PreVisor”) common stock by $1.7 million, Foliofn, Inc. (“Foliofn”) preferred stock by $2.1 million, Vendio Services, Inc. (“Vendio”) preferred stock by $6.1 million, and Vendio common stock by approximately $15,000. In addition, increases in the cost basis and fair value of the loans to Impact Confections, Inc. (“Impact”), JDC Lighting, LLC (“JDC”), SP, Timberland, Amersham Corporation (“Amersham”), Marine Exhibition Corporation (“Marine”), Phoenix Coal Corporation (“Phoenix”), BP, Turf, Summit Research Labs, Inc. (“Summit”), and the Vitality and Marine preferred stock were due to the capitalization of payment in kind (PIK) interest/dividends totaling $2,418,638. Also, during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the undistributed allocation of flow through income from the Company’s equity investment in Octagon increased the cost basis and fair value of the Company’s investment by $140,084. The Valuation Committee also decreased the fair value of the Company’s investment in Ohio during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 by $9.0 million.

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     At July 31, 2007, the fair value of all portfolio investments was $316.9 million with a cost basis of $334.7 million. At July 31, 2007, the fair value and cost basis of portfolio investments made by the Company’s former management team pursuant to the prior investment objective (“Legacy Investments”) was $16.6 million and $55.9 million, respectively, and the fair value and cost basis of portfolio investments made by the Company’s current management team was $300.3 million and $278.8 million, respectively. At October 31, 2006, the fair value of all portfolio investments was $275.9 million with a cost basis of $286.9 million. At October 31, 2006, the fair value and cost basis of Legacy Investments was $8.4 million and $55.9 million, respectively, and the fair value and cost basis of portfolio investments made by the Company’s current management team was $267.5 million and $231.0 million, respectively.
     For the Year Ended October 31, 2006
     During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Company made sixteen new investments, committing capital totaling approximately $142.1 million. The investments were made in Turf ($11.6 million), Strategic Outsourcing, Inc. (“SOI”) ($5.0 million), Henry ($5.0 million), BM Auto ($15.0 million), Storage Canada ($6.0 million), Phoenix ($8.0 million), Harmony Pharmacy ($200,000), Total Safety ($6.0 million), PreVisor ($6.0 million), Marine ($14.0 million), BP ($15.0 million), Velocitius ($66,290), Summit ($16.2 million), Octagon ($17.0 million), BENI ($2.0 million), and Innovative Brands ($15.0 million).
     The Company also made eight follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies committing capital totaling approximately $24.2 million. During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Company invested approximately $879,000 in Dakota by purchasing an additional 172,104 shares of common stock at an average price of $5.11 per share. On December 22, 2005, the Company made a follow-on investment in Baltic Motors in the form of a $1.8 million revolving bridge note. Baltic Motors immediately borrowed $1.5 million from the note. On January 12, 2006, Baltic Motors repaid the loan, in full including all unpaid interest. The note matured on January 31, 2006 and has been removed from the Company’s books. On January 12, 2006, the Company provided SGDA a $300,000 bridge loan. On March 28, 2006, the Company provided Baltic Motors a $2.0 million revolving bridge note. Baltic Motors immediately borrowed $2.0 million from the note. On April 5, 2006, Baltic Motors repaid the amount borrowed from the note including all unpaid interest. The note expired on April 30, 2006 and has been removed from the Company’s books. On April 6, 2006, the Company invested an additional $2.0 million in SGDA in the form of a preferred equity security. On April 25, 2006, the Company purchased an additional common equity security in SGDA for $23,000. On June 30, 2006, the Company provided Amersham a $2.5 million second lien loan. On August 4, 2006, the Company invested $750,000 in Harmony Pharmacy in the form of common stock. On September 28, 2006, the Company made another follow-on investment in Baltic Motors in the form of a $1.0 million bridge loan and a $2.0 million equity investment. On October 13, 2006, the Company made a $10.0 million follow-on investment in SP in the form of an additional $4.0 million in term loan B and $6.0 million in a mezzanine loan. On October 20, 2006, the Company then assigned at cost, $5.0 million of SP’s $8.0 million term loan B to Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. On October 24, 2006, the Company invested an additional $3.0 million in SGDA in the form of a preferred equity security. On October 26, 2006, the Company invested an additional $2.9 million in Velocitius in the form of common equity. The Company also provided Velocitius a $260,000 revolving line of credit on October 31, 2006. Velocitius immediately borrowed $143,614.
     At the beginning of the 2006 fiscal year, the revolving credit facility provided to SGDA had an outstanding balance of approximately $1.2 million. During December 2005, SGDA borrowed an additional $70,600 from the credit facility. On April 28, 2006, the Company increased the availability under the revolving credit facility by $300,000. The balance of the bridge loan to SGDA, which would have matured on April 30, 2006, was added to the revolving credit facility and the bridge loan was eliminated from the Company’s books as a part of the refinancing. On August 25, 2006, the revolving credit facility was added to the term loan, and the terms remained unchanged. The balance of the term loan at October 31, 2006 was $6.2 million.

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     On December 21, 2005, Integral Development Corporation (“Integral”) prepaid its senior credit facility in full. The Company received approximately $850,000 from the prepayment. This amount included all outstanding principal and accrued interest. The Company recorded no gain or loss as a result of the prepayment. Under the terms of the prepayment, the Company returned its warrants to Integral for no consideration.
     Effective December 27, 2005, the Company exchanged $286,200, of the $3.25 million outstanding, of the Timberland junior revolving line of credit into 28.62 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. As a result, as of July 31, 2006, the Company owned 478.62 common shares of Timberland and the funded debt under the junior revolving line of credit was reduced from $3.25 million to approximately $3.0 million.
     Effective December 31, 2005, the Company received 373,362 shares of Series E preferred stock of ProcessClaims Inc. (“ProcessClaims”) in exchange for its rights under a warrant issued by ProcessClaims that has been held by the Company since May 2002. On January 5, 2006, the Valuation Committee increased the fair value of the Company’s entire investment in ProcessClaims by $3.3 million to $5.7 million. Please see the paragraph below for more information on ProcessClaims.
     On January 3, 2006, the Company exercised its warrant ownership in Octagon, which increased its existing membership interest. As a result, Octagon is now considered an affiliate of the Company.
     Due to the dissolution of Yaga Inc. (“Yaga”), one of the Company’s Legacy Investments, the Company realized losses on its investment in Yaga totaling $2.3 million during the nine month period ended July 31, 2006. The Company received no proceeds from the dissolution of Yaga and the Company’s investment in Yaga has been removed from the Company’s books. The Valuation Committee previously decreased the fair value of the Company’s investment in Yaga to zero and as a result, the Company’s realized losses were offset by reductions in unrealized losses. Therefore, the net effect of the removal of Yaga from the Company’s books on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and NAV at October 31, 2006, was zero.
     On February 24, 2006, BP repaid its second lien loan from the Company in full. The amount of the proceeds received from the prepayment was approximately $8.7 million. This amount included all outstanding principal, accrued interest, accrued monitoring fees and an early prepayment fee. The Company recorded no gain or loss as a result of the repayment.
     On April 7, 2006, the Company sold its investment in Lumeta Corporation (“Lumeta”) for its carrying value of $200,000. The Company realized a loss on Lumeta of approximately $200,000. However, the Valuation Committee previously decreased the fair value of the Company’s investment in Lumeta to $200,000 and, as a result; the realized loss was offset by a reduction in unrealized losses. Therefore, the net effect of the Company’s sale of its investment in Lumeta on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and NAV was zero.
     On April 21, 2006, BM Auto repaid its bridge loan from the Company in full. The amount of the proceeds received from the repayment was approximately $7.2 million. This amount included all outstanding principal, accrued interest and was net of foreign taxes withheld. The Company recorded no gain or loss as a result of the repayment.
     On May 4, 2006, the Company received a working capital adjustment of approximately $250,000 related to the Company’s purchase of a membership interest in Turf. As a result, the Company’s cost basis in the investment was reduced by $250,000.
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proceeds were approximately $8.3 million of which approximately $400,000 or 5% of the gross proceeds were deposited into a reserve account for one year. Due to the contingencies associated with the escrow, the Company had not placed any value on the proceeds deposited in escrow and had not included such proceeds into the Company’s NAV. The Company’s total investment in ProcessClaims was $2.4 million, which resulted in a capital gain of approximately $5.5 million.
     On July 27, 2006, SOI repaid their loan in full. The amount of the proceeds received from the prepayment was approximately $4.5 million. This amount included all outstanding principal, accrued interest, and an early prepayment fee. The Company recorded no gain or loss as a result of the prepayment.
     On August 25, 2006, Harmony Pharmacy repaid their loan in full. The amount of the proceeds received from the prepayment was $207,444. This amount included all outstanding principal and accrued interest. The Company recorded no gain or loss as a result of the prepayment.
     On August 25, 2006, SGDA’s revolving credit facility was added to the term loan, increasing the balance of the term loan by $1.6 million. The revolving credit facility was eliminated from the Company’s books as a result of this refinancing.
     Effective September 12, 2006, the Company exchanged $409,091, of the $3.0 million outstanding, of the Timberland junior revolving line of credit into 40.91 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. Effective September 22, 2006, the Company exchanged $225,000, of the $2.6 million outstanding on the Timberland junior revolving line of credit into 22.5 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. On September 22, 2006, Timberland borrowed $500,000 from the junior revolving line of credit. As a result of these transactions, as of October 31, 2006, the Company owned 542.03 common shares of Timberland and the funded debt under the junior revolving line of credit was reduced from $3.0 million to approximately $2.8 million.
     On October 2, 2006, Octagon bought-back a total of 15% equity interest from non-service members. This resulted in a sale of a portion of the Company’s LLC member interest to Octagon for proceeds of $1,020,018. The Company realized a gain of $551,092 from this sale.
     On October 2, 2006, Octagon repaid their loan and revolving credit facility from the Company in full. The amount of the proceeds received from the prepayment of the loan was approximately $5.4 million. This amount included all outstanding principal, accrued interest, and a commitment fee on the revolving credit facility. The Company recorded a gain as a result of these prepayments of approximately $429,000 from the acceleration of amortization of original issue discount.
     On October 30, 2006, JDC repaid $160,116 of principal on the senior subordinated debt.
     During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Valuation Committee increased the fair value of the Company’s investments in Baltic Motors common stock by $11.6 million, Dakota common stock by approximately $2.6 million, Turf’s membership interest by $2.0 million, Octagon’s membership interest by approximately $562,000, Ohio common stock by $9.2 million, Foliofn preferred stock by $5.0 million, Vendio preferred stock by $700,000, ProcessClaims preferred stock by $4.8 million and Vitality common stock and warrants by $3.5 million and $400,000, respectively. In addition, increases recorded to the cost basis and fair value of the loans to Amersham, BP, Impact, JDC, Phoenix, SP, Timberland, Turf, Marine, Summit and the Vitality and Marine preferred stock were due to the receipt of payment in kind interest/dividends totaling approximately $2.2 million. Also during the year ended October 31, 2006, the undistributed allocation of flow through income from the Company’s equity investment in Octagon increased the cost basis and fair value of the Company’s investment by approximately $279,000. During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Valuation Committee also decreased the fair value of the Company’s equity investment in Timberland by $1.0 million.

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The increase in fair value from payment in kind interest/dividends and flow through income has been approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee.
     At October 31, 2006, the fair value of all portfolio investments, exclusive of short-term securities, was $275.9 million with a cost basis of $286.9 million. At October 31, 2006, the fair value and cost basis of Legacy Investments were $8.4 million and $55.9 million, respectively. At October 31, 2005, the fair value of all the portfolio investments, exclusive of short-term securities, was $122.3 million with a cost basis of $171.6 million. At October 31, 2005, the fair value and cost basis of the Legacy Investments were $4.0 million and $59.7 million, respectively.
6. Commitments and Contingencies
     Commitments to/for Portfolio Companies:
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s existing commitments to portfolio companies consisted of the following:
Commitments of MVC Capital, Inc.
         
Portfolio Company   Amount Committed   Amount Funded at July 31, 2007
Timberland
  $4.0 million   $2.5 million
Storage Canada
  $6.0 million   $2.7 million
Marine
  $2.0 million  
BENI
  $514,000  
Octagon
  $12.0 million   $6.1 million
Turf
  $1.0 million  
Harmony
  $4.0 million   $3.4 million
Velocitius
  $260,000   $134,000
Velocitius
  $650,000   $547,392
Tekers
  $1.9 million  
U.S. Gas
  $10.0 million  
U.S. Gas
  $2.0 million  
     On June 30, 2005, the Company pledged its common stock of Ohio to Guggenheim Corporate Funding, LLC (“Guggenheim”) to collateralize a loan made by Guggenheim to Ohio.
     On July 8, 2005 the Company extended to Timberland a $3.25 million junior revolving note that bears interest at 12.5% per annum and expires on July 7, 2007. The Company also receives a fee of 0.25% on the unused portion of the note. As of October 31, 2005, the total amount outstanding on the note was $3.25 million. On December 27, 2005, the Company exchanged $286,200 of the Timberland junior revolving line of credit for 28.62 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. As of January 31, 2006, the Company owned 478.62 common shares and the funded debt under the junior revolving line of credit has been reduced from $3.25 million to approximately $3.0 million. On September 12, 2006, the Company converted $409,091 of the Timberland junior revolving line of credit into 40.91 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. Effective September 22, 2006, the Company converted $225,000 of the Timberland junior revolving line of credit into 22.50 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. As of October 31, 2006 the Company owned 542.03 common shares and the funded debt under the junior revolving line of credit was $2.8 million. On November 27, 2006, the amount available on the revolving note was increased by $750,000 to $4.0 million. Net repayments during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $300,000 resulting in a balance at such date of $2.5 million.
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fee of 0.25% on the unused portion of the loan. As of October 31, 2006, the outstanding balance of the loan commitment was $2.0 million. Net borrowing during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $705,000 resulting in a balance of $2.7 million at such date.
     On July 11, 2006, the Company provided Marine a $2.0 million secured revolving loan facility. The revolving loan facility bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 1%. The Company also receives a fee of 0.50% of the unused portion of the revolving loan facility. There was no amount outstanding on the revolving loan facility as of July 31, 2007.
     On October 10, 2006, the Company agreed to guarantee a 375,000 Euro inventory financing facility for BENI, equivalent to approximately $514,000 at July 31, 2007.
     On October 12, 2006, the Company provided a $12.0 million revolving credit facility to Octagon in replacement of the senior secured credit facility provided on May 7, 2004. This credit facility expires on December 31, 2011. The credit facility bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 4.25%. The Company receives a 0.50% unused facility fee on an annual basis and a 0.25% servicing fee on an annual basis for maintaining the credit facility. At October 31, 2006 the outstanding balance of the revolving credit facility provided to Octagon was $3.3 million. Net borrowings during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $2.8 million resulting in a balance outstanding of $6.1 million at such date.
     On October 30, 2006, the Company provided a $260,000 revolving line of credit to Velocitius on which Velocitius immediately borrowed $143,614. The revolving line of credit expires on October 31, 2009. The line bears annual interest at 8%. At October 31, 2006, the balance of the revolving line of credit was approximately $144,000. Net repayments during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were approximately $10,000. At July 31, 2007, there was approximately $134,000 outstanding.
     On January 9, 2007, the Company extended to Turf a $1.0 million secured junior revolving note. Turf immediately borrowed $1.0 million on the note. The note bears annual interest at 12.5% and expires on May 1, 2008. The Company also receives a fee of 0.25% of the unused portion of the note. On May 1, 2007, Turf repaid the secured junior revolving note in full including accrued interest. There was no amount outstanding on the revolving note as of July 31, 2007.
     On January 11, 2007, the Company provided a $4.0 million revolving credit facility to Harmony Pharmacy. The credit facility bears annual interest at 10%. The Company also receives a fee of 0.50% on the unused portion of the loan. The revolving credit facility expires on December 1, 2009. Net borrowings during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $3.4 million resulting in a balance outstanding of $3.4 million at such date.
     On May 1, 2007, the Company provided a $650,000 revolving line of credit to Velocitius. Velocitius immediately borrowed $547,392. The revolving line of credit expires on April 30, 2010. The line bears annual interest at 8%. At July 31, 2007, there was $547,392 outstanding under the line.
     On July 19, 2007, the Company agreed to guarantee a 1.4 million Euro mortgage for Tekers, equivalent to approximately $1.9 million at July 31, 2007.
     On July 26, 2007, the Company provided a $10.0 million revolving credit facility and a $2.0 million junior revolver to U.S. Gas. The credit facility bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 6% and the revolver bears annual interest at 14%. The Company receives a fee of 0.50% on the unused portion of the credit facility and the revolver. The revolving credit facility and junior revolver expire on July 26, 2010. There was no amount outstanding on the credit facility or junior revolver as of July 31, 2007.

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     Timberland also has a floor plan financing program administered by Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation (“Transamerica”). As is typical in Timberland’s industry, under the terms of the dealer financing arrangement, Timberland guarantees the repurchase of product from Transamerica, if a dealer defaults on payment and the underlying assets are repossessed. The Company has agreed to be a limited co-guarantor for up to $500,000 on this repurchase commitment.
     Commitments of the Company:
     On February 16, 2005, the Company entered into a sublease (the “Sublease”) for a larger space in the building in which the Company’s current executive offices are located, which expired on February 28, 2007. Effective November 1, 2006, under the terms of the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement with TTG Advisers (the “Advisory Agreement”), TTG Advisers is responsible for providing office space to the Company and for the costs associated with providing such office space. The Company’s offices continue to be located on the second floor of 287 Bowman Avenue.
     On April 27, 2006, the Company and MVCFS, as co-borrowers, entered into a new four-year, $100 million credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with Guggenheim as administrative agent for the lenders. At October 31, 2006, there was $50.0 million in term debt and $50.0 million on the revolving credit facility outstanding. During the nine months ended July 31, 2007, the Company’s net repayments on the Credit Facility were $50.0 million. As of July 31, 2007, there was $50.0 million in term debt and no amount outstanding on the revolving credit facility. The proceeds from borrowings made under the Credit Facility are used to fund new and existing portfolio investments, pay fees and expenses related to obtaining the financing and for general corporate purposes. The Credit Facility will expire on April 27, 2010, at which time all outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility will be due and payable. Borrowings under the Credit Facility will bear interest, at the Company’s option, at a floating rate equal to either (i) the LIBOR rate (for one, two, three or six months), plus a spread of 2.00% per annum, or (ii) the Prime rate in effect from time to time, plus a spread of 1.00% per annum. The Company paid a closing fee, legal and other costs associated with this transaction. These costs will be amortized evenly over the life of the facility. The prepaid expenses on the Balance Sheet include the unamortized portion of these costs. Borrowings under the Credit Facility will be secured, by among other things, cash, cash equivalents, debt investments, accounts receivable, equipment, instruments, general intangibles, the capital stock of MVCFS, and any proceeds from all the aforementioned items, as well as all other property except for equity investments made by the Company.
     The Company enters into contracts with portfolio companies and other parties that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believes the risk of loss related to indemnifications to be remote.
7. Certain Issuances of Equity Securities by the Issuer
     On February 28, 2007, the Company completed its public offering of 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $16.25 per share. On March 28, 2007, pursuant to the 30-day over-allotment option granted by the Company to the underwriters in connection with the offering, the underwriters purchased an additional 158,500 shares of common stock at the purchase price of $16.25 per share. The Company raised approximately $78.4 million in net proceeds after deducting the underwriting discount and commissions and estimated offering expenses. The Company expects to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund additional investments and for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of debt.

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8. Management
     On November 6, 2003, Michael Tokarz assumed his positions as Chairman, Portfolio Manager and Director of the Company. From November 6, 2003 to October 31, 2006, the Company was internally managed. The Company entered into the Advisory Agreement, effective November 1, 2006, which provides for the Company to be managed externally by TTG Advisers, which is controlled by Mr. Tokarz.
     On April 4, 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the Nominating/Corporate Governance/Strategy Committee of the Company’s board of directors, Mr. Warren E. Holtsberg was appointed to serve on the Company’s board of directors. On June 28, 2007, all of the Company’s directors were re-elected to serve on the Board until the next annual meeting of stockholders.
     Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, TTG Advisers determines, consistent with the Company’s investment strategy, the composition of the Company’s portfolio, the nature and timing of the changes to the Company’s portfolio and the manner of implementing such changes. TTG Advisers also identifies, and negotiates the structure of the Company’s investments (including performing due diligence on prospective portfolio companies), closes and monitors the Company’s investments, determines the securities and other assets purchased, retains or sells and oversees the administration, recordkeeping and compliance functions of the Company and/or third parties performing such functions for the Company. TTG Advisers’ services under the Advisory Agreement are not exclusive, and it may furnish similar services to other entities. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Company is required to pay TTG Advisers a fee for investment advisory and management services consisting of two components—a base management fee and an incentive fee. The base management fee is calculated at 2.0% per annum of the Company’s total assets excluding cash and the value of any investment by the Company not made in portfolio companies (“Non-Eligible Assets”) but including assets purchased with borrowed funds that are not Non-Eligible Assets. The incentive fee consists of two parts: (i) one part is based on our pre-incentive fee net operating income; and (ii) the other part is based on the capital gains realized on our portfolio of securities acquired after November 1, 2003. The Advisory Agreement provides for an expense cap pursuant to which TTG Advisers will absorb or reimburse operating expenses of the Company to the extent necessary to limit the Company’s expense ratio (the consolidated expenses of the Company, including any amounts payable to TTG Advisers under the base management fee, but excluding the amount of any interest and other direct borrowing costs, taxes, incentive compensation and extraordinary expenses taken as a percentage of the Company’s average net assets) to 3.25% in a given fiscal year. Please see Note 9 “Incentive Compensation” for more information.
9. Incentive Compensation
     Effective November 1, 2006, Mr. Tokarz’s employment agreement with the Company terminated and the obligations under Mr. Tokarz’s agreement were superseded by those under the Advisory Agreement entered into with TTG Advisers. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Company pays an incentive fee to TTG Advisers which is generally: (i) 20% of pre-incentive fee net operating income and (ii) 20% of net realized capital gains (on our portfolio securities acquired after November 1, 2003). TTG Advisers is entitled to an incentive fee with respect to our pre-incentive fee net operating income in each fiscal quarter as follows: no incentive fee in any fiscal quarter in which our pre-incentive fee net operating income does not exceed the hurdle rate of 1.75% of net assets, 100% of our pre-incentive fee net operating income with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net operating income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.1875% of net assets in any fiscal quarter and 20% of the amount of our pre-incentive fee net operating income, if any, that exceeds 2.1875% of net assets in any fiscal quarter. Under the Advisory Agreement, the accrual of the provision for incentive compensation for net realized capital gains is consistent with the accrual that was required under the employment agreement with Mr. Tokarz.
     Under internal management, Mr. Tokarz was entitled to compensation pursuant to his agreement with the Company, under which the Company was required to pay Mr. Tokarz incentive compensation in an amount equal to the lesser of (a) 20% of the net income of the Company for the fiscal year; or (b) the sum of (i) 20% of

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the net capital gains realized by the Company in respect of the investments made during his tenure as Portfolio Manager; and (ii) the amount, if any, by which the Company’s total expenses for a fiscal year were less than two percent of the Company’s net assets (determined as of the last day of the period).
     At October 31, 2006, the provision for estimated incentive compensation was $7,172,352. During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, this provision was increased by a net amount of $9,931,942 to $17,104,294. The increase in the provision for incentive compensation during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 was primarily a result of the sale of Baltic Motors and BM Auto for a combined realized gain of $65.5 million, which was a $52.3 million increase from the carrying value at October 31, 2006. The amount of the provision also reflects the Valuation Committee’s determination to increase the fair values of five of the Company’s portfolio investments (Dakota, Octagon, SGDA, PreVisor and Vitality) by a total of $5.8 million and decrease the fair value of Ohio by $9.0 million. During the year ended October 31, 2006, Mr. Tokarz was paid no cash or other compensation. However, on October 2, 2006, the Company realized a gain of $551,092 from the sale of a portion of the Company’s LLC membership interest in Octagon. This transaction triggered an incentive compensation payment obligation of $110,218 to Mr. Tokarz, which was paid on January 12, 2007. After the increase in the provision due to the sale of Baltic Motors and BM Auto and the decrease in the provision due to the overall impact of the Valuation Committee’s determinations and payment made to Mr. Tokarz, the balance of the incentive compensation prevision, at July 31, 2007, was $17,104,294. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, only after a realization event (as is defined under such agreement) and an audit of the financials for the relevant fiscal year is completed, may the incentive compensation be paid to TTG Advisers. In this regard, even though the Company has experienced a realization event as to Baltic Motors and BM Auto, the Company’s incentive compensation payment obligation will only be triggered to the extent the Company has net realized capital gains for the fiscal year (in excess of any unrealized capital depreciation). During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, there was no provision recorded for the net operating income portion of the incentive fee as pre-incentive fee net operating income did not exceed the hurdle rate.
10. Tax Matters
     On October 31, 2006, the Company had a net realized capital loss carryforward of $73,524,707 of which $28,213,867 will expire in the year 2010, $4,220,380 will expire in the year 2011, $37,794,910 will expire in the year 2012 and $3,295,550 will expire in the year 2013. To the extent future capital gains are offset by capital loss carryforwards, such gains need not be distributed. As of October 31, 2006, the Company had net unrealized capital losses of $11,593,572. The gross unrealized capital losses totaled $51,934,799. The total net realized capital loss carryforwards and gross unrealized capital losses at October 31, 2006 were $125,459,506.
11. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders
     As a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the Company is required to distribute to its shareholders, in a timely manner, at least 90% of its investment company taxable and tax-exempt income each year. If the Company distributes, in a calendar year, at least 98% of its ordinary income for such calendar year and its capital gain net income for the 12-month period ending on October 31 of such calendar year (as well as any portion of the respective 2% balances not distributed in the previous year), it will not be subject to the 4% non-deductible federal excise tax on certain undistributed income of RICs.
     Dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends and capital gain distributions are generally declared and paid quarterly according to the Company’s policy established on July 11, 2005. An additional distribution may be paid by the Company to avoid imposition of federal income tax on any remaining undistributed net investment income and capital gains. Distributions can be made payable by the Company either in the form of a cash distribution or a stock dividend. The amount and character of 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 of America. These differences are due primarily to

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differing treatments of income and gain on various investment securities held by the Company, timing differences and differing characterizations of distributions made by the Company. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications and may affect the allocation between net operating income, net realized gain (loss) and paid in capital.
     For the Quarter Ended January 31, 2007
     On December 14, 2006, the Company’s board of directors declared a dividend of $.12 per share and an additional dividend of $.06 per share. Both dividends were payable on January 5, 2007 to shareholders of record on December 28, 2006. The ex-dividend date was December 26, 2006. The total distribution amounted to $3,437,326, including distributions reinvested. In accordance with the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan (the “Plan”), Computershare Ltd. (f/k/a Equiserve), the Plan Agent, re-issued 3,682 shares of common stock from the Company’s treasury to shareholders participating in the Plan.
     For the Quarter Ended April 30, 2007
     On April 13, 2007, the Company’s board of directors declared a dividend of $.12 per share. The dividend was payable on April 30, 2007 to shareholders of record on April 23, 2007. The ex-dividend date was April 19, 2007. The total distribution amounted to $2,911,013, including distributions reinvested. In accordance with the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan, Computershare Ltd., the Plan Agent, re-issued 4,127 shares of common stock from the Company’s treasury to shareholders participating in the Plan.
     For the Quarter Ended July 31, 2007
     On July 13, 2007, the Company’s board of directors declared a dividend of $.12 per share. The dividend was payable on July 31, 2007 to shareholders of record on July 24, 2007. The ex-dividend date was July 20, 2007. The total distribution amounted to $2,911,507, including distributions reinvested. In accordance with the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan, Computershare Ltd., the Plan Agent, re-issued 2,769 shares of common stock from the Company’s treasury to shareholders participating in the Plan.
12. Segment Data
     The Company’s reportable segments are its investing operations as a business development company, MVC Capital, Inc., and the financial advisory operations of its wholly-owned subsidiary, MVC Financial Services, Inc.
     The following table presents book basis segment data for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007:
                         
    MVC     MVCFS     Consolidated  
Interest and dividend income
  $ 15,944,392     $ 37,370     $ 15,981,762  
Fee income
    61,673       2,216,592       2,278,265  
Other income
    252,237             252,237  
Total operating income
    16,258,302       2,253,962       18,512,264  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    17,291,573       3,420,756       20,712,329  
 
                       
Net operating loss before taxes
    (1,033,271 )     (1,166,794 )     (2,200,065 )
Tax benefit
          (452,394 )     (452,394 )
Net operating loss
    (1,033,271 )     (714,400 )     (1,747,671 )
Net realized gain on investments
    65,849,587             65,849,587  
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments
    (6,914,139 )           (6,914,139 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 57,902,177     $ (714,400 )   $ 57,187,777  

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     In all periods prior to July 16, 2004, all business was conducted through MVC Capital, Inc. With the externalization of the Company’s management on November 1, 2006, separate invoices are now sent to MVC Capital and MVCFS for the quarterly base management fee due to TTG Advisers.
13. Subsequent Events
     On August 1, 2007, Phoenix repaid its second lien loan in full including all accrued interest and fees. Total amount received from the repayment was approximately $8.4 million.
     On August 3, 2007 and August 30, 2007, Octagon made payments of $500,000 towards its revolving credit facility.
     On August 10, 2007, Forrest Mertens, a representative of the Company, resigned from the board of Phoenix. The Company still has board observance rights.
     On August 15, 2007, Velocitius borrowed approximately $57,000 on revolving line of credit I and $65,000 from revolving line of credit II.
     On August 20, 2007, the Company contributed an additional $47,276 in MVC Partners in the form of a limited liability company interest.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
     This report contains certain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to future events or the future financial performance of the Company and its investment portfolio companies. Words such as may, will, expect, believe, anticipate, intend, could, estimate, might and continue, and the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are included in this report pursuant to the “Safe Harbor” provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are predictions only, and the actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those relating to investment capital demand, pricing, market acceptance, the effect of economic conditions, litigation and the effect of regulatory proceedings, competitive forces, the results of financing and investing efforts, the ability to complete transactions and other risks identified below or in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The following analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements, the Notes thereto and the other financial information included elsewhere in this report.
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA:
     Financial information for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 is derived from the consolidated financial statements, which have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accountants. Quarterly financial information is derived from unaudited financial data, but in the opinion of management, reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments), which are necessary to present fairly the results for such interim periods.

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Selected Consolidated Financial Data
                         
    Nine Month     Nine Month        
    Period Ended     Period Ended     Year Ended  
    July 31,     July 31,     October 31,  
    2007     2006     2006  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)          
    (In thousands, except per share data)  
Operating Data:
                       
Interest and related portfolio income:
                       
Interest and dividend income
  $ 15,982     $ 9,282     $ 13,909  
Fee income
    2,278       2,666       3,828  
Other income
    252       456       771  
 
                 
 
                       
Total operating income
    18,512       12,404       18,508  
 
                       
Expenses:
                       
Employee compensation and benefits
          2,242       3,499  
Incentive compensation (Note 9)
    10,042       4,717       6,055  
Administrative
    1,929       2,560       3,420  
Interest, fees and other borrowing costs
    3,636       684       1,594  
Management fee
    5,105              
 
                 
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    20,712       10,203       14,568  
 
                 
 
                       
Net operating income (loss) before taxes
    (2,200 )     2,201       3,940  
 
Tax expense (benefit), net
    (452 )     143       159  
 
                 
 
                       
Net operating income (loss)
    (1,748 )     2,058       3,781  
 
                       
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses):
                       
Net realized gains
    65,850       3,016       5,221  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    (6,914 )     26,396       38,334  
 
                 
 
                       
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments
    58,936       29,412       43,555  
 
                 
 
                       
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 57,188     $ 31,470     $ 47,336  
 
                 
 
                       
Per Share:
                       
Net increase (decrease) in net assets per share resulting from operations
  $ 2.57     $ 1.65     $ 2.48  
Dividends per share
  $ 0.42     $ 0.36     $ 0.48  
Balance Sheet Data:
                       
Portfolio at value
  $ 316,867     $ 212,203     $ 275,892  
Portfolio at cost
    334,740       235,101       286,851  
Total assets
    436,549       306,050       347,082  
Shareholders’ equity
    363,453       223,396       236,993  
Shareholders’ equity per share (net asset value)
  $ 14.98     $ 11.70     $ 12.41  
Common shares outstanding at period end
    24,262       19,092       19,094  
Other Data:
                       
Number of Investments funded in period
    22       18       24  
Investments funded ($) in period
  $ 100,700     $ 101,400     $ 166,300  

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    2007   2006   2005
    Qtr 3   Qtr 2   Qtr 1   Qtr 4   Qtr 3   Qtr 2   Qtr 1   Qtr 4   Qtr 3   Qtr 2 Qtr 1
    (In thousands, except per share data)
Quarterly Data (Unaudited):
                                                                                       
 
                                                                                       
Total operating income
    7,030       6,073       5,409       6,104       4,607       3,915       3,882       3,361       4,404       2,439       1,995  
 
                                                                                       
Incentive compensation
    1,618       4,898       3,526       1,338       1,161       2,005       1,551       320       402       395        
Interest, fees and other borrowing costs
    1,252       1,256       1,128       910       636       39       9       11       8             12  
Management fee
    1,616       1,854       1,635                                                  
Other expenses
    608       652       669       2,117       1,676       1,739       1,387       1,450       1,440       1,331       1,136  
Tax Expense (Benefit)
    (78 )     (394 )     20       16       62       (24 )     105       (32 )     74       (108 )     (35 )
Net operating income (loss) before net realized and unrealized gains
    2,014       (2,193 )     (1,569 )     1,723       1,072       156       830       1,612       2,480       821       882  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
    13,788       24,323       19,077       15,866       8,046       11,117       12,307       8,933       10,310       4,360       2,665  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share
    0.57       1.00       1.00       0.83       0.42       0.58       0.65       0.46       0.58       0.23       0.18  
Net asset value per share
    14.98       14.53       13.23       12.41       11.70       11.40       10.94       10.41       10.06       9.64       9.41  
OVERVIEW
     The Company is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the 1940 Act. The Company’s investment objective is to seek to maximize total return from capital appreciation and/or income.
     On November 6, 2003, Mr. Tokarz assumed his positions as Chairman and Portfolio Manager of the Company. He and the Company’s investment professionals (who, effective November 1, 2006, provide their services to the Company through the Company’s investment adviser, TTG Advisers) are seeking to implement our investment objective (i.e., to maximize total return from capital appreciation and/or income) through making a broad range of private investments in a variety of industries.
     The investments can include senior or subordinated loans, convertible debt and convertible preferred securities, common or preferred stock, equity interests, warrants or rights to acquire equity interests, and other private equity transactions. During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Company made sixteen new investments and eight additional investments in existing portfolio companies, committing capital totaling approximately $166.3 million pursuant to our current investment objective. During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Company made eight new investments and fourteen additional investments in existing portfolio companies, committing capital totaling approximately $100.7 million.
     Prior to the adoption of our current investment objective, the Company’s investment objective had been to achieve long-term capital appreciation from venture capital investments in information technology companies. The Company’s investments had thus previously focused on investments in equity and debt securities of information technology companies. As of July 31, 2007, 3.80% of the current value of our assets consisted of Legacy Investments. We are, however, seeking to manage these Legacy Investments to try and realize maximum returns. We generally seek to capitalize on opportunities to realize cash returns on these investments when presented with a potential “liquidity event,” i.e., a sale, public offering, merger or other reorganization.
     Our new portfolio investments are made pursuant to our current objective and strategy. We are concentrating our investment efforts on small and middle-market companies that, in our view, provide opportunities to maximize total return from capital appreciation and/or income. Under our investment approach, we are permitted to invest, without limit, in any one portfolio company, subject to any diversification limits required in order for us to continue to qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code.
     We participate in the private equity business generally by providing privately negotiated long-term equity and/or debt investment capital to small and middle-market companies. Our financing is generally used to fund growth, buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalizations, note purchases, and/or bridge financings. We generally invest in private companies, though, from time to time, we may invest in public companies that may lack adequate access to public capital.
     We may also seek to achieve our investment objective by establishing or investing in a subsidiary or subsidiaries that serve as a general partner or managing member to a private investment vehicle(s). Additionally, we may also acquire a portfolio of existing private equity or debt investments held by financial institutions or other investment funds should such opportunities arise.

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OPERATING INCOME
     For the Nine Month Periods Ended July 31, 2007 and 2006. Total operating income was $18.5 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 and $12.4 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006, an increase of $6.1 million.
For the Nine Month Period Ended July 31, 2007
     Total operating income was $18.5 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007. The increase in operating income over the same period last year was primarily due to the increase in the number of investments that provide the Company with current income. The main components of investment income were the interest and dividend income earned on loans to portfolio companies and the receipt of closing and monitoring fees from certain portfolio companies by the Company and MVCFS. The Company earned approximately $15.5 million in interest and dividend income from investments in portfolio companies. Of the $15.5 million recorded in interest/dividend income, approximately $2.4 million was “payment in kind” interest/dividends. The “payment in kind” interest/dividends are computed at the contractual rate specified in each investment agreement and added to the principal balance of each investment. The Company’s debt investments yielded rates from 0% to 27%. Also, the Company earned approximately $508,000 in interest income on its cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company received fee income and other income from portfolio companies and other entities totaling approximately $2.3 million and $252,000, respectively.
For the Nine Month Period Ended July 31, 2006
     Total operating income was $12.4 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006. The increase in operating income over the same nine month period last year was primarily due to the increase in the number of investments that provide the Company with current income. For the nine month periods ended July 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company made 18 and 9 investments in portfolio companies, respectively. The main components of investment income were the interest and dividend income earned on loans to portfolio companies and the receipt of closing and monitoring fees from certain portfolio companies by the Company and MVCFS. The Company earned approximately $7.3 million in interest and dividend income from investments in portfolio companies. Of the $7.3 million recorded in interest/dividend income, approximately $1.4 million was “payment in kind” interest/dividends. The “payment in kind” interest/dividends are computed at the contractual rate specified in each investment agreement and added to the principal balance of each investment. During the nine month period ended July 31, 2006, the Company reclassified dividend income received from Vitality totaling approximately $900,000 to return of capital. The reclassification occurred due to the determination that Vitality will not have taxable earnings and profits for their fiscal year 2006. This reclassification to return of capital had no impact on the Company’s net asset value. The Company’s investments yielded rates from 7% to 17%. Also, the Company earned approximately $2.0 million in interest income on its cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company received fee income and other income from portfolio companies and other entities totaling approximately $2.7 million and $456,000, respectively. Included in other income is flow through income from limited liability companies and cash received from the Mentor Graphics multi-year earnout. Please see the Company’s 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information regarding the Mentor Graphics earnout.
OPERATING EXPENSES
     For the Nine Month Periods Ended July 31, 2007 and 2006. Operating expenses were $20.7 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 and $10.2 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006, an increase of $10.5 million.

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For the Nine Month Period Ended July 31, 2007
     Operating expenses were $20.7 million or 9.05% of the Company’s average net assets, when annualized, for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007. Significant components of operating expenses for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, included the estimated provision for incentive compensation expense of approximately $10.0 million, management fee of $5.1 million, and interest expense and other borrowing costs of $3.6 million. The estimated provision for incentive compensation expense is a non-cash, not yet payable, provisional expense relating to TTG Advisers’ Advisory Agreement with the Company.
     The $10.5 million increase in the Company’s operating expenses in the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 compared to the nine month period ended July 31, 2006, was primarily due to the $5.3 million increase in the provision for estimated incentive compensation, the $2.9 million increase in the Company’s interest expense and other borrowings, and the $2.3 million increase in the management fee expense compared to the facilities and employee compensation and benefits expense incurred when the Company was internally managed. It should be noted, in this regard, that the Advisory Agreement provides for an expense cap pursuant to which TTG Advisers will absorb or reimburse operating expenses of the Company to the extent necessary to limit the Company’s expense ratio (the consolidated expenses of the Company, including any amounts payable to TTG Advisers under the base management fee, but excluding the amount of any interest and other direct borrowing costs, taxes, incentive compensation and extraordinary expenses taken as a percentage of the Company’s average net assets) to 3.25% in a given fiscal year. In fiscal year 2006, when the Company was still internally managed and not subject to the expense cap, the expense ratio was 3.22% (taking into account the same carve outs as those applicable to the expense cap). For the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the expense ratio was 3.07% (taking into account the same carve outs as those applicable to the expense cap).
     Pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement, during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the provision for incentive compensation was increased by a net amount of $9,931,942 to $17,104,294. The increase in the provision for incentive compensation during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 primarily resulted from the sale of Baltic Motors and BM Auto for a combined realized gain of $65.5 million, which was a $52.3 million increase from the carrying value at October 31, 2006. The Valuation Committee also determined to increase the fair values of five of the Company’s portfolio investments (Dakota, Octagon, SGDA, PreVisor and Vitality) by a total of $5.8 million and decrease the fair value of Ohio by $9.0 million. During the year ended October 31, 2006, Mr. Tokarz was paid no cash or other compensation. However, on October 2, 2006, the Company realized a gain of $551,092 from the sale of a portion of the Company’s LLC membership interest in Octagon. This transaction triggered an incentive compensation payment obligation of $110,218 to Mr. Tokarz, which was paid on January 12, 2007. After the increase in the provision due to the sale of Baltic Motors and BM Auto and the decrease in the provision due to the Valuation Committee’s determinations and payment made to Mr. Tokarz, the reserve balance at July 31, 2007 was $17,104,294. This reserve balance of $17,104,294 will remain unpaid until net capital gains are realized, if ever, by the Company. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, incentive compensation payments will be made only upon the occurrence of a realization event (such as the sale of shares of Baltic Motors and BM Auto). Without this reserve for incentive compensation, operating expenses would have been approximately $10.7 million or 4.47% of average net assets when annualized as compared to 8.86%, which is reported on the Consolidated Per Share Data and Ratios, for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007. During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, there was no provision recorded for the net operating income portion of the incentive fee as pre-incentive fee net operating income did not exceed the hurdle rate. Please see Note 9 “Incentive Compensation” for more information.
For the Nine Month Period Ended July 31, 2006
     Operating expenses were $10.2 million or 6.48% of the Company’s average net assets, when annualized, for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006. Significant components of operating expenses for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006, included estimated provision for incentive compensation expense of approximately $4.7 million, salaries and benefits of approximately $2.2 million, insurance premium expenses of $354,211, interest expense and other borrowing costs of $683,590, legal fees of $438,669 and facilities-related expenses of

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$486,302. Estimated provision for incentive compensation expense is a non-cash, not yet payable, provisional expense relating to Mr. Tokarz’s agreement with the Company.
     The $5.5 million increase in the Company’s operating expenses in the nine month period ended July 31, 2006 compared to the nine month period ended July 31, 2005, was primarily due to the $3.9 million increase in the provision for estimated incentive compensation. An increase in the number of employees needed to service the larger portfolio resulted in an increase of $622,767 in salaries and benefits. Also, the Company’s rent and other facility related expenses increased approximately $175,540 primarily due to the Company’s procurement of larger office space to accommodate the Company’s increased number of employees. See Note 6 “Commitments and Contingencies” for more information.
     The increase of approximately $662,175 in the Company’s interest expense and other borrowing costs in the nine month period ended July 31, 2006, was due to additional borrowings under the Credit Facility.
     Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s agreement with Mr. Tokarz, during the nine month period ended July 31, 2006, the provision for estimated incentive compensation was increased by $4,717,061. The increase in the provision for incentive compensation resulted from the determination of the Valuation Committee to increase the fair value of five of the Company’s portfolio investments: Baltic Motors, Dakota, Ohio, Octagon, and Vitality which are subject to the Company’s agreement with Mr. Tokarz, by a total of $22,546,929. This reserve balance of $5,834,389 will remain unpaid until net capital gains are realized, if ever, by the Company. Pursuant to Mr. Tokarz’s agreement with the Company, only after a realization event, may the incentive compensation be paid to him. Mr. Tokarz has determined to allocate a portion of his incentive compensation to certain employees of the Company. During the year ended October 31, 2005 and the nine month period ended July 31, 2006, Mr. Tokarz was paid no cash or other compensation. Without this reserve for incentive compensation, operating expenses would have been approximately $5.49 million or 3.57% of average net assets when annualized as compared to 6.48% which is reported on the Consolidated Per Share Data and Ratios, for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006. Please see Note 8 “Incentive Compensation” for more information.
     In February 2006, the Company renewed its Directors & Officers/Professional Liability Insurance policies at an expense of approximately $459,000 which is amortized over the twelve month life of the policy. The prior policy premium was $517,000.
REALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ON PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
     For the Nine Month Periods Ended July 31, 2007 and 2006. Net realized gains for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $65.8 million and $3.0 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006, an increase of approximately $62.8 million.
For the Nine Month Period Ended July, 2007
     Net realized gains for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $65.8 million. The significant component of the Company’s net realized gains for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 was primarily due to the gain on the sale of Baltic and BM Auto. On July 24, 2007, the Company sold the common stock of Baltic Motors and BM Auto. The amount received from the sale of the 60,684 common shares of Baltic Motors was approximately $62.0 million, net of closing and other transaction costs, working capital adjustments and a reserve established by the Company to satisfy certain post-closing conditions requiring capital and other expenditures. Baltic Motors repaid all debt from the Company in full including all accrued interest. Total amount received from the repayment of the debt was approximately $10.2 million including all accrued interest. The remaining $51.8 million less the $8.0 million cost basis of Baltic resulted in $43.8 million recorded as realized gain. The difference between the $51.8 million received from the Baltic equity and the carrying value at October 31, 2006 is $30.6 million and the amount of the increase in net assets attributable to fiscal year 2007. The portion of the capital gain related to the equity investment made on June 24, 2004 ($40.9 million), will be treated as long-term capital gain and the portion related to the equity investment made on September 28, 2006 ($2.9 million) will be treated as a short-term capital gain. The amount received from the sale of the 47,300 common shares of BM Auto was approximately $29.7 million, net of closing and other transaction costs,

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working capital adjustments and a reserve established by the Company to satisfy certain post-closing conditions requiring capital and other expenditures. The $29.7 million less the $8.0 million cost basis of BM Auto resulted in $21.7 million recorded as a long term capital gain. The difference between the $29.7 million received from the BM Auto equity and the carrying value at October 31, 2006 is $21.7 million and the amount of the increase in net assets attributable to fiscal 2007.
     As mentioned above, a reserve account of approximately $3.0 million was created for post closing conditions that are required of the seller as a part of the purchase agreement. The cash held in the reserve account is held in Euros. At July 31, 2007, the balance of the reserve account was approximately $2.9 million. Expenses such as finishing a road to a dealership and Latvian tax withholding payments, among other things have been estimated by management and will be paid from this account. This reserve account is owned and controlled by the Company. The Company has recorded the cash in the reserve account to its books denominated as foreign currency. It has also recorded a liability for the same amount so there is no impact to net asset value until all post closing conditions are met. The remaining cash, if any, will be converted to USD and recorded as a long term capital gain. We do not anticipate any overages; however, if they occur it would reduce the capital gain that has already been recorded. Any difference recorded due to changes in exchange rates since the Euros were received will be recorded as currency gain (loss). During the interim, at each month end, the Euros will be valued based on that day’s exchange rate and the liability will be adjusted to match the USD equivalent. Management believes all post closing conditions will be met before October 31, 2007.
     On June 14, 2007, the Company received approximately $451,000 as a final disbursement from the sale of Process Claims. This amount was deposited into a reserve account at the time of sale. Due to the contingencies associated with the escrow, the Company placed no value on the proceeds deposited in escrow.
     The Company also realized a loss from the prepayment from Levlad on the second lien loan, which was purchased at a premium and thus resulted in a realized loss of approximately $121,000.
For the Nine Month Period Ended July 31, 2006
     Net realized gains for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006 were $3.0 million. The significant component of the Company’s net realized gain for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006 was primarily due to the gain on the sale of Process Claims.
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2006, the Company sold its investment in ProcessClaims and realized a gain of approximately $5.5 million. The Company was entitled to receive approximately $8.3 million in gross proceeds, of which approximately $400,000 or 5% of the proceeds was deposited into a reserve account for one year. Due to the contingencies associated with the escrow, the Company had not presently placed any value on the proceeds deposited in escrow and has therefore not factored such proceeds into the Company’s increased NAV.
     The Company received notification of the final dissolution of Yaga. The Company received no proceeds from the dissolution of this company and the investment has been removed from the Company’s books. The Company realized a loss of $2.3 million as a result of this dissolution. The fair value of Yaga was previously written down to zero and therefore, the net effect of the removal of Yaga from the Company’s books on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and NAV was zero.
     On April 7, 2006, the Company sold its investment in Lumeta for its carrying value of $200,000. The Company realized a loss on Lumeta of approximately $200,000. However, the Valuation Committee previously decreased the fair value of the Company’s investment in this company to $200,000 and as a result, the realized loss was offset by a reduction in unrealized losses. Therefore, the net effect of the Company’s sale of its investment in Lumeta on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and NAV was zero.
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UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
     For the Nine Month Periods Ended July 31, 2007 and 2006. The Company had a net change in unrealized depreciation on portfolio investments of $6.9 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007. The Company had a net change in unrealized appreciation on portfolio investments of $26.4 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006.
For the Nine Month Period Ended July 31, 2007
     The Company had a net change in unrealized depreciation on portfolio investments of $6.9 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007. The net change in unrealized depreciation on investment transactions for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, primarily resulted from the sale of Baltic Motors and BM Auto for a combined realized gain of $65.5 million, which was a $52.3 million increase from the carrying value at October 31, 2006. The Valuation Committee’s decision to increase the fair values of the Company’s investments in Dakota common stock by $1.9 million, Octagon’s membership interest by approximately $1.6 million, SGDA’s preferred equity by $350,000 and common equity by approximately $276,000, PreVisor common stock by $1.7 million, Vendio preferred stock by $6.1 million and common stock by $15,000, Foliofn preferred stock by $2.1 million, and Vitality preferred stock by approximately $1.1 million and a decrease in the fair value of Ohio common stock by $9.0 million, resulted in a net unrealized appreciation of $6.1 million. The net increase of $6.1 million in the fair values of the Company’s investments determined by the Valuation Committee and the sale of Baltic Motors and BM Auto, with a $52.3 million increase from the carrying value at October 31, 2006, was offset by the unrealized depreciation reclassification from unrealized to realized caused by the sale of Baltic Motors and BM Auto of $65.5 million. These were the primary components for the unrealized depreciation of $6.9 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007.
For the Nine Month Period Ended July 31, 2006
     The Company had a net change in unrealized appreciation on portfolio investments of $26.4 million for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006. The change in unrealized appreciation on investment transactions for the nine month period ended July 31, 2006 primarily resulted from the Valuation Committee’s decision to increase the fair value of the Company’s investments in Baltic common stock by $7.8 million, Dakota common stock by approximately $1.1 million, Octagon’s membership interest by approximately $562,000, Ohio common stock by $9.2 million, ProcessClaims preferred stock by $4.8 million and Vitality common stock and warrants by $3.5 million and $400,000, respectively. Other key components of the net change in unrealized appreciation was the $2.5 million depreciation reclassification from unrealized to realized caused by the removal of Yaga and Lumeta and the $4.8 million appreciation reclassification from the sale of ProcessClaims from the Company’s books.
PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
     For the Nine Month Period Ended July 31, 2007 and the Year Ended October 31, 2006. The cost of the portfolio investments held by the Company at July 31, 2007 and at October 31, 2006 was $334.7 million and $286.9 million, respectively, an increase of $47.8 million. The aggregate fair value of portfolio investments at July 31, 2007 and at October 31, 2006 was $316.9 million and $275.9 million, respectively, an increase of $41.0 million. The cost and aggregate fair value of cash and cash equivalents held by the Company at July 31, 2007 and at October 31, 2006 was $112.8 million and $66.2, respectively, an increase of approximately $46.6 million.
For the Nine Month Period Ended July 31, 2007
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Company made eight new investments, committing capital totaling approximately $53.3 million. The investments were made in WBS ($3.2 million), Huamei ($200,000), Levlad ($10.1 million), Total Safety ($4.5 million), MVC Partners ($71,000), Genevac ($14.0 million), Tekers ($2.3 million), and U.S. Gas ($18.9 million).

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     The Company also made fourteen follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies committing capital totaling approximately $47.4 million. On November 7, 2006, the Company invested $100,000 in SGDA by purchasing an additional common equity interest. On December 22, 2006, the Company purchased an additional 56,472 shares of common stock in Vitality at a cost of approximately $565,000. On January 9, 2007, the Company extended to Turf a $1.0 million junior revolving note. Turf immediately borrowed $1.0 million from the note. On January 11, 2007, the Company provided Harmony Pharmacy a $4.0 million revolving credit facility. Harmony Pharmacy immediately borrowed $1.75 million from the credit facility. On February 16, 2007, the Company invested $1.8 million in HuaMei purchasing 450 shares of common stock. At the same time, the previously issued $200,000 convertible promissory note was exchanged for 50 shares of HuaMei common stock at the same price. On February 19, 2007, the Company invested an additional $8.4 million in Velocitius. On February 21, 2007 and May 4, 2007, the Company provided BP a $5.0 million and a $2.5 million second lien loan, respectively. On March 26, 2007, the Company extended a $1.0 million bridge loan to BENI. On March 30, 2007, the Company invested an additional $5.0 million in SP in the form of a subordinated term loan B. On May 1, 2007, the Company extended to Velocitius a $650,000 revolving line of credit. Velocitius immediately borrowed approximately $547,000. On May 8, 2007, the Company provided Baltic Motors a $5.5 million bridge loan. On May 9, 2007, the Company purchased 1.0 million shares of Dakota preferred stock at a cost of $10.0 million. At that time, 65,000 shares of Dakota common stock were converted to 65,000 shares of convertible preferred stock. On July 30, 2007, the Company provided Ohio a $2.0 million convertible unsecured promissory note.
     At the beginning of the 2007 fiscal year, the junior revolving note provided to Timberland had a balance outstanding of approximately $2.8 million. On November 27, 2006, the amount available on the revolving note was increased by $750,000 to $4.0 million. Net repayments during for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $300,000 resulting in a balance as of July 31, 2007 of $2.5 million.
     At October 31, 2006, the balance of the revolving credit facility provided to Octagon was $3.3 million. Net borrowings during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $2.8 million resulting in a balance outstanding of approximately $6.1 million.
     At October 31, 2006, the balance of the revolving line of credit provided to Velocitius was approximately $144,000. Net repayments during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were approximately $10,000. As of July 31, 2007, the balance of the revolving line of credit was approximately $134,000.
     On December 1, 2006, the Company received a principal payment of approximately $100,000 from Vestal on its senior subordinated debt. As of July 31, 2007, the balance of the loan was $700,000.
     On December, 8, 2006, Total Safety repaid term loan A and term loan B in full including all accrued interest and prepayment fees. The total amount received for term loan A was $5,043,775 and for term loan B was $1,009,628.
     On December 29, 2006, March 30, 2007, and June 29, 2007, the Company received quarterly principal payments from BP on term loan A of $90,000 on each payment date.
     On January 1, 2007, April 2, 2007, and July 2, 2007, the Company received principal payments of $37,500 on the term loan provided to Innovative Brands.
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     On January 5, 2007, Baltic Motors repaid the bridge loan in full including all accrued interest. The total amount received from the repayment was $1,033,000.
     On January 19, 2007, Storage Canada borrowed an additional $705,000 under their credit facility. The borrowing bears annual interest of 8.75% and has a maturity date of January 19, 2014.
     On February 16, 2007, the Company exchanged the $200,000 convertible promissory note due from HuaMei for 50 shares of its common stock.
     On March 8, 2007, Levlad repaid their loan in full including all accrued interest and a prepayment fee. The total amount received from the prepayment was approximately $10.4 million.
     On March 30, 2007 and June 29, 2007, Total Safety made principal payments of $2,500 on its 1st lien loan.
     On April 12, 2007 and April 18, 2007, BENI made principal payments of $200,000 and $500,000, respectively, on its bridge loan.
     On April 16, 2007, the assets and liabilities of Safestone Technologies PLC were transferred to two new companies, Lockorder and Safestone Limited. The Company received 21,064 shares of Safestone Limited and 21,064 shares of Lockorder as a result of this corporate action. There was no change in the cost basis or fair value due to this transaction.
     On May 1, 2007, Turf repaid its secured junior revolving note in full, including accrued interest. The total amount received from the prepayment was approximately $1.0 million. There were no borrowings outstanding on the revolving note as of July 31, 2007.
     On May 1, 2007, June 1, 2007, and July 1, 2007, the Company received $111,111 on each payment date as principal payments from SP on Term Loan B.
     On June 1, 2007 and July 5, 2007, Harmony borrowed $600,000 and $1.0 million, respectively, from the credit facility. Net borrowings during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $3.4 million, resulting in a balance outstanding of approximately $3.4 million.
     On June 19, 2007, the Company increased the bridge loan to BENI to $2.0 million. The remaining available amount of $1.7 million was immediately drawn.
     On July 24, 2007, the Company sold the common stock of Baltic Motors and SIA BM Auto (“BM Auto”). The amount received from the sale of the 60,684 common shares of Baltic Motors was approximately $62.0 million, net of closing and other transaction costs, working capital adjustments and a reserve established by the Company to satisfy certain post-closing conditions requiring capital and other expenditures. Baltic Motors repaid all debt from the Company in full including all accrued interest. Total amount received from the repayment of the debt was approximately $10.2 million including all accrued interest. The remaining $51.8 million less the $8.0 million cost basis of Baltic resulted in $43.8 million recorded as realized gain. The difference between the $51.8 million received from the Baltic equity and the carrying value at October 31, 2006 is $30.6 million and the amount of the increase in net assets attributable to fiscal year 2007. The portion of the capital gain related to the equity investment made on June 24, 2004 ($40.9 million), will be treated as long-term capital gain and the portion related to the equity investment made on September 28, 2006 ($2.9 million) will be treated as a short-term capital gain. The amount received from the sale of the 47,300 common shares of BM Auto was approximately $29.7 million, net of closing and other transaction costs, working capital adjustments and a reserve established by the Company to satisfy certain post-closing conditions requiring capital and other expenditures. The $29.7 million less the $8.0 million cost basis of BM Auto resulted in $21.7 million recorded

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as a long term capital gain. The difference between the $29.7 million received from the BM Auto equity and the carrying value at October 31, 2006 is $21.7 million and the amount of the increase in net assets attributable to fiscal 2007.
     As mentioned above, a reserve account of approximately $3.0 million was created for post closing conditions that are required of the seller as a part of the purchase agreement. The cash held in the reserve account is held in Euros. At July 31, 2007, the balance of the reserve account was approximately $2.9 million. Expenses such as finishing a road to a dealership and Latvian tax withholding payments, among other things have been estimated by management and will be paid from this account. This reserve account is owned and controlled by the Company. The Company has recorded the cash in the reserve account to its books denominated as foreign currency. It has also recorded a liability for the same amount so there is no impact to net asset value until all post closing conditions are met. The remaining cash, if any, will be converted to USD and recorded as long term capital gain. We do not anticipate any overages; however, if they occur it would reduce the capital gain that has already been recorded. Any difference recorded due to changes in exchange rates since the Euros were received will be recorded as currency gain (loss). During the interim, at each month end, the Euros will be valued based on that day’s exchange rate and the liability will be adjusted to match the USD equivalent. Management believes all post closing conditions will be met before October 31, 2007.
     On July 27, 2007, U.S. Gas repaid its bridge loan in full including accrued interest. The total amount received was approximately $908,000.
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Valuation Committee increased the fair value of the Company’s investments in Dakota common stock by approximately $1.9 million, Octagon’s membership interest by approximately $1.6 million, SGDA common equity interest by approximately $276,000 and preferred equity interest by $350,000, PreVisor common stock by $1.7 million, Foliofn preferred stock by $2.1 million, Vendio preferred stock by $6.1 million, and Vendio common stock by approximately $15,000. In addition, increases in the cost basis and fair value of the loans to Impact, JDC, SP, Timberland, Amersham, Marine, Phoenix, BP, Turf, Summit, and the Vitality and Marine preferred stock were due to the capitalization of payment in kind (PIK) interest/dividends totaling $2,418,638. Also, during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the undistributed allocation of flow through income from the Company’s equity investment in Octagon increased the cost basis and fair value of the Company’s investment by $140,084. The Valuation Committee also decreased the fair value of the Company’s investment in Ohio during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 by $9.0 million.
     At July 31, 2007, the fair value of all portfolio investments was $316.9 million with a cost basis of $334.7 million. At July 31, 2007, the fair value and cost basis of the Legacy Investments was $16.6 million and $55.9 million, respectively, and the fair value and cost basis of portfolio investments made by the Company’s current management team was $300.3 million and $278.8 million, respectively. At October 31, 2006, the fair value of all portfolio investments was $275.9 million with a cost basis of $286.9 million. At October 31, 2006, the fair value and cost basis of Legacy Investments was $8.4 million and $55.9 million, respectively, and the fair value and cost basis of portfolio investments made by the Company’s current management team was $267.5 million and $231.0 million, respectively.
     For the Year Ended October 31, 2006
     During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Company made sixteen new investments, committing capital totaling approximately $142.1 million. The investments were made in Turf ($11.6 million), Strategic Outsourcing, Inc. (“SOI”) ($5.0 million), Henry ($5.0 million), BM Auto ($15.0 million), Storage Canada ($6.0 million), Phoenix ($8.0 million), Harmony Pharmacy ($200,000), Total Safety ($6.0 million), PreVisor ($6.0 million), Marine ($14.0 million), BP ($15.0 million), Velocitius ($66,290), Summit ($16.2 million), Octagon ($17.0 million), BENI ($2.0 million), and Innovative Brands ($15.0 million).

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     The Company also made eight follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies committing capital totaling approximately $24.2 million. During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Company invested approximately $879,000 in Dakota by purchasing an additional 172,104 shares of common stock at an average price of $5.11 per share. On December 22, 2005, the Company made a follow-on investment in Baltic Motors in the form of a $1.8 million revolving bridge note. Baltic Motors immediately borrowed $1.5 million from the note. On January 12, 2006, Baltic Motors repaid the loan, in full including all unpaid interest. The note matured on January 31, 2006 and has been removed from the Company’s books. On January 12, 2006, the Company provided SGDA a $300,000 bridge loan. On March 28, 2006, the Company provided Baltic Motors a $2.0 million revolving bridge note. Baltic Motors immediately borrowed $2.0 million from the note. On April 5, 2006, Baltic Motors repaid the amount borrowed from the note including all unpaid interest. The note expired on April 30, 2006 and has been removed from the Company’s books. On April 6, 2006, the Company invested an additional $2.0 million in SGDA in the form of a preferred equity security. On April 25, 2006, the Company purchased an additional common equity security in SGDA for $23,000. On June 30, 2006, the Company provided Amersham a $2.5 million second lien loan. On August 4, 2006, the Company invested $750,000 in Harmony Pharmacy in the form of common stock. On September 28, 2006, the Company made another follow-on investment in Baltic Motors in the form of a $1.0 million bridge loan and a $2.0 million equity investment. On October 13, 2006, the Company made a $10.0 million follow-on investment in SP in the form of an additional $4.0 million in term loan B and $6.0 million in a mezzanine loan. On October 20, 2006, the Company then assigned at cost, $5.0 million of SP’s $8.0 million term loan B to Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. On October 24, 2006, the Company invested an additional $3.0 million in SGDA in the form of a preferred equity security. On October 26, 2006, the Company invested an additional $2.9 million in Velocitius in the form of common equity. The Company also provided Velocitius a $260,000 revolving line of credit on October 31, 2006. Velocitius immediately borrowed $143,614.
     At the beginning of the 2006 fiscal year, the revolving credit facility provided to SGDA had an outstanding balance of approximately $1.2 million. During December 2005, SGDA borrowed an additional $70,600 from the credit facility. On April 28, 2006, the Company increased the availability under the revolving credit facility by $300,000. The balance of the bridge loan to SGDA, which would have matured on April 30, 2006, was added to the revolving credit facility and the bridge loan was eliminated from the Company’s books as a part of the refinancing. On August 25, 2006, the revolving credit facility was added to the term loan, and the terms remained unchanged. The balance of the term loan at October 31, 2006 was $6.2 million.
     On December 21, 2005, Integral Development Corporation (“Integral”) prepaid its senior credit facility in full. The Company received approximately $850,000 from the prepayment. This amount included all outstanding principal and accrued interest. The Company recorded no gain or loss as a result of the prepayment. Under the terms of the prepayment, the Company returned its warrants to Integral for no consideration.
     Effective December 27, 2005, the Company exchanged $286,200, of the $3.25 million outstanding, of the Timberland junior revolving line of credit into 28.62 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. As a result, as of July 31, 2006, the Company owned 478.62 common shares of Timberland and the funded debt under the junior revolving line of credit was reduced from $3.25 million to approximately $3.0 million.
     Effective December 31, 2005, the Company received 373,362 shares of Series E preferred stock of ProcessClaims Inc. (“ProcessClaims”) in exchange for its rights under a warrant issued by ProcessClaims that has been held by the Company since May 2002. On January 5, 2006, the Valuation Committee increased the fair value of the Company’s entire investment in ProcessClaims by $3.3 million to $5.7 million. Please see the paragraph below for more information on ProcessClaims.
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     Due to the dissolution of Yaga Inc. (“Yaga”), one of the Company’s Legacy Investments, the Company realized losses on its investment in Yaga totaling $2.3 million during the nine month period ended July 31, 2006. The Company received no proceeds from the dissolution of Yaga and the Company’s investment in Yaga has been removed from the Company’s books. The Valuation Committee previously decreased the fair value of the Company’s investment in Yaga to zero and as a result, the Company’s realized losses were offset by reductions in unrealized losses. Therefore, the net effect of the removal of Yaga from the Company’s books on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and NAV at October 31, 2006, was zero.
     On February 24, 2006, BP repaid its second lien loan from the Company in full. The amount of the proceeds received from the prepayment was approximately $8.7 million. This amount included all outstanding principal, accrued interest, accrued monitoring fees and an early prepayment fee. The Company recorded no gain or loss as a result of the repayment.
     On April 7, 2006, the Company sold its investment in Lumeta Corporation (“Lumeta”) for its carrying value of $200,000. The Company realized a loss on Lumeta of approximately $200,000. However, the Valuation Committee previously decreased the fair value of the Company’s investment in Lumeta to $200,000 and, as a result; the realized loss was offset by a reduction in unrealized losses. Therefore, the net effect of the Company’s sale of its investment in Lumeta on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and NAV was zero.
     On April 21, 2006, BM Auto repaid its bridge loan from the Company in full. The amount of the proceeds received from the repayment was approximately $7.2 million. This amount included all outstanding principal, accrued interest and was net of foreign taxes withheld. The Company recorded no gain or loss as a result of the repayment.
     On May 4, 2006, the Company received a working capital adjustment of approximately $250,000 related to the Company’s purchase of a membership interest in Turf. As a result, the Company’s cost basis in the investment was reduced by $250,000.
     On May 30, 2006, ProcessClaims, one of the Company’s Legacy Investments, entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CCC Information Services Inc. (“CCC”). The acquisition by CCC closed on June 9, 2006. As of June 9, 2006, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $7.9 million. The gross proceeds were approximately $8.3 million of which approximately $400,000 or 5% of the gross proceeds were deposited into a reserve account for one year. Due to the contingencies associated with the escrow, the Company had not placed any value on the proceeds deposited in escrow and had not included such proceeds into the Company’s NAV. The Company’s total investment in ProcessClaims was $2.4 million, which resulted in a capital gain of approximately $5.5 million.
     On July 27, 2006, SOI repaid their loan in full. The amount of the proceeds received from the prepayment was approximately $4.5 million. This amount included all outstanding principal, accrued interest, and an early prepayment fee. The Company recorded no gain or loss as a result of the prepayment.
     On August 25, 2006, Harmony Pharmacy repaid their loan in full. The amount of the proceeds received from the prepayment was $207,444. This amount included all outstanding principal and accrued interest. The Company recorded no gain or loss as a result of the prepayment.
     On August 25, 2006, SGDA’s revolving credit facility was added to the term loan, increasing the balance of the term loan by $1.6 million. The revolving credit facility was eliminated from the Company’s books as a result of this refinancing.

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     Effective September 12, 2006, the Company exchanged $409,091, of the $3.0 million outstanding, of the Timberland junior revolving line of credit into 40.91 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. Effective September 22, 2006, the Company exchanged $225,000, of the $2.6 million outstanding on the Timberland junior revolving line of credit into 22.5 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. On September 22, 2006, Timberland borrowed $500,000 from the junior revolving line of credit. As a result of these transactions, as of October 31, 2006, the Company owned 542.03 common shares of Timberland and the funded debt under the junior revolving line of credit was reduced from $3.0 million to approximately $2.8 million.
     On October 2, 2006, Octagon bought-back a total of 15% equity interest from non-service members. This resulted in a sale of a portion of the Company’s LLC member interest to Octagon for proceeds of $1,020,018. The Company realized a gain of $551,092 from this sale.
     On October 2, 2006, Octagon repaid their loan and revolving credit facility from the Company in full. The amount of the proceeds received from the prepayment of the loan was approximately $5.4 million. This amount included all outstanding principal, accrued interest, and a commitment fee on the revolving credit facility. The Company recorded a gain as a result of these prepayments of approximately $429,000 from the acceleration of amortization of original issue discount.
     On October 30, 2006, JDC repaid $160,116 of principal on the senior subordinated debt.
     During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Valuation Committee increased the fair value of the Company’s investments in Baltic Motors common stock by $11.6 million, Dakota common stock by approximately $2.6 million, Turf’s membership interest by $2.0 million, Octagon’s membership interest by approximately $562,000, Ohio common stock by $9.2 million, Foliofn preferred stock by $5.0 million, Vendio preferred stock by $700,000, ProcessClaims preferred stock by $4.8 million and Vitality common stock and warrants by $3.5 million and $400,000, respectively. In addition, increases recorded to the cost basis and fair value of the loans to Amersham, BP, Impact, JDC, Phoenix, SP, Timberland, Turf, Marine, Summit and the Vitality and Marine preferred stock were due to the receipt of payment in kind interest/dividends totaling approximately $2.2 million. Also during the year ended October 31, 2006, the undistributed allocation of flow through income from the Company’s equity investment in Octagon increased the cost basis and fair value of the Company’s investment by approximately $279,000. During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Valuation Committee also decreased the fair value of the Company’s equity investment in Timberland by $1.0 million. The increase in fair value from payment in kind interest/dividends and flow through income has been approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee.
     At October 31, 2006, the fair value of all portfolio investments, exclusive of short-term securities, was $275.9 million with a cost basis of $286.9 million. At October 31, 2006, the fair value and cost basis of Legacy Investments were $8.4 million and $55.9 million, respectively. At October 31, 2005, the fair value of all the portfolio investments, exclusive of short-term securities, was $122.3 million with a cost basis of $171.6 million. At October 31, 2005, the fair value and cost basis of the Legacy Investments were $4.0 million and $59.7 million, respectively.
Portfolio Companies
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Actelis Networks, Inc.
     Actelis Networks, Inc. (“Actelis”), Fremont, California, a Legacy Investment, provides authentication and access control solutions designed to secure the integrity of e-business in Internet-scale and wireless environments.
     At October 31, 2006 and July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in Actelis consisted of 150,602 shares of Series C preferred stock at a cost of $5.0 million. The investment has been assigned a fair value of $0.
Amersham Corp.
     Amersham Corp. (“Amersham”), Louisville, Colorado, is a manufacturer of precision machined components for the automotive, furniture, security and medical device markets.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Amersham consisted of a $2.5 million note, bearing annual interest at 10%. The note has a maturity date of June 29, 2010. The note had a principal face amount and cost basis of $2.5 million. The Company’s investment also included an additional $2.6 million note bearing annual interest at 16% from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2008. The interest rate then steps down to 14% for the period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010, steps down to 13% for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012 and steps down again to 12% for the period July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. The note has a maturity date of June 30, 2013. The note had a principal face amount and cost basis of $2.6 million.
     At October 31, 2006, the notes had a combined outstanding balance, cost, and fair value of $5.1 million. The increase in the outstanding balance, cost and fair value of the loan, is due to the capitalization of “payment in kind” interest. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee.
     Effective January 1, 2007, the interest rate on the $2.6 million note bearing annual interest at 16% was increased to 19% due to Amersham violating a technical financial covenant. The Valuation Committee believes that Amersham is not a credit risk and will become compliant.
     At July 31, 2007, the notes had a combined outstanding balance, cost, and fair value of $5.5 million.
Auto MOTOL BENI
     Auto MOTOL BENI (“BENI”), consists of two leased Ford sales and service dealerships located in the western side of Prague, in the Czech Republic.
     On October 10, 2006 the Company made an investment in BENI by purchasing 200 shares of common stock at a cost of $2.0 million. The Company also agreed to guarantee a 375,000 Euro inventory financing facility.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in BENI was assigned a cost and fair value of $2.0 million.
     On March 26, 2007, the Company extended a $1.0 million bridge loan to BENI with an annual interest rate of 12% and maturity date of June 25, 2007.
     On April 12, 2007 and April 18, 2007, the Company received principal payments of $200,000 and $500,000, respectively, on the bridge loan from BENI.
     On June 19, 2007, the Company increased the bridge loan to $2.0 million and funded the remaining $1.7 million.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in BENI consisted of 200 shares of common stock with a cost of $2.0 million and was assigned a fair value of $2.0 million. The bridge loan had a balance of $2.0 million with a cost and fair value of $2.0 million. The guarantee was equivalent to approximately $514,000 at July 31, 2007, for BENI.
     Christopher Sullivan, a representative of the Company, serves as a director for BENI.
Baltic Motors Corporation
     Baltic Motors Corporation (“Baltic Motors”), Purchase, New York, is a U.S. company focused on the importation and sale of Ford and Land Rover vehicles and parts throughout Latvia, a member of the European Union.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Baltic Motors consisted of 60,684 shares of common stock at a cost of $8.0 million, a mezzanine loan with a cost basis of $4.5 million, and a bridge loan with a cost

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basis of $1.0 million. The mezzanine loan has a maturity date of June 24, 2007 and earns interest at 10% per annum. The bridge loan had a maturity date of December 22, 2006 and earned interest at 12% per annum. The investment in Baltic Motors was assigned a fair value of $26.7 million as of October 31, 2006.
     On December 18, 2006, the Company extended the maturity date on the bridge loan to January 5, 2007.
     On January 5, 2007, Baltic Motors repaid the bridge loan in full including all accrued interest. The total amount received was $1,033,000.
     On May 8, 2007, the Company provided Baltic Motors with a $5.5 million bridge loan with an annual interest rate of 12% and maturity date of August 6, 2007.
     On July 24, 2007, the Company sold the common stock of Baltic Motors. The amount received from the sale of the 60,684 common shares of Baltic Motors was approximately $62.0 million, net of closing and other transaction costs, working capital adjustments and a reserve established by the Company to satisfy certain post-closing conditions requiring capital and other expenditures. Baltic Motors repaid all debt from the Company in full including all accrued interest. Total amount received from the repayment of the debt was approximately $10.2 million including all accrued interest. The remaining $51.8 million less the $8.0 million cost basis of Baltic resulted in $43.8 million recorded as realized gain. The difference between the $51.8 million received from the Baltic equity and the carrying value at October 31, 2006 is $30.6 million and the amount of the increase in net assets attributable to fiscal year 2007. The portion of the capital gain related to the equity investment made on June 24, 2004 ($40.9 million), will be treated as long-term capital gain and the portion related to the equity investment made on September 28, 2006 ($2.9 million) will be treated as a short-term capital gain. As mentioned above, a reserve account of approximately $3.0 million was created for post closing conditions that are required of the seller as a part of the purchase agreement. The cash held in the reserve account is held in Euros. At July 31, 2007, the balance of the reserve account from the sale of Baltic Motors and BM Auto was approximately $2.9 million. Expenses such as finishing a road to a dealership and Latvian tax withholding payments, among other things have been estimated by management and will be paid from this account. This reserve account is owned and controlled by the Company. The Company has recorded the cash in the reserve account to its books denominated as foreign currency. It has also recorded a liability for the same amount so there is no impact to net asset value until all post closing conditions are met. The remaining cash, if any, will be converted to USD and recorded as a long term capital gain. We do not anticipate any overages; however, if they occur it would reduce the capital gain that has already been recorded. Any difference recorded due to changes in exchange rates since the Euros were received will be recorded as currency gain (loss). During the interim, at each month end, the Euros will be valued based on that day’s exchange rate and the liability will be adjusted to match the USD equivalent. Management believes all post closing conditions will be met before October 31, 2007.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company no longer held an investment in Baltic Motors.
BP Clothing, LLC
     BP Clothing, LLC (“BP”), Pico Rivera, California, is a company which designs, manufactures, markets and distributes, Baby Phat(R), a line of women’s clothing.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in BP consisted of a $10.0 million second lien loan, $2.9 million term loan A, and $2.0 million term loan B. The second lien loan bears annual interest at 14%. The second lien loan has a $10.0 million principal face amount and was issued at a cost basis of $10.0 million. The second lien loan’s cost basis was subsequently discounted to reflect loan origination fees received. The maturity date of the second lien loan is July 18, 2012. The principal balance is due upon maturity. The $2.9 million term loan A bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 4.25% or Prime Rate plus 3.25%. The $2.0 million term loan B bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 6.40% or Prime Rate plus 5.40%. The interest rate option on the loan assignments is at the borrower’s discretion. Both loans mature on July 18, 2011. The combined cost basis and fair value of the investments at October 31, 2006 was $14.7 million and $14.9 million respectively.
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     On February 21, 2007, the Company provided BP an additional $5.0 million on the same second lien loan, which bears annual interest at 14% and matures July 18, 2012.
     On May 4, 2007, the Company provided BP an additional $2.5 million on the same second lien loan.
     On June 29, 2007, the Company received a quarterly principal payment for term loan A of $90,000.
     At July 31, 2007, the loans had a combined cost basis and fair value of $22.0 million and 22.3 million respectively. The increase in the outstanding balance, cost and fair value of the loans is due to the amortization of loan origination fees and the capitalization of “payment in kind” interest. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee.
Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc.
     Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc. (“Dakota”), Carrington, North Dakota, is the third largest manufacturer of dry pasta in North America and a market leader in private label sales. Dakota and its partners in DNA Dreamfields Company, LLC introduced a new process that is designed to reduce the number of digestible carbohydrates found in traditional pasta products.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Dakota consisted of 1,081,195 shares of common stock with a cost of $5.9 million and assigned fair value of $8.9 million.
     On May 9, 2007, the Company purchased 1.0 million shares of Dakota convertible preferred stock at a cost of $10.0 million. At that time, the 65,000 shares of common stock were converted to 65,000 shares of convertible preferred stock.
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Valuation Committee increased the fair value of the common stock by $1.9 million.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in Dakota consisted of 1,016,195 shares of common stock with a cost of $5.5 million and an assigned fair value of $10.2 million and 1,065,000 shares of convertible preferred stock with a cost of $10.4 million and an assigned fair value of $10.7 million.
     Michael Tokarz, Chairman of the Company, serves as a director of Dakota.
DPHI, Inc. (formerly DataPlay, Inc.)
     DPHI, Inc. (“DPHI”), Boulder, Colorado, a Legacy Investment, is trying to develop new ways of enabling consumers to record and play digital content.
     At October 31, 2006 and July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in DPHI consisted of 602,131 shares of Series A-1 preferred stock with a cost of $4.5 million. This investment has been assigned a fair value of $0.
Endymion Systems, Inc.
     Endymion Systems, Inc. (“Endymion”), Oakland, California, a Legacy Investment, is a single source supplier for strategic, web-enabled, end-to-end business solutions designed to help its customers leverage Internet technologies to drive growth and increase productivity.
     At October 31, 2006 and July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in Endymion consisted of 7,156,760 shares of Series A preferred stock with a cost of $7.0 million. The investment has been assigned a fair value of $0.
Foliofn, Inc.
     Foliofn, Inc. (“Foliofn”), Vienna, Virginia, a Legacy Investment, is a financial services technology company that offers investment solutions to financial services firms and investors.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Foliofn consisted of 5,802,259 shares of Series C preferred stock with a cost of $15.0 million and fair value of $5.0 million.
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     The fair value of the Company’s equity investment at July 31, 2007 was $7.1 million.
     Bruce Shewmaker, an officer of the Company, serves as a director of Foliofn.
Genevac U.S. Holdings, Inc.
     Genevac U.S. Holdings, Inc. (“Genevac”), Ipswich, United Kingdom, produces solvent evaporation systems for drug recovery, molecular biology, and life science research markets.
     On April 3, 2007, the Company invested $14.0 million in Genevac in the form of a $13.0 million senior secured loan, which bears annual interest at 12.5% and matures on January 3, 2008, and 140 shares of common stock with a cost of $1.0 million. The dividend rate on the common stock is 12% per annum.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in Genevac consisted of 140 shares of common stock with a cost of $1.1 million and was assigned a fair value of $1.1 million. The increase in the cost and fair value of the common stock is due to the capitalization of “payment in kind” dividends. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee. The senior secured loan had a cost and fair value of $13.0 million.
Harmony Pharmacy & Health Center, Inc.
     Harmony Pharmacy & Health Center, Inc. (“Harmony Pharmacy”), Purchase, New York, plans to operate pharmacy and healthcare centers primarily in airports in the United States. Harmony opened their first store in Newark International Airport in March of 2007.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Harmony Pharmacy consisted of 2 million shares of common stock at a cost basis and fair value of $750,000.
     On January 11, 2007, the Company provided Harmony Pharmacy a $4.0 million revolving credit facility. The credit facility bears annual interest at 10%, matures on December 1, 2009 and has a .50% unused fee per annum. Net borrowings during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $3.4 million on the revolving credit facility.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in Harmony Pharmacy consisted of 2 million shares of common stock with a cost of $750,000 and was assigned a fair value of $750,000. The revolving credit facility had an outstanding balance of $3.4 million with a cost and fair value of $3.4 million.
     Michael Tokarz, Chairman of the Company, serves as a director of Harmony Pharmacy.
Henry Company
     Henry Company (“Henry”), Huntington Park, California, is a manufacturer and distributor of building products and specialty chemicals.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Henry consisted of $5.0 million in loan assignments. The $3.0 million term loan A bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 3.5% and matures on April 6, 2011. The $2.0 million term loan B bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 7.75% and also matures on April 6, 2011.
     On January 2, 2007 and March 1, 2007, the Company received principal payments of approximately $96,000 and $1.0 million, respectively, on term loan A from Henry.
     At July 31, 2007, the loans had a combined outstanding balance, cost basis, and fair value of $3.9 million.
HuaMei Capital Company, Inc.
     HuaMei Capital Company, Inc. (“HuaMei”), Chicago, Illinois, is a Chinese American cross border investment bank and advisory company.
     During the quarter ended January 31, 2007, the Company invested $200,000 in HuaMei in the form of a convertible promissory note. The note bears annual interest at 0% and matured on May 22, 2007. The note converts into 50 shares of common stock.

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     On February 16, 2007, the company invested an addition $1.8 million in HuaMei by purchasing 450 shares of common stock. The $200,000 convertible promissory note was converted to 50 shares of common stock at the same price during this transaction.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in HuaMei consisted of 500 shares of common stock with a cost and fair value $2.0 million.
     Michael Tokarz, Chairman of the Company, serves as a director of HuaMei.
Impact Confections, Inc.
     Impact Confections, Inc. (“Impact”), Roswell, New Mexico founded in 1981, is a manufacturer and distributor of children’s candies.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Impact consisted of 252 shares of common stock at a cost of $2.7 million, a senior subordinated note with an outstanding balance of $5.5 million and a secured promissory note with a balance of $325,000. The senior subordinated note bears annual interest at 17.0% and matures on July 30, 2009. The promissory note bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 4.0% and matures on July 29, 2008. The cost basis of the loan and promissory note at October 31, 2006 were approximately $5.39 million and $321,000 respectively. At October 31, 2006, the equity investment, loan and secured promissory note were assigned fair values of $2.7 million, $5.5 million and $325,000, respectively.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in Impact consisted of 252 shares of common stock at a cost of $2.7 million, a senior subordinated note with an outstanding balance of $5.7 million and the secured promissory note with a cost of approximately $323,000. At July 31, 2007, the equity investment, loan and secured promissory note were assigned fair values of $2.7 million, $5.7 million and $325,000, respectively. The increase in the outstanding balance, cost and fair value of the loan is due to the amortization of loan origination fees and the capitalization of “payment in kind” interest. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee.
     Puneet Sanan and Shivani Khurana, representatives of the Company, serve as directors of Impact.
Innovative Brands, LLC
     Innovative Brands, LLC (“Innovative Brands”), Phoenix, Arizona, is a consumer product company that manufactures and distributes personal care products.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Innovative Brands consisted of a $15 million loan assignment. The $15 million term loan bears annual interest at 11.125% and matures on September 25, 2011. The loan had a cost basis and fair value of $15.0 million as of October 31, 2006.
     On each of January 1, 2007, April 2, 2007, and July 2, 2007, the Company received principal payments of $37,500 on the term loan provided from Innovative Brands.
     At July 31, 2007, the loan had an outstanding balance, cost basis, and was assigned a fair value of approximately $14.9 million.
JDC Lighting, LLC
     JDC Lighting, LLC (“JDC”), New York, New York, is a distributor of commercial lighting and electrical products.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in JDC consisted of a $3.0 million senior subordinated loan, bearing annual interest at 17% with a maturity date of January 31, 2009. The loan had a principal face amount, an outstanding balance, and a cost basis of $3.0 million. The loan was assigned a fair value of $3.0 million.
     At July 31, 2007, the loan had an outstanding balance and cost of $3.1 million. The loan was assigned a fair value of $3.1 million. The increase in the outstanding balance, cost and fair value of the loan, is due to the amortization of loan origination fees and the capitalization of “payment in kind” interest. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee.

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Levlad Arbonne International LLC
     Levlad Arbonne International LLC (“Levlad”), Irvine, California, is a marketer of personal care products.
     On December 12, 2006, the Company invested $10.1 million in Levlad in the form of a $10.0 million second lien loan. The loan bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 6.5% and will mature on December 19, 2013.
     On March 8, 2007, Levlad repaid their loan in full including all accrued interest and prepayment fee. The total amount received from the repayment was approximately $10.4 million.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company no longer held an investment in Levlad.
Lockorder Limited (formerly Safestone Technologies PLC)
     Lockorder Limited (“Lockorder”), Old Amersham, United Kingdom, a Legacy Investment, provides organizations with technology designed to secure access controls, enforcing compliance with security policies and enabling effective management of corporate IT and e-business infrastructure.
     On April 16, 2007, the assets and liabilities of Safestone Technologies PLC were transferred into two new companies, Lockorder and Safestone Technologies Limited (“Safestone Limited”). Lockorder operates the Company’s AxcessIT business. The Company received 21,064 shares of Lockorder with a cost of $2.0 million as a result of this corporate action.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in Lockorder consisted of 21,064 shares of common stock with a cost of $2.0 million. The investment has been assigned a fair value of $0 by the Company’s Valuation Committee.
Mainstream Data, Inc.
     Mainstream Data, Inc. (“Mainstream”), Salt Lake City, Utah, a Legacy Investment, builds and operates satellite, internet, and wireless broadcast networks for information companies. Mainstream networks deliver text news, streaming stock quotations, and digital images to subscribers around the world.
     At October 31, 2006 and July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in Mainstream consisted of 5,786 shares of common stock with a cost of $3.75 million. The investment has been assigned a fair value of $0.
Marine Exhibition Corporation
     Marine Exhibition Corporation (“Marine”), Miami, Florida, owns and operates the Miami Seaquarium. The Seaquarium is a family-oriented entertainment park.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Marine consisted of a senior secured loan, a secured revolving note, and 2,000 shares of preferred stock. The senior secured loan had an outstanding balance of $10.1 million and a cost of $9.9 million. The senior secured loan bears annual interest at 11% and matures on June 30, 2013. The senior secured loan was assigned a fair value of $10.1 million. The secured revolving note was not drawn upon. The secured revolving note bears interest at LIBOR plus 1%, has an unused fee of .50% per annum and matures on June 30, 2013. The preferred stock had been assigned a fair value of $2.0 million. The dividend rate on the preferred stock is 12% per annum.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s senior secured loan had an outstanding balance of $10.4 million with a cost of $10.2 million. The senior secured loan was assigned a fair value of $10.4 million. The secured revolving note was not drawn upon. The preferred stock had been assigned a fair value of $2.2 million. The increase in the outstanding balance, cost and fair value of the loan and preferred stock, is due to the amortization of loan origination fees and the capitalization of “payment in kind” interest/dividends. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee.

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MVC Partners LLC
     MVC Partners LLC (“MVC Partners”), Purchase, New York, a wholly-owned subsidiary, is a private equity firm established to serve as the general partner or managing member of private investment vehicles or other portfolios.
     On November 21, 2006, the Company invested approximately $71,000 in MVC Partners in the form of a limited liability company interest.
     On December 6, 2006, MVC Partners’ wholly-owned subsidiary, MVC Europe LLC, entered into an agreement to co-own BPE Management Ltd. (“BPE”) with Parex Asset Management IPAS, a Baltic investment management company and subsidiary of the Parex Bank. BPE will pursue investments in businesses throughout the Baltic region. It is contemplated that MVC Partners may be spun off in the future. The Company’s board has not yet approved the specific terms of any spin-off, and there can be no assurance that the board of directors will determine to proceed with any spin-off.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s equity investment in MVC Partners had a cost basis and fair value of approximately $71,000.
Octagon Credit Investors, LLC
     Octagon Credit Investors, LLC (“Octagon”), is a New York-based asset management company that manages leveraged loans and high yield bonds through collateralized debt obligations (“CDO”) funds.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Octagon consisted of a term loan with an outstanding balance of $5.0 million with a cost of $4.9 million, a revolving line of credit with an outstanding balance of $3.25 million with a cost of $3.25 million, and an equity investment with a cost basis of approximately $900,000. The combined fair value of the investment at October 31, 2006 was $10.2 million. The term loan bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 4.25% and matures on December 31, 2011. The revolving line of credit bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 4.25%, matures on December 31, 2011 and has an unused fee of .50% per annum.
     Net borrowings during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $2.8 million resulting in a balance outstanding of approximately $6.1 million on the revolving credit facility.
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Valuation Committee increased the fair value of the Company’s equity investment in Octagon by $1.6 million. The Company also was allocated approximately $247,000 in flow-through income. Of this amount, approximately $107,000 was received in cash and $140,000 was undistributed and therefore increased the cost of the investment.
     At July 31, 2007, the term loan had an outstanding balance of $5.0 million with a cost of $4.9 million. The loan was assigned a fair value of $5.0 million. The revolving line of credit had an outstanding balance of $6.1 million with a cost and fair value of $6.1 million.
     At July 31, 2007, the equity investment had a cost basis of approximately $1.0 million and was assigned a fair value of $3.7 million.
Ohio Medical Corporation
     Ohio Medical Corporation (“Ohio”), Gurnee, Illinois, is a manufacturer and supplier of suction and oxygen therapy products, as well as medical gas equipment.
     As of October 31, 2006 the Company’s investment in Ohio consisted of 5,620 shares of common stock with cost basis and fair value of the Company’s investment in Ohio was $17.0 million and $26.2 million, respectively.
     On July 30, 2007, the Company provided Ohio a $2.0 million convertible unsecured promissory note. The note bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 12% and matures on July 30, 2008.
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Valuation Committee decreased the fair value of the Company’s equity investment in Ohio by $9.0 million resulting in a fair value of $17.2 million, $200,000 above the cost basis.
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     Michael Tokarz, Chairman of the Company, Peter Seidenberg, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and David Hadani, a representative of the Company, serve as directors of Ohio.
Phoenix Coal Corporation
     Phoenix Coal Corporation (“Phoenix”), Madisonville, Kentucky, is engaged in the acquisition, development, production and sale of bituminous coal reserves and resources located primarily in the Illinois Basin. With offices in Madisonville, Kentucky and Champaign, Illinois, the company is focused on consolidating small and medium-sized coal mining projects and applying proprietary technology to increase efficiency and enhance profit margins.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Phoenix consisted of a second lien loan and 1,666,667 shares of common stock. The second lien loan had an outstanding balance of $7.1 million with a cost of $7.0 million. The second lien loan bears annual interest at 15% and matures on June 8, 2011. The loan was assigned a fair value of $7.1 million. The equity investment had a cost basis of approximately $1.0 million and was assigned a fair value of $1.0 million.
     At July 31, 2007, the second lien loan had an outstanding balance of $7.4 million with a cost of $7.3 million. The loan was assigned a fair value of $7.4 million. The increase in cost and fair value of the loan is due to the amortization of loan origination fees and the capitalization of “payment in kind” interest. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee.
     At July 31, 2007, the equity investment had a cost basis of approximately $1.0 million and was assigned a fair value of $1.0 million.
     Forrest Mertens, a representative of the Company, serves as a director of Phoenix.
PreVisor, Inc.
     PreVisor, Inc. (“PreVisor”), Roswell, Georgia, provides pre-employment testing and assessment solutions and related professional consulting services.
     On May 31, 2006, the Company invested $6.0 million in PreVisor in the form of common stock. Mr. Tokarz, our Chairman and Portfolio Manager, is a minority non-controlling shareholder of PreVisor. Our board of directors, including all of our directors who are not “interested persons” of the Company, as defined by the 1940 Act (the “Independent Directors”), approved the transaction (Mr. Tokarz recused himself from making a determination or recommendation on this matter).
     At October 31, 2006, the common stock had been assigned a fair value of $6.0 million.
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Valuation Committee increased the fair value of the Company’s investment in PreVisor by $1.7 million.
     At July 31, 2007, the common stock had a cost basis and had been assigned a fair value of $6.0 million and $7.7 million, respectively.
SafeStone Technologies Limited (formerly Safestone Technologies PLC)
     SafeStone Technologies Limited (“SafeStone Limited”), Old Amersham, United Kingdom, a Legacy Investment, provides organizations with technology designed to secure access controls across the extended enterprise, enforcing compliance with security policies and enabling effective management of the corporate IT and e-business infrastructure.
     On April 16, 2007, the assets and liabilities of Safestone Technologies PLC were transferred into two new companies, Lockorder and Safestone Limited. Safestone Limited operates the company’s DetectIT business. The Company received 21,064 shares of Safestone Limited with a cost of $2.0 million as a result of this corporate action.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in SafeStone Limited consisted of 21,064 shares of common stock with a cost of $2.0 million. The investment has been assigned a fair value of $0 by the Company’s Valuation Committee.

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SGDA Sanierungsgesellschaft fur Deponien und Altasten mbH
     SGDA Sanierungsgesellschaft fur Deponien und Altasten mbH (“SGDA”), Zella-Mehlis, Germany, is a company that is in the business of landfill remediation and revitalization of contaminated soil.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in SGDA consisted of a term loan, common equity interest, and preferred equity interest. The term loan had an outstanding balance of $6.2 million with a cost of $6.0 million. The term loan bears annual interest at 7.0% and matures on August 25, 2009. The term loan was assigned a fair value of $6 million. The common equity interest in SGDA had been assigned a fair value of $338,551 which was its cost basis. The preferred equity interest had been assigned a fair value of $5.0 million which was its cost basis.
     On November 7, 2006, the Company invested an additional $100,000 in SGDA by purchasing an additional equity interest.
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Valuation Committee increased the fair value of the Company’s common equity interest by approximately $121,000 and preferred equity interest by $475,000.
     At July 31, 2007, the term loan had an outstanding balance of $6.2 million with a cost of $6.0 million. The term loan was assigned a fair value of $6.0 million. The increase in the cost and fair value of the loan is due to the accretion of the market discount of the term loan. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee. The common equity interest in SGDA has been assigned a fair value of $560,000 with a cost basis of $438,551. The preferred equity interest has been assigned a fair value of $5.5 million with a cost basis of $5.0 million.
SIA BM Auto
     SIA BM Auto (“BM Auto”), Riga, Latvia, is a company focused on the importation and sale of BMW vehicles and parts throughout Latvia, a member of the European Union.
     At October 31, 2006 the Company’s investment in BM Auto consisted of 47,300 shares of common stock at a cost and fair value of $8.0 million.
     On July 24, 2007, the Company sold the common stock of BM Auto. The amount received from the sale of the 47,300 common shares of BM Auto was approximately $29.7 million, net of closing and other transaction costs, working capital adjustments and a reserve established by the Company to satisfy certain post-closing conditions requiring capital and other expenditures. The $29.7 million less the $8.0 million cost basis of BM Auto resulted in $21.7 million recorded as a long term capital gain. The difference between the $29.7 million received from the BM Auto equity and the carrying value at October 31, 2006 is $21.7 million and the amount of the increase in net assets attributable to fiscal 2007. As mentioned above, a reserve account of approximately $3.0 million was created for post closing conditions that are required of the seller as a part of the purchase agreement. The cash held in the reserve account is held in Euros. At July 31, 2007, the balance of the reserve account from the sale of Baltic Motors and BM Auto was approximately $2.9 million. Expenses such as finishing a road to a dealership and Latvian tax withholding payments, among other things have been estimated by management and will be paid from this account. This reserve account is owned and controlled by the Company. The Company has recorded the cash in the reserve account to its books denominated as foreign currency. It has also recorded a liability for the same amount so there is no impact to net asset value until all post closing conditions are met. The remaining cash, if any, will be converted to USD and recorded as a long term capital gain. We do not anticipate any overages; however, if they occur it would reduce the capital gain that has already been recorded. Any difference recorded due to changes in exchange rates since the Euros were received will be recorded as currency gain (loss). During the interim, at each month end, the Euros will be valued based on that day’s exchange rate and the liability will be adjusted to match the USD equivalent. Management believes all post closing conditions will be met before October 31, 2007.
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SIA Tekers Invest
     SIA Tekers Invest (“Tekers”), Riga, Latvia, is a port facility used for the storage and servicing of vehicles.
     On July 9, 2007, the Company invested $2.3 million in Tekers by purchasing 68,800 shares of common stock.
     On July 19, 2007, the Company agreed to guarantee a 1.4 million Euro mortgage for Tekers, equivalent to approximately $1.9 million at July 31, 2007.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in Tekers was assigned a fair value of $2.3 million.
Sonexis, Inc.
     Sonexis, Inc. (“Sonexis”), Tewksbury, Massachusetts, a Legacy Investment, is the developer of a new kind of conferencing solution — Sonexis ConferenceManager — a modular platform that is designed to support a breadth of audio and web conferencing functionality to deliver rich media conferencing.
     At October 31, 2006 and July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in Sonexis consisted of 131,615 shares of common stock with a cost of $10.0 million. The investment has been assigned a fair value of $0.
SP Industries, Inc.
     SP Industries, Inc. (“SP”), Warminster, Pennsylvania, is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of laboratory research and process equipment, glassware and precision glass components, and configured-to-order manufacturing equipment.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in SP consisted of a mezzanine loan and a term loan that had outstanding balances of $12.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively, with a cost basis of $12.7 million and $3.0 million, respectively. The mezzanine loan bears annual interest at 16% and matures on March 31, 2012. The term loan bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 8% and matures on March 31, 2011. The mezzanine loan and term loan were assigned fair values of $12.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively.
     On March 30, 2007, the company invested an additional $5.0 million in SP in term loan B. The term loan bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 8% and matures on March 31, 2011.
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Company received principal payments totaling $333,333 on the term loan.
     At July 31, 2007, the mezzanine loan and the term loan had outstanding balances of $13.3 million and $7.7 million, respectively, with a cost basis of $13.1 million and $7.7 million, respectively. The mezzanine loan and term loan were assigned fair values of $13.3 million and $7.7 million, respectively. The increase in the outstanding balance, cost and fair value of the loan, is due to the amortization of loan origination fees and the capitalization of “payment in kind” interest. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee.
Storage Canada, LLC
     Storage Canada, LLC (“Storage Canada”), Omaha, Nebraska, is a real estate company that owns and develops self-storage facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Storage Canada consisted of a term loan with an outstanding balance of $1.9 million and a cost basis of $2.0 million and was assigned a fair value of $1.9 million. The borrowing bears annual interest at 8.75%. On March 30, 2013, $1.3 million of the term loan matures and on October 6, 2013, the remaining $600,000 matures.
     On January 19, 2007, Storage Canada borrowed $705,000. The borrowing bears annual interest at 8.75% and has a maturity date of January 19, 2014.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s investment in Storage Canada had an outstanding balance of $2.7 million and a cost basis and fair value of $2.7 million.

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Summit Research Labs, Inc.
     Summit Research Labs, Inc. (“Summit”), Huguenot, New York, is a specialty chemical company that manufactures antiperspirant actives.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Summit consisted of a second lien loan and 800 shares of preferred stock. The second lien loan had an outstanding balance of $5.0 million with a cost of $5.0 million. The second lien loan was assigned a fair value of $5.0 million. The preferred stock had been assigned a fair value of $11.2 million.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s second lien loan had an outstanding balance of $5.3 million with a cost of $5.2 million. The second lien loan was assigned a fair value of $5.3 million. The preferred stock had been assigned a fair value of $11.2 million. The increase in cost and fair value of the loan is due to the amortization of loan origination fees and the capitalization of “payment in kind” interest. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee.
     Michael Tokarz, Chairman of the Company, and Puneet Sanan and Shivani Khurana, representatives of the Company, serve as directors of Summit.
Timberland Machines & Irrigation, Inc.
     Timberland Machines & Irrigation, Inc. (“Timberland”), Enfield, Connecticut, is a distributor of landscaping outdoor power equipment and irrigation products.
     Timberland has a floor plan financing program administered by Transamerica. As is typical in Timberland’s industry, under the terms of the dealer financing arrangement, Timberland guarantees the repurchase of product from Transamerica, if a dealer defaults on payment and the underlying assets are repossessed. The Company has agreed to be a co-guarantor of this repurchase commitment, but its maximum potential exposure as a result of the guarantee is contractually limited to $0.5 million.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Timberland consisted of a mezzanine loan, junior revolving note, 542 shares of common stock, and warrants. The mezzanine loan had an outstanding balance of $6.6 million with a cost of $6.6 million. The mezzanine loan bore annual interest at 14.43% and matures on August 4, 2009. The mezzanine loan was assigned a fair value of $6.6 million. The junior revolving note had a cost of $2.8 million and was assigned a fair value of $2.8 million. The junior revolving note bears annual interest at 12.5% and matures on July 7, 2007. The common stock was assigned a fair value of $4.4 million. The warrant was assigned a fair value of $0.
     At the beginning of the 2007 fiscal year, the junior revolving note provided to Timberland had a balance outstanding of approximately $2.8 million. On November 27, 2006, the amount available on the revolving note was increased by $750,000 to $4.0 million. Net repayments during for the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $300,000 resulting in a balance as of July 31, 2007 of $2.5 million.
     On November 1, 2006, the Company reduced the interest rate on the mezzanine loan from 14.43% to 12%.
     On July 1, 2007, the Company increased the interest rate on the mezzanine loan from 12% to 14.55%.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s mezzanine loan had an outstanding balance of $6.8 million with a cost of $6.7 million. The mezzanine loan was assigned a fair value of $6.8 million. The junior revolving note was assigned a fair value of $2.5 million. The increase in the outstanding balance, cost and fair value of the loan is due to the amortization of loan origination fees and the capitalization of “payment in kind” interest. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee. The common stock was assigned a fair value of $4.4 million. The warrant was assigned a fair value of $0.
     Michael Tokarz, Chairman of the Company, and Puneet Sanan, a representative of the Company, serve as directors of Timberland.
Total Safety U.S., Inc.
     Total Safety U.S., Inc. (“Total Safety”), Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of safety equipment and related services to the refining, petrochemical, and oil exploration and production industries.

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     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Total Safety consisted of a $4.9 million term loan A bearing annual interest at LIBOR plus 4.5% and a $981,651 term loan B bearing annual interest at LIBOR plus 8.5%. The loans had a combined outstanding balance and cost basis of $5.9 million. The loan assignments were assigned a fair value of $5.9 million.
     On December, 8, 2006, Total Safety repaid term loan A and term loan B in full including all accrued interest and fees. The total amount received for term loan A was $5,043,775 and for term loan B was $1,009,628.
     On December 13, 2006, the Company purchased $4.5 million of loan assignments in Total Safety. The $1.0 million 1st lien loan bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 3.0% and matures on December 8, 2012. The $3.5 million 2nd lien loan bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 6.5% and matures on December 8, 2013.
     On each of March 30, 2007 and June 29, 2007, the Company received principal payments of $2,500 on 1st lien loan.
     At July 31, 2007, the loans had a combined outstanding balance and cost basis of $4.5 million. The loan assignments were assigned a fair value of $4.5 million.
Turf Products, LLC
     Turf Products, LLC (“Turf”), Enfield, Connecticut, is a wholesale distributor of golf course and commercial turf maintenance equipment, golf course irrigation systems and consumer outdoor power equipment.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Turf consisted of a senior subordinated loan, bearing interest at 15% per annum with a maturity date of November 30, 2010, LLC membership interest, and warrants. The senior subordinated loan had an outstanding balance of $7.7 million with a cost of $7.6 million. The loan was assigned a fair value of $7.7 million. The membership interest had a cost of $3.8 million and had been assigned a fair value of $5.8 million. The warrants had a cost of $0 and were assigned a fair value of $0.
     On January 9, 2007, the Company extended to Turf a $1.0 million junior revolving note. Turf immediately borrowed $1.0 million from the note. The note bears annual interest at 12.5% and matures on May 1, 2008.
     On May 1, 2007, Turf repaid the junior revolving note in full including accrued interest. As a result, there was no amount outstanding on the revolving note as of July 31, 2007.
     At July 31, 2007, the mezzanine loan had an outstanding balance of $7.7 million with a cost of $7.6 million. The loan was assigned a fair value of $7.7 million. The increase in the outstanding balance, cost and fair value of the loan is due to the amortization of loan origination fees and the capitalization of “payment in kind” interest. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee. There was no amount outstanding on the junior revolving note. The membership interest has been assigned a fair value of $5.8 million. The option was assigned a fair value of $0.
     Michael Tokarz, Chairman of the Company, and Puneet Sanan and Shivani Khurana, representatives of the Company, serve as directors of Turf.
U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc.
     U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc. (“U.S. Gas”), North Miami Beach, FL, is a licensed Energy Service Company (“ESCO”) that markets and distributes natural gas to small commercial and residential retail customers in the state of New York.
     On July 26, 2007, the Company invested $6.0 million in U.S. Gas in the form of a $5.5 million second lien loan and 41,950 shares of convertible preferred stock at a cost of $500,000. The second lien loan’s cost basis was subsequently discounted to reflect loan origination fees received. The Company also committed an additional $12.0 million, in the form of a $10.0 million senior credit facility and a $2.0 million junior revolver. The second lien loan bears annual interest at 14% and matures on July 25, 2012. The senior credit facility bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 6% and matures July 25, 2010. The junior revolver bears annual interest at 14%, matures on July 25, 2010 and has an unused fee of .50% per annum.
     At July 31, 2007, the second lien loan had an outstanding balance of $5.5 million with a cost of $5.3 million and a fair value of $5.5 million. There was no amount outstanding on the senior credit facility or the junior revolver. The convertible preferred stock was assigned a fair value equal to the cost of $500,000.

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     Puneet Sanan and Shivani Khurana, representatives of the Company, serve as directors of U.S. Gas.
Velocitius B.V.
     Velocitius B.V. (“Velocitius”), a Netherlands based company, manages wind farms based in Germany through operating subsidiaries.
     On May 10, 2006, the Company made an equity investment of approximately $66,290 in Velocitius.
     On October 26, 2006, the Company made an additional equity investment of approximately $2.9 million which was used to purchase a wind farm in Germany.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investments in Velocitius consisted of a revolving line of credit I and common equity interest. The revolving line of credit expires on October 31, 2009. The note bears annual interest at 8%. The equity investment in Velocitius had a cost and was assigned a fair value of $3.0 million. The revolving line of credit had a cost and was assigned a fair value of $143,614.
     At October 31, 2006, the balance of the revolving line of credit provided to Velocitius was approximately $144,000. Net repayments during the six month period ended April 30, 2007 was approximately $10,000. As of April 30, 2007, the balance of the revolving line of credit was approximately $134,000.
     On February 19, 2007, the Company invested an additional $8.4 million in Velocitius to purchase an additional wind farm in Germany.
     On May 1, 2007, the Company provided a $650,000 revolving line of credit II to Velocitius. Velocitius immediately borrowed $547,392. The revolving line of credit expires on April 30, 2010. The line bears annual interest at 8%. At July 31, 2007, there was approximately $547,000 outstanding.
     At July 31, 2007, the equity investment in Velocitius had a cost and was assigned a fair value of $11.4 million. The revolving line of credit I had a cost and was assigned a fair value of $133,844 and the revolving line of credit II had a cost and was assigned a fair value of $547,392.
     Bruce Shewmaker, an officer of the Company, serves as a director of Velocitius.
Vendio Services, Inc.
     Vendio Services, Inc. (“Vendio”), San Bruno, California, a Legacy Investment, offers small businesses and entrepreneurs resources to build Internet sales channels by providing software solutions designed to help these merchants efficiently market, sell and distribute their products.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investments in Vendio consisted of 10,476 shares of common stock and 6,443,188 shares of Series A preferred stock at a total cost of $6.6 million. The investments were assigned a fair value of $3.4 million, $0 for the common stock and $3.4 million for the Series A preferred stock.
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Valuation Committee increased the fair values of the common stock by $15,421 and the preferred stock by approximately $6.1 million.
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s investments in Vendio consisted of 10,476 shares of common stock and 6,443,188 shares of Series A preferred stock at a total cost of $6.6 million. The investments were assigned a fair value of $9.5 million, $15,421 for the common stock and approximately $9.5 million for the Series A preferred stock.
     Bruce Shewmaker, an officer of the Company, serves as a director of Vendio.
Vestal Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
     Vestal Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. (“Vestal”), Sweetwater, Tennessee, is a market leader for steel fabricated products to brick and masonry segments of the construction industry. Vestal manufactures and sells both cast iron and fabricated steel specialty products used in the construction of single-family homes.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Vestal consisted of a senior subordinated promissory note, that had an outstanding balance, cost, and fair value of $800,000, and 81,000 shares of common stock that had a cost basis of $1.9 million were assigned a fair value of $3.7 million.
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     At July 31, 2007, the senior subordinated promissory note had an outstanding balance, cost, and fair value of $700,000. The 81,000 shares of common stock of Vestal that had a cost basis of $1.9 million were assigned a fair value of $3.7 million.
     David Hadani and Ben Harris, representatives of the Company, serve as directors of Vestal.
Vitality Foodservice, Inc.
     Vitality Foodservice, Inc. (“Vitality”), Tampa, Florida, is a market leader in the processing and marketing of dispensed and non-dispensed juices and frozen concentrate liquid coffee to the foodservice industry. With an installed base of over 42,000 dispensers worldwide, Vitality sells its frozen concentrate through a network of over 350 distributors to such market niches as institutional foodservice, including schools, hospitals, cruise ships, hotels and restaurants.
     At October 31, 2006, the Company’s investment in Vitality consisted of 500,000 shares of common stock at a cost of $5.0 million and 1,000,000 shares of Series A convertible preferred stock at a cost of $9.7 million. The common stock, Series A convertible preferred stock and warrants were assigned fair values of $8.5 million, $11.1 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
     On December 22, 2005, the Company purchased an additional 56,472 shares of common stock in Vitality at a cost of approximately $565,000.
     At July 31, 2007, the investment in Vitality consisted of 556,472 shares of common stock at a cost of $5.6 million and 1,000,000 shares of Series A convertible preferred stock at a cost of $9.7 million. The increase in the cost and fair value of the Series A convertible preferred stock is due to the capitalization of “payment in kind” dividends. These increases were approved by the Company’s Valuation Committee. The common stock, Series A convertible preferred stock and warrants were assigned fair values of $9.1 million, $12.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
     David Hadani, a representative of the Company, serves as a director of Vitality.
WBS Carbons Acquisitions Corp.
     WBS Carbons Acquisitions Corp. (“WBS”), Middletown, New York, is a manufacturer of antiperspirant actives and water treatment chemicals.
     On November 22, 2006, the Company invested $3.2 million in WBS consisting of a $1.6 million bridge loan and 400 shares of common stock at a cost of $1.6 million. The bridge loan bears annual interest at 5% and matures on November 22, 2011.
     At July 31, 2007, the bridge loan had an outstanding balance, cost, and fair value of $1.6 million. The 400 shares of common stock of WBS had a cost basis of $1.6 million were assigned a fair value of $1.6 million.
     Puneet Sanan and Shivani Khurana, representatives of the Company, serve as directors of WBS.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
     At July 31, 2007, the Company had investments in portfolio companies totaling $316.9 million. Also, at July 31, 2007, the Company had investments in cash and cash equivalents totaling approximately $112.8 million. The Company considers all money market and other cash investments purchased with an original maturity of less than three months to be cash equivalents. U.S. government securities and cash equivalents are highly liquid.
     During the nine month period ended July 31, 2007, the Company made eight new investments, committing capital totaling approximately $53.3 million. The investments were made in WBS ($3.2 million), Huamei ($200,000), Levlad ($10.1 million), Total Safety ($4.5 million), MVC Partners ($71,000), Genevac ($14.0 million), Tekers ($2.3 million), and U.S. Gas ($18.9 million).
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purchasing an additional common equity interest. On December 22, 2006, the Company purchased an additional 56,472 shares of common stock in Vitality at a cost of approximately $565,000. On January 9, 2007, the Company extended to Turf a $1.0 million junior revolving note. Turf immediately borrowed $1.0 million from the note. On January 11, 2007, the Company provided Harmony Pharmacy a $4.0 million revolving credit facility. Harmony Pharmacy immediately borrowed $1.75 million from the credit facility. On February 16, 2007, the Company invested $1.8 million in HuaMei purchasing 450 shares of common stock. At the same time, the previously issued $200,000 convertible promissory note was exchanged for 50 shares of HuaMei common stock at the same price. On February 19, 2007, the Company invested an additional $8.4 million in Velocitius. On February 21, 2007 and May 4, 2007, the Company provided BP a $5.0 million and a $2.5 million second lien loan, respectively. On March 26, 2007, the Company extended a $1.0 million bridge loan to BENI. On March 30, 2007, the Company invested an additional $5.0 million in SP in the form of a subordinated term loan B. On May 1, 2007, the Company extended to Velocitius a $650,000 revolving line of credit. Velocitius immediately borrowed approximately $547,000. On May 8, 2007, the Company provided Baltic Motors a $5.5 million bridge loan. On May 9, 2007, the Company purchased 1.0 million shares of Dakota preferred stock at a cost of $10.0 million. At that time, 65,000 shares of Dakota common stock were converted to 65,000 shares of convertible preferred stock. On July 30, 2007, the Company provided Ohio a $2.0 million convertible unsecured promissory note.
     Current balance sheet resources, which include the additional cash resources from the Credit Facility, are believed to be sufficient to finance current commitments. Current commitments include:
     Commitments to/for Portfolio Companies:
     At July 31, 2007, the Company’s existing commitments to portfolio companies consisted of the following:
Commitments of MVC Capital, Inc.
                 
Portfolio Company   Amount Committed   Amount Funded at July 31, 2007
Timberland
  $4.0 million   $2.5 million
Storage Canada
  $6.0 million   $2.7 million
Marine
  $2.0 million  
BENI
  $514,000  
Octagon
  $12.0 million   $6.1 million
Turf
  $1.0 million  
Harmony
  $4.0 million   $3.4 million
Velocitius
  $260,000   $134,000
Velocitius
  $650,000   $547,392
Tekers
  $1.9 million  
U.S. Gas
  $10.0 million  
U.S. Gas
  $2.0 million  
     On June 30, 2005, the Company pledged its common stock of Ohio to Guggenheim Corporate Funding, LLC (“Guggenheim”) to collateralize a loan made by Guggenheim to Ohio.
     On July 8, 2005 the Company extended to Timberland a $3.25 million junior revolving note that bears interest at 12.5% per annum and expires on July 7, 2007. The Company also receives a fee of 0.25% on the unused portion of the note. As of October 31, 2005, the total amount outstanding on the note was $3.25 million. On December 27, 2005, the Company exchanged $286,200 of the Timberland junior revolving line of credit for 28.62 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. As of January 31, 2006, the Company owned 478.62 common shares and the funded debt under the junior revolving line of credit has been reduced from $3.25 million to approximately $3.0 million. On September 12, 2006, the Company converted $409,091 of the Timberland junior revolving line of credit into 40.91 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. Effective September 22, 2006, the Company converted $225,000 of the Timberland junior revolving line of credit into 22.50 shares of common stock at a price of $10,000 per share. As of October 31, 2006 the Company

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owned 542.03 common shares and the funded debt under the junior revolving line of credit was $2.8 million. On November 27, 2006, the amount available on the revolving note was increased by $750,000 to $4.0 million. Net repayments during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $300,000 resulting in a balance at such date of $2.5 million.
     On March 30, 2006, the Company provided a $6.0 million loan commitment to Storage Canada. The commitment expires after one year, but may be renewed with the consent of both parties. The initial borrowing on the loan bears annual interest at 8.75% and has a maturity date of March 30, 2013. Any additional borrowings will mature seven years from the date of the subsequent borrowing. The Company also receives a fee of 0.25% on the unused portion of the loan. As of October 31, 2006, the outstanding balance of the loan commitment was $2.0 million. Net borrowing during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $705,000 resulting in a balance of $2.7 million at such date.
     On July 11, 2006, the Company provided Marine a $2.0 million secured revolving loan facility. The revolving loan facility bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 1%. The Company also receives a fee of 0.50% of the unused portion of the revolving loan facility. There was no amount outstanding on the revolving loan facility as of July 31, 2007.
     On October 10, 2006, the Company agreed to guarantee a 375,000 Euro inventory financing facility for BENI, equivalent to approximately $514,000 at July 31, 2007.
     On October 12, 2006, the Company provided a $12.0 million revolving credit facility to Octagon in replacement of the senior secured credit facility provided on May 7, 2004. This credit facility expires on December 31, 2011. The credit facility bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 4.25%. The Company receives a 0.50% unused facility fee on an annual basis and a 0.25% servicing fee on an annual basis for maintaining the credit facility. At October 31, 2006 the outstanding balance of the revolving credit facility provided to Octagon was $3.3 million. Net borrowings during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $2.8 million resulting in a balance outstanding of $6.1 million at such date.
     On October 30, 2006, the Company provided a $260,000 revolving line of credit to Velocitius on which Velocitius immediately borrowed $143,614. The revolving line of credit expires on October 31, 2009. The line bears annual interest at 8%. At October 31, 2006, the balance of the revolving line of credit was approximately $144,000. Net repayments during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were approximately $10,000. At July 31, 2007, there was approximately $134,000 outstanding.
     On January 9, 2007, the Company extended to Turf a $1.0 million secured junior revolving note. Turf immediately borrowed $1.0 million on the note. The note bears annual interest at 12.5% and expires on May 1, 2008. The Company also receives a fee of 0.25% of the unused portion of the note. On May 1, 2007, Turf repaid the secured junior revolving note in full including accrued interest. There was no amount outstanding on the revolving note as of July 31, 2007.
     On January 11, 2007, the Company provided a $4.0 million revolving credit facility to Harmony Pharmacy. The credit facility bears annual interest at 10%. The Company also receives a fee of 0.50% on the unused portion of the loan. The revolving credit facility expires on December 1, 2009. Net borrowings during the nine month period ended July 31, 2007 were $3.4 million resulting in a balance outstanding of $3.4 million at such date.
     On May 1, 2007, the Company provided a $650,000 revolving line of credit to Velocitius. Velocitius immediately borrowed $547,392. The revolving line of credit expires on April 30, 2010. The line bears annual interest at 8%. At July 31, 2007, there was $547,392 outstanding under the line.

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     On July 19, 2007, the Company agreed to guarantee a 1.4 million Euro mortgage for Tekers, equivalent to approximately $1.9 million at July 31, 2007.
     On July 26, 2007, the Company provided a $10.0 million revolving credit facility and a $2.0 million junior revolver to U.S. Gas. The credit facility bears annual interest at LIBOR plus 6% and the revolver bears annual interest at 14%. The Company receives a fee of 0.50% on the unused portion of the credit facility and the revolver. The revolving credit facility and junior revolver expire on July 26, 2010. There was no amount outstanding on the credit facility or junior revolver as of July 31, 2007.
     Timberland also has a floor plan financing program administered by Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation (“Transamerica”). As is typical in Timberland’s industry, under the terms of the dealer financing arrangement, Timberland guarantees the repurchase of product from Transamerica, if a dealer defaults on payment and the underlying assets are repossessed. The Company has agreed to be a limited co-guarantor for up to $500,000 on this repurchase commitment.
     Commitments of the Company:
     On February 16, 2005, the Company entered into a sublease (the “Sublease”) for a larger space in the building in which the Company’s current executive offices are located, which expired on February 28, 2007. Effective November 1, 2006, under the terms of the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement with TTG Advisers (the “Advisory Agreement”), TTG Advisers is responsible for providing office space to the Company and for the costs associated with providing such office space. The Company’s offices continue to be located on the second floor of 287 Bowman Avenue.
     On April 27, 2006, the Company and MVCFS, as co-borrowers, entered into a new four-year, $100 million credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with Guggenheim as administrative agent for the lenders. At October 31, 2006, there was $50.0 million in term debt and $50.0 million on the revolving credit facility outstanding. During the nine months ended July 31, 2007, the Company’s net repayments on the Credit Facility were $50.0 million. As of July 31, 2007, there was $50.0 million in term debt and no amount outstanding on the revolving credit facility. The proceeds from borrowings made under the Credit Facility are used to fund new and existing portfolio investments, pay fees and expenses related to obtaining the financing and for general corporate purposes. The Credit Facility will expire on April 27, 2010, at which time all outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility will be due and payable. Borrowings under the Credit Facility will bear interest, at the Company’s option, at a floating rate equal to either (i) the LIBOR rate (for one, two, three or six months), plus a spread of 2.00% per annum, or (ii) the Prime rate in effect from time to time, plus a spread of 1.00% per annum. The Company paid a closing fee, legal and other costs associated with this transaction. These costs will be amortized evenly over the life of the facility. The prepaid expenses on the Balance Sheet include the unamortized portion of these costs. Borrowings under the Credit Facility will be secured, by among other things, cash, cash equivalents, debt investments, accounts receivable, equipment, instruments, general intangibles, the capital stock of MVCFS, and any proceeds from all the aforementioned items, as well as all other property except for equity investments made by the Company.
     The Company enters into contracts with portfolio companies and other parties that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believes the risk of loss related to indemnifications to be remote.
Subsequent Events
     On August 1, 2007, Phoenix repaid its second lien loan in full including all accrued interest and fees. Total amount received from the repayment was approximately $8.4 million.

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     On August 3, 2007 and August 30, 2007, Octagon made payments of $500,000 towards its revolving credit facility.
     On August 10, 2007, Forrest Mertens, a representative of the Company, resigned from the board of Phoenix. The Company still has board observance rights.
     On August 15, 2007, Velocitius borrowed approximately $57,000 on revolving line of credit I and $65,000 from revolving line of credit II.
     On August 20, 2007, the Company contributed an additional $47,276 in MVC Partners in the form of a limited liability company interest.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
     Historically the Company has invested in small companies, and its investments in these companies are considered speculative in nature. The Company’s investments often include securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale that adversely affect the liquidity and marketability of such securities. As a result, the Company is subject to risk of loss which may prevent our shareholders from achieving price appreciation, dividend distributions and return of capital.
     Financial instruments that subjected the Company to concentrations of market risk consisted principally of equity investments, subordinated notes, and debt instruments, which represent approximately 72.58% of the Company’s total assets at July 31, 2007. As discussed in Note 5 “Portfolio Investments,” these investments consist of securities in companies with no readily determinable market values and as such are valued in accordance with the Company’s fair value policies and procedures. The Company’s investment strategy represents a high degree of business and financial risk due to the fact that the investments (other than cash equivalents) are generally illiquid, in small and middle market companies, and include entities with little operating history or entities that possess operations in new or developing industries. These investments, should they become publicly traded, would generally be: (i) subject to restrictions on resale, if they were acquired from the issuer in private placement transactions; and (ii) susceptible to market risk. At this time, the Company’s investments in short-term securities are in 90-day Treasury Bills, which are federally guaranteed securities, or other high quality, highly liquid investments. The Company’s cash balances, if not large enough to be invested in 90-day Treasury Bills or other high quality, highly liquid investments, are swept into designated money market accounts.
     In addition, the following risk factors relate to market risks impacting the Company.
Investing in private companies involves a high degree of risk.
     Our investment portfolio generally consists of loans to, and investments in, private companies. Investments in private businesses involve a high degree of business and financial risk, which can result in substantial losses and accordingly should be considered speculative. There is generally very little publicly available information about the companies in which we invest, and we rely significantly on the due diligence of the Company’s investment team to obtain appropriate information in connection with our investment decisions.
Our investments in portfolio companies are generally illiquid.
     We generally acquire our investments directly from the issuer in privately negotiated transactions. Most of the investments in our portfolio (other than cash or cash equivalents) are typically subject to restrictions on resale or otherwise have no established trading market. We may exit our investments when the portfolio company has a liquidity event, such as a sale, recapitalization or initial public offering. The illiquidity of our investments may adversely affect our ability to dispose of equity and debt securities at times when it may be otherwise advantageous for us to liquidate such investments. In addition, if we were forced to immediately liquidate some or all of the investments in the portfolio, the proceeds of such liquidation could be significantly less than the current fair value of such investments.
Substantially all of our portfolio investments are recorded at “fair value” and, as a result, there is a degree of uncertainty regarding the carrying values of our portfolio investments.
     Pursuant to the requirements of the 1940 Act, because our portfolio company investments do not have readily ascertainable market values, we record these investments at fair value in accordance with Valuation Procedures adopted by our board of directors.
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employing a consistently applied valuation process for the types of investments we make. We specifically value each individual investment and record unrealized depreciation for an investment that we believe has become impaired, including where collection of a loan or realization of an equity security is doubtful. Conversely, we will record unrealized appreciation if we have an indication (based on an objective development) that the underlying portfolio company has appreciated in value and, therefore, our equity security has also appreciated in value, where appropriate. Without a readily ascertainable market value and because of the inherent uncertainty of fair valuations, fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for the investments, and the differences could be material.
     Pursuant to our Valuation Procedures, our Valuation Committee (which is currently comprised of three independent directors) reviews, considers and determines fair valuations on a quarterly basis (or more frequently, if deemed appropriate under the circumstances). Any changes in valuation are recorded in the statements of operations as “Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments.”
Economic recessions or downturns could impair our portfolio companies and harm our operating results.
     Many of the companies in which we have made or will make investments may be susceptible to economic slowdowns or recessions. An economic slowdown may affect the ability of a company to engage in a liquidity event. These conditions could lead to financial losses in our portfolio and a decrease in our revenues, net income and assets.
     Our overall business of making private equity investments may be affected by current and future market conditions. The absence of an active mezzanine lending or private equity environment may slow the amount of private equity investment activity generally. As a result, the pace of our investment activity may slow, which could impact our ability to achieve our investment objective. In addition, significant changes in the capital markets could have an effect on the valuations of private companies and on the potential for liquidity events involving such companies. This could affect the amount and timing of any gains realized on our investments.
Our borrowers may default on their payments, which may have an effect on our financial performance.
     We may make long-term unsecured, subordinated loans, which may involve a higher degree of repayment risk than conventional secured loans. We primarily invest in companies that may have limited financial resources and that may be unable to obtain financing from traditional sources. In addition, numerous factors may adversely affect a portfolio company’s ability to repay a loan we make to it, including the failure to meet a business plan, a downturn in its industry or operating results, or negative economic conditions. Deterioration in a borrower’s financial condition and prospects may be accompanied by deterioration in any related collateral.
Our investments in mezzanine and other debt securities may involve significant risks.
     Our investment strategy contemplates investments in mezzanine and other debt securities of privately held companies. “Mezzanine” investments typically are structured as subordinated loans (with or without warrants) that carry a fixed rate of interest. We may also make senior secured and other types of loans or debt investments. Our debt investments are typically not rated by any rating agency, but we believe that if such investments were rated, they would be below investment grade quality (rated lower than “Baa3” by Moody’s or lower than “BBB-” by Standard & Poor’s, commonly referred to as “junk bonds”). Loans of below investment grade quality have predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the borrower’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Our debt investments in portfolio companies may thus result in a high level of risk and volatility and/or loss of principal.
We may not realize gains from our equity investments.
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interests and realize gains upon our disposition of such interests. However, the equity interests we receive or invest in may not appreciate in value and, in fact, may decline in value. In addition, the equity securities we receive or invest in may be subject to restrictions on resale during periods in which it would be advantageous to resell. Accordingly, we may not be able to realize gains from our equity interests, and any gains that we do realize on the disposition of any equity interests may not be sufficient to offset any other losses we experience.
Our investments in small and middle-market privately-held companies are extremely risky and you could lose your entire investment.
     Investments in small and middle-market privately-held companies are subject to a number of significant risks including the following:
    Small and middle-market companies may have limited financial resources and may not be able to repay the loans we make to them. Our strategy includes providing financing to companies that typically do not have capital sources readily available to them. While we believe that this provides an attractive opportunity for us to generate profits, this may make it difficult for the borrowers to repay their loans to us upon maturity.
 
    Small and middle-market companies typically have narrower product lines and smaller market shares than large companies. Because our target companies are smaller businesses, they may be more vulnerable to competitors’ actions and market conditions, as well as general economic downturns. In addition, smaller companies may face intense competition, including competition from companies with greater financial resources, more extensive development, manufacturing, marketing and other capabilities, and a larger number of qualified managerial and technical personnel.
 
    There is generally little or no publicly available information about these privately-held companies. Because we seek to make investments in privately-held companies, there is generally little or no publicly available operating and financial information about them. As a result, we rely on our investment professionals to perform due diligence investigations of these privately-held companies, their operations and their prospects. We may not learn all of the material information we need to know regarding these companies through our investigations.
 
    Small and middle-market companies generally have less predictable operating results. We expect that our portfolio companies may have significant variations in their operating results, may from time to time be parties to litigation, may be engaged in rapidly changing businesses with products subject to a substantial risk of obsolescence, may require substantial additional capital to support their operations, finance expansion or maintain their competitive position, may otherwise have a weak financial position or may be adversely affected by changes in the business cycle. Our portfolio companies may not meet net income, cash flow and other coverage tests typically imposed by their senior lenders.
 
    Small and middle-market businesses are more likely to be dependent on one or two persons. Typically, the success of a small or middle-market company also depends on the management talents and efforts of one or two persons or a small group of persons. The death, disability or resignation of one or more of these persons could have a material adverse impact on our portfolio company and, in turn, on us.
 
    Small and middle-market companies are likely to have greater exposure to economic downturns than larger companies. We expect that our portfolio companies will have fewer resources than larger businesses and an economic downturn may thus more likely have a material adverse effect on them.
 
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      operating histories are exposed to the operating risks that new businesses face and may be particularly susceptible to, among other risks, market downturns, competitive pressures and the departure of key executive officers.
Investments in foreign debt or equity may involve significant risks in addition to the risks inherent in U.S. investments.
     Our investment strategy may result in some investments in debt or equity of foreign companies (subject to applicable limits prescribed by the 1940 Act). Investing in foreign companies can expose us to additional risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies. These risks include exchange rates, changes in exchange control regulations, political and social instability, expropriation, imposition of foreign taxes, less liquid markets and less available information than is generally the case in the United States, higher transaction costs, less government supervision of exchanges, brokers and issuers, less developed bankruptcy laws, difficulty in enforcing contractual obligations, lack of uniform accounting and auditing standards and greater price volatility.
The market for private equity investments can be highly competitive. In some cases, our status as a regulated business development company may hinder our ability to participate in investment opportunities.
     We face competition in our investing activities from private equity funds, other business development companies, investment banks, investment affiliates of large industrial, technology, service and financial companies, small business investment companies, wealthy individuals and foreign investors. As a regulated business development company, we are required to disclose quarterly the name and business description of portfolio companies and the value of any portfolio securities. Many of our competitors are not subject to this disclosure requirement. Our obligation to disclose this information could hinder our ability to invest in certain portfolio companies. Additionally, other regulations, current and future, may make us less attractive as a potential investor to a given portfolio company than a private equity fund not subject to the same regulations. Furthermore, some of our competitors have greater resources than we do. Increased competition would make it more difficult for us to purchase or originate investments at attractive prices. As a result of this competition, sometimes we may be precluded from making certain investments.
Complying with the RIC requirements may cause us to forego otherwise attractive opportunities.
     To qualify as a RIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we must satisfy tests concerning the sources of our income, the nature and diversification of our assets and the amounts we distribute to our shareholders. We may be unable to pursue investments that would otherwise be advantageous to us in order to satisfy the source of income or asset diversification requirements for qualification as a RIC. In particular, to qualify as a RIC, at least 50% of our assets must be in the form of cash and cash items, Government securities, securities of other RICs, and other securities that represent not more than 5% of the Company’s total assets and not more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any issuer. The Company has from time to time held a significant portion of its assets in securities that exceed 5% of the Company’s total assets or more than 10% of the outstanding securities of an issuer, and compliance with the RIC requirements may adversely affect our ability to make additional investments that represent more than 5% of our total assets or more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer. Thus, compliance with the RIC requirements may hinder our ability to take advantage of investment opportunities believed to be attractive.
Our common stock price can be volatile.
     The trading price of our common stock may fluctuate substantially. The price of the common stock may be higher or lower than the price you pay for your shares, depending on many factors, some of which are beyond our control and may not be directly related to our operating performance. These factors include the following:

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    price and volume fluctuations in the overall stock market from time to time;
 
    significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of securities of business development companies or other financial services companies;
 
    volatility resulting from trading in derivative securities related to our common stock including puts, calls, long-term equity participation securities, or LEAPs, or short trading positions;
 
    changes in regulatory policies or tax guidelines with respect to business development companies or RICs;
 
    actual or anticipated changes in our earnings or fluctuations in our operating results or changes in the expectations of securities analysts;
 
    general economic conditions and trends;
 
    loss of a major funding source; or
 
    departures of key personnel.
We are subject to market discount risk.
     As with any stock, the price of our shares will fluctuate with market conditions and other factors. If shares are sold, the price received may be more or less than the original investment. Whether investors will realize gains or losses upon the sale of our shares will not depend directly upon our NAV, but will depend upon the market price of the shares at the time of sale. Since the market price of our shares will be affected by such factors as the relative demand for and supply of the shares in the market, general market and economic conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict whether the shares will trade at, below or above our NAV. Although our shares have recently traded at a premium to our NAV, historically, our shares, as well as those of other closed-end investment companies, have frequently traded at a discount to their NAV, which discount often fluctuates over time.
Changes in interest rates may affect our cost of capital and net investment income.
     Because we may borrow money to make investments, our net investment income before net realized and unrealized gains or losses, or net investment income, may be dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest these funds. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income. In periods of sharply rising interest rates, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income. We may use a combination of long-term and short-term borrowings and equity capital to finance our investing activities. We may utilize our short-term credit facilities as a means to bridge to long-term financing. Our long-term fixed-rate investments are financed primarily with equity and long-term fixed-rate debt. We may use interest rate risk management techniques in an effort to limit our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Such techniques may include various interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act.
Our ability to use our capital loss carryforwards may be subject to limitations.
     If we experience a shift in the ownership of our common stock (e.g., if a shareholder acquires 5% or more of our outstanding shares of common stock, or if a shareholder who owns 5% or more of our outstanding shares of common stock significantly increases or decreases its investment in the Company), our ability to utilize our

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capital loss carryforwards to offset future capital gains may be significantly limited. Further, in the event that we are deemed to have failed to meet the requirements to qualify as a RIC, our ability to use our capital loss carryforwards could be adversely affected.
The war with Iraq, terrorist attacks, the Middle East crisis and other acts of violence or war may affect any market for our common stock, impact the businesses in which we invest and harm our operations and our profitability.
     The war with Iraq, its aftermath and the continuing occupation of Iraq are likely to have a substantial impact on the U.S. and world economies and securities markets. The nature, scope and duration of the war and occupation cannot be predicted with any certainty. Furthermore, terrorist attacks may harm our results of operations and your investment. We cannot assure you that there will not be further terrorist attacks against the United States or U.S. businesses. Such attacks and armed conflicts in the United States or elsewhere may impact the businesses in which we invest directly or indirectly, by undermining economic conditions in the United States. Losses resulting from terrorist events are generally uninsurable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a) As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, the individual who performs the functions of a Principal Executive Officer (the “CEO”) and the individual who performs the functions of a Principal Financial Officer (the “CFO”) conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based upon this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective and provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our periodic SEC filings 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 CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2007, which have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
     We are not subject to any pending legal proceeding, and no such proceedings are known to be contemplated.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
     A description of the risk factors associated with our business is set forth in the “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” section, above.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
     None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
     None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
     On June 28, 2007, we held our annual meeting of stockholders. Stockholders voted on the election of six directors, each to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders after his election. Votes were cast as follows:
                 
(1) Emilio Dominianni
  For:   22,432,341.89 Shares   Withheld:   280,595.28 Shares
(2) Gerald Hellerman
  For:   22,431,686.32 Shares   Withheld:   281,250.85 Shares
(3) Warren Holtsberg
  For:   22,574,557.57 Shares   Withheld:   138,379.60 Shares
(4) Robert Knapp
  For:   22,578,706.57 Shares   Withheld:   134,230.60 Shares
(5) William Taylor
  For:   22,433,330.14 Shares   Withheld:   279,607.03 Shares
(6) Michael Tokarz
  For:   22,435,105.14 Shares   Withheld:   277,832.03 Shares
Item 5. Other Information
     None.
Item 6. Exhibits
  (a)   Exhibits
     
Exhibit No.   Exhibit
 
31
  Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications.
 
   
32
  Section 1350 Certification.

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Other required Exhibits are included in this Form 10-Q or have been previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in the Company’s Registration Statements on Form N-2 (Reg. Nos. 333-119625 and 333-125953) or the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2006, as filed with the SEC on January 10, 2007 (File No. 814-00201).

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
 
  MVC Capital, Inc.    
 
       
Date: September 6, 2007
  /s/ Michael Tokarz
 
Michael Tokarz
   
 
       
 
  In the capacity of the officer who performs the functions of Principal Executive Officer.    
 
       
 
  MVC Capital, Inc.    
 
       
Date: September 6, 2007
  /s/ Peter Seidenberg
 
Peter Seidenberg
   
 
       
 
  In the capacity of the officer who performs the functions of Principal Financial Officer.    

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