* Industry diversification based on Moody's industry classification. Measured as the fair value of investments for each category against the total fair value of all investments. Totals may not sum due to rounding.
A balanced portfolio built on the cornerstones of diversification and selectivity
Anchored in senior secured loans, NCDL has built a scaled and diversified portfolio by industry, investment type and portfolio company. Selectivity, diversification and rigorous underwriting are key to our investment philosophy, enabling strong credit performance since inception.
$2.0B
Investment portfolio at fair value1
90%
First-lien term loans2
227
Portfolio companies
0.4%
Average position size
$75M
Weight average annual EBITDA3
Portfolio holdings
Top ten positions
Lead Left Arranger
Senior Secured Credit Facility
2022
Lead Left Arranger
Unitranche Credit Facility
2022
Lead Left Arranger
Senior Secured Credit Facility
2024
Lead Left Arranger
First Lien Credit Facility
2022
Lead Left Arranger
Senior Secured Credit Facility
2022
Sole Lead Arranger
Senior Secured Credit Facility
2024
Co-Lead Arranger
Senior Secured Credit Facility
Equity
2020
Lead Left Arranger
Senior Secured Credit Facility
2024
Represents the top ten positions in NCDL based on Fair Value as of September 30, 2025
| Company | Fair value ($ in thousands) | Industry | Asset Types | Pricing1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCPE North Star US Holdco 2, Inc. (Dessert Holdings) | 6,175,923 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | Subordinated Debt | S + 7.25% |
| Nellson Nutraceutical, LLC | 926,143 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt | S + 5.75% |
| Nellson Nutraceutical, LLC | 72 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw) | S + 5.75% |
| Naturpak PPC Buyer LLC | 4,864,846 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt | S + 4.50% |
| Boardwalk Buyer LLC (Death Wish Coffee) | 9,600,000 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt | S + 4.75% |
| Palmetto Acquisitionco, Inc. (Tech24) | 12,493,332 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt | S + 5.75% |
| IF&P Holding Company, LLC (Fresh Edge) | 826,174 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | Subordinated Debt | 8.50% (Cash) 5.13% (PIK) |
| IF&P Holding Company, LLC (Fresh Edge) | 4,137,324 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | Subordinated Debt | 8.50% (Cash) 5.13% (PIK) |
| IF&P Holding Company, LLC (Fresh Edge) | 977,649 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | Subordinated Debt | 8.50% (Cash) 5.13% (PIK) |
| AmerCareRoyal, LLC | 111,522 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw) | S + 5.00% |
| Palmetto Acquisitionco, Inc. (Tech24) | 3,519,158 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw) | S + 5.75% |
| AmerCareRoyal, LLC | 700,255 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt | S + 5.00% |
| Naturpak PPC Buyer LLC | (5,464) | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw) | S + 4.50% |
| Watermill Express, LLC | 3,211,228 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt | S + 4.75% |
| Watermill Express, LLC | 310,109 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw) | S + 4.75% |
| WPP Fairway Aggregator B, L.P (Fresh Edge) | 266,259 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | Class A Preferred Units | |
| Watermill Express, LLC | 6,295,297 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt | S + 4.75% |
| Watermill Express, LLC | 3,154,484 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw) | S + 4.75% |
| VCP Tech24 Co-Invest Aggregator LP (Tech24) | 808,076 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | Company Unit | |
| Watermill Express, LLC | 2,372,673 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw) | S + 4.75% |
| WPP Fairway Aggregator B, L.P (Fresh Edge) | - | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | Class B Common Units | |
| Watermill Express, LLC | - | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw) | S + 4.75% |
| Watermill Express, LLC | 2,740,964 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt | S + 4.75% |
| WCHG Buyer, Inc. (Handgards, LLC) | 20,249,479 | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | First Lien Debt | S + 4.75% |
| Clean Solutions Buyer, Inc. | 962,325 | Capital Equipment | First Lien Debt | S + 4.50% |
| Engineered Fastener Company, LLC (EFC International) | 3,299,258 | Capital Equipment | Subordinated Debt | 11.00% (Cash) 2.50% (PIK) |
| Rhino Intermediate Holding Company, LLC (Rhino Tool House) | 9,307,376 | Capital Equipment | First Lien Debt | S + 5.25% |
| Lapmaster Co-Investment, LLC (Precision Surfacing Solutions) | 8,153,417 | Capital Equipment | Common Units | |
| Ovation Holdings, Inc | 1,861,518 | Capital Equipment | First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw) | S + 5.00% |
| Ovation Holdings, Inc | 7,866,081 | Capital Equipment | First Lien Debt | S + 5.00% |
1. The majority of the investments bear interest at rates that may be determined by reference to Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR" or "S"), which reset monthly or quarterly. For each such investment, the Company has provided the spread over SOFR and the current contractual interest rate in effect at December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025, rates for 1M S, 3M S, 6M S, 12M S ("SOFR") are 3.69%, 3.65%, 3.57%, and 3.42% respectively. Certain investments are subject to a SOFR floor or may utilize an alternative reference rate such as U.S. Prime Rate (“P”). For fixed rate loans, a spread above a reference rate is not applicable.