We are subject to market risk. Market risk includes risks that arise from changes in interest rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes that affect market sensitive instruments. The prices of securities held by us may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies in which we invest; conditions affecting the general economy (including the uncertainty with respect to new tariffs and trade policies); market volatility; interest rate volatility, including elevated interest rates; inflationary pressures; legislative reform; and geopolitical, social or economic instability. Interest Rate Risk We are subject to interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is defined as the sensitivity of our current and future earnings to interest rate volatility, variability of spread relationships, the difference in re-pricing internals between our assets and liabilities and the effect that interest rates may have on our cash flows. Because we currently borrow, and plan to borrow in the future, to make investments, our net investment income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest the funds borrowed. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that a significant change in interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income. Changes in interest rates can also affect, among other things, our ability to acquire and originate loans and securities and the value of our investment portfolio. Our net investment income is affected by fluctuations in various interest rate indices, including SOFR and Prime rates, to the extent our debt investments include floating interest rates. Our interest expenses also will be affected by changes in the published SOFR rate in connection with our Credit Facilities. The interest rates on the 2029 Convertible Notes, the September 2030 Notes and the SBA Debentures are fixed for the life of such debt. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in the first and second quarters of 2026, following three consecutive rate reductions in the third and fourth quarter of 2025. In considering the extent and timing of any additional future adjustments, the Federal Reserve stated that it will carefully assess income data relating to inflationary pressures and the unemployment rate, the evolving economic outlook, and the balance of risks. Given the evolving economic environment and policy considerations, there can be no assurance regarding the magnitude or timing of future federal funds rate adjustments in either direction. A prolonged reduction in interest rates will reduce our gross investment income and could result in a decrease in our net investment income. Such decreases in our gross investment income may not be fully offset by a corresponding decrease in the interest rate of our debt liabilities due to the fixed interest rates on the 2029 Convertible Notes, the September 2030 Notes and the SBA Debentures. Our risk management systems and procedures are designed to identify and analyze our risk, to set appropriate policies and limits and to continually monitor these risks. We regularly assess our interest rate risk and manage our interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis by comparing our interest rate sensitive assets to our interest rate sensitive liabilities. Based on that review, we determine whether or not any hedging transactions are necessary to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 2026, we were not a party to any hedging arrangements. As of June 30, 2026, approximately 95.6% of our debt investment portfolio (at fair value) bore interest at floating rates, 100.0% of which were subject to contractual minimum interest rates. Our Corporate Credit Facility bears interest on a per annum basis equal to the applicable Adjusted Term SOFR rate plus 2.15%. We pay unused commitment fees of 0.50% to 1.00% per annum, based on utilization. The SPV Credit Facility bears interest at a three-month Term SOFR plus 2.50% per annum during the revolving period ending on March 20, 2027 and three-month Term SOFR plus an applicable margin of 2.85% thereafter. SPV (i) paid unused commitment fees of 0.10% through April 20, 2024 and (ii) pays unused commitment fees of 0.35% thereafter, on the unused lender commitments under the SPV Credit Facility. The following table shows the approximate annualized increase or decrease in net investment income due to hypothetical base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments), assuming no changes in our investments or borrowings as of June 30, 2026. Basis Point Change Increase (decrease) in net investment income (in thousands) Increase (decrease) net investment income per share (75 bps) $ (11,563) $ (0.18) (50 bps) (7,709) (0.12) (25 bps) (3,854) (0.06) 25 bps 3,854 0.06 50 bps 7,709 0.12 75 bps 11,563 0.18 121 Table of Contents Although we believe that the foregoing analysis is indicative of our sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for potential changes in the credit market, credit quality, size and composition of the assets in our portfolio. It also does not adjust for other business developments, including future borrowings that could affect the net increase in net assets resulting from operations, or net income. It also does not assume any repayments or fees from borrowers. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from the table above.