Statements in this press release relating to the Company’s intention to effect an initial public offering of its securities and the expectation that the Company intends to sell its securities in the proposed offering are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including business, financial market and economic conditions; the effect of the general economy on the industries in which the Company invests; a highly competitive market for investment opportunities; the Company’s business prospects and the prospects of its portfolio companies; the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of the Company’s investments; the adequacy of the Company’s financing sources and working capital; and other risk factors as described in the Company’s registration statement on Form N-2 filed in connection with the proposed initial public offering.