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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Portfolio Investments by Level in the Fair Value Hierarchy
The following table presents the fair value hierarchy of investments and cash equivalents:
March 31, 2024
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
 First lien debt $ —  $ 999,762  $ 8,557,580  $ 9,557,342 
 Second lien debt —  16,731  19,764  36,495 
 Other secured debt —  —  63,719  63,719 
 Unsecured debt —  13,067  16,603  29,670 
 Structured finance investments —  26,974  —  26,974 
 Equity investments —  —  40,081  40,081 
 Total investments —  1,056,534  8,697,747  9,754,281 
Investments measured at NAV(1)
—  —  —  163,291 
 Total $ —  $ 1,056,534  $ 8,697,747  $ 9,917,572 
 Cash equivalents $ 145,891  $ —  $ —  $ 145,891 
December 31, 2023
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
First lien debt $ —  $ 1,046,460  $ 7,956,235  $ 9,002,695 
Second lien debt —  47,646  19,441  67,087 
Unsecured debt —  13,165  15,936  29,101 
Structured finance investments —  29,868  —  29,868 
Equity investments —  —  36,656  36,656 
Total investments —  1,137,139  8,028,268  9,165,407 
Investments measured at NAV(1)
—  —  —  124,003 
Total $ —  $ 1,137,139  $ 8,028,268  $ 9,289,410 
Cash equivalents $ 131,546  $ —  $ —  $ 131,546 
(1) Includes investment in ULTRA III (refer to Note 11). Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet.
Changes in Level 3 Portfolio Investments
The following table presents change in the fair value of investments for which Level 3 inputs were used to determine fair value:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
First Lien
Debt
Second Lien Debt Other Secured Debt Unsecured Debt Equity Investments Total Investments
Fair value, beginning of period $ 7,956,235  $ 19,441  $ —  $ 15,936  $ 36,656  $ 8,028,268 
Purchases of investments(1)
1,257,653  —  63,700  594  3,547  1,325,494 
Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of investments (680,727) —  —  —  (385) (681,112)
Accretion of discount/amortization of premium 24,017  39  20  —  24,078 
Net realized gain (loss) (6,866) —  —  —  60  (6,806)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 14,242  284  (1) 71  203  14,799 
Transfers into Level 3(2)
—  —  —  —  —  — 
Transfers out of Level 3(2)
(6,974) —  —  —  —  (6,974)
Fair value, end of period $ 8,557,580  $ 19,764  $ 63,719  $ 16,603  $ 40,081  $ 8,697,747 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to financial instruments still held as of March 31, 2024 $ 20,387  $ 284  $ (1) $ 71  $ 256  $ 20,997 
(1)Purchases include PIK interest and dividends, if applicable.
(2)Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the period in which the transfers occur. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, transfers into or out of Level 3 were primarily due to decreased or increased price transparency, respectively.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
First Lien
Debt
Second Lien Debt Unsecured Debt Equity Investments Total Investments
Fair value, beginning of period $ 4,882,393  $ 8,794  $ 1,606  $ 2,306  $ 4,895,099 
Purchases of investments(1)
861,403  —  377  579  862,359 
Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of investments (30,581) —  —  (52) (30,633)
Accretion of discount/amortization of premium 7,981  33  —  8,023 
Net realized gain (loss) (893) —  —  (353) (1,246)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 58,744  (242) (77) (11) 58,414 
Transfers into Level 3(2)
—  9,463  —  —  9,463 
Transfers out of Level 3(2)
(4,714) —  —  —  (4,714)
Fair value, end of period $ 5,774,333  $ 18,048  $ 1,915  $ 2,469  $ 5,796,765 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to financial instruments still held as of March 31, 2023 $ 57,176  $ (242) $ (79) $ (11) $ 56,844 
(1)Purchases include PIK interest, if applicable.
(2)Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the period in which the transfers occur. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, transfers into or out of Level 3 were primarily due to decreased or increased price transparency, respectively.
Schedule of Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs of the Company’s Level 3 financial instruments. The table is not intended to be all-inclusive but instead captures the significant unobservable inputs relevant to the Company’s determination of fair value.
March 31, 2024
Range
Fair Value(1)
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Low High
Weighted
Average(2)
Investments in first lien debt $ 6,745,841  Yield analysis Discount rate 7.88  % 20.75  % 11.84  %
18,546  Recovery analysis Recovery rate 34.30  % 72.81  % 70.85  %
Investments in second lien debt 19,764  Yield analysis Discount rate 12.93  % 16.87  % 14.92  %
Investments in unsecured debt 16,603  Yield analysis Discount rate 13.57  % 15.38  % 14.91  %
Investments in preferred equity 27,692  Yield analysis Discount rate 13.58  % 15.00  % 14.77  %
Investments in common equity 12,389  Discounted cash flow Discount rate 9.00  % 15.00  % 11.81  %
Exit multiple
8.00x
10.00x
10.00x
Terminal Growth Rate 3.00  % 3.00  % 3.00  %


December 31, 2023
Range
Fair Value(1)
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Low High
Weighted
Average(2)
Investments in first lien debt $ 6,422,647  Yield analysis Discount rate 8.09  % 35.64  % 12.03  %
21,039  Recovery analysis Recovery rate 73.21  % 73.21  % 73.21  %
Investments in second lien debt 19,441  Yield analysis Discount rate 12.96  % 17.24  % 15.39  %
Investments in unsecured debt 1,295  Yield analysis Discount rate 16.00  % 16.00  % 16.00  %
Investments in preferred equity 1,510  Yield analysis Discount rate 14.50  % 16.31  % 14.94  %
Investments in common equity 2,532  Discounted cash flow Discount rate 9.00  % 15.00  % 9.47  %
Exit multiple
10.00x
10.00x
10.00x
Terminal Growth Rate 3.00  % 3.00  % 3.00  %
(1)As of March 31, 2024, included within the fair value of Level 3 assets of $8,697,747 is an amount of $1,856,912 for which the Adviser did not develop the unobservable inputs (examples include third-party pricing and transaction prices). As of December 31, 2023, included within the fair value of Level 3 assets of $8,028,268 is an amount of $1,559,804 for which the Adviser did not develop the unobservable inputs (examples include third-party pricing and transaction prices).
(2)Weighted averages are calculated based on fair value of investments.
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments
Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value

The following table presents fair value measurements of the Company’s debt obligations as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, had they been accounted for at fair value:
Debt
March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
Carrying
Value
Fair Value Carrying
Value
Fair Value
HLEND A Funding Facility $ 603,407  $ 603,407  $ 615,838  $ 615,838 
HLEND B Funding Facility 316,767  316,767  513,747  513,747 
HLEND C Funding Facility 487,500  487,500  487,500  487,500 
HLEND D Funding Facility 125,000  125,000  195,000  195,000 
HLEND E Funding Facility —  —  —  — 
Revolving Credit Facility 403,964  403,964  1,025,294  1,025,294 
November 2025 Notes(1)
167,908  173,401  168,749  170,580 
November 2027 Notes(1)
152,776  161,773  154,366  155,934 
March 2026 Notes(1)
272,703  281,339  274,716  275,727 
March 2028 Notes(1)
121,825  128,750  123,588  123,672 
September 2027 Notes(1)
74,467  78,690  75,545  76,389 
September 2028 Notes(1)
248,524  266,578  252,814  255,315 
January 2029 Notes(1)
531,455  548,785  —  — 
2023 CLO Secured Notes(2)
319,810  319,810  319,743  319,743 
Total $ 3,826,106  $ 3,895,764  $ 4,206,900  $ 4,214,739 
(1)The carrying value of the Company's November 2025 Notes, November 2027 Notes, March 2026 Notes, March 2028 Notes, September 2027 Notes, September 2028 Notes and January 2029 Notes are presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $(1.0) million, $(1.3) million, $(1.6) million, $(0.9) million, $(0.7) million,$(2.3) million and $(12.2) million, respectively, as of March 31, 2024 and includes the increase in the notes carrying value of $(1.0) million, $(0.9) million, $(1.7) million, $(1.3) million, $0.1 million, $0.9 million and $(6.4) million, respectively, as a result of the qualifying fair value hedge relationship as described above. The carrying value of the Company's November 2025 Notes, November 2027 Notes, March 2026 Notes, March 2028 Notes, September 2027 Notes and September 2028 Notes are presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $(1.2) million, $(1.4) million, $(1.8) million, $(0.9) million, $(0.7) million and $(2.5) million, respectively, as of December 31, 2023 and includes the increase (decrease) in the notes carrying value of $(0.0) million, $0.7 million, $0.6 million, $0.5 million, $1.3 million and $5.3 million, respectively, as a result of the qualifying fair value hedge relationship as described above.
(2)The carrying value of the Company’s 2023 CLO Secured Notes are presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $(3.2) million and $(3.3) million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Fair Value Measurements of Debt Obligations
The following table presents the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s debt obligations as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
Level 1 $ —  $ — 
Level 2 —  — 
Level 3 3,895,764  4,214,739 
Total $ 3,895,764  $ 4,214,739