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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM N-CSR
 
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number   811-2183
 



Babson Capital Corporate Investors

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


1500 Main Street, P.O. Box 15189, Springfield, MA 01115-5189

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)


Christopher A. DeFrancis, Vice President and Secretary
1500 Main Street, Suite 2800, P.O. Box 15189, Springfield, MA 01115-5189

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 413-226-1000
 
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
 
Date of reporting period: 06/30/13
 
 
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. ss. 3507.



 
 
 
 
ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Attached hereto is the semi-annual shareholder report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Adviser
Babson Capital Management LLC
1500 Main Street, P.O. Box 15189
Springfield, Massachusetts 01115-5189

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
KPMG LLP
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
  Transfer Agent & Registrar
DST Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 219086
Kansas City, MO 64121-9086
1-800-647-7374

Internet Website
www.babsoncapital.com/mci
 
Counsel to the Trust
Ropes & Gray LLP
Boston, Massachusetts 02110

Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
   
Babson Capital Corporate Investors
c/o Babson Capital Management LLC
1500 Main Street, Suite 2200
Springfield, Massachusetts 01115
(413) 226-1516

Investment Objective and Policy
Babson Capital Corporate Investors (the “Trust”) is a closed-end management investment company, first offered to the public in 1971, whose shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “MCI”. The Trust’s share price can be found in the financial section of most newspapers under either the New York Stock Exchange listings or Closed-End Fund Listings.

The Trust’s investment objective is to maintain a portfolio of securities providing a fixed yield and at the same time offering an opportunity for capital gains. The Trust’s principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations with equity features such as common stock, warrants, conversion rights, or other equity features and, occasionally, preferred stocks. The Trust typically purchases these investments, which are not publicly tradable, directly from their issuers in private placement transactions. These investments are typically mezzanine debt instruments with accompanying private equity securities made to small or middle market companies. In addition, the Trust may temporarily invest, subject to certain limitations, in marketable investment grade debt securities, other marketable debt securities (including high yield securities) and marketable common stocks. Below-investment grade or high yield securities have predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the capacity of the issuer to pay interest and repay principal.

Babson Capital Management LLC (“Babson Capital”) manages the Trust on a total return basis. The Trust distributes substantially all of its net income to shareholders each year. Accordingly, the Trust pays dividends to shareholders in January, May, August, and November. The Trust pays dividends to its shareholders in cash, unless the shareholder elects to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan.
  Form N-Q
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. This information is available (i) on the SEC’s website at http:// www.sec.gov; and (ii) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (which information on their operation may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330). A complete schedule of portfolio holdings as of each quarter-end is available upon request by calling, toll-free, 866-399-1516.

Proxy Voting Policies & Procedures; Proxy Voting Record
The Trustees of the Trust have delegated proxy voting responsibilities relating to the voting of securities held by the Trust to Babson Capital. A description of Babson Capital’s proxy voting policies and procedures is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling, toll-free 866-399-1516; (2) on the Trust’s website: http://www.babsoncapital.com/mci; and (3) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (1) on the Trust’s website: http://www.babsoncapital. com/mci; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
   
 
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS
 
July 31, 2013

We are pleased to present the June 30, 2013 Quarterly Report of Babson Capital Corporate Investors (the “Trust”).

The Board of Trustees declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share, payable on August 16, 2013 to shareholders of record on August 5, 2013. The Trust paid a 30 cent per share dividend for the preceding quarter. The Trust earned 31 cents per share of net investment income for the second quarter of 2013, compared to 31 cents per share in the previous quarter.

During the second quarter, the net assets of the Trust decreased to $267,509,124 or $13.85 per share compared to $268,758,554 or $13.94 per share on March 31, 2013. This translates into a 1.5% total return for the quarter, based on the change in the Trust’s net assets assuming the reinvestment of all dividends. Longer term, the Trust returned 17.4%, 15.6%, 11.0%, 13.5%, and 13.4% for the 1-, 3-, 5-, 10-, and 25-year time periods, respectively, based on the change in the Trust’s net assets assuming the reinvestment of all dividends.

The Trust’s share price decreased 3.0% during the quarter, from $16.34 per share as of March 31, 2013 to $15.85 per share as of June 30, 2013. The Trust’s market price of $15.85 per share equates to a 14.4% premium over the June 30, 2013 net asset value per share of $13.85. The Trust’s average quarter-end premium for the 3, 5 and 10-year periods was 21.6%, 13.6% and 12.6%, respectively. U.S. equity markets, as approximated by the Russell 2000 Index, increased 3.1% for the quarter. U.S. fixed income markets, as approximated by the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index, decreased 1.4% for the quarter.

The Trust closed three new private placement investments and three “follow-on” investments in existing portfolio companies during the second quarter. The three new investments were in ARI Holding Corporation, CG Holdings Manufacturing Company and Hi-Rel Group LLC, while the three follow-on investments were in F G I Equity LLC, K & N Parent, Inc. and Safety Infrastructure Solutions. A brief description of these investments can be found in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The total amount invested by the Trust in these six transactions was $12,417,763.

U.S. middle market buyout activity continued at a sluggish pace during the second quarter of 2013. In fact, the level of private equity backed deals completed in the first half of 2013 was at its lowest level since 2009. While there is a shortage of quality deal flow, there is plenty of equity capital and senior and mezzanine debt looking to be invested. The result is that attractive companies are being aggressively pursued by buyers and lenders alike, pushing both purchase price multiples and leverage levels up. As we head into the third quarter of 2013, most market participants expect deal flow to improve over the remainder of the year. We currently have a number of deals under review and hope that our new investment activity in the second half of the year will exceed that of the first half of the year. We continue to be cautious, though, in light of the more aggressive leverage multiples and mezzanine pricing we are seeing in the market. We intend to maintain the same discipline and investment philosophy, based on taking prudent levels of risk and getting paid appropriately for the risks taken, that has served us well for so many years.
 
The quality of the Trust’s existing portfolio remained solid through the second quarter. We are pleased that sales and earnings for the Trust’s portfolio as a whole continued their upward momentum. We had no exits from the portfolio in the second quarter, but we have a healthy backlog of companies in the process of being sold and expect the second half of the year to be active for realizations. On the negative side of the ledger, however, we saw refinancing activity in the portfolio continue at a high level in the second quarter. These transactions, in which the debt instruments held by the Trust were fully or partially prepaid, are being driven by companies seeking to take advantage of low interest rates and plentiful credit. We had six portfolio companies fully or partially prepay the Trust’s debt holdings in the second quarter, on top of eight in the first quarter. As mentioned in prior reports, the loss of these income-producing investments, unless replaced by new investments, could adversely affect the Trust’s ability to sustain its dividend level in the quarters ahead.
 
 
 
(Continued)
 
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Thank you for your continued interest in and support of Babson Capital Corporate Investors.

Sincerely,
 

 
Michael L. Klofas
President
 
 
 


 
* Based on market value of total investments (including cash)
Cautionary Notice: Certain statements contained in this report may be “forward looking” statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made and which reflect management’s current estimates, projections, expectations or beliefs, and which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and may not be relied upon as investment advice or an indication of the Trust’s trading intent. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities, and may not be representative of the Trust’s current or future investments. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
       
Assets:      
Investments      
(See Consolidated Schedule of Investments)
     
Corporate restricted securities at fair value
     
(Cost - $239,754,703)
  $ 229,200,275  
Corporate restricted securities at market value
       
(Cost - $25,379,731)
    25,429,009  
Corporate public securities at market value
       
(Cost - $28,119,151)
    29,247,792  
Short-term securities at amortized cost
    3,500,000  
Total investments (Cost -  $296,753,585)
    287,377,076  
Cash
    9,408,260  
Interest receivable
    3,125,104  
Other assets
    23,568  
Total assets
    299,934,008  
Liabilities:
       
Note payable
    30,000,000  
Deferred tax liability
    1,018,282  
Investment advisory fee payable
    835,966  
Tax Payable
    252,820  
Interest payable
    202,400  
Accrued expenses
    115,416  
Total liabilities
    32,424,884  
Total net assets
  $ 267,509,124  
         
Net Assets:        
Common shares, par value $1.00 per share   $ 19,319,200  
Additional paid-in capital     111,801,788  
Retained net realized gain on investments, prior years     128,487,422  
Undistributed net investment income     9,428,094  
Accumulated net realized gain on investments     8,867,411  
Net unrealized depreciation of investments       (10,394,791 )
         
Total net assets   $ 267,509,124  
         
Common shares issued and outstanding (28,054,782 authorized)     19,319,200  
         
Net asset value per share   $ 13.85  
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the six months ended June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Investment Income:      
Interest
  $ 14,208,607  
Dividends
    297,071  
Other
    262,235  
Total investment income
    14,767,913  
         
Expenses:
       
Investment advisory fees
    1,675,836  
Interest
    792,000  
Trustees’ fees and expenses
    240,000  
Professional fees
    125,571  
Reports to shareholders
    45,000  
Custodian fees
    16,800  
Other
    17,550  
Total expenses
    2,912,757  
         
Investment income - net
    11,855,156  
         
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments:
       
Net realized gain on investments before taxes
    3,047,122  
Income tax expense
    (3,162 )
Net realized gain on investments after taxes
    3,043,960  
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments before taxes
    (138,104 )
Net change in deferred income tax expense
    (116,242 )
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments after taxes
    (254,346 )
         
Net gain on investments
    2,789,614  
         
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 14,644,770  
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the six months ended June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Net increase in cash:      
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Purchases/Proceeds/Maturities from short-term portfolio securities, net
  $ 4,508,688  
Purchases of portfolio securities
    (41,946,894 )
Proceeds from disposition of portfolio securities
    46,250,835  
Interest, dividends and other income received
    12,895,857  
Interest expense paid
    (792,000 )
Operating expenses paid
    (2,156,159 )
Income taxes paid
    (1,987,142 )
Net cash provided by operating activities     16,773,185  
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Cash dividends paid from net investment income     (13,481,609
Receipts for shares issued on reinvestment of dividends     1,271,702  
Net cash used for financing activities     (12,209,907
         
Net increase in cash     4,563,278  
Cash - beginning of year     4,844,982  
         
Cash - end of period   $ 9,408,260  
 
Reconciliation of net increase in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities:      
       
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 14,644,770  
Decrease in investments
    4,914,985  
Increase in interest receivable
    (982,876 )
Decrease in receivable for investments sold
    122,631  
Increase in other assets
    (23,185 )
Increase in deferred tax liability
    116,242  
Increase in investment advisory fee payable
    31,659  
Decrease in tax payable
    (1,983,980 )
Increase in accrued expenses
    (67,061 )
Total adjustments to net assets from operations
    2,128,415  
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 16,773,185  
 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
 
   
For the six
       
   
months ended
   
For the
 
   
06/30/2013
   
year ended
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
12/31/2012
 
Increase in net assets:
           
Operations:
           
Investment income - net
  $ 11,855,156     $ 24,510,117  
Net realized gain on investments after taxes
    3,043,960       5,288,921  
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments after taxes
    (254,346 )     7,904,425  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    14,644,770       37,703,463  
                 
Increase from common shares issued on reinvestment of dividends
               
Common shares issued (2013 - 79,527; 2012 - 169,463)
    1,271,702       2,676,531  
                 
Dividends to shareholders from:
               
Net investment income (2013 - $0.30 per share; 2012 - $1.25 per share)
    (5,785,740 )     (24,075,541 )
Net realized gains (2013 - $0.00; 2012 - $0.05 per share)
          (869,595 )
Total increase in net assets
    10,130,732       15,434,858  
                 
Net assets, beginning of year
    257,378,392       241,943,534  
                 
Net assets, end of period/year (including undistributed net investment
               
income of $9,428,094 and $3,358,678, respectively)
  $ 267,509,124     $ 257,378,392  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for each share of beneficial interest outstanding:

   
For the six months
                               
   
ended 06/30/2013
      For the years ended December 31,  
   
(Unaudited)
   
2012
   
2011(a)
   
2010(a)
   
2009(a)
   
2008(a)
 
Net asset value:
                                   
Beginning of year
  $ 13.38     $ 12.69     $ 12.56     $ 11.45     $ 11.17     $ 13.60  
Net investment income (b)
    0.61       1.28       1.29       1.13       1.03       1.16  
Net realized and unrealized
                                               
gain (loss) on investments
    0.14       0.69       0.17       1.06       0.33       (2.51 )
Total from investment operations
    0.75       1.97       1.46       2.19       1.36       (1.35 )
Dividends from net investment
                                               
income to common shareholders
    (0.30 )     (1.25 )     (1.34 )     (1.08 )     (1.08 )     (1.08 )
Dividends from realized gain
                                               
on investments to common shareholders
          (0.05 )     (0.01 )                  
Increase from dividends reinvested
    0.02       0.02       0.02       0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)
Total dividends
    (0.28 )     (1.28 )     (1.33 )     (1.08 )     (1.08 )     (1.08 )
Net asset value: End of period/year
  $ 13.85     $ 13.38     $ 12.69     $ 12.56     $ 11.45     $ 11.17  
Per share market value:
                                               
End of period/year
  $ 15.85     $ 15.28     $ 17.99     $ 15.28     $ 12.55     $ 9.63  
Total investment return                                                
Net asset value (d)
    5.75 %     17.07 %     12.00 %     19.81 %     12.64 %     (10.34 %)
Market value (d)
    5.66 %     (7.11 %)     27.92 %     31.73 %     39.89 %     (30.44 %)
Net assets (in millions):
                                               
End of period/year
  $ 267.51     $ 257.38     $ 241.94     $ 237.58     $ 214.44     $ 208.14  
Ratio of operating expenses
                                               
to average net assets
    1.62 %(f)     1.66 %     1.62 %     1.60 %     1.58 %     1.49 %
Ratio of interest expense
                                               
to average net assets
    0.60 %(f)     0.63 %     0.64 %     0.70 %     0.75 %     0.67 %
Ratio of income tax expense
                                               
to average net assets (e)
    0.00 %(f)     0.88 %     0.16 %     0.27 %     0.00 %     0.00 %
Ratio of total expenses
                                               
to average net assets
    2.22 %(f)     3.17 %     2.42 %     2.57 %     2.33 %     2.16 %
Ratio of net investment income
                                               
to average net assets
    9.04 %(f)     9.78 %     9.91 %     9.46 %     9.06 %     9.01 %
Portfolio turnover
    15 %     34 %     21 %     39 %     23 %     32 %

(a)  
Per share amounts were adjusted to reflect a 2:1 stock split effective February 18, 2011.
(b)  
Calculated using average shares.
(c)  
Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d)  
Net asset value return represents portfolio returns based on change in the Trust’s net asset value assuming the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions which differs from the total investment return based on the Trust’s market value due to the difference between the Trust’s net asset value and the market value of its shares outstanding; past performance is no guarantee of future results.
(e)  
As additional information, this ratio is included to reflect the taxes paid on retained long-term gains. These taxes paid are netted against realized capital gains in the Statement of Operations. The taxes paid are treated as deemed distributions and a credit for the taxes paid is passed on to the shareholders.
(f)  
Annualized

Senior borrowings:
                                   
Total principal amount (in millions)
  $ 30     $ 30     $ 30     $ 30     $ 30     $ 30  
Asset coverage per $1,000
                                               
of indebtedness
  $ 9,917     $ 9,579     $ 9,065     $ 8,919     $ 8,148     $ 7,938  
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities - 95.19%: (A)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Private Placement Investments - 85.68%
                       
                         
1492 Acquisition LLC
                       
A leading producer of premium Italian cured meats and deli meats in the U.S.
                   
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,765,785    
10/17/12
    $ 2,714,632     $ 2,667,346  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A Common (B)
 
27,273 uts.
   
10/17/12
      27,273       42,158  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A Preferred (B)
 
245 uts.
   
10/17/12
      245,450       254,532  
                    2,987,355       2,964,036  
A E Company, Inc.
                             
A designer and manufacturer of machined parts and assembly structures for the commercial and military aerospace industries.
 
Common Stock (B)
 
323,077 shs.
   
11/10/09
      323,077       782,421  
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
161,538 shs.
   
11/10/09
      119,991       391,209  
                    443,068       1,173,630  
A H C Holding Company, Inc.
                             
A designer and manufacturer of boilers and water heaters for the commercial sector.
                       
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
23.16% int.
   
11/21/07
      224,795       321,289  

A S C Group, Inc.
A designer and manufacturer of high reliability encryption equipment, communications products, computing systems and electronic components primarily for the military and aerospace sectors.
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
4,128 uts.
              *       147,972       223,350  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)
 
2,793 uts.
   
10/09/09
      100,114       151,119  
* 10/09/09 and 10/27/10.
                    248,086       374,469  

A W X Holdings Corporation
A provider of aerial equipment rental, sales and repair services to non-residential construction and maintenance contractors operating in the State of Indiana.
10.5% Senior Secured Term Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 735,000    
05/15/08
      724,402       367,500  
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 735,000    
05/15/08
      673,096        
Common Stock (B)
105,000 shs.
   
05/15/08
      105,000        
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
36,923 shs.
   
05/15/08
      62,395        
                    1,564,893       367,500  
ABC Industries, Inc.
                             
A manufacturer of mine and tunneling ventilation products in the U.S.
                       
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 1,200,000    
08/01/12
      1,084,082       1,167,119  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
300,000 shs.
   
08/01/12
      300,000       278,149  
Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
53,794 shs.
   
08/01/12
      101,870        
                    1,485,952       1,445,268  
 
 
 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
ACP Cascade Holdings LLC                        
A manufacturer and distributor of vinyl windows and patio doors throughout the northwestern United States.    
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)
 
64 uts.
   
11/09/12
    $     $  
                             
Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
                           
A designer and manufacturer of large, custom gearing products for a number of critical customer applications.
         
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,723,077    
12/07/12
      2,684,764       2,593,951  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
2,769 uts.
   
12/07/12
      276,923       189,584  
                    2,961,687       2,783,535  
Advanced Technologies Holdings
                             
A provider of factory maintenance services to industrial companies.
                             
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
796 shs.
   
12/27/07
      393,754       1,509,813  
Convertible Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
52 shs.
   
01/04/11
      40,800       99,599  
                    434,554       1,609,412  
All Current Holding Company
                             
A specialty re-seller of essential electrical parts and components primarily serving wholesale distributors.
   
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 1,140,317    
09/26/08
      1,095,210       1,140,317  
Common Stock (B)
 
1,347 shs.
   
09/26/08
      134,683       241,919  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
958 shs.
   
09/26/08
      87,993       172,055  
                    1,317,886       1,554,291  
American Hospice Management Holding LLC
                             
A for-profit hospice care provider in the United States.
                             
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2013
  $ 2,337,496               *       2,322,221       2,337,496  
Preferred Class A Unit (B)
 
3,223 uts.
            **       322,300       456,692  
Preferred Class B Unit (B)
 
1,526 uts.
   
06/09/08
      152,626       334,650  
Common Class B Unit (B)
 
30,420 uts.
   
01/22/04
      1        
Common Class D Unit (B)
 
6,980 uts.
   
09/12/06
      1        
* 01/22/04 and 06/09/08.
                    2,797,149       3,128,838  
** 01/22/04 and 09/12/06.
                               
                                 
AMS Holding LLC
                               
A leading multi-channel direct marketer of high-value collectible coins and proprietary-branded jewelry and watches.
         
14.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,772,866    
10/04/12
      2,721,858       2,743,517  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A Preferred (B)
 
273 uts.
   
10/04/12
      272,727       272,730  
                      2,994,585       3,016,247  
 

9
 
 

 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Apex Analytix Holding Corporation                        
A provider of audit recovery and fraud detection services and software to commercial and retail businesses in the U.S. and Europe.  
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 1,912,500    
04/28/09
    $ 1,753,557     $ 1,912,500  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
3,065 shs.
   
04/28/09
      306,507       408,754  
Common Stock (B)
 
1,366 shs.
   
04/28/09
      1,366       151,867  
                    2,061,430       2,473,121  
Arch Global Precision LLC
                             
A leading manufacturer of high tolerance precision components and consumable tools.
                 
14.75% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,346,023    
12/21/11
      2,295,501       2,344,275  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)
 
85 uts.
   
12/21/11
      85,250       111,082  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class C (B)
 
665 uts.
   
12/21/11
      664,750       866,179  
                    3,045,501       3,321,536  
ARI Holding Corporation
                             
A leading national supplier of products used primarily by specialty contractors.
                       
13.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2020
  $ 2,610,671    
05/21/13
      2,559,050       2,534,477  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
58 shs.
   
05/21/13
      579,208       550,271  
Common Stock (B)
 
58 shs.
   
05/21/13
      64,356       61,141  
                    3,202,614       3,145,889  
Arrow Tru-Line Holdings, Inc.
                             
A manufacturer of hardware for residential and commercial overhead garage doors in North America.
           
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016 (D)
  $ 1,473,588    
05/18/05
      1,357,040       1,473,588  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
63 shs.
   
10/16/09
      62,756       130,638  
Common Stock (B)
 
497 shs.
   
05/18/05
      497,340        
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
130 shs.
   
05/18/05
      112,128        
                    2,029,264       1,604,226  
Baby Jogger Holdings LLC
                             
A designer and marketer of premium baby strollers and stroller accessories.
                       
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,826,634    
04/20/12
      2,777,472       2,883,167  
Common Stock (B)
 
2,261 shs.
   
04/20/12
      226,132       358,799  
                    3,003,604       3,241,966  
Blue Wave Products, Inc.
                             
A distributor of pool supplies.
                             
10% Senior Secured Term Note due 2018
  $ 714,893    
10/12/12
      701,900       696,699  
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 720,069    
10/12/12
      670,536       694,955  
Common Stock (B)
114,894 shs.
   
10/12/12
      114,894       76,257  
Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
45,486 shs.
   
10/12/12
      45,486       30,190  
                    1,532,816       1,498,101  
 

10
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
BP SCI LLC                        
A leading value-added distributor of branded pipes, valves, and fittings (PVF) to diversified end markets.    
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,535,724    
10/17/12
    $ 2,489,656     $ 2,454,866  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
1,000 uts.
   
10/17/12
      100,000       82,014  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)
 
400 uts.
   
10/17/12
      400,000       422,300  
                    2,989,656       2,959,180  
Bravo Sports Holding Corporation
                             
A designer and marketer of niche branded consumer products including canopies, trampolines, in-line skates, skateboards, and urethane wheels.
 
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 2,281,593    
06/30/06
      2,255,354       2,167,513  
Preferred Stock Class A (B)
 
879 shs.
   
06/30/06
      268,121       105,749  
Common Stock (B)
 
1 sh.
   
06/30/06
      286        
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
309 shs.
   
06/30/06
      92,102       37,165  
                    2,615,863       2,310,427  
C D N T, Inc.
                             
A value-added converter and distributor of specialty pressure sensitive adhesives, foams, films, and foils.
                 
10.5% Senior Secured Term Note due 2014
  $ 187,718    
08/07/08
      186,857       187,718  
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 750,872    
08/07/08
      721,214       750,872  
Common Stock (B)
 
73,256 shs.
   
08/07/08
      73,256       106,609  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
57,600 shs.
   
08/07/08
      57,689       83,825  
                    1,039,016       1,129,024  
Capital Specialty Plastics, Inc.
                             
A producer of desiccant strips used for packaging pharmaceutical products.
                       
Common Stock (B)
 
109 shs.
   
           *
      503       1,247,181  
* 12/30/97 and 05/29/99
                             

CG Holdings Manufacturing Company
A coating provider in the fragmented North American market, serving the automotive, agricultural, heavy truck and other end markets.
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,727,273    
05/09/13
      2,568,019       2,642,678  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
2,455 shs.
   
05/09/13
      245,454       233,182  
Preferred Stock-OID (B)
 
965 shs.
   
05/09/13
      96,496       91,671  
Common Stock (B)
 
253 shs.
   
05/09/13
      27,273       25,943  
Warrant, exercisable until 2023, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
114 shs.
   
05/09/13
      10,736       1  
                    2,947,978       2,993,475  
 
 
 

11
 
 

 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
CHG Alternative Education Holding Company                        
A leading provider of publicly-funded, for profit pre-K-12 education services targeting special needs children at therapeutic day schools and “at risk” youth through alternative education programs.
13.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,218,377    
01/19/11
    $ 2,120,823     $ 2,239,391  
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 572,915    
08/03/12
      562,590       565,085  
Common Stock (B)
 
1,125 shs.
   
01/19/11
      112,500       134,262  
Warrant, exercisable until 2021, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
884 shs.
   
01/19/11
      87,750       105,538  
                    2,883,663       3,044,276  
Church Services Holding Company
                             
A provider of diversified residential services to homeowners in the Houston, Dallas, and Austin markets.
               
14.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 1,230,574    
03/26/12
      1,195,452       1,225,999  
Common Stock (B)
 
3,981 shs.
              *       398,100       318,293  
Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
172 shs.
   
03/26/12
      17,220       13,752  
* 03/26/12, 05/25/12 and 06/19/12.
                    1,610,772       1,558,044  
                                 
Clough, Harbour and Associates
                               
An engineering service firm that is located in Albany, NY.
                               
Preferred Stock (B)
 
277 shs.
   
12/02/08
      276,900       392,015  
                                 
Connecticut Electric, Inc.
                               
A supplier and distributor of electrical products sold into the retail and wholesale markets.
                 
10% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 1,456,429    
01/12/07
      1,358,675       1,411,537  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
156,046 uts.
   
01/12/07
      156,046       60,953  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class C (B)
112,873 uts.
   
01/12/07
      112,873       47,248  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D (B)
1,268,437 uts.
   
05/03/10
            1,351,824  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class E (B)
 
2,081 uts.
   
05/03/10
             
                      1,627,594       2,871,562  

Connor Sport Court International, Inc.
A designer and manufacturer of outdoor and indoor synthetic sports flooring and other temporary flooring products.
Preferred Stock Series B-2 (B)
 
17,152 shs.
   
07/05/07
      700,392       1,551,381  
Preferred Stock Series C (B)
 
7,080 shs.
   
07/05/07
      236,503       640,340  
Common Stock (B)
 
718 shs.
   
07/05/07
      7        
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
12.64% int.
              *       189,586        
* 08/12/04 and 01/14/05.
                    1,126,488       2,191,721  
 

12
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
CorePharma LLC
                       
A manufacturer of oral dose generic pharmaceuticals targeted at niche applications.
                   
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
                       
common stock at $.001 per share (B)
 
20 shs.
   
08/04/05
    $ 137,166     $ 682,863  
                             
Crane Rental Corporation
                           
A crane rental company since 1960, headquartered in Florida.
                           
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 1,950,750    
08/21/08
      1,864,174       1,950,750  
Common Stock (B)
 
255,000 shs.
   
08/21/08
      255,000       153,840  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
136,070 shs.
   
08/21/08
      194,826       82,090  
                    2,314,000       2,186,680  

Custom Engineered Wheels, Inc.
A manufacturer of custom engineered, non-pneumatic plastic wheels and plastic tread cap tires used primarily for lawn and garden products and wheelchairs.
Preferred Stock PIK (B)
 
296 shs.
   
10/27/09
      295,550       346,659  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
216 shs.
   
10/27/09
      197,152       253,282  
Common Stock (B)
 
72 shs.
   
10/27/09
      72,238        
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
                           
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
53 shs.
   
10/27/09
      48,608        
                  613,548       599,941  
DPL Holding Corporation
                           
A distributor and manufacturer of aftermarket undercarriage parts for medium and heavy duty trucks and trailers.
         
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 3,142,253    
05/04/12
      3,087,143       2,986,189  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
61 shs.
   
05/04/12
      605,841       616,766  
Common Stock (B)
 
61 shs.
   
05/04/12
      67,316        
                    3,760,300       3,602,955  
Duncan Systems, Inc.
                             
A distributor of windshields and side glass for the recreational vehicle market.
                       
10% Senior Secured Term Note due 2013
  $ 135,000    
11/01/06
      134,870       134,144  
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 855,000    
11/01/06
      830,280       842,233  
Common Stock (B)
180,000 shs.
   
11/01/06
      180,000       44,432  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
56,514 shs.
   
11/01/06
      78,160       13,950  
                    1,223,310       1,034,759  
 
E S P Holdco, Inc.
A manufacturer of power protection technology for commercial office equipment, primarily supplying the office equipment dealer network.
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 2,476,648    
01/08/08
      2,456,606       2,476,648  
Common Stock (B)
 
660 shs.
   
01/08/08
      329,990       378,963  
                    2,786,596       2,855,611  
 

13
 
 

 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Eatem Holding Company                        
A developer and manufacturer of savory flavor systems for soups, sauces, gravies, and other products produced by food manufacturers for retail and foodservice end products.  
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,850,000    
02/01/10
    $ 2,580,530     $ 2,806,167  
Common Stock (B)
 
150 shs.
   
02/01/10
      150,000       156,665  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
358 shs.
   
02/01/10
      321,300       373,543  
                    3,051,830       3,336,375  
ELT Holding Company
                             
A provider of web-based ethics and compliance training solutions for companies in the United States.
                 
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,801,706    
03/01/12
      2,754,086       2,796,289  
Common Stock (B)
 
122 shs.
   
03/01/12
      272,727       313,555  
                    3,026,813       3,109,844  
F F C Holding Corporation
                             
A leading U.S. manufacturer of private label frozen novelty and ice cream products.
                       
16% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 2,739,068    
09/27/10
      2,705,220       2,766,458  
Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B)
 
512 uts.
   
09/27/10
      175,035       563,901  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
512 uts.
   
09/27/10
      51,220       64,651  
                    2,931,475       3,395,010  

F G I Equity LLC
A manufacturer of a broad range of filters and related products that are used in commercial, light industrial, healthcare, gas turbine, nuclear, laboratory, clean room, hotel, educational system, and food processing settings.
13.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,610,510    
05/02/13
      2,585,072       2,617,896  
14.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 680,341    
02/29/12
      680,532       693,948  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-1 (B)
394,737 uts.
   
12/15/10
      394,737       872,621  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-2 (B)
 
49,488 uts.
   
12/15/10
      49,488       109,400  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-3 (B)
 
39,130 uts.
   
08/30/12
      90,000       96,168  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class C (B)
 
9,449 uts.
   
12/20/10
      96,056       139,378  
                    3,895,885       4,529,411  

Flutes, Inc.
An independent manufacturer of micro fluted corrugated sheet material for the food and consumer products packaging industries.
10% Senior Secured Term Note due 2014 (D)   $ 1,146,937    
04/13/06
      908,339       1,089,590  
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)   $ 756,489    
04/13/06
      509,089        
                    1,417,428       1,089,590  
 
G C Holdings
A leading manufacturer of gaming tickets, industrial recording charts, security-enabled point-of sale receipts, and medical charts and supplies.
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 3,000,000    
10/19/10
      2,856,173       3,030,000  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
594 shs.
   
10/19/10
      140,875       1,636,605  
                    2,997,048       4,666,605  
 

14
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
GD Dental Services LLC                        
A provider of convenient “onestop” general, specialty, and cosmetic dental services with 21 offices located throughout South and Central Florida.  
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,829,249    
10/05/12
    $ 2,776,602     $ 2,747,916  
Limited Liability Company Unit Common (B)
 
1,840 uts.
   
10/05/12
      1,841        
Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B)
 
182 uts.
   
10/05/12
      182,209       178,191  
                    2,960,652       2,926,107  
gloProfessional Holdings, Inc.
                             
A marketer and distributor of premium mineral-based cosmetics, cosmeceuticals and professional hair care products to the professional spa and physician’s office channels.
 
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,730,570    
03/27/13
      2,677,776       2,675,865  
Common Stock (B)
 
2,835 shs.
   
03/27/13
      283,465       244,705  
                    2,961,241       2,920,570  
Golden County Foods Holding, Inc.
                             
A manufacturer of frozen appetizers and snacks.
                             
16% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 1,912,500    
11/01/07
      1,772,199        
14% PIK Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 472,711    
12/31/08
      411,209        
8% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into
                             
common shares (B)
 
287,658 shs.
   
11/01/07
      146,658        
                    2,330,066        

H M Holding Company                    
A designer, manufacturer, and importer of promotional and wood furniture.
                   
7.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 685,100    
10/15/09
      512,231        
Preferred Stock (B)
 
40 shs.
              *       40,476        
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
2,055 shs.
   
10/15/09
      1,536,694        
Common Stock (B)
 
340 shs.
   
02/10/06
      340,000        
Common Stock Class C (B)
 
560 shs.
   
10/15/09
             
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
126 shs.
   
02/10/06
      116,875          
* 09/18/07 and 06/27/08.
                    2,546,276      
 

Handi Quilter Holding Company
A designer and manufacturer of long-arm quilting machines and related components for the consumer quilting market.
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 1,384,615    
11/14/11
      1,300,719       1,426,153  
Common Stock (B)
 
115 shs.
   
11/14/11
      115,385       257,031  
Warrant, exercisable until 2021, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
83 shs.
   
11/14/11
      76,788       184,014  
                    1,492,892       1,867,198  
 
 
 

15
 
 

 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Healthcare Direct Holding Company                        
A direct-to-consumer marketer of discount dental plans.
                       
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,151,183    
03/09/12
    $ 2,114,541     $ 2,050,806  
Common Stock (B)
 
1,552 shs.
   
03/09/12
      155,172       49,524  
                    2,269,713       2,100,330  
Hi-Rel Group LLC
                             
A manufacturer and distributor of precision metal piece parts for the microelectronic packaging industry, serving the aerospace/ defense, telecommunications, and medical end markets.
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 1,687,500    
04/15/13
      1,579,471       1,637,312  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
563 uts.
   
04/15/13
      562,500       534,375  
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
89,224 shs.
   
04/15/13
      77,625       892  
                    2,219,596       2,172,579  
Home Décor Holding Company
                             
A designer, manufacturer and marketer of framed art and wall décor products.
                       
Common Stock (B)
 
63 shs.
              *       62,742       159,093  
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
200 shs.
              *       199,501       505,883  
* 06/30/04 and 08/19/04.
                    262,243       664,976  
                                 
HOP Entertainment LLC
                               
A provider of post production equipment and services to producers of television shows and motion pictures.
         
Limited Liability Company Unit Class F (B)
 
89 uts.
   
10/14/11
             
Limited Liability Company Unit Class G (B)
 
215 uts.
   
10/14/11
             
Limited Liability Company Unit Class H (B)
 
89 uts.
   
10/14/11
             
Limited Liability Company Unit Class I (B)
 
89 uts.
   
10/14/11
             
                             
Hospitality Mints Holding Company
                               
A manufacturer of individually-wrapped imprinted promotional mints.
                         
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 2,075,581    
08/19/08
      1,993,040       2,002,267  
Common Stock (B)
 
474 shs.
   
08/19/08
      474,419       100,676  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
123 shs.
   
08/19/08
      113,773       26,021  
                      2,581,232       2,128,964  
HVAC Holdings, Inc.
                               
A provider of integrated energy efficiency services and maintenance programs for HVAC systems.
                 
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,768,999    
09/27/12
      2,718,107       2,661,217  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
2,705 shs.
   
09/27/12
      270,542       287,446  
Common Stock (B)
 
2,185 shs.
   
09/27/12
      2,185       8,156  
                              2,956,819  
 

16
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Ideal Tridon Holdings, Inc.
                       
A designer and manufacturer of clamps and couplings used in automotive and industrial end markets.
           
Common Stock (B)
 
279 shs.
   
10/27/11
    $ 278,561     $ 380,243  
                             
Insurance Claims Management, Inc.
                               
A third party administrator providing auto and property claim administration services for insurance companies.
         
Common Stock (B)
 
89 shs.
   
02/27/07
      2,689       469,927  

International Offshore Services LLC
A leading provider of marine transportation services, platform decommissioning, and salvage services to oil and gas producers in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
14.25% Senior Subordinated Secured Note due 2017 (D)
  $ 2,550,000    
07/07/09
      2,335,431        
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
3,112 uts.
   
07/07/09
      186,684        
                      2,522,115        
J A C Holding Enterprises, Inc.
                               
A supplier of luggage racks and accessories to the original equipment manufacturers.
                         
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 2,500,000    
12/20/10
      2,223,441       2,525,000  
Preferred Stock A (B)
 
495 shs.
   
12/20/10
      495,000       396,913  
Preferred Stock B (B)
 
0.17 shs.
   
12/20/10
            134  
Common Stock (B)
 
100 shs.
   
12/20/10
      5,000        
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
36 shs.
   
12/20/10
      316,931        
                      3,040,372       2,922,047  
Jason Partners Holdings LLC
                               
A diversified manufacturing company serving various industrial markets.
                         
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
90 uts.
   
09/21/10
      848,275       48,185  
                             
JMH Investors LLC
                               
A developer and manufacturer of custom formulations for a wide variety of foods.
                         
14.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,510,292    
12/05/12
      2,463,140       2,449,561  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
521,739 uts.
   
12/05/12
      521,739       453,010  
                      2,984,879       2,902,571  
K & N Parent, Inc.
                               
A manufacturer and supplier of automotive aftermarket performance air filters and intake systems.
                 
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 3,411,263    
12/23/11
      3,332,965       3,328,534  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
305 shs.
   
12/23/11
      119,662       339,544  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
86 shs.
   
12/23/11
            96,103  
Common Stock (B)
 
391 shs.
   
12/23/11
      19,565       112,222  
                      3,472,192       3,876,403  
 

17
 
 

 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
K N B Holdings Corporation                        
A designer, manufacturer and marketer of products for the custom framing market.                    
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 4,582,290               *     $ 4,291,930     $ 4,582,289  
Common Stock (B)
 
134,210 shs.
   
05/25/06
      134,210       73,698  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
82,357 shs.
   
05/25/06
      71,534       45,224  
* 05/25/06 and 04/12/11.
                    4,497,674       4,701,211  

K P H I Holdings, Inc.
A manufacturer of highly engineered plastic and metal components for a diverse range of end-markets, including medical, consumer and industrial, automotive and defense.
Common Stock (B)
 
698,478 shs.
   
12/10/10
      698,478       739,725  
                             
K P I Holdings, Inc.
                           
The largest player in the U.S. non-automotive, non-ferrous die casting segment.
                       
Convertible Preferred Stock Series C (B)
 
55 shs.
   
06/30/09
      55,435       110,000  
Convertible Preferred Stock Series D (B)
 
24 shs.
   
09/17/09
      24,476       73,410  
Common Stock (B)
 
443 shs.
   
07/15/08
      443,478       79,182  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                           
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
96 shs.
   
07/16/08
      96,024       17,144  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
128 shs.
   
09/17/09
            22,783  
                      619,413       302,519  
LPC Holding Company
                               
A designer and manufacturer of precision-molded silicone rubber components that are utilized in the medical and automotive end markets.
13.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 3,512,926    
08/15/11
      3,456,645       3,559,594  
Common Stock (B)
 
315 shs.
   
08/15/11
      315,057       397,750  
                      3,771,702       3,957,344  
M V I Holding, Inc.
A manufacturer of large precision machined metal components used in equipment which services a variety of industries, including the oil and gas, mining, and defense markets.
Common Stock (B)
 
61 shs.
   
09/12/08
      60,714       76,521  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
66 shs.
   
09/12/08
      65,571       82,647  
                      126,285       159,168  
Mail Communications Group, Inc.
A provider of mail processing and handling services, lettershop services, and commercial printing services.
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
24,109 uts.
              *       314,464       496,357  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
3,375 shs.
   
05/04/07
      43,031       69,485  
* 05/04/07 and 01/02/08.
                    357,495       565,842  
 

18
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Manhattan Beachwear Holding Company
                       
A designer and distributor of women’s swimwear.
                       
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 1,259,914    
01/15/10
    $ 1,146,639     $ 1,259,914  
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 328,947    
10/05/10
      324,239       310,280  
Common Stock (B)
 
106 shs.
   
10/05/10
      106,200       118,176  
Common Stock Class B (B)
 
353 shs.
   
01/15/10
      352,941       392,741  
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
312 shs.
   
01/15/10
      283,738       347,574  
                      2,213,757       2,428,685  
Marshall Physicians Services LLC
                               
A provider of emergency department and hospital medicine services to hospitals located in the state of Kentucky. The company was founded in 1999 and is owned by seven practicing physicians.
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,343,646    
09/20/11
      1,322,018       1,350,310  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
8,700 uts.
   
09/20/11
      180,000       145,662  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D (B)
 
874 uts.
   
09/20/11
            14,639  
                    1,502,018       1,510,611  
MBWS Ultimate Holdco, Inc.
                               
A provider of services throughout North Dakota that address the fluid management and related transportation needs of an oil well.
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 3,352,486               *       3,143,309       3,386,011  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
4,164 shs.
   
09/07/10
      416,392       1,332,776  
Common Stock (B)
 
487 shs.
   
03/01/11
      48,677       155,875  
Common Stock (B)
 
458 shs.
   
09/07/10
      45,845       146,592  
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
310 shs.
   
03/01/11
      30,975       99,222  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
1,158 shs.
   
09/07/10
      115,870       370,642  
* 09/07/10 and 03/01/11.
                    3,801,068       5,491,118  
                                 
MedSystems Holdings LLC
                               
A manufacturer of enteral feeding products, such as feeding tubes and other products related to assisted feeding.
         
Preferred Unit (B)
 
126 uts.
   
08/29/08
      125,519       161,494  
Common Unit Class A (B)
 
1,268 uts.
   
08/29/08
      1,268       82,769  
Common Unit Class B (B)
 
472 uts.
   
08/29/08
      120,064       30,797  
                      246,851       275,060  
MEGTEC Holdings, Inc.
                               
A supplier of industrial and environmental products and services to a broad array of industries.
                 
Preferred Stock (B)
 
107 shs.
   
09/24/08
      103,255       162,239  
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
1.40% int.
   
09/16/08
      388,983       494,503  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
35 shs.
   
09/24/08
      33,268       26,731  
                      525,506       683,473  
 

19
 
 

 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Merex Holding Corporation                          
A provider of after-market spare parts and components, as well as Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul services for “out of production” or “legacy” aerospace and defense systems that are no longer effectively supported by the original equipment manufacturers.
 
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 1,273,585    
09/22/11
    $ 1,252,665     $ 1,289,382  
Limited Liability Company Unit Series B (B)
 
467,833 uts.
   
09/22/11
      467,833       372,523  
                      1,720,498       1,661,905  
 
MicroGroup, Inc.
                       
A manufacturer of precision parts and assemblies, and a value-added supplier of metal tubing and bars.
             
7% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 1,705,152               *       1,635,166       426,288  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
980 shs.
   
10/10/12
      942,054        
Common Stock (B)
 
450 shs.
              *       450,000        
Common Stock Series B (B)
 
1,128 shs.
   
10/10/12
      11        
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
164 shs.
              *       162,974        
* 08/12/05 and 09/11/06.
                    3,190,205       426,288  

MNX Holding Company
An international third party logistics company providing customized logistics services to customers across the globe.
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,931,435    
11/02/12
      2,876,949       2,796,692  
Common Stock (B)
 
107 shs.
   
11/02/12
      107,143       67,549  
                    2,984,092       2,864,241  
Monessen Holding Corporation
                             
A designer and manufacturer of a broad line of gas, wood, and electric hearth products and accessories.
                 
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 1,556,056    
06/28/11
      1,034,632        
7% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 2,550,000    
06/28/11
      2,420,572        
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
152 shs.
   
03/31/06
      138,125        
                      3,593,329        
Motion Controls Holdings
                               
A manufacturer of high performance mechanical motion control and linkage products.
                         
14.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 2,846,135    
11/30/10
      2,808,174       2,800,789  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-1 (B)
281,250 uts.
   
11/30/10
            211,103  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-2 (B)
 
25,504 uts.
   
11/30/10
            19,143  
                      2,808,174        3,031,035  
NABCO, Inc.
                               
A producer of explosive containment vessels in the United States.
                               
Common Stock (B)
 
809 shs.
   
12/20/12
      578,174       408,069  
 

20
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
NetShape Technologies, Inc.
                       
A manufacturer of powder metal and metal injection molded precision components used in industrial, consumer, and other applications.  
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 2,004,985    
02/02/07
    $ 1,913,724     $ 1,904,736  
Limited Partnership Interest of
                             
Saw Mill PCG Partners LLC (B)
 
2.73% int.
   
02/01/07
      1,110,810        
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D of
                             
Saw Mill PCG Partners LLC (B)
 
17 uts.
              *       16,759        
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D-1 of
                               
Saw Mill PCG Partners LLC (B)
 
229 uts.
   
09/30/09
      228,858       293,799  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D-2 of
                               
Saw Mill PCG Partners LLC (B)
 
128 uts.
   
04/29/11
      65,256        
* 12/18/08 and 09/30/09.
                    3,335,407       2,198,535  
                                 
Newark Group, Inc.
                               
A major producer of paper products from recycled materials.
                               
Common Stock (B)
 
134,520 shs.
   
09/02/10
      796,863       320,763  

Nicoat Acquisitions LLC
A manufacturer of water-based and ultraviolet coatings for high-performance graphic arts, packaging and other specialty coating applications.
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 1,464,083    
11/05/10
      1,369,342       1,478,724  
Limited Liability Company Unit Series B (B)
 
51,724 uts.
   
11/05/10
      51,724       62,734  
Limited Liability Company Unit Series B (B)
 
104,792 uts.
   
11/05/10
      104,792       127,099  
Limited Liability Company Unit Series F (B)
 
156,516 uts.
   
11/05/10
            485,602  
                      1,525,858       2,154,159  
Northwest Mailing Services, Inc.
A producer of promotional materials for companies that use direct mail as part of their customer retention and loyalty programs.
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 2,818,421               *       2,495,719       2,760,828  
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
3,287 uts.
              *       328,679       98,035  
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
4,920 shs.
              *       492,016       146,754  
* 07/09/09 and 08/09/10.
                    3,316,414       3,005,617  

NT Holding Company
A leading developer, manufacturer and provider of medical products used primarily in interventional pain management.
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 2,649,351    
02/02/11
      2,480,409       2,675,845  
Common Stock (B)
 
377 shs.
              *       377,399       350,582  
Warrant, exercisable until 2021, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
176 shs.
   
02/02/11
      158,961       163,735  
* 02/02/11 and 06/30/11.
                    3,016,769       3,190,162  
 

21
 
 

 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
O E C Holding Corporation                        
A provider of elevator maintenance, repair and modernization services.                          
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 1,333,333    
06/04/10
    $ 1,251,043     $ 1,270,665  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
1,661 shs.
   
06/04/10
      166,062       60,600  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
934 shs.
   
06/04/10
      93,376       34,075  
Common Stock (B)
 
1,032 shs.
   
06/04/10
      1,032        
                      1,511,513       1,365,340  
Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd.
                               
A manufacturer of all-wheel drive, off-road amphibious vehicles and related accessories.
                         
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
3,667 uts.
   
01/17/06
      572,115       1,404,393  
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
619 shs.
   
01/17/06
      170,801       237,111  
                      742,916       1,641,504  
P K C Holding Corporation
                               
A manufacturer of plastic film and badges for the general industrial, medical, and food industries.
                 
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 3,084,073    
12/21/10
      3,052,827       3,114,914  
Preferred Stock Class A (B)
 
54 shs.
   
12/21/10
      340,718       616,703  
Common Stock (B)
 
54 shs.
   
12/21/10
      25,500       2,414  
                      3,419,045       3,734,031  
P P T Holdings LLC
                               
A high-end packaging solutions provider that targets customers who have multiple packaging needs, require a high number of low volume SKUs, short lead times, technical expertise, and overall supply chain management.
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 2,891,637    
12/20/10
      2,851,630       2,848,104  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
99 uts.
   
12/20/10
      318,215       271,228  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)
 
99 uts.
   
12/20/10
      3,214       271,228  
                      3,173,059       3,390,560  
Pacific Consolidated Holdings LLC                        
A manufacturer of rugged, mobile liquid and gaseous oxygen and nitrogen generating systems used in the global defense, oil and gas, and medical sectors.  
0% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014   $ 79,688     12/18/12             79,688  
                               
Paradigm Packaging, Inc.                              
A manufacturer of plastic bottles and closures for the nutritional, pharmaceutical, personal care, and food packaging markets.  
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,593,750    
12/19/00
      1,591,035       1,593,750  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
372 shs.
   
12/21/00
      265,625       242,914  
                      1,856,660       1,836,664  
 

22
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Pearlman Enterprises, Inc.                        
A developer and distributor of tools, equipment, and supplies to the natural and engineered stone industry.        
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
2,334 shs.
   
05/22/09
    $ 111,508     $  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
13,334 shs.
   
05/22/09
      547,872        —  
Common Stock (B)
 
40,540 shs.
   
05/22/09
      1,877,208        —  
                    2,536,588        —  
Petroplex Inv Holdings LLC
                             
A leading provider of acidizing services to E&P customers in the Permian Basin.
                         
16% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,687,877    
11/29/12
      2,626,832       2,612,512  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
375,000 uts.
   
11/29/12
      375,000       321,190  
                      3,001,832       2,933,702  
Posde Aluminum Company LLC
                               
A manufacturer and distributor of aluminum extruded products.
                               
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2013
  $ 1,677,429    
06/03/10
      1,673,116       1,677,429  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
1,384 uts.
   
10/02/06
      510,000       187,622  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
143 uts.
   
05/22/09
      642       19,384  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
8,595 shs.
   
10/02/06
      124,644       1,165,139  
                      2,308,402       3,049,574  
Precision Wire Holding Company
                               
A manufacturer of specialty medical wires that are used in non-elective minimally invasive surgical procedures.
     
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
206 shs.
   
11/12/09
      203,944       322,849  
                             
Quails Automotive LLC
                               
A distributor of aftermarket automotive brake and chassis products.
                               
Common Stock (B)
 
354,167 shs.
   
05/28/04
      354,166       391,650  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
377,719 shs.
   
05/28/04
      377,719       417,694  
                      731,885       809,344  
R A J Manufacturing Holdings LLC
                               
A designer and manufacturer of women's swimwear sold under a variety of licensed brand names.
         
14.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 1,570,531    
12/15/06
      1,532,479       1,334,952  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
2,828 uts.
   
12/15/06
      282,810       33,653  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
3 shs.
   
12/15/06
      131,483       15,870  
                      1,946,772       1,384,475  
 

23
 
 

 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
REVSpring, Inc.                        
A provider of accounts receivable management and revenue cycle management services to customers in the healthcare, financial and utility industries.  
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 3,447,640               *     $ 3,393,705     $ 3,437,727  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
40,643 uts.
              *       406,432       506,293  
* 10/21/11 and 08/03/12.
                    3,800,137       3,944,020  
                                 
RM Holding Company
                               
A specialty distributor of home medical care equipment.
                               
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 1,380,952    
02/09/12
      1,309,933       1,380,952  
Preferred Stock (B)
119,037 shs.
   
02/09/12
      119,037       115,140  
Common Stock (B)
 
1,108 shs.
   
02/09/12
      11       108,181  
Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase
                               
preferred stock A at $.01 per share (B)
 
36,263 shs.
   
02/09/12
      35,940       50,892  
Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase
                               
preferred stock B at $.01 per share (B)
 
21,202 shs.
   
02/09/12
      21,202       20,508  
Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
556 shs.
   
02/09/12
            54,245  
                      1,486,123       1,729,918  
Rose City Holding Company
                               
A designer and printer of folding cartons and packaging for food and beverage manufacturers on the West Coast.
         
14.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 1,425,741    
12/11/12
      1,399,522       1,386,150  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
93,749 shs.
   
12/11/12
      93,749       85,343  
Common Stock (B)
 
94 shs.
   
12/11/12
      9        
                      1,493,280       1,471,493  
Safety Infrastructure Solutions
                               
A provider of trench safety equipment to a diverse customer base across multiple end markets in Texas and the Southwestern United States.
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,531,250               *       2,497,608       2,568,142  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
6,294 shs.
   
03/30/12
      251,758       276,284  
Common Stock (B)
 
2,949 shs.
   
03/30/12
      29,492       707  
* 03/30/12 and 05/16/13.
                    2,778,858       2,845,133  
                                 
Sencore Holding Company                                
A designer, manufacturer, and marketer of decoders, receivers and modulators sold to broadcasters, satellite, cable and telecom operators for encoding/decoding analog and digital transmission video signals.
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)   $ 2,185,882      
01/15/09
      1,560,231       546,470  
 

24
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Signature Systems Holdings Company                        
A seller and installer of a variety of modular surfaces, industrial matting and related products used for ground protection.  
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2021
  $ 1,812,211    
03/15/13
    $ 1,710,198     $ 1,767,631  
Common Stock (B)
 
181 shs.
   
03/15/13
      181,221       152,994  
Warrant, exercisable until 2023, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
74 shs.
   
03/15/13
      67,958       62,499  
                    1,959,377       1,983,124  
Smart Source Holdings LLC
                             
A short-term computer rental company.
                             
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
619 uts.
              *       493,496       883,327  
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
157 shs.
              *       127,437       223,776  
* 08/31/07 and 03/06/08.
                    620,933       1,107,103  

Snacks Parent Corporation
The world’s largest provider of trail mixes and a leading provider of snack nuts, dried fruits, and other healthy snack products.
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2020
  $ 2,675,574    
11/12/10
      2,559,889       2,702,330  
Preferred Stock A (B)
 
3,395 shs.
   
11/12/10
      301,503       443,685  
Preferred Stock B (B)
 
1,575 shs.
   
11/12/10
            205,887  
Common Stock (B)
 
19,737 shs.
   
11/12/10
      19,737       169,116  
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
5,418 shs.
   
11/12/10
      5,418       46,427  
                    2,886,547       3,567,445  
SouthernCare Holdings, Inc.
                             
A hospice company providing palliative care services to terminally ill patients.
                       
Common Stock (B)
 
2,727 shs.
   
12/01/11
      272,727       258,971  
                             
Spartan Foods Holding Company
                             
A manufacturer of branded pizza crusts and pancakes.
                             
14.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 2,267,934    
12/15/09
      2,038,827       2,134,777  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
257 shs.
   
12/15/09
      227,109       83,971  
                    2,265,936       2,218,748  
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
                             
A distributor of specialty food ingredients.
                               
Common Stock (B)
 
30 shs.
   
10/23/08
      300,000       346,843  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
11 shs.
   
10/23/08
      100,650       131,800  
                      400,650       478,643  
 

25
 
 

 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Stag Parkway Holding Company
                       
A distributor of RV parts and accessories in the United States.
                       
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,730,743    
12/19/12
    $ 2,608,654     $ 2,685,720  
Common Stock (B)
 
284 shs.
   
12/19/12
      283,688       254,163  
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
83 shs.
   
12/19/12
      76,435       74,639  
                      2,968,777       3,014,522  
Strata/WLA Holding Corporation
A leading independent anatomic pathology laboratory that conducts over 320,000 tests annually to customers in 40 U.S. states and in Canada and Venezuela.
14.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,877,446    
07/01/11
      2,831,111       1,438,723  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
228 shs.
   
07/01/11
      228,137        
                    3,059,248       1,438,723  
Sundance Investco LLC
                               
A provider of post-production services to producers of movies and television shows.
                         
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
6,429 shs.
   
03/31/10
             

Sunrise Windows Holding Company
A manufacturer and marketer of premium vinyl windows exclusively selling to the residential remodeling and replacement market.
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017   $ 3,037,925    
12/14/10
      2,909,758       2,975,048  
14% Senior Subordinated PIK Note due 2017   $ 253,453    
08/17/12
      244,121       248,207  
Common Stock (B)
 
115 shs.
   
12/14/10
      114,504       48,159  
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase
                             
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
112 shs.
   
12/14/10
      111,747       47,003  
                    3,380,130       3,318,417  
Synteract Holdings Corporation
                             
A provider of outsourced clinical trial management services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
         
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019   $ 3,306,694    
09/02/08
      3,180,790       3,306,694  
Preferred Stock Series D (B)
 
485 shs.
   
02/27/13
      48,503       35,243  
Redeemable Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
1,280 shs.
   
09/02/08
      12,523        
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
12,803 shs.
   
09/02/08
      112,693        
                      3,354,509       3,341,937  
 

26
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Terra Renewal LLC                        
A provider of wastewater residual management and required environmental reporting, permitting, nutrient management planning and record keeping to companies involved in poultry and food processing.  
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 1,162,110               *     $ 1,127,650     $  
9.7% Term Note due 2013 (C)
  $ 1,167,796    
06/10/13
      1,167,796       992,626  
9.75% Term Note due 2013 (C)
  $ 2,756    
06/28/13
      2,756       2,342  
Common Stock Class B
 
55 shs.
              *       35,237        
Limited Partnership Interest of
                               
Saw Mill Capital Fund V, LLC (B)
 
3.97% int.
            **       502,965        
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
72 shs.
   
04/28/06
      59,041        
* 04/28/06 and 09/13/06.
                    2,895,445       994,968  
** 03/01/05 and 10/10/08.
                               

Torrent Group Holdings, Inc.
A contractor specializing in the sales and installation of engineered drywells for the retention and filtration of stormwater and nuisance water flow.
14.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 2,455,561    
10/26/07
      2,147,354       2,366,572  
Series B Preferred Stock (B)
 
182 shs.
   
03/31/10
            198,852  
Common Stock (B)
 
515 shs.
   
03/31/10
      414,051        
                      2,561,405       2,565,424  
Transpac Holding Company
                               
A designer, importer and wholesaler of home décor and seasonal gift products.
                         
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 1,773,006    
10/31/07
      1,699,675       1,682,501  
Common Stock (B)
 
209 shs.
   
10/31/07
      208,589       12,952  
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
94 shs.
   
10/31/07
      87,607       5,848  
                      1,995,871       1,701,301  
Tranzonic Companies (The)
A producer of commercial and industrial supplies, such as safety products, janitorial supplies, work apparel, washroom and restroom supplies and sanitary care products.
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 1,084,800    
02/05/98
      1,084,261       1,084,800  
Common Stock (B)
 
630 shs.
   
02/04/98
      630,000       597,870  
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
444 shs.
   
02/05/98
      368,832       421,356  
                      2,083,093       2,104,026  
 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Truck Bodies & Equipment International                        
A designer and manufacturer of accessories for heavy and medium duty trucks, primarily dump bodies, hoists, various forms of flat-bed bodies, landscape bodies and other accessories.  
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2013
  $ 2,309,541               *     $ 2,251,237     $ 2,305,395  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
241 shs.
   
10/20/08
      241,172       301,225  
Common Stock (B)
 
742 shs.
              *       800,860        
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
153 shs.
              *       159,894        
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
1,054 shs.
   
10/20/08
             
* 07/19/05 and 12/22/05.
                    3,453,163       2,606,620  

TruStile Doors, Inc.
                       
A manufacturer and distributor of interior doors.
                           
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
11,775 uts.
   
02/28/11
      218,750       417,775  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
5,781 shs.
   
04/11/03
      68,059       58,504  
                      286,809       476,279  
U-Line Corporation
A manufacturer of high-end, built-in, undercounter ice making, wine storage and refrigeration appliances.
Common Stock (B)
 
182 shs.
   
04/30/04
      182,200       283,829  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
                           
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
230 shs.
   
04/30/04
      211,736       358,946  
                  393,936       642,775  
U M A Enterprises, Inc.
                           
An importer and wholesaler of home décor products.
                             
Convertible Preferred Stock (B)
 
887 shs.
   
02/08/08
      886,956       1,814,852  
                             
Visioneering, Inc.
                             
A designer and manufacturer of tooling and fixtures for the aerospace industry.
                         
10.5% Senior Secured Term Loan due 2013
  $ 725,735    
05/17/07
      725,365       726,297  
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 648,530    
05/17/07
      635,025       648,530  
18% PIK Convertible Preferred Stock (B)
 
37,381 shs.
   
03/13/09
      72,519       144,013  
Common Stock (B)
123,529 shs.
   
05/17/07
      123,529       190,942  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
35,006 shs.
   
05/17/07
      55,055       54,110  
                      1,611,493       1,763,892  
 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Vitex Packaging Group, Inc.                        
A manufacturer of specialty packaging, primarily envelopes and tags used on tea bags.  
Class B Unit (B)
 
767,881 uts.
   
10/29/09
    $ 348,058     $  
Class C Unit (B)
 
850,000 uts.
   
10/29/09
      780,572       926,317  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
723,465 uts.
              *       433,222        
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)
 
182,935 uts.
   
07/19/04
      182,935        
* 07/19/04 and 10/29/09.
                  1,744,787       926,317  
                               
Wellborn Forest Holding Company
                             
A manufacturer of semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinetry.
                             
12.13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,721,250    
11/30/06
      1,638,669       1,549,125  
Common Stock (B)
 
191 shs.
   
11/30/06
      191,250        
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
95 shs.
   
11/30/06
      86,493        
                      1,916,412       1,549,125  
Wheaton Holding Corporation
                               
A distributor and manufacturer of laboratory supply products and packaging.
                         
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
2,109 shs.
   
06/08/10
      210,924        
Common Stock (B)
 
1,058 shs.
   
06/08/10
      1,058        
                      211,982        
Whitcraft Holdings, Inc.
                               
A leading independent manufacturer of precision formed, machined, and fabricated flight-critical aerospace components.
         
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,383,562    
12/16/10
      2,229,978       2,402,568  
Common Stock (B)
 
616 shs.
   
12/16/10
      616,438       371,890  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
166 shs.
   
12/16/10
      148,003       99,928  
                      2,994,419       2,874,386  
Workplace Media Holding Company
                               
A direct marketer specializing in providing advertisers with access to consumers in the workplace.
                 
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 1,235,800    
05/14/07
      1,136,081        
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
23.16% int.
   
05/14/07
      115,804        
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
                               
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
88 shs.
   
05/14/07
      83,462        
                      1,335,347        
WP Supply Holding Corporation
                               
A distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables to grocery wholesalers and foodservice distributors in the upper Midwest.
         
14.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 2,657,794    
11/03/11
      2,614,577       2,660,727  
Common Stock (B)
 
4,500 shs.
   
11/03/11
      450,000       484,833  
                      3,064,577       3,145,560  
                                 
Total Private Placement Investments (E)
                  $ 239,754,703     $ 229,200,275  
 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)   Interest
Rate
    Due
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Cost     Market
Value
 
                               
Rule 144A Securities - 9.51%:                              
                               
Bonds - 9.46%
                             
AAR Corporation
    7.250 %    
01/15/22
    $       $ 1,073,603     $ 1,072,500  
Calpine Corporation
    7.500    
02/15/21
      675,000       691,988       720,563  
CHC Helicopter SA
    9.375    
06/01/21
      1,500,000       1,500,000       1,485,000  
Clarie’s Stores, Inc.
    7.750    
06/01/20
      725,000       725,000       701,438  
Clearwater Paper Corporation
    4.500    
02/01/23
      750,000       742,646       712,500  
Cooper-Standard Automotive
    7.375    
04/01/18
      1,000,000       1,007,400       992,500  
Cornerstone Chemical Company
    9.375    
03/15/18
      750,000       769,777       787,500  
Energy Future Holdings
    10.000    
12/01/20
      400,000       403,705       437,000  
First Data Corporation
    11.750    
08/15/21
      1,000,000       1,000,000       900,000  
FMG Resources
    7.000    
11/01/15
      750,000       767,736       757,500  
FMG Resources
    6.875    
04/01/22
      1,000,000       962,329       970,000  
Hilcorp Energy Company
    7.625    
04/15/21
      725,000       696,575       768,500  
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
    7.250    
10/15/20
      1,000,000       1,000,000       1,077,500  
International Automotive Component
    9.125    
06/01/18
      1,000,000       952,867       1,000,000  
LBC Tank Terminals Holding Netherlands B.V.
    6.875    
05/15/23
      1,315,000       1,358,198       1,318,288  
Lear Corporation
    4.750    
01/15/23
      750,000       735,289       712,500  
Lennar Corporation
    4.750    
11/15/22
      750,000       738,876       712,500  
Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation
    9.750    
05/15/20
      1,500,000       1,574,163       1,522,500  
Meritor, Inc.
    7.875    
03/01/26
      669,000       663,403       813,253  
Midstates Petro Inc./LLC
    9.250    
06/01/21
      1,000,000       1,000,000       940,000  
Milacron Financial
    7.750    
02/15/21
      500,000       500,000       498,750  
Neustar, Inc.
    4.500    
01/15/23
      750,000       726,083       708,750  
Nielsen Finance LLC
    4.500    
10/01/20
      1,000,000       1,000,000       960,000  
NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC
    3.750    
06/01/18
      1,500,000       1,500,000       1,470,000  
Safway Group Holding LLC/Finance Corporation
    7.000    
05/15/18
      500,000       500,000       490,000  
Tronox Finance LLC
    6.375    
08/15/20
      750,000       731,745       706,875  
Univision Communications, Inc.
    5.125    
05/15/23
      325,000       325,000       307,125  
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
    6.750    
10/01/17
      70,000       69,749       72,450  
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
    7.000    
10/01/20
      880,000       881,620       897,600  
Welltec A/S
    8.000      
02/01/19
      750,000       736,970       780,000  
Total Bonds
                            25,334,722       25,293,092  
 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
   
Interest
   
Due
               
Market
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Rate
   
Date
   
Shares
   
Cost
   
Value
 
Convertible Preferred Stock - 0.00%
                             
ETEX Corporation (B)
                  777     $     $  
Total Convertible Preferred Stock
                                   
Preferred Stock - 0.05%
                                       
Ally Financial
                    143       45,009       135,917  
TherOX, Inc. (B)
                    103              
Total Preferred Stock
                            45,009       135,917  
Common Stock - 0.00%
                                       
Touchstone Health Partnership (B)
                    1,168              
Total Common Stock
                                   
                                         
Total Rule 144A Securities
                            25,379,731       25,429,009  
                                         
Total Corporate Restricted Securities
                          $ 265,134,434     $ 254,629,284  
 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Public Securities -10.93%: (A)  
Interest
Rate
   
Due
Date
   
Principal
Amount
   
Cost
   
Market
Value
 
                               
Accuride Corp
    0.095 %    
08/01/18
    $ 1,500,000     $ 1,537,415     $ 1,526,250  
Ally Financial, Inc.
    5.500    
02/15/17
      1,500,000       1,527,110       1,567,215  
Alta Mesa Financial Services
    9.625    
10/15/18
      1,500,000       1,501,422       1,556,250  
Arch Coal, Inc.
    7.000    
06/15/19
      150,000       150,000       124,875  
Audatex North America, Inc.
    6.750    
06/15/18
      250,000       250,000       262,500  
Avis Budget Car Rental
    9.750    
03/15/20
      750,000       750,000       862,500  
B E Aerospace, Inc.
    6.875    
10/01/20
      850,000       868,300       918,000  
Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.
    9.375    
05/01/19
      1,500,000       1,509,598       1,605,000  
CCO Holdings Capital Corporation
    7.250    
10/30/17
      750,000       765,576       795,938  
Chemtura Corporation
    7.875    
09/01/18
      500,000       524,700       541,250  
Commercial Metals Company
    4.875    
05/15/23
      1,500,000       1,503,121       1,380,000  
Cooper-Standard Automotive
    8.500    
05/01/18
      750,000       790,772       795,000  
Crosstex Energy L.P.
    8.875    
02/15/18
      225,000       221,854       238,500  
Energy Transfer Equity LP
    7.500    
10/15/20
      100,000       100,000       109,250  
EP Energy/EP Finance Inc.
    9.375    
05/01/20
      1,000,000       1,015,796       1,130,000  
Fidelity National Information
    7.875    
07/15/20
      125,000       125,000       137,807  
Halcón Resources Corporation
    9.750    
07/15/20
      1,000,000       1,053,776       997,500  
Headwaters, Inc.
    7.625    
04/01/19
      850,000       850,193       888,250  
Health Management Association
    6.125    
04/15/16
      750,000       766,429       806,250  
Huntington Ingalls Industries
    7.125    
03/15/21
      750,000       777,094       806,250  
Meritor, Inc.
    6.750    
06/15/21
      1,000,000       1,000,000       955,000  
MGM Resorts International
    6.750    
10/01/20
      1,000,000       1,000,000       1,035,000  
Michael Foods, Inc.
    9.750    
07/15/18
      75,000       75,000       82,125  
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.
    8.875    
04/15/17
      175,000       174,291       187,250  
Nexeo Solutions LLC
    8.375    
03/01/18
      40,000       40,000       39,800  
NRG Energy, Inc.
    8.500    
06/15/19
      750,000       771,003       801,563  
Nuveen Investments
    5.500    
09/15/15
      1,500,000       1,405,960       1,462,500  
Omnova Solutions, Inc.
    7.875    
11/01/18
      1,500,000       1,526,167       1,560,000  
Perry Ellis International, Inc.
    7.875    
04/01/19
      750,000       743,385       789,375  
Precision Drilling Corporation
    6.625    
11/15/20
      750,000       771,314       761,250  
Quebecor Media, Inc.
    7.750    
03/15/16
      570,000       552,769       579,263  
Quiksilver, Inc.
    6.875    
04/15/15
      315,000       305,042       308,700  
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    9.500    
06/15/18
      125,000       123,787       136,875  
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
    7.500    
10/01/18
      168,000       177,175       176,400  
Thermadyne Holdings Corporation
    9.000      
12/15/17
      750,000       790,118       808,125  
 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
           
Shares or
             
   
Interest
 
Due
 
Principle
         
Market
 
Corporate Public Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Rate
 
Date
 
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value
 
Tomkins, Inc.
    9.250 %
10/01/18
    107,000     $ 107,000     $ 116,630  
Unit Corporation
    6.625  
05/15/21
    1,000,000       988,497       1,020,000  
Venoco, Inc.
    8.875  
02/15/19
    500,000       508,137       487,500  
Visteon Corporation
    6.750  
04/15/19
    180,000       180,000       189,450  
Total Bonds
                      27,827,801       28,545,391  
                                   
Common Stock - 0.26%
                                 
Chase Packaging Corporation (B)
              9,541             286  
Intrepid Potash, Inc. (B)
              365       11,680       6,953  
Nortek, Inc. (B)
              175       1       11,267  
Rue21, Inc. (B)
              650       12,350       27,040  
Supreme Industries, Inc. (B)
              131,371       267,319       656,855  
Total Common Stock
                      291,350       702,401  
                                   
Total Corporate Public Securities
                    $ 28,119,151     $ 29,247,792  
                             
                             
   
Interest
 
Due
 
Principal
           
Market
 
Short-Term Securities:
 
Rate/Yield^
 
Date
 
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value
 
Commercial Paper - 1.31%
                                 
Ryder System Inc.
    0.219 %
07/01/13
  $ $3,500,000     $ 3,500,000     $ 3,500,000  
Total Short-Term Securities
                    $ 3,500,000     $ 3,500,000  
                                   
Total Investments
    107.43 %             $ 296,753,585     $ 287,377,076  
Other Assets
    4.69                         12,556,932  
Liabilities
    (12.12 )                       (32,424,884 )
Total Net Assets
    100.00 %                     $ 267,509,124  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(A)  
In each of the convertible note, warrant, convertible preferred and common stock investments, the issuer has agreed to provide certain registration rights.
(B)  
Non-income producing security.
(C)  
Variable rate security; rate indicated is as of June 30, 2013.
(D)  
Defaulted security; interest not accrued.
(E)  
Illiquid security. As of June 30, 2013, the value of these securities amounted to $229,200,275 or 85.68% of net assets.
(F)  
Security valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Trustees.
^ Effective yield at purchase
PIK Payment-in-kind
 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
    Fair Value/
Market Value
      Fair Value/
Market Value
 
             
AEROSPACE - 3.54%
       
BROADCASTING & ENTERTAINMENT - 0.07%
 
A E Company, Inc.
  $ 1,173,630    
HOP Entertainment LLC
  $  
AAR Corporation
    1,072,500    
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.
    187,250  
B E Aerospace, Inc.
    918,000    
Sundance Investco LLC
     
Merex Holding Corporation
    1,661,905    
Workplace Media Holding Company
     
Visioneering, Inc.
    1,763,892           187,250  
Whitcraft Holdings, Inc.
    2,874,386              
      9,464,313    
BUILDINGS & REAL ESTATE - 2.27%
 
AUTOMOBILE - 9.16%
         
ACP Cascade Holdings LLC
     
Accuride Corp
    1,526,250    
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
    1,077,500  
Audatex North America, Inc.
    262,500    
Lennar Corporation
    712,500  
Avis Budget Car Rental
    862,500    
Safway Group Holding LLC/Finance Corporation
    490,000  
CG Holdings Manufacturing Company
    2,993,475    
Sunrise Windows Holding Company
    3,318,417  
Cooper-Standard Automotive
    1,787,500    
TruStile Doors, Inc.
    476,279  
DPL Holding Corporation
    3,602,955           6,074,696  
Ideal Tridon Holdings, Inc.
    380,243    
CHEMICAL, PLASTICS & RUBBER - 2.41%
 
International Automotive Component
    1,000,000    
Capital Specialty Plastics, Inc.
    1,247,181  
J A C Holding Enterprises, Inc.
    2,922,047    
Cornerstone Chemical Company
    787,500  
Jason Partners Holdings LLC
    48,185    
Nicoat Acquisitions LLC
    2,154,159  
K & N Parent, Inc.
    3,876,403    
Omnova Solutions, Inc.
    1,560,000  
Lear Corporation
    712,500    
Tronox Finance LLC
    706,875  
Meritor, Inc.
    1,768,253           6,455,715  
Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd.
    1,641,504    
CONSUMER PRODUCTS - 10.30%
       
Qualis Automotive LLC
    809,344    
AMS Holding LLC
    3,016,247  
Tomkins, Inc.
    116,630    
Baby Jogger Holdings LLC
    3,241,966  
Visteon Corporation
    189,450    
Bravo Sports Holding Corporation
    2,310,427  
      24,499,739    
Clearwater Paper Corporation
    712,500  
BEVERAGE, DRUG & FOOD - 7.88%
         
Custom Engineered Wheels, Inc.
    599,941  
1492 Acquisition LLC
    2,964,036    
gloProfessional Holdings, Inc.
    2,920,570  
Eatem Holding Company
    3,336,375    
Handi Quilter Holding Company
    1,867,198  
F F C Holding Corporation
    3,395,010    
K N B Holdings Corporation
    4,701,211  
Golden County Foods Holding, Inc.
       
Manhattan Beachwear Holding Company
    2,428,685  
Hospitality Mints Holding Company
    2,128,964    
NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC
    1,470,000  
JMH Investors LLC
    2,902,571    
Perry Ellis International, Inc.
    789,375  
Michael Foods, Inc.
    82,125    
R A J Manufacturing Holdings LLC
    1,384,475  
Snacks Parent Corporation
    3,567,445    
Tranzonic Companies (The)
    2,104,026  
Spartan Foods Holding Company
    2,218,748           27,546,621  
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
    478,643              
      21,073,917              


 
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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Industry Classification: (Continued)  
Fair Value/
Market Value
       
Fair Value/
Market Value
 
                 
CONTAINERS, PACKAGING & GLASS - 4.65%
       
DIVERSIFIED/CONGLOMERATE, SERVICE - 8.21%
     
Chase Packaging Corporation
  $ 286    
A S C Group, Inc.
  $ 374,469  
Flutes, Inc.
    1,089,590    
A W X Holdings Corporation
    367,500  
P K C Holding Corporation
    3,734,031    
Advanced Technologies Holdings
    1,609,412  
P P T Holdings LLC
    3,390,560    
Apex Analytix Holding Corporation
    2,473,121  
Paradigm Packaging, Inc.
    1,836,664    
Church Services Holding Company
    1,558,044  
Rose City Holding Company
    1,471,493    
Clough, Harbour and Associates
    392,015  
Vitex Packaging Group, Inc.
    926,317    
Crane Rental Corporation
    2,186,680  
      12,448,941    
ELT Holding Company
    3,109,844  
DISTRIBUTION - 6.92%
         
HVAC Holdings, Inc.
    2,956,819  
ARI Holding Corporation
    3,145,889    
Insurance Claims Management, Inc.
    469,927  
Blue Wave Products, Inc.
    1,498,101    
Mail Communications Group, Inc.
    565,842  
BP SCI LLC
    2,959,180    
Nexeo Solutions LLC
    39,800  
Duncan Systems, Inc.
    1,034,759    
Northwest Mailing Services, Inc.
    3,005,617  
RM Holding Company
    1,729,918    
Pearlman Enterprises, Inc.
     
Signature Systems Holdings Company
    1,983,124    
Safety Infrastructure Solutions
    2,845,133  
Stag Parkway Holding Company
    3,014,522           21,954,223  
WP Supply Holding Corporation
    3,145,560    
ELECTRONICS - 1.07%
       
      18,511,053    
Connecticut Electric, Inc.
    2,871,562  
                     
DIVERSIFIED/CONGLOMERATE,
         
FINANCIAL SERVICES - 4.09%
       
MANUFACTURING - 11.19%
         
Ally Financial, Inc.
    1,703,132  
A H C Holding Company, Inc.
    321,289    
Alta Mesa Financial Services
    1,556,250  
Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
    2,783,535    
LBC Tank Terminals Holding Netherlands B.V.
    1,318,288  
Arrow Tru-Line Holdings, Inc.
    1,604,226    
Nielsen Finance LLC
    960,000  
C D N T, Inc.
    1,129,024    
Nuveen Investments
    1,462,500  
F G I Equity LLC
    4,529,411    
REVSpring, Inc.
    3,944,020  
G C Holdings
    4,666,605           10,944,190  
Hi-Rel Group LLC
    2,172,579              
K P H I Holdings, Inc.
    739,725              
K P I Holdings, Inc.
    302,519              
LPC Holding Company
    3,957,344              
MEGTEC Holdings, Inc.
    683,473              
Nortek, Inc.
    11,267              
O E C Holding Corporation
    1,365,340              
Postle Aluminum Company LLC
    3,049,574              
Truck Bodies & Equipment International
    2,606,620              
      29,922,531              
 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Industry Classification: (Continued)
Fair Value/
Market Value
        Fair Value/
Market Value
 
               
 HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION & CHILDCARE - 6.64%      
MACHINERY - 5.92%
     
American Hospice Management Holding LLC  $
    3,128,838    
ABC Industries, Inc.
  $ 1,445,268  
CHG Alternative Education Holding Company
    3,044,276    
Arch Global Precision LLC
    3,321,536  
GD Dental Services LLC
    2,926,107    
E S P Holdco, Inc.
    2,855,611  
Healthcare Direct Holding Company
    2,100,330    
M V I Holding, Inc.
    159,168  
Marshall Physicians Services LLC
    1,510,611    
Milacron Financial
    498,750  
SouthernCare Holdings, Inc.
    258,971    
Motion Controls Holdings
    3,031,035  
Strata/WLA Holding Corporation
    1,438,723    
NetShape Technologies, Inc.
    2,198,535  
Synteract Holdings Corporation
    3,341,937    
Pacific Consolidated Holdings LLC
    79,688  
Touchstone Health Partnership
       
Supreme Industries, Inc.
    656,855  
Wheaton Holding Corporation
       
Thermadyne Holdings Corporation
    808,125  
      17,749,793    
Welltec A/S
    780,000  
HOME & OFFICE FURNISHINGS, HOUSEWARES
          15,834,571  
& DURABLE CONSUMER PRODUCTS - 3.37%
   
MEDICAL DEVICES/BIOTECH - 2.45%
       
Connor Sport Court International, Inc.
    2,191,721    
Chemtura Corporation
    541,250  
H M Holding Company
       
ETEX Corporation
     
Home Décor Holding Company
    664,976    
Halcón Resources Corporation
    997,500  
Monessen Holding Corporation
       
Health Management Association
    806,250  
Quiksilver, Inc.
    308,700    
MedSystems Holdings LLC
    275,060  
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    136,875    
MicroGroup, Inc.
    426,288  
Transpac Holding Company
    1,701,301    
NT Holding Company
    3,190,162  
U-Line Corporation
    642,775    
Precision Wire Holding Company
    322,849  
U M A Enterprises, Inc.
    1,814,852    
TherOX, Inc.
     
Wellborn Forest Holding Company
    1,549,125           6,559,359  
      9,010,325    
MINING, STEEL, IRON & NON-PRECIOUS
 
LEISURE, AMUSEMENT & ENTERTAINMENT - 0.50%
   
METALS - 1.16%
       
MGM Resorts International
    1,035,000    
Commercial Metals Company
    1,380,000  
Univision Communications, Inc.
    307,125    
FMG Resources
    1,727,500  
      1,342,125           3,107,500  
           
NATURAL RESOURCES - 0.38%
       
           
Arch Coal, Inc.
    124,875  
           
Headwaters, Inc.
    888,250  
           
Intrepid Potash, Inc.
    6,953  
                  1,020,078  


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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
 
   
Fair Value/
       
Fair Value/
Industry Classification: (Continued)
 
Market Value
       
Market Value
                 
OIL & GAS - 6.33%
       
TRANSPORTATION - 3.39%
     
Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.
  $ 1,605,000    
CHC Helicopter SA
    1,485,000  
Energy Transfer Equity LP
    109,250    
Huntington Ingalls Industries
    806,250  
EP Energy/EP Finance Inc.
    1,130,000    
MNX Holding Company
    2,864,241  
Hilcorp Energy Company
    768,500    
NABCO, Inc.
    408,069  
International Offshore Services LLC
       
Ryder System Inc.
    3,500,000  
Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation
    1,522,500           9,063,560  
MBWS Ultimate Holdco, Inc.
    5,491,118    
UTILITIES - 0.82%
       
Midstates Petro Inc./LLC
    940,000    
Calpine Corporation
    720,563  
Petroplex Inv Holdings LLC
    2,933,702    
Crosstex Energy L.P.
    238,500  
Precision Drilling Corporation
    761,250    
Energy Future Holdings
    437,000  
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
    176,400    
NRG Energy, Inc.
    801,563  
Unit Corporation
    1,020,000           2,197,626  
Venoco, Inc.
    487,500    
WASTE MANAGEMENT/POLLUTION - 1.33%
      16,945,220    
Terra Renewal LLC
    994,968  
PHARMACEUTICALS - 0.62%
         
Torrent Group Holdings, Inc.
    2,565,424  
CorePharma LLC
    682,863           3,560,392  
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
    970,050              
      1,652,913              
PUBLISHING/PRINTING - 0.34%
         
Total Investments - 107.43%
  $ 287,377,076  
Newark Group, Inc.
    320,763              
Quebecor Media, Inc.
    579,263              
      900,026              
RETAIL STORES - 0.27%
                   
Clarie’s Stores, Inc.
    701,438              
Rue21, Inc.
    27,040              
      728,478              
TECHNOLOGY - 1.01%
                   
Fidelity National Information
    137,807              
First Data Corporation
    900,000              
Sencore Holding Company
    546,470              
Smart Source Holdings LLC
    1,107,103              
      2,691,380              
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 1.14%
                   
All Current Holding Company
    1,554,291              
CCO Holdings Capital Corporation
    795,938              
Neustar, Inc.
    708,750              
      3,058,979              
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 
1.   History

Babson Capital Corporate Investors (the “Trust”) commenced operations in 1971 as a Delaware corporation. Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated November 14, 1985, approved by shareholders, the Trust was reorganized as a Massachusetts business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, effective November 28, 1985.

The Trust is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Babson Capital Management LLC (“Babson Capital”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”), acts as its investment adviser. The Trust’s investment objective is to maintain a portfolio of securities providing a fixed yield and at the same time offering an opportunity for capital gains. The Trust’s principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations. Such direct placement securities may, in some cases, be accompanied by equity features such as common stock, warrants, conversion rights, or other equity features and, occasionally, preferred stocks. The Trust typically purchases these investments, which are not publicly tradable, directly from their issuers in private placement transactions. These investments are typically mezzanine debt instruments with accompanying private equity securities made to small or middle market companies. In addition, the Trust may temporarily invest, subject to certain limitations, in marketable investment grade debt securities, other marketable debt securities (including high yield securities) and marketable common stocks. Below-investment grade or high yield securities have predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the capacity of the issuer to pay interest and repay capital.

On January 27, 1998, the Board of Trustees authorized the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trust (“CI Subsidiary Trust”) for the purpose of holding certain investments. The results of CI Subsidiary Trust are consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. Footnote 2.D below discusses the Federal tax consequences of the CI Subsidiary Trust.
 
2.   Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed consistently by the Trust in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

In June 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-08, Financial Services - Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement and Disclosure Requirements (“ASU 2013-08”), which updates the criteria used in defining an investment company under U.S. GAAP and also sets forth certain measurement and disclosure requirements.
  The amendments in ASU 2013-08 are effective for fiscal periods (including interim periods) beginning after December 15, 2013. While management is still assessing the impact of this update on disclosures, the impact of this update is not expected to be material to the financial statements.
 
A. Fair Value Measurements:

Under U.S. GAAP, fair value represents the price that should be received to sell an asset (exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Determination of Fair Value

The determination of the fair value of the Trust’s investments is the responsibility of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Trustees”). The Trustees have adopted procedures for the valuation of the Trust’s securities and has delegated responsibility for applying those procedures to Babson Capital. Babson Capital has established a Pricing Committee which is responsible for setting the guidelines used in following the procedures adopted by the Trustees and ensuring that those guidelines are being followed. Babson Capital considers all relevant factors that are reasonably available, through either public information or information directly available to Babson Capital, when determining the fair value of a security. The Trustees meet at least once each quarter to approve the value of the Trust’s portfolio securities as of the close of business on the last business day of the preceding quarter. This valuation requires the approval of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or of Babson Capital. In approving valuations, the Trustees will consider reports by Babson Capital analyzing each portfolio security in accordance with the procedures and guidelines referred to above, which include the relevant factors referred to below. Babson Capital has agreed to provide such reports to the Trust at least quarterly. The consolidated financial statements include private placement restricted securities valued at $229,200,275 (85.68% of net assets) as of June 30, 2013 whose values have been estimated by the Trustees based on the process described above in the absence of readily ascertainable market values. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed, and the differences could be material.

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets recorded at fair value.

Corporate Public Securities – Corporate Bonds, Preferred Stocks and Common Stocks

The Trust uses external independent third-party pricing services to determine the fair values of its Corporate Public Securities. At June 30, 2013, 100% of the carrying value of these investments was from external pricing services. In the event that the primary pricing service does not provide a price, the Trust utilizes the pricing provided by a secondary pricing service.
 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
 
Public debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Trust’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where significant market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where significant market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal underlying prepayments, collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value.
 
Public equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sales price of that day.

Annually, Babson Capital conducts reviews of the primary pricing vendors to validate that the inputs used in that vendors’ pricing process are deemed to be market observable as defined in the standard. While Babson Capital is not provided access to proprietary models of the vendors, the reviews have included on-site walk-throughs of the pricing process, methodologies and control procedures for each asset class and level for which prices are provided. The review also includes an examination of the underlying inputs and assumptions for a sample of individual securities across asset classes, credit rating levels and various durations, a process Babson Capital continues to perform annually. In addition, the pricing vendors have an established challenge process in place for all security valuations, which facilitates identification and resolution of prices that fall outside expected ranges. Babson Capital believes that the prices received from the pricing vendors are representative of prices that would be received to sell the assets at the measurement date (exit prices) and are classified appropriately in the hierarchy.
 
Corporate Restricted Securities – Common Stock, Preferred Stock and Partnerships & LLC’s

The fair value of equity securities is determined using an enterprise waterfall methodology. Under this methodology, the enterprise value of the company is first estimated and that value is then allocated to the company’s outstanding debt and equity securities based on the documented priority of each class of securities in the capital structure. Generally, the waterfall proceeds from senior debt tranches of the capital structure to senior then junior subordinated debt, followed by each class of preferred stock and finally the common stock.

To estimate a company’s enterprise value, the company’s trailing twelve months earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) is multiplied by a valuation multiple. A discount for lack of marketability is applied to the end result.

Both the company’s EBITDA and valuation multiple as well as the discount are considered significant unobservable inputs.

Short-Term Securities

Short-term securities, of sufficient credit quality, with more than sixty days to maturity are valued at fair value, using external independent third-party services. Short-term securities having a maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following table represents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements as of June 30, 2013.
 
     
Valuation
Unobservable
 
Weighted
Corporate Restricted Securities – Corporate Bonds
 
The fair value of certain notes is determined using an internal model that discounts the anticipated cash flows of those notes using a specific discount rate. Changes to that discount rate are driven by changes in general interest rates, probabilities of default and credit adjustments. The discount rate used within the models to discount the future anticipated cash flows is considered a significant unobservable input. Significant increases/(decreases) in the discount rate would result in a significant (decrease)/increase to the notes’ fair value.
 
The fair value of certain distressed notes is based on an enterprise waterfall methodology which is discussed in the equity security valuation section below.
   
Technique
Inputs
Range
Average
           
 
Corporate
Discounted
Discount
6.1% to
13.3%
 
Bonds
Cash Flows
Rate
17.6%
 
           
 
Equity
Market
Valuation
3.4x to
6.8x
 
Securities
Approach
Multiple
10.2x
 
           
     
Discount
0% to
5.5%
     
for lack of
24%
 
     
marketability
   
           
     
EBITDA
$0.8 million
$20.0
       
to $117.1
million
         
million
 
   
Fair Value Hierarchy
The Company categorizes its investments measured at fair value in three levels, based on the inputs and assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are as follows:
 
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Trust’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
 
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Trust’s net assets as of June 30, 2013:

Assets:
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Restricted Securities
                       
Corporate Bonds
  $ 200,304,351     $     $ 25,293,092     $ 175,011,259  
Common Stock - U.S.
    22,098,888                   22,098,888  
Preferred Stock
    14,474,653             135,917       14,338,736  
Partnerships and LLCs
    17,751,392                   17,751,392  
Public Securities
                               
Corporate Bonds
    28,545,391             28,545,391        
Common Stock - U.S.
    702,401       702,401              
Short-term Securities
    3,500,000             3,500,000        
                                 
Total
  $ 287,377,076     $ 702,401     $ 57,474,400     $ 229,200,275  
                                 
See information disaggregated by security type and industry classification in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.    
 
 
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
 
   
Beginning
                           
Transfers in
   
Ending
 
   
balance
   
Included in
                     
and/or
   
balance at
 
Assets:
 
at 12/31/2012
   
earnings
   
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Prepayments
    out of Level 3    
6/30/2013
 
Restricted Securities
                                         
Corporate Bonds
  $ 191,789,043     $ (2,688,113 )   $ 19,563,183     $ (6,562,103 )   $ (27,090,751 )   $     $ 175,011,259  
Common Stock - U.S.
    18,594,948       3,196,718       675,300       (368,078 )                 22,098,888  
Preferred Stock
    12,415,845       1,375,950       546,941                         14,338,736  
Partnerships and LLCs
    15,933,742       1,106,100       711,550                         17,751,392  
Public Securities
                                                     
Common Stock
          2             (2 )                  
    $ 238,733,578     $ 2,990,657     $ 21,496,974     $ (6,930,183 )   $     $     $ 229,200,275  
 
There were no transfers into or out of Level 1 or Level 2 assets.

Income, Gains and Losses included in Net Increase in Net Assets resulting from Operations for the period are presented in the following accounts on the Statement of Operations for Level 3 assets:
 
   
Net Increase in Net
Assets Resulting from
Operations
   
Change in Unrealized Gains & (Losses) in Net Assetsfrom assets still held
 
             
Interest (Amortization)
  $ 650,121        
                 
Net realized gain on
               
investments before taxes
  $ 1,502,107        
                 
Net change in unrealized
               
depreciation of investments
               
before taxes.
  $ 838,429       2,286,475  
 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
 
B. Accounting for Investments:
 
Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis, including the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on bonds held using the yield-to-maturity method. The Trust does not accrue income when payment is delinquent and when management believes payment is questionable.
 
Realized gains and losses on investment transactions and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments are reported for financial statement and Federal income tax purposes on the identified cost method.
 
C. Use of Estimates:
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
D. Federal Income Taxes:
 
The Trust has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” under the Internal Revenue Code, and intends to maintain this qualification and to distribute substantially all of its net taxable income to its shareholders. In any year when net long-term capital gains are realized by the Trust, management, after evaluating the prevailing economic conditions, will recommend that the Trustees either designate the net realized long-term gains as undistributed and pay the Federal capital gains taxes thereon or distribute all or a portion of such net gains.
 
The Trust is taxed as a regulated investment company and is therefore limited as to the amount of non-qualified income that it may receive as the result of operating a trade or business, e.g. the Trust’s pro rata share of income allocable to the Trust by a partnership operating company. The Trust’s violation of this limitation could result in the loss of its status as a regulated investment company, thereby subjecting all of its net income and capital gains to corporate taxes prior to distribution to its shareholders. The Trust, from time-to-time, identifies investment opportunities in the securities of entities that could cause such trade or business income to be allocable to the Trust. The CI Subsidiary Trust (described in Footnote 1 above) was formed in order to allow investment in such securities without adversely affecting the Trust’s status as a regulated investment company.
 
The CI Subsidiary Trust is not taxed as a regulated investment company. Accordingly, prior to the Trust receiving any distributions from the CI Subsidiary Trust, all of the CI Subsidiary Trust’s taxable income and realized gains, including non-qualified income and realized gains, is subject to taxation at prevailing corporate tax rates. As of June 30, 2013, the CI Subsidiary Trust has incurred income tax expense of $3,162.
 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of the existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. As of June 30, 2013, the CI Subsidiary Trust has a deferred tax liability of $1,018,282.

Beginning with the 2009 annual financial statements, the Trust recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable, based solely on its technical merits and consideration of the relevant taxing authority’s widely understood administrative practices and precedents. If this threshold is met, the Trust measures the tax benefit as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Trust has evaluated and determined that the tax positions did not have a material effect on the Trust’s financial position and results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

E. Distributions to Shareholders:
 
The Trust records distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, on the ex-dividend date. The Trust’s net investment income dividend is declared four times per year, in April, July, October, and December. The Trust’s net realized capital gain distribution, if any, is declared in December.
3.
Investment Services Contract
 
 
A. Services:
 
Under an Investment Services Contract (the “Contract”) with the Trust, Babson Capital agrees to use its best efforts to present to the Trust a continuing and suitable investment program consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Trust. Babson Capital represents the Trust in any negotiations with issuers, investment banking firms, securities brokers or dealers and other institutions or investors relating to the Trust’s investments. Under the Contract, Babson Capital also provides administration of the day-to-day operations of the Trust and provides the Trust with office space and office equipment, accounting and bookkeeping services, and necessary executive, clerical and secretarial personnel for the performance of the foregoing services.

B. Fee:
 
For its services under the Contract, Babson Capital is paid a quarterly investment advisory fee of 0.3125% of the net asset value of the Trust as of the last business day of each fiscal quarter, which is approximately equal to 1.25% annually. A majority of the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or of Babson Capital, approve the valuation of the Trust’s net assets as of such day.
     
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
 
C.  Basis for Board Renewal of Contract:
 
At a meeting of the Trustees held on April 19, 2013, the Trustees (including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or Babson Capital) unanimously approved a one-year continuance of the Contract.
 
Prior to the meeting, the Trustees requested and received from Ropes & Gray LLP, counsel to the Trust, a memorandum describing the Trustees’ legal responsibilities in connection with their review and re-approval of the Contract. The Trustees also requested and received from Babson Capital extensive written and oral information regarding other matters including: the principal terms of the Contract; the reasons why Babson Capital was proposing the continuance of the Contract; Babson Capital and its personnel; the Trust’s investment performance, including comparative performance information; the nature and quality of the services provided by Babson Capital to the Trust; financial strength of Babson Capital; the fee arrangements between Babson Capital and the Trust; fee and expense information, including comparative fee and expense information; profitability of the advisory arrangement to Babson Capital; and “fallout” benefits to Babson Capital resulting from the Contract.
 
Among other things, the Trustees discussed and considered with management (i) the aforementioned guidance provided by Ropes & Gray LLP and the information provided by Babson Capital prior to the meeting and (ii) the reasons Babson Capital put forth in support of its recommendation that the Trustees approve the continuance of the Contract. These considerations are summarized below.
 
NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY BABSON CAPITAL TO THE TRUST
 
In evaluating the scope and quality of the services provided by Babson Capital to the Trust, the Trustees considered, among other factors: (i) the scope of services required to be provided by Babson Capital under the Contract; (ii) Babson Capital’s ability to find and negotiate private placement securities having equity features that are consistent with the stated investment objectives of the Trust; (iii) the experience and quality of Babson Capital’s staff; (iv) the strength of Babson Capital’s financial condition; (v) the nature of the private placement market compared to public markets (including the fact that finding, analyzing, negotiating and servicing private placement securities is more labor-intensive than buying and selling public securities and the administration of private placement securities is more extensive, expensive, and requires greater time and expertise than a portfolio of only public securities); (vi) the potential advantages afforded to the Trust by its ability to co-invest in negotiated private placements with MassMutual and its affiliates; and (vii) the expansion of the scope of services provided by Babson Capital as a result of recent regulatory and legislative initiatives that have required increased legal, compliance and business attention and diligence. Based on such considerations, the Trustees concluded that, overall, they are satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided by Babson Capital, and expected to be provided in the future, under the renewed Contract.
 
INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

The Trustees also examined the Trust’s short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term performance as compared against various benchmark indices presented at the meeting, which showed that the Trust had outperformed such indices for the 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. In addition, the Trustees considered comparisons of the Trust’s performance with the performance of (i) selected closed-end investment companies and funds that may invest in private placement securities and/or bank loans; (ii) selected business development companies with comparable types of investments; and (iii) investment companies included in the Lipper closed-end bond universe. It was acknowledged that, while such comparisons are helpful in judging performance, they are not directly comparable in terms of types of investments due to the fact that business development companies often report returns based on market value, which is affected by factors other than the performance of the underlying portfolio investments. Based on these considerations and the detailed performance information provided to the Trustees at the regular Board meetings each quarter, the Trustees concluded that the Trust’s absolute and relative performance over time have been sufficient to warrant renewal of the Contract.

ADVISORY FEE/COST OF SERVICES PROVIDED AND PROFITABILITY/ MANAGER’S “FALL-OUT” BENEFITS

In connection with the Trustees’ consideration of the advisory fee paid by the Trust to Babson Capital under the Contract, Babson Capital noted that it was unaware of any registered closed-end investment companies that are directly comparable to the Trust in terms of the types of investments and percentages invested in private placement securities (which require more extensive advisory and administrative services than a portfolio of publicly traded securities, as previously discussed) other than Babson Capital Participation Investors, which also is advised by Babson Capital. Under the terms of its Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Contract, Babson Capital Participation Investors is charged a quarterly investment advisory fee of 0.225% of net asset value as of the end of each quarter, which is approximately equal to 0.90% annually. In considering the fee rate provided in the Contract, the Trustees noted the advisory fee charged by Babson Capital to Tower Square Capital Partners, L.P. and Tower Square Capital Partners II and III, L.P., each a private mezzanine fund also managed by Babson Capital, and that the fee Babson Capital Participation Investors charged compares favorably.

At the request of the Trustees, Babson Capital provided information concerning the profitability of Babson Capital’s advisory relationship with the Trust. The Trustees also considered the non-economic benefits Babson Capital and its affiliates derived from its relationship with the Trust, including
 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
 
 
the reputational benefits derived from having the Trust listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and the de minimis amount of commissions resulting from the Trust’s portfolio transactions used by Babson Capital for third-party soft dollar arrangements. The Trustees recognized that Babson Capital should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profit for services provided to the Trust and, based on their review, concluded that they were satisfied that Babson Capital’s historical level of profitability from its relationship with the Trust was not excessive and that the advisory fee structure under the Contract is reasonable.
 
ECONOMIES OF SCALE
 
The Trustees considered the concept of economies of scale and possible advisory fee reductions if the Trust were to grow in assets. Given that the Trust is not continuously offering shares, such growth comes principally from retained net realized gain on investments and dividend reinvestment. The Trustees also examined the breakpoint features of selected competitive funds and noted that the minimum starting point for fee reductions in those funds was at least $200 million, close to the value of the Trust’s current net assets. The Trustees concluded that the absence of breakpoints in the fee schedule under the Contract was currently acceptable given the Trust’s current size and closed-end fund structure.
5. Purchases and Sales of Investments  
                 
       
For the six
months ended
06/30/2013
 
       
Cost of
Investments
Acquired
   
Proceeds
from
Sales or
Maturities
 
                 
   
Corporate restricted securities
  $ 38,941,869     $ 28,420,983  
   
Corporate public securities
    3,005,025       17,829,852  
                     
    The aggregate cost of investments is substantially the same for financial reporting and Federal income tax purposes as of June 30, 2013. The net unrealized depreciation of investments for financial reporting and Federal tax purposes as of June 30, 2013 is $9,376,509 and consists of $28,757,166 appreciation and $38,133,675 depreciation.
 
Net unrealized depreciation of investments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflects the balance net of a deferred tax accrual of $1,018,282 on net unrealized gains on the CI Subsidiary Trust.
     
       
4. Senior Indebtedness 6.
Quarterly Results of Investment Operations (Unaudited)
                       
 
MassMutual holds the Trust’s $30,000,000 Senior Fixed Rate Convertible Note (the “Note”) issued by the Trust on November 15, 2007. The Note is due November 15, 2017 and accrues interest at 5.28% per annum. MassMutual, at its option, can convert the principal amount of the Note into common shares. The dollar amount of principal would be converted into an equivalent dollar amount of common shares based upon the average price of the common shares for ten business days prior to the notice of conversion. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Trust incurred total interest expense on the Note of $792,000.
 
The Trust may redeem the Note, in whole or in part, at the principal amount proposed to be redeemed together with the accrued and unpaid interest thereon through the redemption date plus a Make Whole Premium. The Make Whole Premium equals the excess of (i) the present value of the scheduled payments of principal and interest which the Trust would have paid but for the proposed redemption, discounted at the rate of interest of U.S. Treasury obligations whose maturity approximates that of the Note plus 0.50% over (ii) the principal of the Note proposed to be redeemed.
     
March 31, 2013
 
       
Amount
   
Per Share
 
   
Investment income
  $ 7,412,097          
   
Net investment income
    5,954,292     $ 0.31  
   
Net realized and unrealized
               
   
gain on investments (net of taxes)
    4,692,928       0.24  
                     
                     
       
June 30, 2013
 
       
Amount
   
Per Share
 
   
Investment income
  $ 7,355,816          
   
Net investment income
    5,900,864     $ 0.31  
   
Net realized and unrealized
               
   
gain on investments (net of taxes)
    (1,903,314 )     (0.10 )
                       

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
 
7. Results of Shareholder Meeting      
 
 
At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was held on April 19, 2013, shareholders voted on the items set forth below. Shareholders approved all nominees for the Board of Trustees and the proposal to make the Trust’s investment objective non-fundamental.
 
Item 1: To elect the following individuals to serve on the Board of Trustees:
   
                 
 
Name
 
For
   
Withheld
   
                 
 
Robert E. Joyal
  12,933,349     475,457    
 
Edward P. Grace III
  13,022,074     386,732    
 
Susan B. Sweeney
  13,025,114     383,692    
                 
  Item 2: To make the Trust’s fundamental investment objective non-fundamental.    
       
      For     Against    
                 
      9,521,970     667,409    
 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors
Members of the Board of
Trustees

William J. Barrett
 
Michael H. Brown*
 
Edward P. Grace III
 
Robert E. Joyal
 
Clifford M. Noreen
 
Susan B. Sweeney*
 
Maleyne M. Syracuse*
 
 
*Member of the Audit Committee

 
Officers

Clifford M. Noreen
Chairman
 
Michael L. Klofas
President
 
James M. Roy
Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
 
Christopher A. DeFrancis
Vice President
& Secretary
 
Sean Feeley
Vice President
 
Michael P. Hermsen
Vice President
 
Richard E. Spencer, II
Vice President
 
Daniel J. Florence
Treasurer
 
Melissa M. LaGrant
Chief Compliance Officer
 
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND SHARE PURCHASE PLAN

Babson Capital Corporate Investors (the “Trust”) offers a Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan provides a simple way for shareholders to add to their holdings in the Trust through the receipt of dividend shares issued by the Trust or through the investment of cash dividends in Trust shares purchased in the open market. A shareholder may join the Plan by fiilling out and mailing an authorization card to DST Systems, Inc., the Transfer Agent.

Participating shareholders will continue to participate until they notify the Transfer Agent, in writing, of their desire to terminate participation. Unless a shareholder elects to participate in the Plan, he or she will, in effect, have elected to receive dividends and distributions in cash. Participating shareholders may also make additional contributions to the Plan from their own funds. Such contributions may be made by personal check or other means in an amount not less than $10 nor more than $5,000 per quarter. Cash contributions must be received by the Transfer Agent at least five days (but no more then 30 days) before the payment date of a dividend or distribution.

Whenever the Trust declares a dividend payable in cash or shares, the Transfer Agent, acting on behalf of each participating shareholder, will take the dividend in shares only if the net asset value is lower than the market price plus an estimated brokerage commission as of the close of business on the valuation day. The valuation day is the last day preceding the day of dividend payment.

When the dividend is to be taken in shares, the number of shares to be received is determined by dividing the cash dividend by the net asset value as of the close of business on the valuation date or, if greater than net asset value, 95% of the closing share price. If the net asset value of the shares is higher than the market value plus an estimated commission, the Transfer Agent, consistent with obtaining the best price and execution, will buy shares on the open market at current prices promptly after the dividend payment date.

The reinvestment of dividends does not, in any way, relieve participating shareholders of any federal, state or local tax. For federal income tax purposes, the amount reportable in respect of a dividend received in newly-issued shares of the Trust will be the fair market value of the shares received, which will be reportable as ordinary income and/or capital gains.

As compensation for its services, the Transfer Agent receives a fee of 5% of any dividend and cash contribution (in no event in excess of $2.50 per distribution per shareholder.)

Any questions regarding the Plan should be addressed to DST Systems, Inc., Transfer Agent for Babson Capital Corporate Investors’ Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan, P.O. Box 219086, Kansas City, MO 64121-9086.
     
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

Not applicable for this filing.
 

 
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable for this filing.
 

 
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
 
Not applicable for this filing.
 
 
 
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable for this filing.
 

 
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

A schedule of investments for the Registrant is included as part of this report to shareholders under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
 
 
 
ITEM 7.
DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
 
Not applicable for this filing.
 
 
 
ITEM 8.
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable for this filing.  There have been no changes in any of the Portfolio Managers identified in the Registrant's most recent annual report on Form N-CSR.
 
 
 
 

 
ITEM 9.
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable for this filing.
 
 

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

Not applicable for this filing.


 
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 
(a)
The principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act")) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report and based on that evaluation have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that material information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

 
(b)
There were no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) during the Registrant's second fiscal half year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 
 
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

 
(a)(1)
ANY CODE OF ETHICS, OR AMENDMENTS THERETO, THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF DISCLOSURE REQUIRED BY ITEM 2, TO THE EXTENT THAT THE REGISTRANT INTENDS TO SATISFY THE ITEM 2 REQUIREMENTS THROUGH THE FILING OF AN EXHIBIT.

None.

 
(a)(2)
A SEPARATE CERTIFICATION FOR EACH PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE REGISTRANT AS REQUIRED BY RULE 30a-2 UNDER THE ACT.

Attached hereto as EX-99.31.1
Attached hereto as EX-99.31.2

 
(a)(3)
ANY WRITTEN SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE SECURITIES UNDER RULE 23c-1 UNDER THE ACT (17 CFR 270.23c-1) SENT OR GIVEN DURING THE PERIOD COVERED BY THE REPORT BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTRANT TO 10 OR MORE PERSONS.

Not applicable for this filing.

 
(b)
CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(b) UNDER THE ACT.

Attached hereto as EX-99.32
 
 

 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
(Registrant): Babson Capital Corporate Investors  
     
     
By: /s/ Michael L. Klofas  
 
Michael L. Klofas, President
 
     
Date:
September 6, 2013
 
     
 

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
By: /s/ Michael L. Klofas  
 
Michael L. Klofas, President
 
     
Date:
September 6, 2013
 
     
     
By: /s/ James M. Roy  
 
James M. Roy, Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
     
Date:
September 6, 2013