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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007March 31, 2008

or

For the transition period            to            

Commission File Number 0-19509

EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 529-0900

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company.    Yes  ¨    No  x

There were 8,333,4288,496,202 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.001 par value, outstanding, as of November 14, 2007.May 15, 2008. The net asset value of a share at September 30, 2007March 31, 2008 was $10.54.$ 12.20.

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

(A Delaware Corporation)

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

BALANCE SHEETS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND DECEMBER 31, 2006

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007 AND 2006

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 and 2006

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

FOR NINETHE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007 AND 2006

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CASH FLOWS

FOR NINETHE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007 AND 2006

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CASH FLOWS

FOR NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006

(Unaudited)

(Continued)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION — INFORMATION—SELECTED PER SHARE DATA AND RATIOS

FOR NINETHE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007 AND 2006

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007March 31, 2008

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007MARCH 31, 2008

Continued(Unaudited)

(Continued)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

MARCH 31, 2008

(Unaudited)

(Continued)

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007MARCH 31, 2008

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(Continued)

Substantially all of the Fund’s portfolio securities are restricted from public sale without prior registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The Fund negotiates certain aspects of the method and timing of the disposition of the Fund’s investment in each portfolio company, including registration rights and related costs.

For the nine months September 30, 2007, the Fund was considered to have a “controlling” interest in Creekstone Florida Holdings, ConGlobal Industries, Inc., Equus Media Development Company, LLC, Equus Media Finance Company, LLC, HealthSPAC, LLC, PalletOne, Inc., Sovereign Business Forms, Inc., Spectrum Management, LLC, and Riptide Entertainment, LLC. Income was earned in the amount of $1,723,708 and $2,782,387 for the nine months September, 2007 and 2006, respectively, on portfolio securities of companies in which the Fund has a controlling interest. Income was earned in the amount of $495,673 and $727 for the nine months September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, on portfolio securities of a company that is an “affiliate” of the Fund, but is not controlled by the Fund. The terms “control” and “affiliate” areAs defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940.

The1940, all of the Fund’s investments are in “eligibleeligible portfolio companies,” as required by the Investment Company Act of 1940.companies. The Fund provides significant managerial assistance to all of the portfolio companies in which it has invested.

The Fund provides significant managerial assistance to portfolio companies that comprise 93% of the total value of the investments in portfolio securities held by the Fund are becoming more geographically diversified. Manycompanies as of the Fund’s portfolio companies (except ConGlobal Industries, Inc., Nickent, INFINIA Corporation, PalletOne, Inc., Riptide Entertainment LLC, RP&C International Investments LLC and HealthSPAC, LLC) are headquartered in Texas, although several have significant operations in other states.March 31, 2008.

The Fund’s investments in portfolio securities consist of the following types of securities at September 30, 2007:as of March 31, 2008 (in thousands):

ThreeTwo notes receivable included in secured and subordinated debt with an estimated fair value of $6,725,809$7.7 million provide that all or a portion of interest is paid in kind or that the original issue discount is accreted over the life of the notes, by adding such amount to the principal of the notes. In addition, cash payments of interest are currently being made currentlyreceived on notes aggregating $10,178,880$25.3 million in fair value.

The following is a summary by industry of the Fund’s investments in portfolio securities as of September 30, 2007:March 31, 2008 (in thousands):

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EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30,March 31, 2008 AND 2007 AND 2006

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(1)Organization and Business Purpose

Equus Total Return, Inc. (the “Fund”), formerly Equus II Incorporated, a Delaware corporation, was formed by Equus Investments II, L.P. (the “Partnership”) on August 16, 1991. On July 1, 1992, the Partnership was reorganized and all of the assets and liabilities of the Partnership were transferred to the Fund in exchange for shares of common stock of the Fund. The shares of the Fund trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “EQS”.EQS. On August 11, 2006, shareholders of the Fund approved the change of the Fund’s investment strategy to a total return investment objective. This new strategy seeks to provide the highest total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. In connection with this strategic investment change, the shareholders also approved the change of name from Equus II Incorporated to Equus Total Return, Inc.

The Fund seeks to achieve capital appreciation by making investments in equity and equity-oriented securities issued by privately-owned companies in transactions negotiated directly with such companies. The Fund seeks to invest primarily in companies which intend to grow either by acquiring other businesses, including leveraged buyouts, or internally. The Fund may also invest in recapitalizations of existing businesses or special situations from time to time. The Fund’s investments in portfolio companies consist principally of equity securities such as common and preferred stock, but also include other equity-oriented securities such as debt convertible into common or preferred stock or debt combined with warrants, options or other rights to acquire common or preferred stock. The Fund elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Investment Company Act”). For tax purposes, the Fund has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”). With shareholder approval on June 30, 2005, the Fund entered into an investment advisory agreement with Moore Clayton Capital Advisers,Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”). Prior to this agreement, the Fund’s adviser was Equus Capital Management Corporation.

The Fund elected to retain the Adviser in part to provide the Fund with enhanced investment opportunities in both the United States and internationally. Effective August 11, 2006, Equus II Incorporated (“EQS”)the Fund began to employ a total return investment style. The total return style combines both growth and income investments and is intended to strike a balance between the potential for gain and the risk of loss. In the growth category, the Fund is a “growth-at-reasonable-price” investor. The Fund invests primarily in privately owned companies and is open to virtually any potential growth investment in the privately owned arena. However, the Fund’s primary aim is to identify and acquire only those equity securities that meet its criteria for selling at reasonable prices. The income investments made by the Fund consist principally of purchasing debt financing with the objective of generating regular interest income back to the fund as well as long-term capital appreciation through the exercise and sale of warrants received in connection with the financing.

The Fund has decided to further the total return investment objective, with authorization from the Board of Directors (which includes all of the Fund’s independent directors) and approval of a majority of the shareholders, by amending the Fund’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to change the name of the Fund from “Equus II Incorporated” to “Equus Total Return, Inc.” This proposal was approved by a majority of the shareholders on August 11, 2006.

(2)Liquidity and Financing Arrangements

Liquidity and Revolving Line of Credit—As of September 30, 2007,March 31, 2008, the Fund had cash and unrestricted temporary cash investments of $34,155,242.$22.8 million. The Fund had $53,446,608$80.4 million of its total assets of $119,600,216$140.2 million invested in portfolio securities. Restricted assets totaled $30,285,658,$35.3 million, of which $29,985,800$35.0 million was invested in U.S. Treasury Bills for the purpose of satisfying the diversification requirement to maintain the Fund’s pass-through tax treatment and $299,858$0.3 million represented a required 1% brokerage margin deposit. These securities are held by a securities brokerage firm and are pledged along with cash to secure the payment of the margin account balance. The U.S. Treasury bills were sold and the margin loan was repaid to the brokerage firm on October 1, 2007.April 2, 2008.

On August 22, 2006,February 19, 2008, the Fund entered into a $10 million revolving line of credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with Regions Bank. The initial term of the Credit Facility is through December 31, 2007 and the Fund is currently evaluatingrevised its renewal and credit facility options. The Fund can borrow upmanaged distribution policy to $10 million under the Credit Facility, subject to a borrowing base equal to 20% of the valuepay 10% of the Fund’s eligible portfolio assets. The Credit Facility bears a floating interest rate of either LIBOR plus 2.5% or the prime rate, at the Fund’s discretion. The Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the Fund’s portfolio assets and securities and contains certain restrictive covenants, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of certain financial ratios and certain limitations on indebtedness, liens, sales of

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assets, mergers and transactions with affiliates. As of September 30, 2007, the Fund was in compliance with all its covenants. A facility fee of ..25% per annummarket value based on the unused portion2007 year-end closing price of $6.31 and announced the linedeclaration of credit is payable in arrears and $2,083 is accrued to interest expense asa first quarter dividend of September 30, 2007. The Fund has not drawn on the line of credit to date.

On July 2, 2007, the Fund sold U.S. Treasury bills for $30,000,000 and repaid the margin loan.

On July 9, 2007, the Fund made a follow-on investment in HealthSpac, LLC of $175,000 for working capital.

On August 16, 2007, the Fund made a follow-on investment with Nickent Golf, Inc, of $2,000,000 in exchange for 2,000,000 Class$0.158 per share accordingly. A Preferred shares, for working capital for development and growth opportunities.

On August 17, 2007, the Fund made a follow-on investment in HealthSpac, LLC of $200,000 for working capital.

On August 23, 2007, the Fund received $113,000 from Equicom, the first of two installments of the final liquidation of the company.

On August 18, 2007, the Fund received $82,500 in additional funds for the sale of The Drilltec Corporation (“Drilltec”) in April 2007.

On September 24, 2007, the Fund paid third quarter cash dividendsdividend in the amount of approximately $502,173,$1.3 million was paid on March 31, 2008 to shareholders of record as of February 29, 2008. The dividend was payable in accordance withshares of common stock or in cash by specific election of the quarterlyshareholders, and such election was made by March 24, 2008. The fund paid $ 0.7 million in cash, and issued 95,023 additional shares of its common stock at an effective price of $6.71 per share. The classification of this dividend policy.as between ordinary income, capital gain and return of capital will not be known until December 31, 2008, since any purchase or sale of a portfolio company during the remainder of the year will affect the classification.

Under certain circumstances, the Fund may be called on to make follow-on investments in certain portfolio companies. If the Fund does not have sufficient funds to make follow-on investments, the portfolio company in need of the investment may be negatively impacted. Also, the Fund’s equity interest in the estimated fair value of the portfolio company could be reduced. As of September 30, 2007 the Fund had total remaining commitments of $22,230,000 of which $7,795,000 is committed to RP&C International Investments, LLC, $5,100,000 is committed to Riptide Entertainment LLC, $4,900,000 is committed to Equus Media Finance Company LLC and $4,435,000 is committed to HealthSPAC.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the amount of interest and loan fees paid in cash was $66,095 and $110,304, respectively.

RIC Borrowings, Restricted Cash and Temporary Investments—See Note 3 at “Federal Income Taxes” for further disclosure regardingDuring the three months ended March 31,2008 and March 31, 2007, the Fund borrowingsborrowed sufficient funds to maintain the Fund’s RIC status by utilizing a margin account with a securities brokerage firm. There is no assurance that such arrangement will be available in the future. If the Fund is unable to borrow funds to make qualifying investments, it may no longer qualify as a RIC. The Fund would then be subject to corporate income tax on the Fund’s net investment income and purchasing government securities, including possible associated risks,realized capital gains, and distributions to satisfy certain requirements ofstockholders would be subject to income tax as ordinary dividends. Failure to continue to qualify as a RIC could be material to us and the Internal Revenue Code.Fund’s stockholders.

As of September 30, 2007 and DecemberMarch 31, 2006,2008, the Fund borrowed $29,985,800 and $29,978,800, respectively,$35.0 million to make qualifying investments to maintain its RIC status by utilizing a margin account with a securities brokerage firm. The Fund collateralized such borrowings with restricted cash and temporary investments in U.S. Treasury bills of $30,285,658 and $30,278,588 as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.$35.3 million. The U.S. Treasury bills were sold and the total amountsamount borrowed werewas repaid on April 2, 2008.

As of December 31, 2007, the Fund borrowed $30.0 million to make qualifying investments to maintain its RIC status by utilizing a margin account with a securities brokerage firm. The Fund collateralized such borrowings with restricted cash and temporary investments in October 2007U.S. Treasury bills of $30.3 million. The U.S. Treasury bills matured and 2006, respectively.the total amount borrowed was repaid on January 3, 2008.

(3)Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements:

Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. ActualAlthough management believes the estimates and assumptions used in preparing these interim financial statements and related notes are reasonable in light of known facts and circumstances, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Valuation of Investments—Portfolio investments are carried at fair value with the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation included in the determination of net assets. Valuations of portfolio securities are performed in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the financial reporting policies of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The applicable methods prescribed by such principles and policies are described below:

Publicly-traded portfolio securities—Investments in companies whose securities are publicly traded are valued at their quoted market price at the close of business on the valuation date, less a discount to reflect the estimated effects of restrictions on the sale of such securities (“Valuation Discount”), if applicable.

Privately-held portfolio securities—The fair value of investments for which no market exists is determined on the basis of procedures established in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Fund. As a general principle, the current “fair value” of an investment would be the amount the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for it upon its

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current sale, in an orderly manner. Appraisal valuations are necessarily subjective and the Adviser’s estimate of values may differ materially from amounts actually received upon the disposition of portfolio securities.

Generally, cost is the primary factor used to determine fair value until significant developments affecting the portfolio company (such as results of operations or changes in general market conditions) provide a basis for use of an appraisal valuation. Thereafter, portfolio investments are carried at appraised values as determined quarterly by the Adviser, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. Appraisal valuations are based upon such factors as a portfolio company’s earnings, cash flow and net worth, the market prices for similar securities of comparable companies, an assessment of the company’s current and future financial prospects and various other factors and assumptions. In the case of unsuccessful operations, the appraisal may be based upon liquidation value.

Most of the Fund’s common equity investments are appraised at a multiple of free cash flow generated by the portfolio company in its most recent fiscal year, less outstanding funded indebtedness and other senior securities such as preferred stock. Projections of current year free cash flow may be utilized and adjustments for non-recurring items are considered. Multiples utilized are estimated based on the Adviser’s experience in the private company marketplace, and are necessarily subjective in nature.

From time to time, portfolio companies are in default of certain covenants in their loan agreements. When the Adviser has a reasonable belief that the portfolio company will be able to restructure the loan agreements to adjust for any defaults, the portfolio company’s securities continue to be valued assuming that the company is a going concern. In the event a portfolio company cannot generate adequate cash flow to meet the principal and payments on such indebtedness or is not successful in refinancing the debt upon its maturity, the Fund’s investment could be reduced or eliminated through foreclosure on the portfolio company’s assets or the portfolio company’s reorganization or bankruptcy.

The Fund may also use, when available, third-party transactions in a portfolio company’s securities as the basis of valuation (the “private market method”). The private market method will be used only with respect to completed transactions or firm offers made by sophisticated, independent investors.

The fair values of debt securities, which are generally held to maturity, are determined on the basis of the terms of the debt securities and the financial condition of the issuer. Certificates of deposit purchased by the Fund generally will be valued at their face value, plus interest accrued to the date of valuation.

Because of the inherent uncertainty of the valuation of portfolio securities, which do not have readily ascertainable market values, amounting to $53,446,608$80.4 million (including no publicly traded securities) and $42,626,576$72.1 million (including no publicly traded securities) as of September 30, 2007March 31, 2008 and December 2006,31, 2007, respectively, the Fund’s estimate of fair value may materially differ from the value that would have been used had a ready market existed for the securities. Appraised values do not reflect brokers’ fees or other normal selling costs which might become payable on disposition of such investments.

On a daily basis, the Fund adjusts its net asset value for the changes in the value of its publicly held securities and material changes in the value of its private securities and reports those amounts to Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. Weekly and daily net asset values appear in various publications, includingBarron’s andThe Wall Street Journal.

Investment Transactions—Investment transactions are recorded on the accrual method. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are computed on a specific identification basis.

Escrowed Receivables, at Estimated Fair Value—In May of 2007, the Fund sold investmentsits interest in The Drilltec Corporation.Corporation (“Drilltec”). A portion of the proceeds from the sale was placed in a cash escrow account to secure the representations and warranties made to the respective purchasers. As of September 30, 2007,March 31, 2008, the amount receivable from the Drilltec escrow is valued at $262,500.$0.3 million. The Fund is not aware of any claims against the escrow that have been made as of September 30, 2007March 31, 2008 and is anticipating a final payment from The Drilltec Corporation escrow account by May 2008.

Cash Flows—For purposes of the Statements of Cash Flows, the Fund considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Fund includes its investing activities within cash flows from operations. The Fund excludes “Restricted Cash & Temporary Investments” used for purposes of complying with RIC requirements from cash equivalents.

Federal Income Taxes—The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) and, as such, will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gains) which is distributed to stockholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. Among otherThe Fund borrows money from time to time to maintain its tax status under the Internal Revenue Code as a RIC. See Note 2 for further discussion of the Fund’s RIC borrowings.

In May 2006, the State of Texas enacted a bill that replaced the existing franchise tax with a margin tax. Effective January 1, 2007, the margin tax applies to legal entities conducting business in Texas, including previously non-taxable entities such as limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships. The margin tax is based on our Texas sourced taxable margin. The tax is calculated by applying a tax rate to a base that considers both revenue and expenses and therefore has the characteristics of an income tax. As a result, the Fund recorded $0.1 million in state income tax for the year ended December 31, 2007 that is solely attributable to the Texas margin tax.

(4)Fair Value Measurement

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements(“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, outlines a fair value hierarchy based on inputs used to measure fair value and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not change existing guidance as to whether an instrument is carried at fair value. The Fund adopted SFAS 157 for the Code requiresquarter ending March 31, 2008. SFAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a RIC satisfy a two part “diversification” test with respect to its investment portfolio holdings. First,liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the closemeasurement date.

The Fund has categorized all investments recorded at fair value in accordance with SFAS 157 based upon the level of each quarterjudgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Hierarchical levels, defined by SFAS 157 and directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair valuation of these assets and liabilities, are as follows:

Level 1 — Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets at the measurement date. The types of assets carried at Level 1 fair value generally are equities listed in active markets.

Level 2 — Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level 1) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset in connection with market data at the measurement date and for the extent of the taxableinstrument’s anticipated life. Fair valued assets that are generally included in this category are warrants held in a public company.

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year,the fair value measurement and unobservable. Generally, assets carried at least 50%fair value and included in this category are debt, warrants and/or other equity investments held in a private company. For loan and debt securities, the Fund has performed a yield analysis assuming a hypothetical current sale of the security. The yield analysis considers changes in interest rates and changes in leverage levels of the portfolio company as compared to the market interest rates and leverage levels. Assuming the credit quality of the portfolio company remains stable, the Fund will use the value determined by the yield analysis as the fair value for that security.

The Fund will record unrealized depreciation on investments when it determines that the fair value of a RIC’s total assetssecurity is less than its cost basis, and will record unrealized appreciation when it determines that the fair value is greater than its cost basis.

Investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are invested in: (a) cash; (b) cash items; (c) government securities; (d) securitiescategorized in the tables below based on the lowest level of other RICs; and (e) investments in other securities which, with respectsignificant input to any one issuer, do not represent more than 5%the valuations:

A reconciliation of the assets of the RIC nor more than 10% of the voting securities of such issuer. Second, at the close of each quarter of the taxable year, not more than 25% of thefair value of the RIC’s total assets are invested in the securities (other than government securities or the securities of other RICs) of any one issuer. In order to satisfy the diversification test, the Fund at times has borrowed sufficient fundsinvestments utilizing a margin account with a securities brokerage firm to purchase government securities. On these occasions, the holding of government securities has permitted the Fund to reduce the percent holdings of certain issuers below the 5% and/or the 25% limits. To our knowledge, the Internal Revenue Service has not provided definitive guidance on a RIC borrowing and investing in the noted manner to comply with the diversification test. If the Service were to take a contrary view to the Fund’s and/or the Fund were unable to borrow sufficient funds in the future, the Fund may no longer qualifysignificant unobservable inputs is as a RIC. In this case, the Fund would be subject to corporate income tax on the Fund’s net investment income and realized capital gains, and distributions to stockholders would be subject to income tax as ordinary dividends. Failure to continue to qualify as a RIC could be material to the Fund and its stockholders. See Note 2 at “RIC Borrowings, Restricted Cash and Temporary Investments” for disclosure regarding specific Fund borrowings and government securities purchases to maintain the Fund’s RIC status.follows (in thousands):

(5)Related Party Transactions and Agreements

Moore, Clayton & Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation, formed Moore Clayton Capital Advisors, Inc. (“MCCA”) was formed in February 2005 for the purpose of managing the Fund. MCC Global N.V.Moore, Clayton & Co., the parent company of MCCAInc., either directly or indirectly has a significant ownership interest in the Fund and, additionally, has one common director. MCCA has no direct ownership in the Fund and has two common directors with the Fund.directors. MCCA acquired the outstanding stock of the two entities which owned the previous adviser, Equus Capital Management Corporation. Those two entities were individually owned by a current officer of the Fund and a previous officer of the Fund who resigned with the change to the newcurrent adviser, MCCA. See Footnote 5 “Management Agreements” for discussion of fees paid by the Fund to the Adviser and Administrator.Moore Clayton Capital Advisors, Inc.

The Fund entered into an investment advisory agreement dated June 30, 2005 (the “Advisory Agreement”) with the Adviser.Moore Clayton Capital Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”). This agreement was renewed in June 2007. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser performs certain investment advisory services that are necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Adviser receives a base advisory fee at an annual rate of 2% of the net assets of the Fund, paid quarterly in arrears, as well as incentive fees in the following amounts: (i) 20% of the excess, if any, of the Fund’s net investment income for a quarter that exceeds a quarterly hurdle rate equal to 2% (8% annualized) of the Fund’s net assets, and (ii) 20% of the Fund’s net realized capital gain less unrealized capital depreciation paid on an annual basis ($1,215,491 (estimated) incentive fee in 2007).basis. The advisory fees that the Fund pays represent the Adviser’s primary source of revenue. The Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MCC Global, N.V.,NV, an international private equity investment and advisory firm.

The Advisory Agreement presently continues year-to-year, provided such continuance is approved at least annually by (i) a vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, or (ii) a majority of the Independent Directors of the Fund. The Advisory Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors or the holders of a majority of the Fund’s shares on 60 days’days written notice to the Adviser, and would automatically terminate in the event of its “assignment” (as defined in the 1940 Act).

The Fund hasalso entered into an administration agreement dated June 30, 2005 (���(“Administration Agreement”) with Equus Capital Administration Company, Inc. (the “Administrator”). This agreement was renewed in June 2007. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator provides (or arranges for suitable third parties to provide) all administrative services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Fund reimburses the Administrator for the costs and expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations and providing personnel and facilities under the Administrative Agreement, provided that such reimbursements do not exceed $450,000$0.5 million per year.

The Administration Agreement presently continues year-to-year, provided such continuance is approved at least annually by the Fund’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors. The Administration Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors, or by the Administrator, upon 60 days’days written notice to the other party, and would automatically terminate in the event of its “assignment” (as defined in the 1940 Act).

(6) Contractual Obligations

The Fund has entered into five contracts under which it expects to have material future commitments, including the Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser, pursuant to which the Adviser has agreed to serve as the Fund’s investment advisor; the Administration Agreement between the Fund and the Administrator, pursuant to which the Administrator has agreed to furnish the Fund with the facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct the Fund’s day-to-day operations and to provide managerial assistance on its behalf to portfolio companies to which the Fund is required to provide such assistance. The Advisory Agreement and the Administration Agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon not more than 60 days’ written notice to the other, see Note 5.

The remaining three commitments as of March 31, 2008 relate to the Fund’s portfolio company investments and are summarized as follows (in thousands):

As compensation for services to the Fund, each Independent Director receives an annual fee of $20,000 paid quarterly in arrears, a fee of $2,000 for each meeting of the Board of Directors attended in person, a fee of $1,000 for participation in each telephonic meeting of the Board and a fee of $1,000 for each committee meeting attended, and reimbursement of all out-of-pocket expenses relating to attendance at such meetings. A quarterly fee of $2,500 is paid tofor the Chairman of the Independent Directors and the Chairman of the Audit Committee. An additional one-time fee of $5,000 was paid to the

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Chairman of the Independent Directors and the Chairman of the Audit Committee in September 2007, as approved by the Compensation Committee. Effective December 18, 2007, an annual fee of $15,000 for the Chairman of the Board of Directors was approved.

(7)Federal Income Tax Matters

OnThe Fund is required to make distributions of any net taxable investment income on an annual basis, and may elect to distribute or retain net taxable realized capital gains. The Internal Revenue Service approved the Fund’s request, effective October 23, 200631, 1998, to change its year end for determining capital gains for purposes of Section 4982 of the Internal Revenue Code from December 31 to October 31.

The Fund was not required to make a distribution of ordinary income for 2007 under income tax regulations. The aggregate cost of investments for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2007 was $52.7 million. Such investments had unrealized appreciation of approximately $23.4 million and unrealized depreciation of $6.5 million for book purposes, or net unrealized appreciation of approximately $16.8 million. The Fund had unrealized appreciation of $26.4 million and unrealized depreciation of approximately $7.0 million for tax purposes, or net unrealized appreciation of $19.4 million as of December 31, 2007.

The Fund adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48 entitled “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109,” referred to as “FIN 48,” as of January 1, 2007. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertain tax positions that may have been taken by an entity. Specifically, FIN 48 prescribes a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold to measure a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return through a two-step process: (1) determining whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities, after all appeals, based upon the technical merits of the position; and (2) measuring to determine the amount of benefit/expense to recognize in the financial statements, assuming taxing authorities have all relevant information concerning the issue. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit/expense that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. This pronouncement also specifies how to present a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in a classified balance sheet, but does not change the classification requirements for deferred taxes. Under FIN 48, if a tax position previously failed the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, it should be recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which the threshold is met. Similarly, a position that no longer meets this recognition threshold should no longer be recognized in the first financial reporting period that the threshold is no longer met.

The Fund is a flow-through, non-tax paying entity; further, the Fund’s net operating loss carry-forwards have been exhausted. Based upon an examination of the Fund’s tax position, the Fund announceddetermined that the aggregate exposure under FIN 48 did not have a material impact on its financial statements at January 1, 2008 or March 31, 2008. Therefore, the Fund has not recorded an adjustment to its financial statements related to the adoption of FIN 48. The Fund will continue to evaluate its tax positions in accordance with FIN 48, and recognize any future impact under FIN 48 as a charge to income in the applicable period in accordance with the standard.

The Fund’s accounting policy related to income tax penalties and interest assessments is to accrue for these costs and record a charge to expenses during the period that the Fund takes an uncertain tax position through resolution with the taxing authorities or expiration of the applicable statute of limitations.

(8)Dividends

On February 19, 2008, the Fund revised its managed distribution policy for the Fund to pay quarterly dividends at an annual rate10% of a minimumthe Fund’s market value based on the 2007 year-end closing price of $0.50 per share annually. In accordance with the new policy, the Fund$6.31 and announced the declaration of a $0.125first quarter dividend payableof $0.158 per share accordingly. A dividend in the amount of $1.3 million was paid on September 24, 2007,March 31, 2008 to shareholders of record as of February 29, 2008. The dividend was payable in shares of common stock or in cash by specific election of the close of business on August 21, 2007.shareholders, and such election was made by March 24, 2008. The Fundfund paid $502,172$ 0.7 million in cash, and issued 73,06995,023 additional shares of its common stock at $7.856an effective price of $6.71 per share on September 24, 2007, in paymentshare. The classification of such dividend. this dividend as between ordinary income, capital gain and return of capital will not be known until December 31, 2008, since any purchase or sale of a portfolio company during the remainder of the year will affect the classification.

The Fund announced the declaration ofpaid a $0.125 dividend payable on June 25, 2007, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 21, 2007. The Fund paid $596,042 in cash and issued 48,930 additional shares of common stock at $8.81 per share on June 25, 2007, in payment of such dividend. The Fund announced the declaration of a $0.125 dividend payable on March 30, 2007, tofor shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 26, 2007 on March 30, 2007. The Fund paid $566,006$0.6 million in cash and issued 52,650 additional shares of common stock at $8.63$8.633 per share, on March 30, 2007, in payment of such dividend. The classification of the dividends will not be known as to whether it is an ordinary income, capital gain, or return of capital dividend until December 31, 2007.

On February 2, 2006, the Fund declared dividends of $18,441,480 ($2.50 per share). The Fund paid $12,975,925 in cash and issued 729,773 additional shares of common stock at $7.49 per share on March 23, 2006, in payment of such dividend.

(9)Portfolio Securities

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2007,March 31, 2008, the Fund invested an aggregate of $25.0$3.0 million in foura new companiesportfolio company and sevenmade follow-on investments of $7.8 million in several follow-on investments, including $480,723$0.2 million in the form of interest and dividends paid in kind or original issue discount/premium amortization. In addition,

The following table includes significant new and follow-on investments during the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (in thousands):

During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Fund realized net capital gains of $0.4 million, including the following significant transactions (in thousands):

Net unrealized appreciation on investments increased by $0.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2008, from a net capital gainunrealized appreciation of $5,257,805 (significant transactions include$16.8 million to a net unrealized appreciation of $17.1 million. Such increase in appreciation resulted primarily from increase in estimated fair market value of ConGlobal Industries Holding, Inc., resulting from an increase in operations for the saleperiod. The increase was partially offset by the decrease in fair market value of The Drilltec Corporation which generated a capital gain of $3,829,940 and the receipt of final escrow paymentSpectrum Management, LLC, resulting from the sale of Champion which generated a capital gain of $1,402,753 during the nine months ended September 30, 2007.declining sales.

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the Fund invested $327,560$5.1 million in onetwo new investmentscompanies and made follow-on investments of $8,845,494$2.6 million in eight companies,three follow-on investments, including $520,760$0.1 million in the form of interest and dividends paid in kind or original issue discount/premium amortization. In addition,

The following table includes significant new and follow-on investments during the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (in thousands):