UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
________________

Form 10-Q

[X]     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
 
OR

[ ]     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition period from ________ to ________ .
 

Commission file number: 0-20671

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

TX

 

 

75-2533518

    

(State or other jurisdiction

    

(I.R.S. Employer

    

      of incorporation or organization)

    

Identification No.)

    


 

8080 N. Central Expressway, Suite 210, LB-59, Dallas, TX 75206     

(Address of principal executive offices)

     (Zip Code)    


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 214-891-8294

None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year
if changed since last report)
___________________

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 Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer £               Accelerated filer      £          Non-accelerated filer S

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes             No __x__ 

As of June 30, 2008 the issuer had 4,463,967 shares of common stock outstanding.

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RENAISSANCE CAPITAL GROWTH & INCOME FUND III, INC.

INDEX

 

Page Number

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

    
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)                             3  
                 
             Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007       3  
      
             Schedules of Investments as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007       4  
  
             Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007       15  
 
             Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007        17  
 
             Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007        18  
 
             Notes to Financial Statements                          19  
 
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations            25  
 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk                  27  
 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures                  28  
           

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 

    
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings                   29  
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors             29  
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds             31  
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities              31  
 
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders            28  
 
Item 5. Other Information            31  
 
Item 6. Exhibits            31  


 

2

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
(Unaudited)

Item 1. Financial Statements

                              ASSETS        
                                                                          

 June 30, 2008

  

December 31, 2007

  
Cash and cash equivalents     $ 9,901,388   $ 3,679,949  
Investments at fair value, cost of $44,480,177    
   and $43,820,011 at June 30, 2008 and    
   December 31, 2007, respectively       27,932,178     36,251,126  
Interest and dividends receivable       237,656     141,402  
Prepaid and other assets       102,267     50,663  
      $ 38,173,489   $ 40,123,140  
 

                                             LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS     
Liabilities:    
   Accounts payable     $ 10,216     57,726  
   Dividend payable       446,397     446,397  
   Accounts payable - affiliate       151,656     374,734  
   Due to broker       8,913,937     -  
   Taxes payable on behalf of stockholders       -     1,485,135  
 
        9,522,206     2,363,992  
      
Commitments and contingencies    
     
Net assets:    
    
   Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 20,000,000    
     shares; 4,673,867 issued; 4,463,967 shares outstanding       4,673,867     4,673,867  
   Additional paid-in-capital       27,418,273     27,925,813  
   Treasury stock at cost, 209,900 shares       (1,734,967 )   (1,734,967 )
   Distributable earnings       378,789     -  
   Net realized gain on investments retained       14,463,320     14,463,320  
   Net unrealized depreciation of investments       (16,547,999 )   (7,568,885 )
    
   Net assets, equivalent to $6.42 and $8.46 per share    
     at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively       28,651,283     37,759,148  
      $ 38,173,489   $ 40,123,140  

 

See accompanying notes  
3

                  

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Schedule of Investments
(Unaudited)

 

June 30, 2008

  Interest

 

Maturity

 

 

 

Fair

 

% of Investment
               

  Rate

 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

Eligible Porfolio Investments-

   Convertible Debentures and

   Promissory Notes

CaminoSoft Corp. -                          
   Promissory note (2)     7  .00%  01/19/08     $ 250,000   $

250,000

    

 0

 .90%
           
iLinc Communications, Inc. -    
   Convertible promissory note     12  .00 03/29/12       500,000     500,000     1 .79
           
Integrated Security Systems, Inc. -    
   Convertible promissory note (2)     6  .00 09/30/08       400,000     400,000     1 .43
   Promissory note (2)     8  .00 09/30/08       525,000     525,000     1 .88
   Promissory note (2)     7  .00 09/30/08       200,000     200,000     0 .72
   Promissory note (2)     8  .00 09/30/08       175,000     175,000     0 .63
   Promissory note (2)     8  .00 09/30/08       450,000     450,000     1 .61
   Convertible promissory note (2)     8  .00 12/14/08       500,000     500,000     1 .79
   Promissory note (2)     8  .00 12/12/08       300,000     300,000     1 .07
              
PetroHunter Energy Corp-    
   Convertible debenture     8  .50 11/05/12       1,000,000     1,266,667     4 .53
          
Pipeline Data, Inc. -    
   Convertible debenture     8  .00 06/29/10       500,000     500,000     1 .79
            
Simtek Corporation -    
   Convertible debenture (2)     7  .50 06/28/09       700,000     700,000     2 .51
     
                $5,500,000   $5,766,667 20

.65%

 

 

 See accompanying notes  
4

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Schedule of Investments (continued)
(Unaudited)

 

 

   June 30, 2008     
                          

 Shares

   Cost     Fair Value  % of Investment Assets

Eligible Porfolio Investments-

   Common Stock, Preferred Stock,

   and Miscellaneous

 

Advance Nanotech, Inc. -                    
   Common stock       5,796   $ 11,198   $ 1,449     0 .00%
       
AuraSound, Inc. -    
   Common stock       1,000,000     1,000,000     1,100,000     3 .94
              
BPO Management Services, Inc. –    
   Series D preferred (2)       104,167     1,000,000     283,333     1 .01
   Series D2 preferred (2)       104,167     1,000,000  

283,333

 1 .01
                   
CaminoSoft Corp. -    
   Common stock (2)       3,692,327     5,286,747     257,861     0 .92
       
eOriginal, Inc. -    
   Series A preferred stock (1)       10,680     4,692,207     145,462     0 .52
   Series B preferred stock (1)       25,646     620,329     349,299     1 .25
   Series C preferred stock (1)       51,249     1,059,734     698,011     2 .50
   Series D preferred stock (1)       36,711     500,000     500,004     1 .79
        
Global Axcess Corporation -    
   Common stock       1,486,667     1,261,667     247,867     0 .89
             
Hemobiotech, Inc. -    
   Common stock       1,200,000     1,284,117     1,308,000     4 .68
          
i2 Telecom -    
   Common stock       4,165,316     711,200     624,797     2 .24
             
Integrated Security Systems, Inc. -    
   Common stock (2)       33,987,883     6,119,791     1,358,522     4 .86
   Series D, preferred stock (2)       7,500     150,000     7,500     0 .03


 

 

                                       

                    

 See accompanying notes  
5

          

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Schedule of Investments (continued)
(Unaudited)

 

   June 30, 2008     
                          

 Shares

   Cost     Fair Value  % of Investment Assets  

Eligible Porfolio Investments-

   Common Stock, Preferred Stock,

   and Miscellaneous Securities, continued

Murdoch Security & Investigations, Inc. -                    
   Common stock (1)       2,512,500     1,250,000     1,256,250  

 4

 .50
          
Narrowstep, Inc. -    
   Common stock       4,000,000     1,000,000     240,000    0 .86
     
Riptide Worldwide, Inc. -    
   Common stock (2)       1,838,396     1,093,332     735,359    2 .63
     
Simtek Corp. -    
   Common stock (2)       761,672     1,999,294     1,390,177    4 .98
         
Symbollon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. -    
   Common stock       607,143     500,000     24,286    0 .09
           
Vertical Branding, Inc. –    
   Common stock (2)       1,666,667     1,000,000     583,333    2 .09
      
Miscellaneous Securities (3)           -     185,340 0 .66
  
          $31,539,616   $11,580,183 41 .45%

 


 

 

 

 See accompanying notes  
6

   

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Schedule of Investments (continued)
(Unaudited)

 

June 30, 2008

  Interest

 

Maturity

 

 

 

Fair

 

% of Investment
               

  Rate

 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

Other Portfolio Investments -
     Convertible Debentures and
     Promissory Notes     

              
Dynamic Green Energy Limited                        
Promissory note (1)     7.00%   06/10/2011   $1,000,000  

$1,000,000

 3.58 %
     
               $1,000,000

$1,000,000

 3.58 %

 

 

 

See accompanying notes  
7

              

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Schedule of Investments (continued)
(Unaudited)

 

   June 30, 2008     
                          

 Shares

   Cost     Fair Value  % of Investment Assets

 Other Portfolio Investments -
     Common Stock, Preferred Stock,
     and Miscellaneous Securities

Access Plans USA, Inc. (Precis)-                    
   Common stock (2)       890,500   $ 2,139,777   $ 783,640     2 .81%
    
AdStar, Inc. -    
   Common stock       253,500     213,200     8,364     0 .03
       
Asian Financial, Inc. -    
   Common stock (1)       130,209     500,000     500,000     1 .79
    
A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. -    
   Common stock       48,000     409,256     1,279,200     4 .58
    
Bovie Medical Corporation -    
   Common stock       500,000     907,844     3,575,000     12 .80
         
COGO Group, Inc. (Comtech) -    
   Common stock       200,000     836,019     1,822,000     6 .52
       
HLS Systems International, Ltd. -    
   Common stock       58,500     498,557     306,540     1 .10
     
iLinc Communications, Inc.-        
   Common stock       23,266     13,908     5,584     0 .02
    
Points International, Ltd. -    
   Common stock       900,000     492,000     1,080,000     3 .87

 

 See accompanying notes  
8

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Schedule of Investments (continued)
(Unaudited)

 

   June 30, 2008     
                          

 Shares

   Cost     Fair Value  % of Investment Assets

Other Portfolio Investments -
     Common Stock, Preferred Stock,
     and Miscellaneous Securities, continued
 

Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. -
 

Common stock

  

 100,000

   430,000    

225,000

    

0

 .80
     
          6,440,561 9,585,328 34 .32%
    
    $  44,480,177 $ 27,932,178 100 .00%


 

Allocation of Investments -
     Restricted Shares, Unrestricted Shares,

     and Other Securities

 

Private Securities (1) $ 9,622,270 4,449,026 15 .93%
Restricted Securities (2)     $

     23,288,941

   $ 9,183,058     32 .88%
Unrestricted Securities     $ 11,568,966   $ 14,114,754     50 .53%
Other Securities (3)     $ -   $ 185,340     0 .66%


 

(1)  Securities in a privately owned company.

(2)  Restricted securities due to the Fund’s having a director on issuer’s board or not registered and held less      

       than 6 months.

(3)  Includes Miscellaneous Securities, such as warrants and options.

 

 

 

 

 See accompanying notes  
9

     

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Schedule of Investments (continued)
(Unaudited)

 

December 31, 2007

  Interest

 

Maturity

 

 

 

Fair

 

% of Investment
               

  Rate

 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

Eligible Portfolio Investments -
     Convertible Debentures and
     Promissory Notes
 

CaminoSoft Corp. -                          
   Promissory note (2)     7  .00%  01/19/08     $ 250,000   $ 250,000     0 .69%
   
iLinc Communications, Inc. -    
   Convertible promissory note     12  .00 03/29/12       500,000     500,000     1 .38
     
Integrated Security Systems, Inc. -    
   Convertible promissory note (2)     6  .00 09/30/08       400,000     400,000     1 .10
   Promissory note (2)     8  .00 09/30/08       525,000     525,000     1 .45
   Promissory note (2)     7  .00 09/30/08       200,000     200,000     0 .55
   Promissory note (2)     8  .00 09/30/08       175,000     175,000     0 .48
   Promissory note (2)     8  .00 09/30/08       450,000     450,000     1 .24
   Convertible promissory note (2)     8  .00 12/14/08       500,000     500,000     1 .38
   Promissory note (2)     8  .00 12/12/08       300,000     300,000     0 .83
      
PetroHunter Energy Corp-    
   Convertible debenture (1)     8  .50 11/05/12       1,000,000     1,466,667     4 .05
    
Pipeline Data, Inc. -    
   Convertible debenture     8  .00 06/29/10       500,000     500,000     1 .38
          
Simtek Corporation -    
   Convertible debenture     7  .50 06/28/09       700,000     738,182     2 .04
      
              $  5,500,000 $  6,004,849 16 .57%


 

 See accompanying notes  
10

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Schedule of Investments (continued)
(Unaudited)

 

   December 31 2007    
                          

 Shares

   Cost     Fair Value  % of Investment Assets

Eligible Porfolio Investments-

   Common Stock, Preferred Stock,

   and Miscellaneous

 

Advance Nanotech, Inc. -                    
   Common stock       5,796   $ 11,199   $ 1,652     0 .00%
    
AuraSound, Inc. -    
   Common stock       1,000,000     1,000,000     1,100,000     3 .03
    
BPO Management Services, Inc. –    
   Series D, preferred (2)       104,167     1,000,000     716,667     1 .98
   Series D2, preferred (2)       52,084     500,000     358,333     0 .99
                                
CaminoSoft Corp. -    
   Common stock (2)       3,539,414     5,275,000     283,153     0 .78
    
eOriginal, Inc. -    
   Series A preferred stock (2)       10,680     4,692,207     145,462     0 .40
   Series B preferred stock (2)       25,646     620,329     349,299     0 .96
   Series C preferred stock (2)       51,249     1,059,734     698,011     1 .93
   Series D preferred stock (2)       36,711     500,000     500,004     1 .38
    
Gaming & Entertainment Group -    
   Common stock       112,500     50,625     788     0 .00
    
Gasco Energy, Inc. -    
   Common stock       775,586     465,352     1,543,416     4 .26
   
Global Axcess Corporation -    
   Common stock       953,333     1,261,667     324,133     0 .89
  
Hemobiotech, Inc. -    
   Common stock       1,200,000     1,284,117     1,680,000     4 .63
   
i2 Telecom -    
   Common stock       237,510     36,200     17,814     0 .05
   Common stock (2)       3,927,806     675,000     294,585     0 .81
  
Integrated Security Systems, Inc. -    
   Common stock (2)       30,733,532     5,661,058     2,766,018     7 .63
   Common stock (1)(2)       2,175,559     400,734     195,800     0 .54
   Series D, preferred stock (2)       7,500     150,000     16,875     0 .05


 See accompanying notes  
11

    

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Schedule of Investments (continued)
(Unaudited)

   December 31 2007    
                          

 Shares

   Cost     Fair Value  % of Investment Assets

Eligible Porfolio Investments-

   Common Stock, Preferred Stock,

   and Miscellaneous, continued

Murdoch Security & Investigations, Inc. -                    
   Common stock (1)       2,000,000     1,000,000    

1,000,000

    

2

 .76
      
Narrowstep, Inc. -    
   Common stock (1)       4,000,000     1,000,000     440,000     1 .21
  
Nutradyne Group, Inc.    
   Common Stock       13,917     12,500     21,571     0 .06
  
Ripetide Worldwide Inc.    
   Common stock (1)(2)       1,838,396     1,093,332     643,439     1 .78
  
Simtek Corp. -    
   Common stock (2)       640,763     1,799,294     1,486,570     4 .10
   Common stock (1)(2)       90,909     200,000     210,909     0 .58
   
Symbollon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. -    
   Common stock (2)       607,143     500,000     391,607     1 .08
  
Vertical Branding, Inc. –    
   Common stock (1) (2)       1,666,667     1,000,000     666,667     1 .84
 
Miscellaneous Securities           -     187,727 0 .52
 
         $ 31,248,348 $  16,040,500 44 .24%


 

 See accompanying notes  
12

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Schedule of Investments (continued)
(Unaudited)

 

   December 31 2007    
                          

 Shares

   Cost     Fair Value  % of Investment Assets

 Other Portfolio Investments -
     Common Stock, Preferred Stock,
     and Miscellaneous Securities

Access Plans USA, Inc. (Precis)-                    
   Common stock (2)       890,500   $ 2,139,777   $ 952,835     2 .63%
  
AdStar, Inc. -    
   Common stock       253,500     330,718     96,330     0 .27
 
Asian Financial, Inc. -    
   Common stock (1)       130,209     500,000     500,000     1 .38
 
Bovie Medical Corporation -    
   Common stock       500,000     907,844     3,185,000     8 .79
 
Chardan South China Acquisition Corp. -    
   Common stock (2)       48,000     409,256     640,800     1 .77
 
Comtech Group, Inc. -    
   Common stock       200,000     836,019     3,222,000     8 .89
 
HLS Systems International, Ltd. -    
   Common stock       58,500     498,557     521,820     1 .44
 
iLinc Communications, Inc.-        
   Common stock       23,266     13,908     12,564     0 .03
 
Medical Action Industries, Inc. -    
   Common stock       30,150     237,209     628,628     1 .73


 

         


 See accompanying notes  
13

    

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Schedule of Investments (continued)
(Unaudited)

 

   December 31 2007    
                          

 Shares

   Cost     Fair Value  % of Investment Assets
Other Portfolio Investments -
     Common Stock, Preferred Stock,
     and Miscellaneous Securities, continued
 

Points International, Ltd. -                  
   Common stock       900,000     492,000     3,735,000   10 .30
 
Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. -    
   Common stock       100,000     430,000     416,000   1 .15
  
US Home Systems, Inc. -    
   Common stock       55,000     276,375     294,800   0 .81
  
          7,071,663   14,205,777

39

 .19%
  
         $ 43,820,011  $ 36,251,126 100 .00%


 

Allocation of Investments -
     Restricted Shares, Unrestricted Shares,

     and Other Securities

Restricted Securities (1)(2)     $ 33,766,465   $ 17,229,476     47 .54%
Unrestricted Securities     $ 10,053,546   $ 18,833,923     51 .94%
Other Securities (3)     $ 0   $ 187,727     0 .52%


(1)     Restricted securities from a non-public company, or not fully registered, or held less than 6 months(2) Restricted securities due to the Fund’s having a director on issuer’s board and having to comply with Rule 144 as an affiliate

(3)     Includes Miscellaneous Securities, such as warrants and options.

 

 

 

 See accompanying notes  
14

               

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

                                          

  Three Months Ended June 30   
       

2008

    

2007

  
Investment income:    
   Interest income     $ 129,289   $ 79,333  
   Dividend income       7,461     69,841  
   Other income       3,406     5,473  
        140,156     154,647  
   
Expenses:    
   General and administrative       151,295     167,554  
   Interest expense       29,863     -  
   Legal and professional fees       61,539     95,535  
   Management fee to affiliate       127,861     214,142  
        370,558     477,231  
  
   Net investment loss       (230,402 )   (322,584 )
        
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)    
   on investments:    
   Net unrealized (depreciation)    
     of investments       (4,063,158 )   (1,703,609 )
   Net realized gain (loss) on investments       (15,501 )   2,033,769  
         
   Net gain (loss) on investments       (4,078,659 )   330,160  
  
   Net income (loss)     $ (4,309,061 ) $ 7,576  
  
Net income (loss) per share     $ (0.97 ) $ 0.00  
  
Weighted average shares outstanding       4,463,967     4,463,967  

 

  See accompanying notes  
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Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Statements of Operations (continued)

(Unaudited)

 

                                                                       Six Months Ended June 30   
       

2008

    

2007

  
Investment income:    
   Interest income     $ 241,436   $ 158,637  
   Dividend income       25,860     278,725  
   Other income       14,713     16,349  
        282,009     453,711  
     
Expenses:    
   General and administrative       248,279     254,711  
   Interest expense       29,863     -  
   Legal and professional fees       236,749     208,336  
   Management fee to affiliate       274,658     428,251  
             
        789,549     891,298  
 
   Net investment loss       (507,540 )   (437,587 )
  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)    
   on investments:    
   Net unrealized (depreciation)    
     of investments       (8,979,114 )   (1,230,989 )
   Net realized gain on investments       1,271,582     2,033,769  
     
   Net gain (loss) on investments       (7,707,532 )   802,780  
  
   Net income (loss)     $ (8,215,072 ) $ 365,193  
      
Net income (loss) per share     $ (1.84 ) $ 0.08  
   
Weighted average shares outstanding       4,463,967     4,463,967  

 

See accompanying notes  
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Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(Unaudited)

                                                                       Six Months Ended June 30   
       

2008

    

2007

  
From operations:    
   Net investment loss     $ (507,540 ) $    (437,587

)
   Net realized gain on investments       1,271,582     2,033,769  
   Net unrealized depreciation of    
     investments       (8,979,114 )   (1,230,989 )
             
Net income (loss)       (8,215,072 )   365,193  
                     
From distributions to stockholders:    
   Cash dividends declared       (892,793 )   -  
          
     Total increase (decrease) in net assets       (9,107,865 )   365,193  
                 
Net assets:    
   Beginning of period       37,759,148     48,367,442  
            
   End of period     $ 28,651,283   $ 48,732,635  

 

See accompanying notes  
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Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

                                                                       Six Months Ended June 30   
       

2008

    

2007

  
Cash flows from operating activities:    
   Net income (loss)     $ (8,215,072 ) $ 365,193  
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to    
       net provided by (used in) operating activities:    
     Net change in unrealized depreciation of    
       investments       8,979,114     1,230,989  
     Net realized gain on investments       (1,271,582 )   (2,033,769 )
     (Increase) decrease in interest and    
       dividend receivables      

 (96,254

 )   72,072  
     Decrease in prepaid and other assets       (51,604 )   (24,234 )
     Decrease in accounts payable       (47,510 )   (125,424 )
     Decrease in accounts payable-affiliate       (223,078 )   (3,344,818 )
     Decrease in taxes payable on behalf of shareholders       (1,485,135 )   (6,302,806 )
     Purchase of investments       (1,819,744 )   (3,137,073 )
     Proceeds from sale of investments       2,431,160     3,559,380  
  
Net cash used in operating activities      

(1,799,705

)

(9,740,490

 )
           
Cash flows from financing activities:    
   Cash dividends paid       (892,793 )   -  
   Net payments/proceeds with broker

8,913,937

-
       
Net cash provided by financing activity

8,021,144

-
          
Net increase (decrease) in cash    
   and cash equivalents       6,221,439     (9,740,490 )
Cash and cash equivalents at    
   beginning of the period       3,679,949     14,835,500  
Cash and cash equivalents at    
   end of the period     $ 9,901,388   $ 5,095,010  


        

                         

  See accompanying notes  
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Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements

June 30, 2008

                

Note 1      Organization and Business Purpose

     

Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc., (the “Fund” or the “Registrant”) is a non-diversified, closed-end fund that has elected to be treated as a business development company (a “BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Fund, a Texas corporation, was organized and commenced operations in 1994.
 
The investment objective of the Fund is to provide its stockholders long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in privately placed convertible securities and equity securities of emerging growth companies.
 
RENN Capital Group, Inc. (“RENN Group” or the “Investment Advisor”), a Texas corporation, serves as the Investment Advisor to the Fund. In this capacity, RENN Group is primarily responsible for the selection, evaluation, structure, valuation, and administration of the Fund’s investment portfolio, subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors. RENN Group is a registered investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”).

Note 2      Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods. We have omitted certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States pursuant to those rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures we have made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. You should read these unaudited interim financial statements in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
 
The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results we expect for the full year.

Valuation of Investments

Portfolio investments are stated at quoted market or fair value as determined by the Investment Adviser (Note 6).

Other

The Fund follows industry practice and records security transactions on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the record date. Interest income is recorded as earned on the accrual basis.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Fund considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2008, cash and cash equivalents are at risk to the extent that they exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured amounts. To minimize this risk, the Fund places its cash and cash equivalents with major U.S. financial institutions.

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Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2008


 Income Taxes

The Fund has elected the special income tax treatment available to “regulated investment companies” (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), which allows the Fund to be relieved of federal income tax on that part of its net investment income and realized capital gains that it pays out to its stockholders. Such requirements include, but are not limited to certain qualifying income tests, asset diversification tests and distribution of substantially all of the Fund’s taxable investment income to its stockholders. It is the intent of management to comply with all IRC requirements as they pertain to a RIC and to distribute all of the Fund’s taxable investment income and realized long-term capital gains within the defined period under the IRC to qualify as a RIC. Failure to qualify as a RIC would subject the Fund to federal income tax as if the Fund were an ordinary corporation, which could result in a substantial reduction in the Fund’s net assets as well as the amount of cash available for distribution to stockholders. Continued qualification as a RIC requires management to satisfy certain investment diversification requirements in future years. There can be no assurance that the Fund will qualify as a RIC in subsequent years.

Federal income taxes payable on behalf of stockholders on realized gains that the Fund elects to retain are accrued and reflected as tax expense paid on behalf of stockholders on the last day of the tax year in which such gains are realized.

Net Income (Loss) Per Share

Net income (loss) per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding of 4,463,967 during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Note 3      Due to/from Broker

The Fund conducts business with various brokers for its investment activities.  The clearing and depository operations for the investment activities are performed pursuant to agreements with these brokers. “Due to broker” represents unsettled purchase transactions and “due from broker” represents unsettled sales transactions. The Fund is subject to credit risk to the extent the brokers are unable to deliver cash balances or securities, or clear security transactions on the Fund’s behalf.  The Investment Adviser actively monitors the Fund’s exposure to these brokers and believes the likelihood of loss under those circumstances is remote.  At June 30, 2008 there was a “due to broker” balance of $8,913,937, for short-term investment purposes which was secured by U.S. Treasury Bills totalling $8,984,075 which are included in cash and cash equivalents.

Note 4     Management Fees and Incentive Fees and Reimbursement

The Investment Adviser for the Fund is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”), the Investment Adviser performs certain services, including certain management, investment advisory and administrative services necessary for the operation of the Fund. In addition, under the Agreement, the Investment Adviser is reimbursed by the Fund for certain directly allocable administrative expenses. A summary of fees and reimbursements paid by the Fund under either the Agreement or the prospectus is as follows:

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Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2008

 

Note 4     Management Fees and Incentive Fees and Reimbursement, continued

·     

The Investment Adviser receives a management fee equal to a quarterly rate of 0.4375% of the Fund’s net assets, as determined at the end of such quarter, each payment to be due as of the last day of the calendar quarter. The Fund incurred $274,658 and $428,251 during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, for such management fees.

·     

The Investment Adviser receives an incentive fee in an amount equal to 20% of the Fund’s cumulative realized capital gains in excess of cumulative realized capital losses of the Fund after allowance for any unrealized capital depreciation on the portfolio investments of the Fund at the end of the period being calculated less cumulative incentive fees previously accrued. Unrealized capital depreciation equals net unrealized capital losses on each class of security without netting net unrealized capital gains on other classes of securities. The incentive fee is calculated, accrued, and paid on an annual basis as of year end. Because the incentive fee is calculated, accrued, and paid on an annual basis as of each year end and no probability or estimate of the ultimate fee can be ascertained prior to year end, no incentive fee was recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.

·     

The Investment Adviser was reimbursed by the Fund for directly allocable administrative expenses paid by the Investment Adviser on behalf of the Fund. Such reimbursements were $17,229 and $141,615 during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Fund had an account payable of $151,656 and $374,734, respectively, for the amount due for the fees and expense reimbursements disclosed above.

Note 5     Eligible Portfolio Companies and Investments

     Eligible Portfolio Companies

The Fund invests primarily in convertible securities and equity investments of companies that qualify as Eligible Portfolio Companies as defined in Paragraph 2(a)(46) of the 1940 Act or in securities that otherwise qualify for investment as permitted in Paragraphs 55(a)(1) through (7) of the 1940 Act. Under the provisions of the 1940 Act at least 70% of the Fund’s assets, as defined under Section 55 of the 1940 Act, must be invested in securities listed in Paragraphs 55(a)(1) though (6) of the 1940 Act (“Eligible Portfolio Investments”). In the event the Fund has less than 70% of its assets invested in Eligible Portfolio Investments, then the Fund will be prohibited from making non-eligible investments until such time as the percentage of Eligible Portfolio Investments again exceeds the 70% threshold. The Fund was in compliance with these provisions at June 30, 2008.

     Investments

Investments are carried in the statements of assets and liabilities, at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Investment Adviser, subject to the approval of the Fund’s Board of Directors. The convertible debt securities held by the Fund generally have maturities between five and seven years and are convertible (at the discretion of the Fund) into the common stock of the issuer at a set conversion price. The common stock underlying these securities is generally unregistered and thinly-to-moderately traded. Generally, the Fund negotiates registration rights at the time of purchase and the companies are required to register the shares within a designated period and the cost of registration is borne by the portfolio company. Interest on the convertible securities is generally payable monthly. The convertible debt securities generally contain embedded call options giving the issuer the right to call the underlying issue. In these instances, the Fund has the right of redemption or conversion. The embedded call option will generally not vest until certainconditions are achieved by the issuer. Such conditions may require that minimum thresholds be met relating to underlying market prices, liquidity, and other factors.

 
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Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2008

Note 6     Valuation of Investments

     

Effective January 1, 2008, the Fund adopted FAS 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), which establishes a framework for measuring fair value and applies to existing accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. A fair value hierarchy is established within FAS 157 that prioritizes the sources (“inputs”) used to measure fair value into three broad levels: inputs based on quoted market prices in active markets (Level 1 inputs); observable inputs based on corroboration with available market data (Level 2 inputs); and unobservable inputs based on uncorroborated market data or a reporting entity’s own assumptions (Level 3 inputs). The adoption of FAS 157 has not had significant impact on the Fund’s financial statements and has not resulted in any significant changes in the valuation of investments. The Fund’s valuation policies are as follows:
 

On a weekly basis, RENN Group prepares a valuation to determine fair value of the investments of the Fund. The Board of Directors of the Fund approves the valuation on a quarterly basis. Interim board involvement may occur if material issues arise before quarter end. The valuation principles are described below.

·     

Unrestricted common stock of companies listed on an exchange, Nasdaq or in the over-the-counter market is valued at the closing price on the date of valuation.

·     

Restricted common stock of companies listed on an exchange, Nasdaq or in the over-the-counter market is valued based on the quoted price for an otherwise identical unrestricted security of the same issuer that trades in a public market, adjusted to reflect the effect of any significant restrictions.

·     

Unlisted preferred stock of companies with common stock listed on an exchange, Nasdaq or in the over-the-counter market is valued at the closing price of the common stock into which the preferred stock is convertible on the date of valuation.

·     

Debt securities are valued at fair value. The Fund considers, among other things, whether a debt issuer is in default or bankruptcy. It also considers the underlying collateral. Fair value is generally determined to be the greater of the face value of the debt or the market value of the underlying common stock into which the instrument may be converted.

·     

Unlisted in-the-money options or warrants of companies with the underlying common stock listed on an exchange, Nasdaq or in the over-the-counter market are valued at fair value (the positive difference between the closing price of the underlying common stock and the strike price of the warrant or option). An out-of-the money warrant or option has no value; thus, the Fund assigns no value to it.

·     

Investments in privately held entities are valued at fair value. If there is no independent and objective pricing authority (i.e. a public market) for such investments, fair value is based on the latest sale of equity securities to independent third parties. If a private entity does not have an independent value established over an extended period of time, then the Investment Adviser will determine fair value on the basis of appraisal procedures established in good faith and approved by the Board of Directors.

 

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Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2008

 

The following table shows a summary of investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis classified under the appropriate level of fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2008:
   

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

Significant Other Observable Inputs

Significant Unobservable Inputs

Description

June 30, 2008

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Investments

$

27,932,178

$

16,956,979

$

 10,975,199

$

 -

As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the net unrealized depreciation associated with investments held by the Fund was $(16,547,999) and $(7,568,885), respectively. As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Fund had gross unrealized gains of $5,935,092 and $11,002,265, respectively, and gross unrealized losses of $22,483,091 and $18,571,150, respectively.

Note 7   Dividends 

 

During December 2007, and March and June 2008, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share, $446,397, which was estimated and designated as a distribution of realized capital gains in accordance with the IRC which assured that any Federal income tax on such realized capital gains, if any, is paid by the Fund’s stockholders. These dividends were paid to the stockholders during January, March, and July 2008, respectively.

 

During December, 2007, the Board of Directors, in accordance with rules under Subchapter M of the IRC, declared a deemed dividend for 2007 on net taxable long-term capital gains of $4,243,244 that remained after the cash dividend noted above. The Fund recorded a liability of $1,485,135 (which was paid during the first month of 2008) on its statements of assets and liabilities for taxes payable on behalf of its stockholders as of December 31, 2007. This amount was also recorded as an income tax expense paid on behalf of stockholders in the statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2007. Stockholders of record at December 31, 2007 received a tax credit of $0.33 per share. The balance of $2,758,108 was retained by the Fund during 2007.

Note 8     Commitments and Contingencies
 

As disclosed in Note 4, the Fund is obligated to pay to the Investment Adviser an incentive fee equal to 20% of the Fund’s cumulative realized capital gains in excess of cumulative capital losses of the Fund after allowance for any capital depreciation on the portfolio investments of the Fund. As incentive fees on capital gains are not due to the Investment Adviser until the capital gains are realized, any obligations for incentive fees based on unrealized capital gains are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements, as there is no assurance that the unrealized gains as of the end of any period will ultimately become realized. Had an incentive fee been accrued as a liability based on all unrealized capital gains, net assets of the Fund would have been reduced by $516,979 and $2,058,485 as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.

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Renaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2008

Note 9     Financial Highlights - Unaudited

Selected per share data and ratios for each share of common stock outstanding throughout the six months ended June 30, 2008, and 2007 are as follows:

 

       

2008

  

 2007 

  
       

 

  

 
 Net asset value, beginning of period     $

8.46

 $

10.84
   
 Net investment loss    

(0.11 

 )

(0.10

 )
                    
 Net realized and unrealized loss on investment      

(1.73

 )  

0.18
        Total return from investment operations      

(1.84

 )  

0.08
   Distributions:    
     From net capital gains      

(0.20

 )  

-
   
        Net asset value, end of period     $

6.42

 $

10.92
                     
   Per share market value, end of period    $

5.12

    

8.95

    
          
   Portfolio turnover rate      

5.73

 %   

7.11

  

%
          
   Quarterly return (a)      

(16.75

 ) %

(14.76

 ) %
   Ratio to average net assets (b):    
   Net investment loss      

(1.52

 ) % 

(0.66

 ) %
   Expenses      

2.37

 %   

0.98

   %

 

(a) Quarterly return (not annualized) was calculated by comparing the common stock price on the first day of the period to the common stock price on the last day of the period, in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountant guidelines.

  (b) Average net assets have been computed based on quarterly valuations.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Material Changes in Portfolio Investments

The following material portfolio transactions occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2008:
 

Adstar, Inc. (OTCBB:ADST): During the second quarter of 2008, the Fund sold 89,500 shares of common stock for $7,117, realizing a loss of $110,402.

BPO Management Services, Inc. (OTCBB:BPOM): In the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Fund exercised warrants to purchase 52,083 shares of preferred stock for $500,000.

CaminoSoft Corporation (OTCBB:CMSF): In the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Fund received 71,454 shares of common stock as payment in kind for interest on promissory notes held by the Fund. The shares had a cost basis of $4,363.

Dynamic Green Energy Limited (Private): In the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Fund invested $1,000,000 in a 7% promissory note.

Medical Action Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:MDCI): In the second quarter of 2008, the Fund sold 30,150 shares of common stock for $354,061, realizing a gain of $116,852.
 

PetroHunter Energy Corporation (OTCBB:PHUN): In the second quarter of 2008, the Fund received warrants to purchase 266,667 shares of common stock at $0.255 per share. The warrants were received as payment in kind for interest on a promissory note held by the Fund.

US Home Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:USHS): During the second quarter of 2008, the Fund sold 55,000 shares of common stock for $252,501, realizing a loss of $23,874.
 

Vertical Branding, Inc. (OTCBB:VBDG): In the second quarter of 2008, the Fund received options to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock at $0.37 per share. The options were received in connection with Robert C. Pearson’s compensation as a member of Vertical Branding’s board of directors.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

For the three months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund experienced a net investment loss in the amount of $230,402 compared to a net investment loss in the amount of $322,584 for the same three month period in 2007. This change was due in part to a decrease in investment income from $154,647 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 to $140,156 for the comparable period of 2008. This decrease in investment income was primarily attributable to less dividend income being earned in 2008. Dividend income for the three month period ended June 30, 2008 was $7,461 versus $69,841 for the same period in 2007. Also, interest income increased from $79,333 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 to $129,289 for the same period of 2008, primarily due to interest earnings on additional investments during 2008.

During the second quarter of 2008, the Fund had interest expense of $29,863 on its margin balance carried by brokerage. There was no interest expense for the same period of 2007. Legal and professional fees decreased from $95,535 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 to $61,538 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as a result of a decrease in legal and consulting services.  Management fees decreased from $214,142 for the three months ended June 30, 2007, to $127,861 for the same period in 2008, due to a decline in net asset values in 2008.

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The net change in unrealized depreciation on investments for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 increased by $4,063,158 compared to the $1,703,609 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. This increase in unrealized depreciation was due to the decline of market values and the realization of gains or losses upon the disposition of investments.

Net realized losses on investments for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 were $15,501 compared to net realized gains on investments of $2,033,769 for the same period of 2007.

Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund experienced a net investment loss in the amount of $507,540 compared to a net investment loss in the amount of $437,587 for the same six-month period in 2007. This change was due in part to a decrease in investment income from $453,711 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 to $282,009 for the comparable period of 2008. This decrease in investment income was primarily attributable to less dividend income being earned in 2008. Dividend income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008 was $25,860 versus $278,725 for the same period in 2007 as a result of dividends earned on portfolio investments and greater cash balances which earned dividends during the six-month period in 2007. Interest income increased from $158,637 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 to $241,436 for the same period of 2008, primarily due to interest earnings on additional investments during 2008.

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, the Fund had interest expense of $29,863 on its margin balance carried by brokerage. There was no interest expense for the same period of 2007. Legal and professional fees increased from $208,336 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 to $236,749 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as a result of an increase in legal services during the six months ended June 30, 2008. Management fees decreased from $428,251 for the six months ended June 30, 2007, to $274,658 for the same period in 2008, due to a decline in net asset values in 2008.

The net change in unrealized depreciation on investments for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased $8,979,114 compared to an increase of $1,230,989 for the six months ended June 30, 2007. This change in unrealized depreciation was due to the decline of market values and the realization of gains or losses upon the disposition of investments.

Net realized gains on investments for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $1,271,582 compared to net realized gains of $2,033,769 for the same period of 2007.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net assets decreased $9,107,865 during the six-month period from $37,759,148 at December 31, 2007, to $28,651,283 at June 30, 2008. This decline is primarily attributable to the decline of market values of investments during 2008.  Additionally, the Fund had net realized gains totaling $1,271,582 offset by a net investment loss of $507,540 during the six-months ended June 30, 2008.  Finally, the Fund declared cash dividends totally $892,793 during the same period.

 

At the end of the second quarter of 2008, the Fund had cash and cash equivalents of $9,901,388 compared to $3,679,949 at December 31, 2007. This increase is primarily attributable to U.S. Treasury Bills purchased with a short-term liability totalling $8,913,937, which was repaid within a few days following the quarter ended June 30, 2008. 
 

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Accounts payable decreased from $57,726 at December 31, 2007 to $10,216 at June 30, 2008.  Accounts payable to affiliate decreased from $374,734 at December 31, 2007 to $151,656 at June 30, 2008, reflecting the payment of management fees and expenses for 2007 and the first quarter of 2008, offset by accrued management fees for the three month period ended June 30, 2008.

The majority of the Fund’s investments in portfolio companies are individually negotiated, are initially not registered for public trading, and are subject to legal and contractual investment restrictions. Accordingly, many of the portfolio investments are considered non-liquid. This lack of liquidity primarily affects the Fund’s ability to make new investments.

From time to time, funds or securities are deposited in margin accounts and invested in government securities. Government securities used as cash equivalents typically consist of U.S. Treasury securities or other U.S. Government and agency obligations having slightly higher yields and maturity dates of three months or less when purchased. These investments qualify for investment as permitted in Paragraphs 55(a)(1) through (7) of the 1940 Act. These securities are generally valued at market price as market prices are generally available for these securities.

Contractual Obligations

The Fund has one contract for the purchase of services under which it will have future commitments: the Investment Advisory Agreement, pursuant to which RENN Group has agreed to serve as the Fund’s Investment Adviser. Such agreement has contractual obligations with fees which are based on values of the portfolio investments which the Fund owns. For further information regarding the Fund’s obligations under the Investment Advisory Agreement, see Note 4 of the Financial Statements.

Because the Fund does not enter into other long-term debt obligations, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations, or purchase obligations that would otherwise be reflected on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, a table of contractual obligations has not been presented.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 

The Fund is subject to financial market risks, including changes in market interest rates as well as changes in marketable equity security prices. The Fund does not use derivative financial instruments to mitigate any of these risks. The return on the Fund’s investments is generally not affected by foreign currency fluctuations.
 
A majority of the Fund’s net assets consists of common stocks and warrants and options to purchase common stock in publicly traded companies. These investments are directly exposed to equity price risk, in that a percentage change in these equity prices would result in a similar percentage change in the fair value of these securities.
 

A lesser percentage of the Fund’s net assets consists of fixed-rate convertible debentures and other debt instruments as well as convertible preferred securities. Since these instruments are generally priced at a fixed rate, changes in market interest rates do not directly impact interest income, although they could impact the Fund’s yield on future investments in debt instruments. In addition, changes in market interest rates are not typically a significant factor in the Fund’s determination of fair value of its debt instruments, because the Fund generally assumes that the debt instruments will be held to maturity, and the fair value of the debt instruments is determined on the basis of the terms of the particular instrument and the financial condition of the issuer.
 
A small percentage of the Fund’s net assets consist of equity investments in private companies. The Fund would anticipate no impact on these investments from modest changes in public market equity prices. However, should significant changes in market prices occur, there could be a longer-term effect on valuations of private companies which could affect the carrying value and the amount and timing of proceeds realized on these investments.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) required by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of that date to provide reasonable assurance that the information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in such reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decision regarding required disclosure.
 
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II

     

Item 1.          Legal Proceedings

None

Item 1A.          Risk Factors

You should carefully consider the risks described below and all other information contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including our financial statements and the related notes thereto before making a decision to purchase our common stock. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or not presently deemed material by us, may also impair our operations and performance. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. If that happens, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
 

     We May be Unable to Participate in Certain Investment Opportunities. As a Business Development Company, we are required to invest at least 70% of our assets directly in Eligible Portfolio Investments. As a result, we will be unable to make new investments that are not considered Eligible Portfolio Investments if at any time we have less than 70% of our portfolio invested that are Eligible Portfolio Investments.

     Our Growth is Dependent on Investing in Quality Transactions. Sustaining growth depends on our ability to identify, evaluate, finance, and invest in companies that meet our investment criteria. Accomplishing such results on a cost-effective basis is a function of our marketing capabilities and skillful management of the investment process. Failure to achieve future growth could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

     Failure to Invest Capital Effectively May Decrease Our Stock Price. If we fail to invest our capital effectively, our return on equity may be decreased, which could reduce the price of the shares of our common stock.
 

     Highly Competitive Market for Investments. The Fund has significant competition for investment opportunities. Competitive sources for growth capital for the industry include insurance companies, banks, equipment leasing firms, investment bankers, venture capital and private equity funds, money managers, hedge funds, and private investors. Many of these sources have substantially greater financial resources than are available to the Fund. Therefore, the Fund will have to compete for investment opportunities based on its ability to respond to the needs of the prospective portfolio company and its willingness to provide management assistance. In some instances, the Fund’s requirements that the Fund provide management assistance will cause the Fund to be non-competitive.

     Lack of Publicly Available Information on Certain Portfolio Companies. Some of the securities in our portfolio are issued by privately held companies. There is generally little or no publicly available information about such companies, and we must rely on the diligence of our management to obtain the information necessary for our decision to invest. There can be no assurance that such diligence efforts will uncover all material information necessary to make fully informed investment decisions.
 
     Dependence on Key Management. Selecting, structuring and closing our investments depends upon the diligence and skill of our management, which is responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, monitoring and disposing of our investments. Our management's capabilities will significantly impact our results of operations. If we lose any member of our management team and he or she cannot be promptly replaced with an equally capable team member, our results of operations could be significantly impacted.
 

     Failure to Deploy Capital May Lower Returns. Our failure to successfully deploy sufficient capital may reduce our return on equity.

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     Results May Fluctuate. Our operating results may fluctuate materially due to a number of factors including, among others, variations in and the timing of the recognition of realized and unrealized gains or losses, the degree to which we encounter competition in our portfolio companies’ markets, the ability to find and close suitable investments, and general economic conditions. As a result of these factors, results for any period should not be relied upon as being indicative of performance in future periods.

     Uncertain Value of Certain Restricted Securities. Our net asset value is based on the values assigned to the various investments in our portfolio, determined in good faith by our board of directors. Because of the inherent uncertainty of the valuation of portfolio securities which do not have readily ascertainable market values, our fair value determinations may differ materially from the values which would be applicable to unrestricted securities having a public market.

     Illiquid Securities May Adversely Affect Our Business. Our portfolio contains securities which are subject to restrictions on sale because they were acquired from issuers in "private placement" transactions or because we are deemed to be an affiliate of the issuer. Unless an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 is available, we will not be able to sell these securities publicly without the expense and time required to register the securities under applicable federal and state securities laws. In addition, contractual or practical limitations may restrict our ability to liquidate our securities in portfolio companies, because we may own a relatively large percentage of the issuer's outstanding securities. Sales may also be limited by unfavorable market conditions. The illiquidity of our investments may preclude or delay the disposition of such securities, which may make it difficult for us to obtain cash equal to the value at which we record our investments.
 

     Regulated Industry. Publicly traded investment funds are highly regulated. Changes in securities laws or regulations governing our operations or our failure to comply with those laws or regulations may adversely affect our business.
 
     Failure to Qualify for Favorable Tax Treatment. We may not qualify for pass-through tax treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC") if we are unable to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Failure to qualify as a regulated investment company would subject the Fund to federal income tax as if it were an ordinary corporation, which would result in a substantial reduction in both the Fund’s net assets and the amount of income available for distribution to stockholders. The loss of this pass-through tax treatment could have a material adverse effect on the total return, if any, obtainable from an investment in our common stock.
 

     Highly Leveraged Portfolio Companies. Some of our portfolio companies could incur substantial indebtedness in relation to their overall capital base. Such indebtedness often requires the balance of the loan to be refinanced when it matures. If portfolio companies cannot generate adequate cash flow to meet the principal and interest payments on their indebtedness, the value of our investments could be reduced or eliminated through foreclosure on the portfolio company's assets or by the portfolio company's reorganization or bankruptcy.

     Our Common Stock Often Trades at a Discount. The Fund’s stock frequently trades at a discount from net asset value. Stockholders desiring liquidity usually sell their shares at current market value, and therefore may not realize the full net asset value of their shares. This is a risk separate and distinct from the risk that a fund's performance may cause its net asset value to decrease.

     Nature of Investment in Our Common Stock. Our stock is intended for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation. Our investments in portfolio securities generally require some time to reach maturity, and such investments generally are illiquid. An investment in our shares should not be considered a complete investment program. Each prospective purchaser should take into account his or her investment objectives as well as his or her other investments when considering the purchase of our shares.

     Our Stock Price May Fluctuate Significantly. The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly. The market price and marketability of shares of our common stock may from time to time be significantly affected by numerous factors, including our investment results, market conditions, and other influences and events over which we have no control and that may not be directly related to us.

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     Failure to Meet Listing Standards. We are current in our SEC filings, and we believe we have met all our listing requirements on the American Stock Exchange. However, there can be no assurance that we will continue to meet the American Stock Exchange listing standards or any other listing standards and the stock could be delisted.

Item 2.          Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
                         None

Item 3.          Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
                         None

Item 4.          Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
          
                         None

Item 5.          Other Information
 
                         None

Item 6.          Exhibits

     31.1     Certification of the principal executive officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 

     31.2     Certification of the principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 

     32.1     Certification of the principal executive officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

     32.2     Certification principal financial officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 

RENAISSANCE CAPITAL GROWTH & INCOME FUND III, INC.

 

 

 

/s/ Russell Cleveland______________________

     August 13, 2008    
Russell Cleveland, President and    
Chief Executive Officer    
(Principal Executive Officer)    
  
  
  
/s/ Barbe Butschek__________________________     August 13, 2008    
Barbe Butschek, Chief Financial Officer    
(Principal Financial Officer)    

 



 

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