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

Investment Company Act file number        811-5531   



MassMutual Participation Investors

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


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

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)


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

(Name and address of agent for service)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:        413-226-1000   

Date of fiscal year end:  12/31           

Date of reporting period:    6/30/11        

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 110 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. ss. 3507.



 
 
 
 
ITEM 1.  REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS.

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










 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adviser
Babson Capital Management LLC *
1500 Main Street, P.O. Box 15189
Springfield, Massachusetts 01115-5189
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
KPMG LLP
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
  Transfer Agent & Registrar
Shareholder Financial Services, Inc.*
P.O. Box 173673
Denver, Colorado 80217-3673
1-800-647-7374
 
Internet Website
www.babsoncapital.com/mpv
     
Counsel to the Trust  
 
MassMutual Participation Investors
Ropes & Gray LLP   c/o Babson Capital Management LLC
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
  1500 Main Street, Suite 2200
    Springfield, Massachusetts 01115
Custodian   (413) 226-1516
State Street Bank and Trust Company    
Boston, MA 02116
  *Member of the MassMutual Financial Group

Investment Objective and Policy
MassMutual Participation Investors (the “Trust”) is a closed-end management investment company, first offered to the public in 1988, whose shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “MPV”. The Trust’s share price can be found in the financial section of most newspapers as “MassPrt” or “MassMuPrt” under either the New York Stock Exchange listings or Closed-End Fund Listings.

The Trust’s investment objective is to maximize total return by providing a high level of current income, the potential for growth of income, and capital appreciation. The Trust’s principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations purchased directly from their issuers, which tend to be smaller companies. At least half of these investments normally include equity features such as common stock, warrants, conversion rights, or other equity features that provide the Trust with the opportunity to realize capital gains. The Trust will also invest in publicly traded debt securities (including high yield securities), again with an emphasis on those with equity features, and in convertible preferred stocks and, subject to certain limitations, readily marketable equity securities. Below-investment grade or high yield securities have predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the capacity of the issuer to pay interest and repay principal. In addition, the Trust may temporarily invest in high quality, readily marketable securities.

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

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

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS
MassMutual Participation Investors
 
July 31, 2011

We are pleased to present the June 30, 2011 Quarterly Report of MassMutual Participation Investors (the “Trust”).

The Board of Trustees declared a quarterly dividend of 27 cents per share, payable on August 12, 2011 to shareholders of record on August 1, 2011. The Trust paid a 27 cent per share dividend for the preceding quarter. The Trust earned 34 cents per share of net investment income for the second quarter of 2011, of which approximately 7 cents per share represented income due to nonrecurring items, compared to 32 cents per share in the previous quarter, of which approximately 5 cents per share represented income due to nonrecurring items.

During the second quarter, the net assets of the Trust increased to $126,256,640 or $12.52 per share compared to $123,978,396 or $12.32 per share on March 31, 2011. This translates into a 3.9% total return for the quarter, based on the change in the Trust’s net assets assuming the reinvestment of all dividends. Longer term, the Trust returned 18.9%, 8.7%, 8.7%, and 13.0% for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year time periods, respectively, based on the change in the Trust’s net assets assuming the reinvestment of all dividends.

The Trust’s share price increased 0.9% during the quarter, from $14.80 per share as of March 31, 2011 to $14.94 per share as of June 30, 2011. The Trust’s market price of $14.94 per share equates to a 19.3% premium over the June 30, 2011 net asset value per share of $12.52. The Trust’s average quarter-end premium for the 3, 5 and 10-year periods was 5.1%, 7.1% and 8.5%, respectively. U.S. equity markets, as approximated by the Russell 2000 Index, decreased 1.6% for the quarter. U.S. fixed income markets, as approximated by the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index, increased 1.1% for the quarter.

The Trust closed three add-on investments during the second quarter. The three add-on investments were in KNB Holdings Corporation, NetShape Technologies, Inc. and NT Holding Company. A brief description of these investments can be found in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The total amount invested by the Trust in these three transactions was $292,000.

Middle market buyout activity continued at a lackluster pace in the second quarter of 2011. In fact, activity levels in the second quarter were even lower than they were in the first quarter of the year. A real supply/demand imbalance has developed in the market – there is a shortage of quality deal flow, but there is an abundance of equity capital and senior and mezzanine debt looking to be invested. Not surprisingly, the result is that most quality middle market companies being offered for sale are being pursued aggressively at high prices. Many senior and mezzanine debt providers are offering higher leverage and lower pricing levels to finance these higher-priced companies. To us, it seems like the market has once again become overheated. While we are disappointed with the current level of deal flow available to the Trust, we will not compromise our underwriting standards and stray from the investment philosophy that has served us well for so many years just to put new investments into the portfolio. We are hopeful that deal flow will pick up during the remainder of the year and bring the supply/demand imbalance back into line, which should result in increased investment opportunities for the Trust.
 
 
 
 
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Most of our portfolio companies reported improved operating results in the second quarter of 2011, and several more of our companies were able to resume paying cash interest on their debt obligations due to their improved financial results and liquidity positions. We are pleased with the continued improving quality of the portfolio. Realization activity for the Trust was strong in the second quarter as we had four companies sold. Directed Electronics, Inc., Justrite Manufacturing Acquisition Company, Safety Speed Cut Manufacturing Company, Inc. and Total E&S, Inc. all turned out to be successful investments for the Trust. We continue to have a healthy backlog of companies that are in various stages of a sale process, so we expect realization activity for the remainder of 2011 to be strong.

Thank you for your continued interest in and support of MassMutual Participation Investors.

Sincerely,
 
 
Michael L. Klofas
 
President
 
 
 
Portfolio Composition as of 6/30/11 *
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* Based on market value of total investments (including cash)

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Assets:
     
Investments
     
(See Consolidated Schedule of Investments)
     
Corporate restricted securities at fair value
     
(Cost -  $115,798,217)
  $ 107,379,676  
Corporate restricted securities at market value
       
(Cost - $3,337,384)
    3,371,923  
Corporate public securities at market value
       
(Cost -  $12,559,993)
    13,177,719  
Short-term securities at amortized cost
    6,999,785  
Total investments (Cost  - $138,695,379)
    130,929,103  
Cash and cash equivalents
    5,961,446  
Interest receivable
    1,129,222  
Recievables for investments sold
    869,635  
Other assets
    335,524  
Total assets
    139,224,930  
         
         
Liabilities:
       
Note payable
    12,000,000  
Deferred tax liability
    472,673  
Investment advisory fee payable
    284,077  
Interest payable
    88,933  
Accrued expenses
    122,607  
Total liabilities
    12,968,290  
Total net assets
  $ 126,256,640  
         
         
Net Assets:
       
Common shares, par value $.01 per share
  $ 100,811  
Additional paid-in capital
    94,257,944  
Retained net realized gain on investments, prior years
    33,323,976  
Undistributed net investment income
    5,521,757  
Accumulated net realized gain on investments
    1,291,101  
Net unrealized depreciation of investments
    (8,238,949 )
Total net assets
  $ 126,256,640  
Common shares issued and outstanding (14,785,750 authorized)
    10,081,044  
Net asset value per share
  $ 12.52  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the six months ended June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Investment Income:
     
Interest
  $ 7,548,922  
Dividends
    213,630  
Other
    48,747  
Total investment income
    7,811,299  
         
         
Expenses:
       
Investment advisory fees
    563,028  
Interest
    348,000  
Trustees' fees and expenses
    101,625  
Professional fees
    93,800  
Reports to shareholders
    47,993  
Custodian fees
    13,000  
Other
    12,718  
Total expenses
    1,180,164  
Investment income - net
    6,631,135  
         
         
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments:
       
Net realized gain on investments before taxes
    318,792  
Income tax expense
    (22,539 )
Net realized gain on investments after taxes
    296,253  
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments before taxes
    2,289,558  
Net change in deferred income tax expense
    (208,208 )
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments after taxes
    2,081,350  
Net gain on investments
    2,377,603  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 9,008,738  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
MassMutual Participation Investors
For the six months ended June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
 
Net increase in cash:
     
Cash flows from operating activities:
     
Purchases/Proceeds/Maturities from short-term portfolio securities, net
  $ 3,059,019  
Purchases of portfolio securities
    (14,995,213 )
Proceeds from disposition of portfolio securities
    16,347,964  
Interest, dividends and other income received
    4,743,503  
Interest expense paid
    (348,000 )
Operating expenses paid
    (886,536 )
Income taxes paid
    (485,864 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    7,434,873  
         
Cash flows from financing activities:
       
Cash dividends paid from net investment income
    (5,230,214 )
Receipts for shares issued on reinvestment of dividends
    425,313  
Net cash used for financing activities
    (4,804,901 )
         
Net increase in cash
    2,629,972  
Cash - beginning of year
    3,331,474  
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
  $ 5,961,446  
         
         
Reconciliation of net increase in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities:
       
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 9,008,738  
Increase in investments
    (259,825 )
Decrease in interest receivable
    200,608  
Increase in other assets
    (1,205,159 )
Increase in deferred tax liability
    208,208  
Increase in investment advisory fee payable
    15,485  
Decrease in accrued expenses
    (52,729 )
Decrease in accrued taxes payable
    (463,325 )
Decrease in other payables
    (17,128 )
Total adjustments to net assets from operations
    (1,573,865 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 7,434,873  
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
           
             
   
For the six
       
   
months ended
   
For the
 
   
06/30/11
   
year ended
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
12/31/10
 
Increase in net assets:
           
             
Operations:
           
Investment income - net
  $ 6,631,135     $ 10,266,428  
Net realized gain on investments after taxes
    296,253       1,179,654  
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments after taxes
    2,081,350       8,365,960  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    9,008,738       19,812,042  
Increase from common shares issued on reinvestment of dividends
               
Common shares issued (2011 - 30,773; 2010 - 67,032)
    425,313       828,922  
Dividends to shareholders from:
               
Net investment income (2011 - $0.27 per share; 2010 - $1.00 per share)
    (2,717,646 )     (10,026,104 )
                 
Total increase in net assets
    6,716,405       10,614,860  
                 
Net assets, beginning of year
    119,540,235       108,925,375  
                 
Net assets, end of period/year (including undistributed net investment income of $5,521,757 and $1,608,268 respectively)
  $ 126,256,640     $ 119,540,235  
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
MassMutual Participation Investors
Selected data for each share of beneficial interest outstanding:
 
   
For the six months
ended 06/30/2011
   
For the years ended December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
Net asset value:
                                   
Beginning of year
  $ 11.89     $ 10.91     $ 11.10     $ 12.84     $ 12.90     $ 12.21  
Net investment income (a)
    0.66       1.02       0.94       1.08       1.23       1.10  
Net realized and unrealized
                                               
gain (loss) on investments
    0.23       0.95       (0.13 )     (1.82 )     (0.05 )     0.77  
Total from investment operations
    0.89       1.97       0.81       (0.74 )     1.18       1.87  
Dividends from net investment
                                               
income to common shareholders
    (0.27 )     (1.00 )     (1.00 )     (1.00 )     (1.23 )     (1.18 )
Dividends from net realized gain
                                               
on investments to common shareholders
    -       -       -       -       (0.02 )     (0.01 )
Increase from dividends reinvested
    0.01       0.01       0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.01       0.01  
Total dividends
    (0.26 )     (0.99 )     (1.00 )     (1.00 )     (1.24 )     (1.18 )
Net asset value: End of period/year
  $ 12.52     $ 11.89     $ 10.91     $ 11.10     $ 12.84     $ 12.90  
Per share market value:
                                               
End of period/year
  $ 14.94     $ 13.88     $ 12.20     $ 9.05     $ 13.18     $ 14.70  
Total investment return
                                               
Net asset value (c)
    7.63 %     18.71 %     7.60 %     (6.01 %)     9.95 %     18.64 %
Market value (c)
    9.70 %     22.94 %     40.86 %     (25.36 %)     (1.30 %)     16.81 %
Net assets (in millions):
                                               
End of period/year
  $ 126.26     $ 119.54     $ 108.93     $ 110.18     $ 126.63     $ 126.52  
Ratio of operating expenses
                                               
to average net assets
    1.37 %(e)     1.46 %     1.41 %     1.33 %     1.36 %     1.17 %
Ratio of interest expense
                                               
to average net assets
    0.57 %(e)     0.61 %     0.63 %     0.58 %     0.56 %     0.57 %
Ratio of income tax expense
                                               
to average net assets (d)
    0.04 %(e)     0.46 %     0.00 %     0.00 %     0.48 %     2.68 %
Ratio of total expenses before custodian fee
                                               
reduction to average net assets (d)
    1.98 %(e)     2.53 %     2.04 %     1.91 %     2.40 %     4.46 %
Ratio of net expenses after custodian fee
                                               
reduction to average net assets (d)
    1.98 %(e)     2.53 %     2.04 %     1.91 %     2.40 %     4.42 %
Ratio of net investment income
                                               
to average net assets
    10.90 %(e)     8.96 %     8.55 %     8.74 %     9.32 %     8.43 %
Portfolio turnover
    6 %     27 %     23 %     32 %     33 %     34 %

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

Senior borrowings:
                                   
Total principal amount (in millions)
  $ 12     $ 12     $ 12     $ 12     $ 12     $ 12  
Asset coverage per $1,000 of indebtedness
  $ 11,521     $ 10,962     $ 10,077     $ 10,181     $ 11,552     $ 11,543  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities - 87.72%: (A)    
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Private Placement Investments - 85.05%                                
                                 
A E Company, Inc.
                               
A designer and manufacturer of machined parts and assembly structures for the commercial and military aerospace industries.
   
11% Senior Secured Note due 2015
  $ 752,307              *     $ 740,417     $ 765,710  
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 807,693    
11/10/09
      735,654       813,473  
Common Stock (B)
 
184,615 shs.
   
11/10/09
      184,615       118,264  
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
92,308 shs.
   
11/10/09
      68,566       59,133  
* 11/10/09 and 11/18/09.
                    1,729,252       1,756,580  
                                 
A H C Holding Company, Inc.
                               
A designer and manufacturer of boilers and water heaters for the commercial sector.
                               
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 1,373,223    
11/21/07
      1,354,423       1,373,223  
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
12.26% int.
   
11/21/07
      119,009       173,322  
                      1,473,432       1,546,545  
A S A P Industries LLC
                               
A designer and manufacturer of components used on oil and natural gas wells.
                               
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 450,500    
12/31/08
      405,678       455,005  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A-2 (B)
 
676 uts.
   
12/31/08
      74,333       221,291  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A-3 (B)
 
608 uts.
   
12/31/08
      66,899       199,164  
                      546,910       875,460  
A S C Group, Inc.
A designer and manufacturer of high reliability encryption equipment, communications products, computing systems and electronic components primarily for the military and aerospace sectors.
12.75% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,227,273    
10/09/09
      1,079,097       1,251,818  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
2,186 uts.
             *       214,793       252,675  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)
 
1,473 uts.
   
10/09/09
      144,716       170,261  
* 10/09/09 and 10/27/10.
                    1,438,606       1,674,754  
 
A W X Holdings Corporation
A provider of aerial equipment rental, sales and repair services to non-residential construction and maintenance contractors operating in the State of Indiana.
10.5% Senior Secured Term Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 420,000      
05/15/08
      413,944       315,000  
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 420,000      
05/15/08
      384,627       -  
Common Stock (B)
 
60,000 shs.
     
05/15/08
      60,000       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
21,099 shs.
     
05/15/08
      35,654       -  
                      894,225       315,000  
 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Advanced Technologies Holdings
                       
A provider of factory maintenance services to industrial companies.
                       
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2013
  $ 1,199,494    
12/27/07
    $ 1,187,705     $ 1,199,494  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
546 shs.
   
12/27/07
      270,000       401,898  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
28 shs.
   
01/04/11
      21,600       20,469  
                    1,479,305       1,621,861  
                               
Aero Holdings, Inc.
                             
A provider of geospatial services to corporate and government clients.
                       
10.5% Senior Secured Term Note due 2014
  $ 697,500    
03/09/07
      692,543       705,352  
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 720,000    
03/09/07
      671,674       720,000  
Common Stock (B)
150,000 shs.
   
03/09/07
      150,000       233,416  
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
37,780 shs.
   
03/09/07
      63,730       58,790  
                    1,577,947       1,717,558  
                               
All Current Holding Company
                             
A specialty re-seller of essential electrical parts and components primarily serving wholesale distributors.
               
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 603,697    
09/26/08
      563,907       609,734  
Common Stock (B)
 
713 shs.
   
09/26/08
      71,303       57,782  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
507 shs.
   
09/26/08
      46,584       41,088  
                    681,794       708,604  
                               
American Hospice Management Holding LLC
                             
A for-profit hospice care provider in the United States.
                             
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2013
  $ 1,687,503              *       1,646,195       1,687,503  
Preferred Class A Unit (B)
 
1,706 uts.
           **       170,600       303,947  
Preferred Class B Unit (B)
 
808 uts.
   
06/09/08
      80,789       131,569  
Common Class B Unit (B)
 
16,100 uts.
   
01/22/04
      1       70,283  
Common Class D Unit (B)
 
3,690 uts.
   
09/12/06
      -       16,108  
* 01/22/04 and 06/09/08. ** 01/22/04 and 09/12/06.
                    1,897,585       2,209,410  
 
Apex Analytix Holding Corporation
A provider of audit recovery and fraud detection services and software to commercial and retail businesses in the U.S. and Europe.
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 1,012,500      
04/28/09
      888,361       1,012,500  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
1,623 shs.
     
04/28/09
      162,269       198,004  
Common Stock (B)
 
723 shs.
     
04/28/09
      723       88,248  
                      1,051,353       1,298,752  
 

9
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
  Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                           
Arrow Tru-Line Holdings, Inc.
                         
A manufacturer of hardware for residential and commercial overhead garage doors in North America.
         
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2012 (D)
  $ 1,054,025      
05/18/05
    $ 964,526     $ 632,415  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
33 shs.
     
10/16/09
      33,224       -  
Common Stock (B)
 
263 shs.
     
05/18/05
      263,298       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2012, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
69 shs.
     
05/18/05
      59,362       -  
                      1,320,410       632,415  
                                 
Associated Diversified Services
                               
A provider of routine maintenance and repair services primarily to electric utility companies predominantly on electric power distribution lines.
 
10% Senior Secured Term Note due 2016 (C)
  $ 332,000      
09/30/10
      324,482       326,016  
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 332,000      
09/30/10
      298,469       321,535  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)
 
36,000 uts.
     
09/30/10
      36,000       34,200  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B OID (B)
 
27,520 uts.
     
09/30/10
      27,520       275  
                      686,471       682,026  
 
Barcodes Group, Inc.
A distributor and reseller of automatic identification and data capture equipment, including mobile computers, scanners, point-of-sale systems, labels, and accessories.
13.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 643,506      
07/27/10
      614,740       662,812  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
13 shs.
     
07/27/10
      131,496       124,925  
Common Stock Class A (B)
 
44 shs.
     
07/27/10
      437       415  
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
8 shs.
     
07/27/10
      76       -  
                      746,749       788,152  
                                 
Bravo Sports Holding Corporation
                               
A designer and marketer of niche branded consumer products including canopies, trampolines, in-line skates, skateboards, and urethane wheels.
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 1,207,902      
06/30/06
      1,171,162       1,207,902  
Preferred Stock Class A (B)
 
465 shs.
     
06/30/06
      141,946       69,079  
Common Stock (B)
 
1 sh.
     
06/30/06
      152       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
164 shs.
     
06/30/06
      48,760       24,277  
                      1,362,020       1,301,258  


10
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
C D N T, Inc.
                       
A value-added converter and distributor of specialty pressure sensitive adhesives, foams, films, and foils.
   
10.5% Senior Secured Term Note due 2014
  $ 321,803    
08/07/08
    $ 317,982     $ 318,579  
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 429,070    
08/07/08
      399,954       420,326  
Common Stock (B)
 
41,860 shs.
   
08/07/08
      41,860       29,792  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
32,914 shs.
   
08/07/08
      32,965       23,425  
                    792,761       792,122  
                               
Capital Specialty Plastics, Inc.
                             
A producer of desiccant strips used for packaging pharmaceutical products.
                             
Common Stock (B)
 
55 shs.
             *       252       600,006  
*12/30/97 and 05/29/99.
                               
                                 
Clough, Harbour and Associates
                               
An engineering service firm that is located in Albany, NY.
                               
12.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 1,270,588    
12/02/08
      1,202,378       1,283,294  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
147 shs.
   
12/02/08
      146,594       179,085  
                      1,348,972       1,462,379  
                                 
CHG Alternative Education Holding Company
                               
A leading provider of publicly-funded, for profit pre-K-12 education services targeting special needs children at therapeutic day schools and “at risk” youth through alternative education programs.
13.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 717,317      
01/19/11
      675,693       717,935  
Common Stock (B)
 
375 shs.
     
01/19/11
      37,500       35,625  
Warrant, exercisable until 2021, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
295 shs.
     
01/19/11
      29,250       3  
                      742,443       753,563  
                                 
Coeur, Inc.
                               
A producer of proprietary, disposable power injection syringes.
                               
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 642,857      
10/10/08
      595,651       635,450  
Common Stock (B)
 
321 shs.
     
10/10/08
      32,143       18,402  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
495 shs.
     
10/10/08
      48,214       28,310  
                      676,008       682,162  
                                 
Connecticut Electric, Inc.
                               
A supplier and distributor of electrical products sold into the retail and wholesale markets.
   
10% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 771,051      
01/12/07
      719,299       578,288  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
82,613 uts.
     
01/12/07
      82,613       -  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class C (B)
 
59,756 uts.
     
01/12/07
      59,756       -  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D (B)
 
671,525 uts.
     
05/03/10
      -       -  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class E (B)
 
1,102 uts.
     
05/03/10
      -       -  
                      861,668       578,288  
 

11
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)  
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Connor Sport Court International, Inc.
                       
A designer and manufacturer of outdoor and indoor synthetic sports flooring and other temporary flooring products.        
Preferred Stock Series B-2 (B)
 
9,081 shs.
   
07/05/07
    $ 370,796     $ 908,072  
Preferred Stock Series C (B)
 
4,757 shs.
   
07/05/07
      158,912       475,708  
Common Stock (B)
 
380 shs.
   
07/05/07
      4       444  
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
6.88% int.
              *       103,135       -  
*08/12/04 and 01/14/05.
                  632,847       1,384,224  
                               
CorePharma LLC
                             
A manufacturer of oral dose generic pharmaceuticals targeted at niche applications.
                             
14.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,373,435    
08/04/05
      1,373,435       1,373,435  
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
common stock at $.001 per share (B)
 
10 shs.
   
08/04/05
      72,617       286,856  
                      1,446,052       1,660,291  
                                 
Crane Rental Corporation
                               
A crane rental company.
                               
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 1,215,000    
08/21/08
      1,124,205       1,186,187  
Common Stock (B)
 
135,000 shs.
   
08/21/08
      135,000       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
72,037 shs.
   
08/21/08
      103,143       -  
                      1,362,348       1,186,187  
                                 
Custom Engineered Wheels, Inc.
A manufacturer of custom engineered, non-pneumatic plastic wheels and plastic tread cap tires used primarily for lawn and garden products and wheelchairs.
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,155,288      
10/27/09
      1,025,468       1,127,285  
Preferred Stock PIK (B)
 
156 shs.
     
10/27/09
      156,468       114,334  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
114 shs.
     
10/27/09
      104,374       83,534  
Common Stock (B)
 
38 shs.
     
10/27/09
      38,244       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
28 shs.
     
10/27/09
      25,735       -  
                      1,350,289       1,325,153  

Davis-Standard LLC
A manufacturer, assembler, and installer of a broad range of capital equipment that is used in the extrusion, conversion, and processing of plastic materials.
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 489,131      
10/30/06
      471,730       489,131  
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
0.97% int.
     
10/30/06
      371,739       607,052  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
preferred stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
26 shs.
     
10/30/06
      26,380       41,002  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
18 shs.
     
10/30/06
      18,000       39,210  
                      887,849       1,176,395  


12
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Duncan Systems, Inc.
A distributor of windshields and side glass for the recreational vehicle market.
                     
10% Senior Secured Term Note due 2013   $ 231,429      
11/01/06
    $ 229,992     $ 235,236  
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014   $ 488,572      
11/01/06
      457,873       488,572  
Common Stock (B)
102,857 shs.
     
11/01/06
      102,857       56,082  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
32,294 shs.
     
11/01/06
      44,663       17,608  
                          835,385       797,498  
 
E S P Holdco, Inc.
A manufacturer of power protection technology for commercial office equipment, primarily supplying the office equipment dealer network.
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 1,259,880      
01/08/08
      1,243,016       1,247,084  
Common Stock (B)
 
349 shs.
     
01/08/08
      174,701       79,417  
                      1,417,717       1,326,501  
                                 
E X C Acquisition Corporation
                               
A manufacturer of pre-filled syringes and pump systems used for intravenous drug delivery.
           
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
11 shs.
     
06/28/04
      40,875       76,948  

Eatem Holding Company
A developer and manufacturer of savory flavor systems for soups, sauces, gravies, and other products produced by food manufacturers for retail and foodservice end products.
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 950,000      
02/01/10
      836,690       920,650  
Common Stock (B)
 
50 shs.
     
02/01/10
      50,000       39,431  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
119 shs.
     
02/01/10
      107,100       94,019  
                      993,790       1,054,100  

F C X Holdings Corporation
A distributor of specialty/technical valves, actuators, accessories, and process instrumentation supplying a number of industrial, high purity, and energy end markets in North America.
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 1,213,891      
10/06/08
      1,197,816       1,238,168  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
122 shs.
     
12/30/10
      12,200       11,590  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
2,298 shs.
     
10/06/08
      229,804       255,125  
Common Stock (B)
 
1,625 shs.
     
10/06/08
      1,625       -  
                      1,441,445       1,504,883  
                                 
F F C Holding Corporation
                               
A leading U.S. manufacturer of private label frozen novelty and ice cream products.
                         
16% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 851,555      
09/27/10
      835,838       857,901  
Limited Liability Company Units Preferred (B)
 
171 uts.
     
09/27/10
      153,659       145,974  
Limited Liability Company Units (B)
 
171 uts.
     
09/27/10
      17,073       16,219  
                      1,006,570       1,020,094  
 

13
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
F G I Equity LLC
A manufacturer of a broad range of filters and related products that are used in commercial, light industrial, healthcare, gas turbine, nuclear, laboratory, clean room, hotel, educational system, and food processing settings.
14.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 438,379      
12/15/10
    $ 426,574     $ 448,609  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-1 (B)
 
65,789 uts.
     
12/15/10
      65,789       62,500  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-2 (B)
 
8,248 uts.
     
12/15/10
      8,248       82  
                      500,611       511,191  
                                 
F H Equity LLC
                               
A designer and manufacturer of a full line of automatic transmission filters and filtration systems for passenger vehicles.
       
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 505,348      
12/20/10
      485,324       513,107  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class C (B)
 
1,575 uts.
     
12/20/10
      16,009       16  
                      501,333       513,123  
                                 
Flutes, Inc.
An independent manufacturer of micro fluted corrugated sheet material for the food and consumer products packaging industries.
10% Senior Secured Term Note due 2013 (D)   $ 524,791      
04/13/06
      519,050       498,551  
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)   $ 317,177      
04/13/06
      290,908       -  
                      809,958       498,551  
 
G C Holdings
A leading manufacturer of gaming tickets, industrial recording charts, security-enabled point-of sale receipts, and medical charts and supplies.
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 1,000,000    
10/19/10
      937,238       1,020,560  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
198 shs.
   
10/19/10
      46,958       2  
                    984,196       1,020,562  
                               
Golden County Foods Holding, Inc.
                             
A manufacturer of frozen appetizers and snacks.
                             
16% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 1,012,500    
11/01/07
      938,215       -  
16% PIK Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 250,259    
12/31/08
      217,699       -  
8% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into
common shares (B)
 
77,643 shs.
   
11/01/07
      77,643       -  
                    1,233,557       -  
                               
H M Holding Company
                             
A designer, manufacturer, and importer of promotional and wood furniture.
                       
7.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2013 (D)
  $ 362,700    
10/15/09
      271,181       181,350  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
21 shs.
             *       21,428       -  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
1,088 shs.
   
10/15/09
      813,544       -  
Common Stock (B)
 
180 shs.
   
02/10/06
      180,000       -  
Common Stock Class C (B)
 
296 shs.
   
10/15/09
      -       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
67 shs.
   
02/10/06
      61,875       -  
* 09/18/07 and 06/27/08.
                    1,348,028       181,350  
 

14
 
 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Home Décor Holding Company
A designer, manufacturer and marketer of framed art and wall décor products.
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2013
  $ 1,081,731               *     $ 1,040,343     $ 1,081,731  
Common Stock  (B)
  33 shs.               *       33,216       49,863  
Warrant, exercisable until 2012, to purchase
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
106 shs.
              105,618       158,535  
* 06/30/04 and 08/19/04.
                    1,179,177       1,290,129  
 
Hospitality Mints Holding Company
A manufacturer of individually-wrapped imprinted promotional mints.
                     
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,308,732      
08/19/08
      1,239,358       1,283,234  
Common Stock  (B)
 
251 shs.
     
08/19/08
      251,163       24,438  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
65 shs.
     
08/19/08
      60,233       6,317  
                      1,550,754       1,313,989  
                                 
Insurance Claims Management, Inc.
                               
A third party administrator providing auto and property claim administration services for insurance companies.
   
Common Stock (B)
 
47 shs.
     
02/27/07
      1,424       220,193  

International Offshore Services LLC
A leading provider of marine transportation services, platform decomissioning, and salvage services to oil and gas producers in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
14.25% Senior Subordinated Secured Note due 2017
  $ 1,350,000      
07/07/09
      1,236,405       1,318,654  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
1,647 uts.
     
07/07/09
      98,833       67,129  
                      1,335,238       1,385,783  
                                 
J A C Holding Enterprises, Inc.
                               
A supplier of luggage racks and accessories to original equipment manufacturers.
                               
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 833,333      
12/20/10
      716,293       796,361  
Preferred Stock A (B)
 
165 shs.
     
12/20/10
      165,000       148,500  
Preferred Stock B (B)
 
0.06 shs
     
12/20/10
      -       -  
Common Stock  (B)
 
33 shs.
     
12/20/10
      1,667       1,500  
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
12 shs.
     
12/20/10
      105,643       -  
                      988,603       946,361  
                                 
Jason Partners Holdings LLC
                               
A diversified manufacturing company serving various industrial markets.
                               
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
48 uts.
     
09/21/10
      449,086       25,511  
 

15
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
K H O F Holdings, Inc.
                         
A manufacturer of premium disposable tableware products serving both the foodservice and consumer channels.
       
Common Stock (B)
 
116,827 shs.
     
10/15/07
    $ 71,515     $ 139,222  
                               
K N B Holdings Corporation
                             
A designer, manufacturer and marketer of products for the custom framing market.
                         
15% Senior Subordinated PIK Note due 2017
  $ 2,137,139      
04/12/11
      1,950,890       2,137,139  
Common Stock (B)
 
71,053 shs.
     
05/25/06
      71,053       6,521  
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
43,600 shs.
     
05/25/06
      37,871       4,002  
                      2,059,814       2,147,662  
                                 
K P H I Holdings, Inc.
A manufactuer of highly engineered plastic and metal components for a diverse range of end-markets, including medical, consumer and industrial, automotive and defense.
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 881,684      
12/10/10
      864,899       869,196  
Common Stock (B)
 
130,435 shs.
     
12/10/10
      130,435       123,913  
                      995,334       993,109  
                                 
K P I Holdings, Inc.
                               
The largest player in the U.S. non-automotive, non-ferrous die casting segment.
                         
12.75% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 1,301,869      
07/16/08
      1,217,729       1,294,453  
Convertible Preferred Stock Series (B)
 
29 shs.
     
06/30/09
      29,348       58,000  
Convertible Preferred Stock Series D (B)
 
13 shs.
     
09/17/09
      12,958       38,880  
Common Stock (B)
 
235 shs.
     
07/15/08
      234,783       24,853  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
51 shs.
     
07/16/08
      50,836       5,382  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
67 shs.
     
09/17/09
      -       7,135  
                      1,545,654       1,428,703  
                                 
K W P I Holdings Corporation
                               
A manufacturer and distributor of vinyl windows and patio doors throughout the northwestern United States.
         
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 1,674,246      
03/14/07
      1,523,455       1,339,397  
Preferred Stock PIK (B)
 
793 shs.
     
02/07/11
      306,750       245,334  
Common Stock (B)
 
123 shs.
     
03/13/07
      123,000       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase
preferred stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
71 shs.
     
07/07/09
      -       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2017, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
89 shs.
     
03/14/07
      85,890       -  
                      2,039,095       1,584,731  
 

16
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
M V I Holding, Inc.
A manufacturer of large precision machined metal components used in equipment which services a variety of industries, including the oil and gas, mining, and defense markets.
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 661,088    
09/12/08
    $ 623,780     $ 594,979  
Common Stock (B)
 
32 shs.
   
09/12/08
      32,143       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
35 shs.
   
09/12/08
      34,714       -  
                    690,637       594,979  
                               
Mail Communications Group, Inc.
                             
A provider of mail processing and handling services, lettershop services, and commercial printing services.
         
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 516,177    
05/04/07
      498,888       516,177  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
12,764 uts.
              *       166,481       184,843  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
1,787 shs.
   
05/04/07
      22,781       25,880  
* 05/04/07 and 01/02/08.
                    688,150       726,900  
                                 
Manhattan Beachwear Holding Company
                               
A designer and distributor of women's swimwear.
                               
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 217,681    
10/05/10
      213,690       222,034  
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 882,353    
01/15/10
      781,960       891,177  
Common Stock (B)
 
35 shs.
   
10/05/10
      35,400       66,326  
Common Stock Class B (B)
 
118 shs.
   
01/15/10
      117,647       220,431  
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
104 shs.
   
01/15/10
      94,579       195,081  
                      1,243,276       1,595,049  
                                 
MBWS Ultimate Holdco, Inc.
                               
A provider of  services throughout North Dakota that address the fluid management and related transportaion needs of an oil well.
12 % Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,117,495               *       1,017,553       1,151,020  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
1,388 shs.
   
09/07/10
      138,797       131,860  
Common Stock (B)
 
162 shs.
   
03/01/11
      16,226       15,388  
Common Stock (B)
 
153 shs.
   
09/07/10
      15,282       14,535  
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
103 shs.
   
03/01/11
      10,325       1  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
386 shs.
   
09/07/10
      38,623       4  
* 09/07/10 and 03/01/11.
                    1,236,806       1,312,808  


17
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
 
MedSystems Holdings LLC
                       
A manufacturer of enteral feeding products, such as feeding tubes and other products related to assisted feeding.
       
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 625,343    
08/29/08
    $ 569,285     $ 631,597  
Preferred Unit (B)
 
66 uts.
   
08/29/08
      66,451       81,562  
Common Unit Class A (B)
 
671 uts.
   
08/29/08
      671       23,396  
Common Unit Class B (B)
 
250 uts.
   
08/29/08
      63,564       8,705  
                    699,971       745,260  
                               
MEGTEC Holdings, Inc.
                             
A supplier of industrial and environmental products and services to a broad array of industries.
                 
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,144,068    
09/24/08
      1,071,087       1,166,949  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
56 shs.
   
09/24/08
      54,040       69,280  
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
0.74% int.
   
09/16/08
      205,932       295,458  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
18 shs.
   
09/24/08
      18,237       39,835  
                    1,349,296       1,571,522  
                               
MicroGroup, Inc.
                             
A manufacturer of precision parts and assemblies, and a value-added supplier of metal tubing and bars.
                 
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2013 (D)
  $ 1,421,795              *       1,364,411       1,137,436  
Common Stock (B)
 
238 shs.
             *       238,000       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
87 shs.
             *       86,281       -  
*08/12/05 and 09/11/06.
                    1,688,692       1,137,436  

Milwaukee Gear Company
A manufacturer of high-precision custom gears and gear drives used by original equipment manufacturers operating in a number of industries.
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 1,246,154      
07/21/08
      1,199,617       1,252,911  
Preferred Stock (B)
 
139 shs.
     
07/21/08
      138,374       172,043  
Common Stock (B)
 
9 shs.
     
07/21/08
      10,000       33,290  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
                               
   
6 shs.
     
07/21/08
      5,510       22,193  
                      1,353,501       1,480,437  
Momentum Holding Company
                               
A designer and supplier of upholstery fabric to commercial furniture manufacturers and architectural and design firms.
         
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
11.24% int.
     
08/04/06
      56,198       184,836  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
586 shs.
     
08/04/06
      56,705       192,671  
                      112,903       377,507  
 

18
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
  Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
  Acquisition
Date
    Cost     Fair Value  
                                 
Monessen Holding Corporation
A designer and manufacturer of a broad line of gas, wood, and electric hearth products and accessories.
             
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 1,350,000    
07/25/08
    $ 1,281,479     $ 675,000  
14% PIK Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 419,713    
07/25/08
      345,704       209,856  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
81 shs.
   
03/31/06
      73,125       -  
                    1,700,308       884,856  
                               
Motion Controls Holdings
                             
A manufacturer of high performance mechanical motion control and linkage products.
                       
14.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 915,663    
11/30/10
      898,953       919,900  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-1 (B)
 
93,750 uts.
   
11/30/10
      93,750       89,063  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-2 (B)
 
8,501 uts.
   
11/30/10
      8,501       85  
                    1,001,204       1,009,048  
                               
NABCO, Inc.
                             
A producer of explosive containment vessels in the United States.
                             
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 330,882    
02/24/06
      306,091       -  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
437 uts.
              *       436,984       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
68 shs.
   
02/24/06
      19,687       -  
* 02/24/06 and 06/22/07.
                    762,762       -  

Nesco Holdings Corporation
A sales and leasing company that provides equipment to the electric utility, telecommunications, and various other industries.
12% Senior Secured Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 1,125,000    
08/02/07
      1,043,916       1,125,000  
Common Stock (B)
225,000 shs.
   
08/02/07
      225,000       845,030  
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
63,191 shs.
   
08/02/07
      102,842       237,325  
                    1,371,758       2,207,355  
NetShape Technologies, Inc.
                             
A manufacturer of powder metal and metal injection molded precision components used in industrial, consumer, and other applications.
 
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 929,494    
02/02/07
      846,466       464,747  
Limited Partnership Interest of Saw Mill PCG Partners LLC (B)
 
1.38% int.
   
02/01/07
      588,076       -  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D of
Saw Mill PCG Partners LLC (B)
 
9 uts.
              *       8,873       -  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D-1 of
Saw Mill PCG Partners LLC (B)
 
121 uts.
   
09/30/09
      121,160       -  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D-2 of
Saw Mill PCG Partners LLC (B)
 
68 uts.
   
04/29/11
      34,547       32,820  
*  12/18/08 and 09/30/09.
                    1,599,122       497,567  


19
 
 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
  Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Nicoat Acquisitions LLC
A manufacturer of water-based and ultraviolet coatings for high-performance graphic arts, packaging and other specialty coating applications.
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 482,759      
11/05/10
    $ 439,578     $ 478,102  
Limited Liability Company Unit Series B (B)
 
17,241 uts.
     
11/05/10
      17,241       16,379  
Limited Liability Company Unit Series B - OID (B)
 
34,931 uts.
     
11/05/10
      34,931       349  
Limited Liability Company Unit Series F (B)
 
52,172 uts.
     
11/05/10
      -       522  
                      491,750       495,352  
                                 
Northwest Mailing Services, Inc.
A producer of promotional materials for companies that use direct mail as part of their customer retention and loyalty programs.
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,492,105               *       1,247,090       1,501,017  
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
1,740 uts.
              *       174,006       117,270  
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
2,605 shs.
              *       260,479       175,548  
*07/09/09 and 08/09/10.
                    1,681,575       1,793,835  
                                 
NT Holding Company
                               
A leading developer, manufacturer and provider of medical products used primarily in interventional pain management.
         
13.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2019
  $ 883,117    
02/02/11
      814,531       880,507  
Common Stock (B)
 
126 shs.
              *       125,883       119,586  
Warrant, exercisable until 2021, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
59 shs.
   
02/02/11
      52,987       1  
*02/02/11 and 06/30/11.
                    993,401       1,000,094  
                                 
Nyloncraft, Inc.
                               
A supplier of engineered plastic components for the automotive industry.
                         
Convertible Preferred Stock A (B)
 
571 shs.
   
01/28/02
      549,507       798,309  
Common Stock (B)
178,571 shs.
   
01/28/02
      178,571       207,226  
Warrant, exercisable until 2012, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
138,929 shs.
   
01/28/02
      92,597       161,223  
                      820,675       1,166,758  
                                 
O E C Holding Corporation
                               
A provider of elevator maintenance, repair and modernization services.
                         
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 444,445    
06/04/10
      408,098       448,231  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
554 shs.
   
06/04/10
      55,354       29,737  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
311 shs.
   
06/04/10
      31,125       16,721  
Common Stock (B)
 
344 shs.
   
06/04/10
      344       -  
                      494,921       494,689  


20
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
OakRiver Technology, Inc.
Designs, engineers and assembles high precision automated process equipment for the medical device industry with a focus on defibrilators and stents.
Common Stock (B)
184,176 shs.
     
01/03/06
    $ 184,176     $ 259,913  
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
43,073 shs.
     
01/03/06
      35,900       60,786  
                    220,076       320,699  
                               
Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd.
                             
A manufacturer of all-wheel drive, off-road amphibious vehicles and related accessories.
                         
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
1,942 uts.
     
01/17/06
      302,885       621,801  
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
328 shs.
     
01/17/06
      90,424       104,983  
                    393,309       726,784  
                               
P K C Holding Corporation
                             
A manufactuer of plastic film and badges for the general industrial, medical, and food industries.
                 
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,568,795      
12/21/10
      1,528,567       1,567,015  
Preferred Stock Class A (B)
 
29 shs.
     
12/21/10
      180,380       285,100  
Common Stock (B)
 
29 shs.
     
12/21/10
      13,500       -  
                      1,722,447       1,852,115  
                                 
P P T Holdings LLC
                               
A high-end packaging solutions provider that targets customers who have multiple packaging needs, require a high number of low volume SKUs, short lead times, technical expertise, and overall supply chain management.
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 907,125      
12/20/10
      890,035       907,870  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
33 uts.
     
12/20/10
      106,071       100,777  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)
 
33 uts.
     
12/20/10
      1,072       1,018  
                      997,178       1,009,665  
 
Pacific Consolidated Holdings LLC
A manufacturer of rugged, mobile liquid and gaseous oxygen and nitrogen generating systems used in the global defense, oil and gas, and medical sectors.
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2012
  $ 716,295      
04/27/07
      700,897       621,957  
5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2012
  $ 42,187      
07/21/10
      42,187       42,184  
Preferred Shares Series E (B)
 
42,187 uts.
     
07/21/10
      -       -  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
928,962 uts.
     
04/27/07
      33,477       -  
                      776,561       664,141  
Paradigm Packaging, Inc.
                               
A manufacturer of plastic bottles and closures for the nutritional, pharmaceutical, personal care, and food packaging markets.
 
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2011
  $ 1,125,000      
12/19/00
      1,119,499       1,125,000  
Warrant, exercisable until 2011, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
197 shs.
     
12/21/00
      140,625       92,286  
                      1,260,124       1,217,286  
 

21
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Pearlman Enterprises, Inc.
                         
A developer and distributor of tools, equipment and supplies to the natural and engineered stone industry.
       
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
1,236 shs.
     
05/22/09
    $ 59,034     $ -  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
7,059 shs.
     
05/22/09
      290,050       -  
Common Stock (B)
 
21,462 shs.
     
05/22/09
      993,816       -  
                    1,342,900       -  
Postle Aluminum Company LLC
                             
A manufacturer and distributor of aluminum extruded products.
                             
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2013
  $ 836,522      
06/03/10
      824,673       844,887  
3% Senior Subordinated PIK Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 1,209,017      
10/02/06
      1,075,048       1,209,017  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
733 uts.
     
10/02/06
      270,000       86,922  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
76 uts.
     
05/22/09
      340       9,015  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
4,550 shs.
     
10/02/06
      65,988       539,785  
                      2,236,049       2,689,626  
                                 
Power Services Holding Company
                               
A provider of industrial motor repair services, predictive and preventative maintenance, and performance improvement consulting serving the petrochemical, mining, power generation, metals, and paper industries.
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,255,814      
02/11/08
      1,175,746       1,255,814  
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
 
12.55% int.
     
02/11/08
      94,092       37,082  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
700 shs.
     
02/11/08
      88,723       73,083  
                      1,358,561       1,365,979  
                                 
Precision Wire Holding Company
                               
A manufacturer of specialty medical wires that are used in non-elective minimally invasive surgical procedures.
         
14.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,383,538      
11/12/09
      1,265,342       1,404,776  
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
109 shs.
     
11/12/09
      107,970       91,187  
                      1,373,312       1,495,963  
                                 
Qualis Automotive LLC
                               
A distributor of aftermarket automotive brake and chassis products.
                         
Common Stock (B)
 
187,500 shs.
     
05/28/04
      187,500       182,537  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
199,969 shs.
     
05/28/04
      199,969       194,676  
                      387,469       377,213  
 

22
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
R A J Manufacturing Holdings LLC
                         
A designer and manufacturer of women’s swimwear sold under a variety of licensed brand names.
             
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 1,335,212      
12/15/06
    $ 1,273,994     $ 1,273,957  
14.5% Senior Subordinated PIK Note due 2014
  $ 99,382      
12/31/10
      94,882       95,024  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
1,497 uts.
     
12/15/06
      149,723       5,721  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
2 shs.
     
12/15/06
      69,609       2,700  
                      1,588,208       1,377,402  
R E I Delaware Holding, Inc.
                               
An engineer and manufacturer of highly complex, close tolerance components, assemblies, tooling and custom automation equipment primarily for aerospace, medical and defense/radar markets.
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,350,000      
01/18/08
      1,320,194       1,350,000  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
3 shs.
     
01/18/08
      16,459       60,538  
                      1,336,653       1,410,538  
Royal Baths Manufacturing Company
                               
A manufacturer and distributor of acrylic and cultured marble bathroom products.
                         
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2011
  $ 281,250      
11/14/03
      279,413       281,250  
Warrant, exercisable until 2011, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
74 shs.
     
11/14/03
      65,089       28,574  
                      344,502       309,824  
Savage Sports Holding, Inc.
                               
A manufacturer of sporting firearms.
                               
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2012
  $ 814,655      
09/10/04
      798,591       814,655  
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
35 shs.
     
05/28/10
      35,038       43,800  
Common Stock (B)
 
324 shs.
     
           *
      340,378       713,385  
Warrant, exercisable until 2012, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
71 shs.
     
09/10/04
      60,129       155,756  
* 09/10/04 and 10/05/07.
                    1,234,136       1,727,596  
 
Sencore Holding Company
A designer, manufacturer, and marketer of decoders, receivers and modulators sold to broadcasters, satellite, cable and telecom operators for encoding/decoding analog and digital transmission video signals.
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 934,615      
01/15/09
      826,004       467,308  
Common Stock (B)
 
69 shs.
     
01/15/09
      69,231       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
149 shs.
     
01/15/09
      149,084       -  
                      1,044,319       467,308  
 

23
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Smart Source Holdings LLC
                         
A short-term computer rental company.
                         
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 1,176,924                  *     $ 1,104,189     $ 1,153,186  
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
  328 uts.                  *       334,371       244,020  
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
  83 shs.                  *       87,231       61,810  
* 08/31/07 and 03/06/08.
                    1,525,791       1,459,016  

Snacks Parent Corporation
The world's largest provider of trail mixes and a leading provider of snack nuts, dried fruits, and other healthy snack products.
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 874,026      
11/12/10
      825,311       869,546  
Preferred Stock A (B)
 
1,132 shs.
     
11/12/10
      107,498       102,123  
Preferred Stock B (B)
 
525 shs.
     
11/12/10
      49,884       47,389  
Common Stock  (B)
 
6,579 shs.
     
11/12/10
      6,579       6,250  
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
1,806 shs.
     
11/12/10
      1,806       18  
                      991,078       1,025,326  
                                 
Spartan Foods Holding Company
                               
A manufacturer of branded pizza crusts and pancakes.
                               
12.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 1,012,500      
12/15/09
      887,759       911,250  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
136 shs.
     
12/15/09
      120,234       -  
                      1,007,993       911,250  
                                 
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
                               
A distributor of specialty food ingredients.
                               
13.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,231,787      
10/23/08
      1,172,006       1,244,105  
Common Stock (B)
 
15,882 shs.
     
10/23/08
      158,824       167,584  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
5,852 shs.
     
10/23/08
      53,285       61,749  
                      1,384,115       1,473,438  
                                 
Stanton Carpet Holding Company
                               
A designer and marketer of high and mid-priced decorative carpets and rugs.
                         
12.13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 1,185,366      
08/01/06
      1,149,500       1,197,220  
Common Stock (B)
 
165 shs.
     
08/01/06
      164,634       141,532  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
55 shs.
     
08/01/06
      49,390       47,137  
                      1,363,524       1,385,889  


24
 
 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Sundance Investco LLC                                
A provider of post-production services to producers of movies and television shows.
   
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
   
3,405 shs.
     
03/31/10
    $ -     $ -  
 
Sunrise Windows Holding Company
A manufacturer and marketer of premium vinyl windows exclusively selling to the residential remodeling and replacement market.
14% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 972,441    
12/14/10
      918,519       974,078  
Common Stock (B)
 
38 shs.
   
12/14/10
      38,168       36,262  
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
37 shs.
   
12/14/10
      37,249       -  
                    993,936       1,010,340  
                               
Synteract Holdings Corporation
                             
A provider of outsourced clinical trial management services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
   
14.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,397,042    
09/02/08
      1,324,469       1,411,012  
Redeemable Preferred Stock Series A  (B)
 
678 shs.
   
09/02/08
      6,630       18,222  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
6,778 shs.
   
09/02/08
      59,661       -  
                    1,390,760       1,429,234  
                               
T H I Acquisition, Inc.
                             
A machine servicing company providing value-added steel services to long steel products.
                 
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
5 shs.
   
01/14/08
      46,617       115,892  
                               
Telecorps Holdings, Inc.
                             
A provider of equipment and services to producers of television shows and motion pictures.
                 
12.75% Senior Subordinated Note due 2016
  $ 1,681,677               *       1,485,130       252,252  
Common Stock (B)
 
143 shs.
   
09/02/09
      5,823       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
4,187 shs.
              *       173,349       -  
* 05/20/09 and 09/02/09.
                    1,664,302       252,252  


25
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Terra Renewal LLC
A provider of wastewater residual management and required environmental reporting, permitting, nutrient management planning and record keeping to companies involved in poultry and food processing.
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 664,062               *     $ 644,369     $ 332,031  
6.79% Term Note due 2012 (C)
  $ 14               *       14       12  
8.7% Term Note due 2012 (C)
  $ 777,361    
05/31/11
      777,361       699,625  
Common Stock Class B
 
32 shs.
              *       -       -  
Limited Partnership Interest of
Saw Mill Capital Fund V, LLC (B)
 
2.27% int.
             **       85,245       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
41 shs.
   
04/28/06
      33,738       -  
* 04/28/06 and 09/13/06.  **03/01/05 and 10/10/08.
                    1,540,727       1,031,668  

Torrent Group Holdings, Inc.
A contractor specializing in the sales and installation of engineered drywells for the retention and filtration of stormwater and nuisance water flow.
14.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2013 (D)
  $ 1,300,003      
10/26/07
      1,136,835       -  
Series B Preferred Stock (B)
 
97 shs.
     
03/31/10
      -       -  
Common Stock (B)
 
273 shs.
     
03/31/10
      219,203       -  
                      1,356,038       -  
                                 
Transpac Holding Company
                               
A designer, importer, and wholesaler of home décor and seasonal gift products.
                         
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 938,651      
10/31/07
      876,087       934,803  
Common Stock (B)
 
110 shs.
     
10/31/07
      110,430       47,825  
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
50 shs.
     
10/31/07
      46,380       21,593  
                      1,032,897       1,004,221  
                                 
Tranzonic Companies (The)
                               
A producer of commercial and industrial supplies, such as safety products, janitorial supplies, work apparel, washroom and restroom supplies and sanitary care products.
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2013
  $ 1,356,000      
02/05/98
      1,345,182       1,356,000  
Common Stock (B)
 
315 shs.
     
02/04/98
      315,000       272,466  
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
222 shs.
     
02/05/98
      184,416       192,024  
                      1,844,598       1,820,490  
 

26
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Truck Bodies & Equipment International
A designer and manufacturer of accessories for heavy and medium duty trucks, primarily dump bodies, hoists, various forms of flat-bed bodies, landscape bodies and other accessories.
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014 (D)
  $ 1,222,698              *     $ 1,100,428     $ 1,161,563  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
128 shs.
   
10/20/08
      127,677       -  
Common Stock (B)
 
393 shs.
             *       423,985       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
81 shs.
             *       84,650       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
558 shs.
   
10/20/08
      -       -  
* 07/19/05 and 12/22/05.
                    1,736,740       1,161,563  
                                 
TruStile Doors, Inc.
                               
A manufacturer and distributor of interior doors.
                               
Limited Liability Company Unit
 
5,888 uts.
   
02/28/11
      125,000       118,750  
Warrant, exercisable until 2013, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
3,060 shs.
   
04/11/03
      36,032       -  
                      161,032       118,750  
                                 
U M A Enterprises, Inc.
                               
An importer and wholesaler of home décor products.
                               
15% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015
  $ 974,534    
02/08/08
      961,024       974,534  
Convertible Preferred Stock (B)
 
470 shs.
   
02/08/08
      469,565       390,500  
                      1,430,589       1,365,034  
                                 
U-Line Corporation
                               
A manufacturer of high-end, built-in, undercounter ice making, wine storage and refrigeration appliances.
       
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2012
  $ 473,338    
04/30/04
      463,424       473,338  
Common Stock (B)
 
96 shs.
   
04/30/04
      96,400       31,347  
Warrant, exercisable until 2012, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
122 shs.
   
04/30/04
      112,106       39,672  
                      671,930       544,357  
                                 
Visioneering, Inc.
                               
A designer and manufacturer of tooling and fixtures for the aerospace industry.
                         
10.5% Senior Secured Term Loan due 2013
  $ 451,765    
05/17/07
      449,879       426,979  
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 370,588    
05/17/07
      349,435       342,068  
18% PIK Convertible Preferred Stock (B)
 
21,361 shs.
   
03/13/09
      41,440       -  
Common Stock (B)
 
70,588 shs.
   
05/17/07
      70,588       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
20,003 shs.
   
05/17/07
      31,460       -  
                      942,802       769,047  


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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Vitex Packaging Group, Inc.
                       
A manufacturer of specialty packaging, primarily envelopes and tags used on tea bags.
                   
10% Senior Subordinated PIK Note due 2011
  $ 96,518    
10/29/09
    $ 93,533     $ 93,995  
5% Senior Subordinated PIK Note due 2011 (D)
  $ 450,000    
06/30/07
      392,576       444,463  
Class B Unit (B)
406,525 uts.
   
10/29/09
      184,266       -  
Class C Unit (B)
450,000 uts.
   
10/29/09
      413,244       178,637  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
383,011 uts.
             *       229,353       -  
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B
 
96,848 uts.
   
07/19/04
      96,848       -  
* 07/19/04 and 10/29/09.
                    1,409,820       717,095  
                                 
Wellborn Forest Holding Company
                               
A manufacturer of semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinetry.
                               
12.13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2014
  $ 911,250    
11/30/06
      877,531       846,561  
Common Stock (B)
 
101 shs.
   
11/30/06
      101,250       24,643  
Warrant, exercisable until 2014, to purchase
common stock at $.01 per share (B)
                               
   
51 shs.
   
11/30/06
      45,790       12,303  
                      1,024,571       883,507  
                                 
Wheaton Holding Corporation
                               
A distributor and manufacturer of laboratory supply products and packaging.
                         
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2017
  $ 1,000,000    
06/08/10
      917,844       1,015,000  
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
703 shs.
   
06/08/10
      70,308       23,877  
Common Stock (B)
 
353 shs.
   
06/08/10
      353       11,973  
                      988,505       1,050,850  
                                 
Whitcraft Holdings, Inc.
                               
A leading independent manufacturer of precision formed, machined, and fabricated flight-critical aerospace components.
         
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 2018
  $ 794,521    
12/16/10
      731,825       792,197  
Common Stock (B)
 
205 shs.
   
12/16/10
      205,480       195,206  
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
                               
   
55 shs.
   
12/16/10
      49,334       1  
                      986,639       987,404  
                                 
Workplace Media Holding Company
                               
A direct marketer specializing in providing advertisers with access to consumers in the workplace.
                 
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 654,247    
05/14/07
      601,454       327,123  
Limited Partnership Interest (B)
12.26% int.
   
05/14/07
      61,308       -  
Warrant, exercisable until 2015, to purchase
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
                               
   
47 shs.
   
05/14/07
      44,186       -  
                      706,948       327,123  
 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
   
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
     
Cost
     
Fair Value
 
                                 
Xaloy Superior Holdings, Inc.
A provider of melt processing components and ancillary equipment for both plastic injection molding and extrusion applications.
15.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 2015 (D)
  $ 1,576,419      
09/08/08
    $ 1,533,046     $ 1,544,228  
Common Stock (B)
 
150 shs.
     
09/08/08
      150,000       178,772  
                      1,683,046       1,723,000  
                                 
Total Private Placement Investments (E)
                  $ 115,798,217     $ 107,379,676  











29
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
           
Shares or
             
   
Interest
 
Due
 
Principal
         
Market
 
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Rate
 
Date
 
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value
 
Rule 144A Securities - 2.67%:
                           
Bonds -2.67%
                           
ArcelorMittal
    6.125 %  
06/01/18
  $ 500,000     $ 517,610     $ 535,539  
Citigroup, Inc.
    7.000    
05/04/15
    500,000       507,254       500,625  
Clean Harbors, Inc.
    7.625    
08/18/14
    20,000       20,862       21,200  
Coffeyville Resources LLC
    9.000    
04/01/15
    62,000       61,760       67,270  
First Data Corporation
    7.375    
06/15/19
    250,000       250,000       251,875  
FMG Resources
    7.000    
11/01/15
    250,000       260,400       255,000  
Hertz Corporation
    6.750    
04/15/19
    250,000       246,107       247,500  
International Automotive Component
    9.125    
06/01/18
    250,000       250,000       255,625  
NBC Universal
    5.150    
04/30/20
    500,000       499,357       527,951  
Nexeo Solutions LLC
    8.375    
03/01/18
    20,000       20,000       20,250  
Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC
    8.500    
04/15/16
    35,000       35,000       35,963  
Seagate HDD Cayman
    7.000    
11/01/21
    150,000       150,000       150,000  
Thermadyne Holdings Corporation
    9.000    
12/15/17
    250,000       268,116       261,250  
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
    7.000    
10/01/20
    250,000       250,918       241,875  
Total Bonds
                        3,337,384       3,371,923  
Convertible Preferred Stock - 0.00%
                                   
ETEX Corporation (B)
                194       -       -  
Total Convertible Preferred Stock
                        -       -  
Preferred Stock - 0.00%
                                   
TherOX, Inc. (B)
                26       -       -  
Total Preferred Stock
                        -       -  
Common Stock - 0.00%
                                   
Touchstone Health Partnership (B)
                292       -       -  
Total Common Stock
                        -       -  
Total Rule 144A Securities
                        3,337,384       3,371,923  
Total Corporate Restricted Securities
                      $ 119,135,601     $ 110,751,599  


30
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
   
Interest
 
Due
 
Principal
         
Market
 
Corporate Public Securities - 10.44%: (A)
 
Rate
 
Date
 
Amount
   
Cost
    Value  
                             
Bonds - 10.42%                            
Affinia Group, Inc.
    9.000 %  
11/30/14
  $ 25,000     $ 24,457     $ 25,375  
Alcoa, Inc.
    6.150    
08/18/20
    600,000       634,332       635,630  
Alere, Inc.
    9.000    
05/15/16
    300,000       320,523       312,375  
Anglogold Holdings PLC
    5.375    
04/15/20
    600,000       606,137       590,767  
Bank of America Corporation
    5.875    
01/05/21
    600,000       626,573       629,685  
B E Aerospace, Inc.
    6.875    
10/01/20
    250,000       257,643       261,875  
Centurytel, Inc.
    5.000    
02/15/15
    500,000       512,462       518,889  
C R H America, Inc.
    5.300    
10/15/13
    500,000       458,226       535,066  
Citigroup, Inc.
    5.500    
04/11/13
    500,000       472,615       530,838  
Ensco PLC
    3.250    
03/15/16
    600,000       597,886       609,213  
Equifax, Inc.
    4.450    
12/01/14
    500,000       513,654       535,830  
GATX Corporation
    4.750    
05/15/15
    500,000       509,260       530,485  
General Electric Capital Corporation
    5.500    
01/08/20
    500,000       498,262       535,449  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
    4.750    
07/15/13
    500,000       461,093       527,816  
Headwaters, Inc.
    7.625    
04/01/19
    305,000       305,164       277,550  
Health Managment Association
    6.125    
04/15/16
    250,000       258,951       259,375  
International Game Technology
    7.500    
06/15/19
    500,000       499,761       571,644  
Johnson Controls, Inc.
    5.500    
01/15/16
    500,000       426,945       560,659  
Kraft Foods, Inc.
    5.375    
02/10/20
    500,000       515,584       546,599  
Masco Corporation
    7.125    
03/15/20
    350,000       349,994       358,273  
Morgan Stanley
    5.500    
01/26/20
    500,000       497,600       506,516  
Precision Drilling Corporation
    6.625    
11/15/20
    250,000       258,556       253,125  
Qwest Diagnostic, Inc.
    4.750    
01/30/20
    500,000       498,816       517,093  
Sealed Air Corporation
    7.875    
06/15/17
    500,000       493,504       541,059  
Sprint Nextel Corporation     6.000    
12/01/16
    500,000       515,514       499,375  
Steelcase, Inc.
    6.375    
02/15/21
    500,000       508,531       520,235  
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
    5.000    
02/01/20
    500,000       490,926       519,472  
Tyco International Group SA
    8.500    
01/15/19
    125,000       124,998       158,464  
Tutor Perini Corporation
    7.625    
11/01/18
    300,000       309,455       288,000  
Total Bonds
                        12,547,422       13,156,732  


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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)  
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate Public Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Shares
   
Cost
   
Value
 
Common Stock - 0.02%
                 
Intrepid Potash, Inc. (B)
    185     $ 5,920     $ 6,013  
Nortek, Inc. (B)
    100       1       3,599  
Rue21, Inc. (B)
    350       6,650       11,375  
Total Common Stock
            12,571       20,987  
                         
Total Corporate Public Securities
          $ 12,559,993     $ 13,177,719  
 
   
Interest
 
Due
 
Principal
         
Market
 
Short-Term Securities:
 
Rate/Yield^
 
Date
 
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value
 
Commercial Paper  - 5.54%
                         
Autozone, Inc.
    0.300%  
07/06/11
  $ 1,500,000     $ 1,499,938     $ 1,499,938  
Enbridge Energy Partners
    0.300      
07/05/11
    2,000,000       1,999,933       1,999,933  
Ryder System, Inc.
    0.300      
07/01/11
    1,500,000       1,500,000       1,500,000  
Virginia Electric Power
    0.310      
07/06/11
    2,000,000       1,999,914       1,999,914  
Total Short-Term Securities
                    $ 6,999,785     $ 6,999,785  
                                   
Total Investments
    103.70%               $ 138,695,379     $ 130,929,103  
Other Assets
    6.57                              8,295,827  
Liabilities
    (10.27)                             (12,968,290 )
Total Net Assets
    100.00%                       $ 126,256,640  



(A)  
In each of the convertible note, warrant, and common stock investments, the issuer has agreed to provide certain registration rights.
(B)  
Non-income producing security.
(C)  
Variable rate security; rate indicated is as of June 30, 2011.
(D)  
Defaulted security; interest not accrued.
(E)  
Illiquid security.  As of June 30, 2011, the values of these securities amounted to $107,379,676 or 85.05% of net assets.
^  
Effective yield at purchase
PIK - Payment-in-kind


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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
   
Fair Value/
     
Fair Value/
 
Industry Classification:
 
Market Value
     
Market Value
 
               
AEROSPACE - 2.99%
     
BUILDINGS & REAL ESTATE - 2.66%
     
A E Company, Inc.
  $ 1,756,580  
K W P I Holdings Corporation
  $ 1,584,731  
B E Aerospace, Inc.
    261,875  
Masco Corporation
    358,273  
Visioneering, Inc.
    769,047  
Sunrise Windows Holding Company
    1,010,340  
Whitcraft Holdings, Inc.
    987,404  
TruStile Doors, Inc.
    118,750  
      3,774,906  
Tutor Perini Corporation
    288,000  
AUTOMOBILE - 3.65%
              3,360,094  
F H Equity LLC
    513,123  
CHEMICAL, PLASTICS & RUBBER - 0.87%
       
International Automotive Component
    255,625  
Capital Specialty Plastics, Inc.
    600,006  
J A C Holding Enterprises, Inc.
    946,361  
Nicoat Acquisitions LLC
    495,352  
Jason Partners Holdings LLC
    25,511         1,095,358  
Johnson Controls, Inc.
    560,659  
CONSUMER PRODUCTS - 9.24%
       
Nyloncraft, Inc.
    1,166,758  
Aero Holdings, Inc.
    1,717,558  
Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd.
    726,784  
Bravo Sports Holding Corporation
    1,301,258  
Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC
    35,963  
Custom Engineered Wheels, Inc.
    1,325,153  
Qualis Automotive LLC
    377,213  
K N B Holdings Corporation
    2,147,662  
      4,607,997  
Manhattan Beachwear Holding Company
    1,595,049  
BEVERAGE, DRUG & FOOD - 5.82%
       
Momentum Holding Company
    377,507  
Eatem Holding Company
    1,054,100  
R A J Manufacturing Holdings LLC
    1,377,402  
F F C Holding Corporation
    1,020,094  
Tranzonic Companies (The)
    1,820,490  
Golden County Foods Holding, Inc.
    -         11,662,079  
Hospitality Mints Holding Company
    1,313,989  
CONTAINERS, PACKAGING & GLASS - 4.62%
       
Kraft Foods, Inc.
    546,599  
Flutes, Inc.
    498,551  
Snacks Parent Corporation
    1,025,326  
P K C Holding Corporation
    1,852,115  
Spartan Foods Holding Company
    911,250  
P P T Holdings LLC
    1,009,665  
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
    1,473,438  
Paradigm Packaging, Inc.
    1,217,286  
      7,344,796  
Sealed Air Corporations
    541,059  
BROADCASTING & ENTERTAINMENT - 1.29%
       
Vitex Packaging Group, Inc.
    717,095  
NBC Universal
    527,951         5,835,771  
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
    519,472  
DISTRIBUTION - 1.82%
       
Sundance Investco LLC
    -  
Duncan Systems, Inc.
    797,498  
Telecorps Holdings, Inc.
    252,252  
F C X Holdings Corporation
    1,504,883  
Workplace Media Holding Company
    327,123         2,302,381  
      1,626,798            


33
 
 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)
               
   
Fair Value/
       
Fair Value/
 
Industry Classification: (Continued)
 
Market Value
       
Market Value
 
                 
DIVERSIFIED/CONGLOMERATE, MANUFACTURING - 12.71%
       
ELECTRONICS - 1.08%
     
A H C Holding Company, Inc.
  $ 1,546,545    
Barcodes Group, Inc.
  $ 788,152  
Arrow Tru-Line Holdings, Inc.
    632,415    
Connecticut Electric, Inc.
    578,288  
C D N T, Inc.
    792,122           1,366,440  
F G I Equity LLC
    511,191              
G C Holdings
    1,020,562    
FINANCIAL SERVICES - 2.48%
       
K P H I Holdings, Inc.
    993,109    
Citigroup, Inc.
    1,031,463  
K P I Holdings, Inc.
    1,428,703    
GATX Corporation
    530,485  
MEGTEC Holdings, Inc.
    1,571,522    
General Electric Capital Corporation
    535,449  
Milwaukee Gear Company
    1,480,437    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
    527,816  
Nortek, Inc.
    3,599    
Morgan Stanley
    506,516  
O E C Holding Corporation
    494,689           3,131,729  
Postle Aluminum Company LLC
    2,689,626              
Truck Bodies & Equipment International
    1,161,563    
HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION & CHILDCARE - 4.97%
       
Xaloy Superior Holdings, Inc.
    1,723,000    
Alere, Inc.
   
312,375
 
      16,049,083    
American Hospice Management Holding LLC
   
2,209,410
 
           
CHG Alternative Education Holding Company
   
753,563
 
DIVERSIFIED/CONGLOMERATE, SERVICE - 12.42%
         
Qwest Diagnostic, Inc.
   
517,093
 
A S C Group, Inc.
    1,674,754    
Synteract Holdings Corporation
   
1,429,234
 
A W X Holdings Corporation
    315,000    
Wheaton Holding Corporation
   
1,050,850
 
Advanced Technologies Holdings
    1,621,861          
6,272,525
 
Affinia Group, Inc.
    25,375              
Anglogold Holdings PLC
    590,767     HOME & OFFICE FURNISHINGS, HOUSEWARES,        
Apex Analytix Holding Corporation
    1,298,752    
AND DURABLE CONSUMER PRODUCTS - 7.84%
       
Associated Diversified Services
    682,026    
Connor Sport Court International, Inc.
   
1,384,224
 
Bank of America Corporation
    629,685    
H M Holding Company
   
181,350
 
C R H America, Inc.
    535,066    
Home Décor Holding Company
   
1,290,129
 
Clough, Harbour and Associates
    1,462,379    
K H O F Holdings, Inc.
   
139,222
 
Crane Rental Corporation
    1,186,187    
Monessen Holding Corporation
   
884,856
 
Equifax, Inc.
    535,830    
Royal Baths Manufacturing Company
   
309,824
 
Insurance Claims Management, Inc.
    220,193    
Stanton Carpet Holding Company
   
1,385,889
 
Mail Communications Group, Inc.
    726,900    
Steelcase, Inc.
   
520,235
 
Nesco Holdings Corporation
    2,207,355     Transpac Holding Company    
1,004,221
 
Nexeo Solutions LLC
    20,250    
U M A Enterprises, Inc.
   
1,365,034
 
Northwest Mailing Services, Inc.
    1,793,835    
U-Line Corporation
   
544,357
 
Pearlman Enterprises, Inc.
    -    
Wellborn Forest Holding Company
   
883,507
 
Tyco International Group SA
    158,464          
9,892,848
 
      15,684,679              
           
LEISURE, AMUSEMENT, ENTERTAINMENT - 1.82%
       
           
International Game Technology
   
571,644
 
           
Savage Sports Holding, Inc.
   
1,727,596
 
                 
2,299,240
 
 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
MassMutual Participation Investors
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
   
Fair Value/
     
Fair Value/
 
Industry Classification: (Continued)
 
Market Value
     
Market Value
 
               
MACHINERY - 7.27%
     
     OIL & GAS - 4.46%
     
A S A P Industries LLC
  $ 875,460  
     Coffeyville Resources LLC
  $ 67,270  
Davis-Standard LLC
    1,176,395  
     Enbridge Energy Partners
    1,999,933  
E S P Holdco, Inc.
    1,326,501  
     Ensco PLC
    609,213  
M V I Holding, Inc.
    594,979  
     International Offshore Services LLC
    1,385,783  
Motion Controls Holdings
    1,009,048  
     MBWS Ultimate Holdco, Inc.
    1,312,808  
NetShape Technologies, Inc.
    497,567  
     Precision Drilling Corporation
    253,125  
Pacific Consolidated Holdings LLC
    664,141         5,628,132  
Power Services Holding Company
    1,365,979  
     PHARMACEUTICALS - 1.51%
       
R E I Delaware Holding, Inc.
    1,410,538  
     CorePharma LLC
    1,660,291  
Thermadyne Holdings Corporation
    261,250  
     Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
    241,875  
      9,181,858         1,902,166  

MEDICAL DEVICES/BIOTECH - 4.53%
        RETAIL STORES - 1.20%        
Coeur, Inc.
    682,162     Autozone, Inc.     1,499,938  
E X C Acquisition Corporation
    76,948    
Rue21, Inc.
   
11,375
 
ETEX Corporation
    -           1,511,313  
Health Managment Association
    259,375              
MedSystems Holdings LLC
    745,260    
TECHNOLOGY - 1.84%
       
MicroGroup, Inc.
    1,137,436    
First Data Corporation
   
251,875
 
NT Holding Company
    1,000,094    
Seagate HDD Cayman
   
150,000
 
OakRiver Technology, Inc.
    320,699    
Sencore Holding Company
   
467,308
 
Precision Wire Holding Company
    1,495,963    
Smart Source Holdings LLC
   
1,459,016
 
TherOX, Inc.
    -          
2,328,199
 
      5,717,937              
           
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 1.37%
       
MINING, STEEL, IRON & NON-PRECIOUS METALS - 0.80%
       
All Current Holding Company
   
708,604
 
Alcoa, Inc.
    635,630    
Centurytel, Inc.
   
518,889
 
FMG Resources
    255,000    
Sprint Nextel Corporation
   
499,375
 
T H I Acquisition, Inc.
    115,892          
1,726,868
 
      1,006,522              
NATURAL RESOURCES - 2.23%
         
TRANSPORTATION - 1.38%
       
ArcelorMittal
    535,539    
Hertz Corporation
   
247,500
 
Headwaters, Inc.
    277,550    
NABCO, Inc.
    -  
Intrepid Potash, Inc.
    6,013    
Ryder System, Inc.
   
1,500,000
 
Virginia Electric Power
    1,999,914          
1,747,500
 
      2,819,016              
            WASTE MANAGEMENT / POLLUTION - 0.83%        
            Clean Harbors, Inc.     21,200  
            Terra Renewal LLC    
1,031,668
 
            Torrent Group Holdings, Inc.     -  
                 
1,052,868
 
                     
            Total Investments - 103.70%   $ 130,929,103   
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 
1.
History
MassMutual Participation Investors (the "Trust") was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to a Declaration of Trust dated April 7, 1988.

The Trust is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Babson Capital Management LLC (“Babson Capital”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”), acts as its investment adviser. The Trust’s investment objective is to maximize total return by providing a high level of current income, the potential for growth of income, and capital appreciation. The Trust’s principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations purchased directly from their issuers, which tend to be smaller companies. At least half of these investments normally include equity features such as common stock, warrants, conversion rights, or other equity features that provide the Trust with the opportunity to realize capital gains. The Trust will also invest in publicly traded debt securities (including high yield securities), again with an emphasis on those with equity features, and in convertible preferred stocks and, subject to certain limitations, readily marketable equity securities. Below-investment grade or high yield securities have predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the capacity of the issuer to pay interest and repay capital. In addition, the Trust may temporarily invest in high quality, readily marketable securities.

On January 27, 1998, the Board of Trustees authorized the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trust (“MMPI Subsidiary Trust”) for the purpose of holding certain investments. The results of MMPI Subsidiary Trust are consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. Footnote 2.D below discusses the Federal tax consequences of the MMPI Subsidiary Trust.
 
 
The value of restricted securities at fair value, and of any other assets for which there are no reliable market quotations, is the fair value as determined in good faith by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Trustees”). Each restricted security is valued by the Trustees at the time of its acquisition and at least quarterly thereafter. The Trustees have established guidelines to aid in the valuation of each security. Generally, restricted securities are initially valued at cost at the time of acquisition by the Trust. Values greater or less than cost are used thereafter for restricted securities in appropriate circumstances. Among the factors ordinarily considered in the valuation of debt and equity securities at fair value are the results of various valuation methods, which may include comparable company valuation analyses, discounted future cash flow models and recent private transactions. As part of the valuation process, we may take into account the following types of factors, if relevant, in determining the fair value of our investments: the enterprise value of a portfolio company (an estimate of the total fair value of the portfolio company’s debt and equity), the portfolio company’s earnings, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, a comparison of the portfolio company’s securities to publicly traded securities, changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets generally that may affect the price at which similar investments may be made in the future and other relevant factors. Consideration is also given to corporate governance, marketability, company and industry results and outlooks, and general market conditions. The determination of fair value involves subjective judgments. As a result, using fair value to price a security may result in a price materially different from the price used by other investors or the price that may be realized on the actual sale of the security. All of these factors are in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). In making valuations, opinions of counsel may be relied upon as to whether or not securities are restricted securities and as to the legal requirements for public sale.
2.
Significant Accounting Policies
   
 
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed consistently by the Trust in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
A. Valuation of Investments:
Nearly all securities which are acquired by the Trust directly from the issuers and shares into which such securities may be converted or which may be purchased on the exercise of warrants attached to such securities will be subject to legal or contractual delays in, or restrictions on, resale and will therefore be “restricted securities.” Generally speaking, as contrasted with open-market sales of unrestricted securities (public securities), which may be effected immediately if the market is adequate, restricted securities can be sold only in a public offering for which a registration statement is in effect under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) or pursuant to a transaction that is exempt from registration under the 1933 Act. Restricted securities that are valued using public information, such as observable trades or market quotations, are reflected as restricted securities at market value. Valuation of securities in the Trust's portfolio is made on the basis of the market price whenever market quotations are readily available.
 
When market quotations are readily available for unrestricted securities of an issuer, restricted securities of the same class are generally valued at a discount from the market price of such unrestricted securities. The Trustees, however, consider all factors in fixing any discount, including the filing of a registration statement for such securities under the 1933 Act and any other developments which are likely to increase the probability that the securities may be publicly sold by the Trust without restriction.
 
The Trustees meet at least once each quarter to approve the value of the Trust's portfolio securities as of the close of business on the last business day of the preceding quarter. This valuation requires the approval of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or of Babson Capital. In making valuations, the Trustees will consider reports by Babson Capital analyzing each portfolio security in accordance with the relevant factors referred to above. Babson Capital has agreed to provide such reports to the Trust at least quarterly.
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MassMutual Participation Investors
(Unaudited)
 
 
The consolidated financial statements include private placement restricted securities valued at $107,379,676 (85.05% of net assets) as of June 30, 2011 whose values have been estimated by the Trustees in the absence of readily ascertainable market values. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed, and the differences could be material.

The values for Rule 144A restricted securities and corporate public securities are stated at the last reported sales price or at prices based upon quotations obtained from brokers and dealers as of June 30, 2011, subject to discount where appropriate, and are approved by the Trustees.

Short-term securities with more than sixty days to maturity are valued at fair value and short-term securities having a maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
 
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under U.S. GAAP, the Trust discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to
 
valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to valuations based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to valuations based upon unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation (level 3 measurements). The guidance establishes three levels of the fair value hierarchy as follows:
 
Level 1:  quoted  prices  in  active  markets  for  identical securities
 
Level 2:  other  significant  observable  inputs  (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
 
Level 3:  significant  unobservable  inputs  (including  the Trust’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The inputs and methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Trust's net assets as of June 30, 2011:
 
Assets:
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Restricted Securities
                       
Corporate Bonds
  $ 90,635,801     $ -     $ 3,371,923     $ 87,263,878  
Common Stock - U.S.
    9,177,906       -       -       9,177,906  
Preferred Stock
    5,461,498       -       -       5,461,498  
Partnerships and LLCs
    5,476,394       -       -       5,476,394  
Public Securities
                               
Corporate Bonds
    13,156,732       -       13,156,732       -  
Common Stock - U.S.
    20,987       20,987       -       -  
Preferred Stock
    -       -       -       -  
Short-term Securities
    6,999,785       -       6,999,785       -  
Total
  $ 130,929,103     $ 20,987     $ 23,528,440     $ 107,379,676  


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
(Unaudited)

Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
 
Assets:  
Beginning
balance
at 12/31/2010
   
Accrued
discounts/
premium
   
Total gains
or losses
realized/
unrealized
   
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Transfers in
and/or
out of Level 3
   
Ending
balance at
06/30/2011
   
Unrealized gains & losses in net income from assets still held
   
Restricted Securities
                                                 
Corporate Bonds
  $ 91,475,704     $ 341,736     $ (1,754,750 )   $ 7,958,078     $ (10,756,890 )   $ -     $ 87,263,878     $ (1,945,802 )
Common Stock - U.S.
    7,253,164       -       2,087,097       272,498       (434,853 )     -       9,177,906       1,936,680  
Preferred Stock
    4,615,621       -       527,930       328,347       (10,400 )     -       5,461,498       517,530  
Partnerships and LLCs
    4,162,642       -       1,140,302       218,030       (44,580 )     -       5,476,394       1,104,356  
    $ 107,507,131     $ 341,736     $ 2,000,579     $ 8,776,953     $ (11,246,723 )   $ -     $ 107,379,676     $ 1,612,764  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B. Accounting for Investments:
Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis, including the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on bonds held using the yield-to-maturity method. The Trust does not accrue income when payment is delinquent and when management believes payment is questionable.

Realized gains and losses on investment transactions and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments are reported for financial statement and Federal income tax purposes on the identified cost method.
 
C. Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
D. Federal Income Taxes:
The Trust has elected to be taxed as a "regulated investment company" under the Internal Revenue Code, and intends to maintain this qualification and to distribute substantially all of its net taxable income to its shareholders. In any year when net long-term capital gains are realized by the Trust, management, after evaluating the prevailing economic conditions, will recommend that Trustees either designate the net realized long-term gains as undistributed and pay the federal capital gains taxes thereon, or distribute all or a portion of such net gains.

The Trust is taxed as a regulated investment company and is therefore limited as to the amount of non-qualified income that it may receive as the result of operating a trade or business, e.g. the Trust's pro rata share of income allocable to the Trust by a partnership operating company. The Trust's violation of this limitation could result in the loss of its status as a regulated investment company, thereby subjecting all of its net income and capital gains to corporate taxes prior to distribution to its shareholders. The Trust, from time-to-time, identifies investment opportunities in the securities of entities that could cause such trade or business income to be allocable to the Trust. The MMPI Subsidiary Trust (described in Footnote 1, above) was formed in order to allow investment in such securities without adversely affecting the Trust's status as a regulated investment company.
 
 
 
 
 
The MMPI Subsidiary Trust is not taxed as a regulated investment company. Accordingly, prior to the Trust receiving any distributions from the MMPI Subsidiary Trust, all of the MMPI Subsidiary Trust's taxable income and realized gains, including non-qualified income and realized gains, is subject to taxation at prevailing corporate tax rates. As of June 30, 2011, the MMPI Subsidiary Trust has incurred income tax expense of $22,539.
 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of the existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. As of June 30, 2011, the MMPI Subsidiary Trust has a deferred tax liability of $472,673.
 
Beginning with the 2009 annual financial statements, the Trust recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable, based solely on its technical merits and consideration of the relevant taxing authority’s widely understood  administrative practices and precedents. If this threshold is met, the Trust measures the tax benefit as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Trust has evaluated and determined that the tax positions did not have a material effect on the Trust’s financial position and results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
E. Distributions to Shareholders:
The Trust records distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, on the ex-dividend date. The Trust’s net investment income dividend is declared four times per year, in April, July, October, and December. The Trust’s net realized capital gain distribution, if any, is declared in December.
 
 
 
 
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MassMutual Participation Investors
(Unaudited)
 
3.
Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Contract
 
A. Services: 
Under an Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Contract (the “Contract”) with the Trust, Babson Capital has agreed to use its best efforts to present to the Trust a continuing and suitable investment program consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Trust. Babson Capital represents the Trust in any negotiations with issuers, investment banking firms, securities brokers or dealers and other institutions or investors relating to the Trust's investments. Under the Contract, Babson Capital also provides administration of the day-to-day operations of the Trust and provides the Trust with office space and office equipment, accounting and bookkeeping services, and necessary executive, clerical and secretarial personnel for the performance of the foregoing services.

B. Fee:
For its services under the Contract, Babson Capital is paid a quarterly investment advisory fee equal to 0.225% of the value of the Trust's net assets as of the last business day of each fiscal quarter, an amount approximately equivalent to 0.90% on an annual basis. A majority of the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or of Babson Capital, approve the valuation of the Trust's net assets as of such day.

C. Basis for Board Renewal of Contract:
At a meeting of the Trustees held on April 15, 2011, the Trustees (including a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or Babson Capital) unanimously approved a one-year continuance of the Contract.

Prior to the meeting, the Trustees requested and received from Ropes & Gray LLP, counsel to the Trust, a memorandum describing the Trustees' legal responsibilities in connection with their review and reapproval of the Contract. The Trustees also requested and received from Babson Capital extensive written and oral information regarding other matters including: the principal terms of the Contract; the reasons why Babson Capital was proposing the continuance of the Contract; Babson Capital and its personnel; the Trust's investment performance, including comparative performance information; the nature and quality of the services provided by Babson Capital to the Trust; financial strength of Babson Capital; the fee arrangements between Babson Capital and the Trust; fee and expense information, including comparative fee and expense information; profitability of the advisory arrangement to Babson Capital; and "fallout" benefits to Babson Capital resulting from the Contract.
 
Among other things, the Trustees discussed and considered with management (i) the aforementioned guidance provided by Ropes & Gray LLP and the information provided by Babson Capital prior to the meeting and (ii) the reasons Babson Capital put forth in support of its recommendation that the Trustees approve the continuance of the Contract. These considerations are summarized below.
 
NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY BABSON CAPITAL TO THE TRUST
 
In evaluating the scope and quality of the services provided by Babson Capital to the Trust, the Trustees considered, among other factors: (i) the scope of services required to be provided by Babson Capital under the Contract; (ii) Babson Capital's ability to find and negotiate private placement securities having equity features that are consistent with the stated investment objectives of the Trust; (iii) the experience and quality of Babson Capital's staff; (iv) the strength of Babson Capital's financial condition; (v) the nature of the private placement market compared to public markets (including the fact that finding, analyzing, negotiating and servicing private placement securities is more labor-intensive than buying and selling public securities and the administration of private placement securities is more extensive, expensive, and requires greater time and expertise than a portfolio of only public securities); (vi) the potential advantages afforded to the Trust by its ability to co-invest in negotiated private placements with MassMutual and its affiliates; and (vii) the expansion of the scope of services provided by Babson Capital as a result of recent regulatory and legislative initiatives that have required increased legal, compliance and business attention and diligence. Based on such considerations, the Trustees concluded that, overall, they are satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided by Babson Capital, and expected to be provided in the future, under the renewed Contract.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

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

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
ADVISORY FEE/COST OF SERVICES PROVIDED AND PROFITABILITY/ MANAGER'S "FALL-OUT" BENEFITS

In connection with the Trustees' consideration of the advisory fee paid by the Trust to Babson Capital under the Contract, Babson Capital noted that it was unaware of any registered closed-end investment companies that are directly comparable to the Trust in terms of the types of investments and percentages invested in private placement securities (which require more extensive advisory and administrative services than a portfolio of publicly traded securities, as previously discussed) other than MassMutual Corporate Investors, which also is advised by Babson Capital. Under the terms of its Investment Services Contract, MassMutual Corporate Investors is charged a quarterly investment advisory fee of 0.3125% of net asset value as of the end of each quarter, which is approximately equal to 1.25% annually. In considering the fee rate provided in the Contract, the Trustees noted the advisory fee charged by Babson Capital to Tower Square Capital Partners, L.P. and Tower Square Capital Partners II and III, L.P., each a private mezzanine fund also managed by Babson Capital, and that the fee MassMutual Corporate Investors is charged compares favorably.

At the request of the Trustees, Babson Capital provided information concerning the profitability of Babson Capital's advisory relationship with the Trust. The Trustees also considered the non-economic benefits Babson Capital and its affiliates derived from its relationship with the Trust, including the reputational benefits derived from having the Trust listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and the de minimis amount of commissions resulting from the Trust's portfolio transactions used by Babson Capital for third-party soft dollar arrangements. The Trustees recognized that Babson Capital should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profit for services provided to the Trust and, based on their review, concluded that they were satisfied that Babson Capital's historical level of profitability from its relationship with the Trust was not excessive and that the advisory fee structure under the Contract is reasonable.
 
 
ECONOMIES OF SCALE
 
The Trustees considered the concept of economies of scale and possible advisory fee reductions if the Trust were to grow in assets. Given that the Trust is not continuously offering shares, such growth comes principally from retained net realized gain on investments and dividend reinvestment. The Trustees also examined the breakpoint features of selected competitive funds and noted that the minimum starting point for fee reductions in those funds was at least $200 million whereas the Trust’s current net assets are near $124 million. The Trustees concluded that the absence of breakpoints in the fee schedule under the Contract was currently acceptable given the Trust's current size and closed-end fund structure.
  4. 
Senior Indebtedness
MassMutual holds the Trust’s $12,000,000 Senior Fixed Rate Convertible Note (the “Note”) issued by the Trust in 1995. The Note, as amended, is due December 13, 2011 and accrues interest at 5.80% per annum. MassMutual, at its option, can convert the principal amount of the Note into common shares. The dollar amount of principal would be converted into an equivalent dollar amount of common shares based upon the average price of the common shares for ten business days prior to the notice of conversion. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Trust incurred total interest expense on the Note of $348,000.
 
The Trust may redeem the Note, in whole or in part, at the principal amount proposed to be redeemed together with the accrued and unpaid interest thereon through the redemption date plus a Make Whole Premium. The Make Whole Premium equals the excess of (i) the present value of the scheduled payments of principal and interest which the Trust would have paid but for the proposed redemption, discounted at the rate of interest of U.S. Treasury obligations whose maturity approximates that of the Note plus 0.50% over (ii) the principal of the Note proposed to be redeemed.
 
5. 
Purchases and Sales of Investments
     
For the six
 
months ended
06/30/2011
     
Proceeds
Cost of
   
from
Investments
   
Sales or
Acquired
   
Maturities
Corporate restricted securities
$ 7,431,582     $ 7,563,631
Corporate public securities
  10,934,075       5,199,592
             
The aggregate cost of investments is substantially the same for financial reporting and Federal income tax purposes as of June 30, 2011. The net unrealized depreciation of investments for financial reporting and Federal tax purposes as of June 30, 2011 is $7,766,276 consists of $11,934,355 appreciation and $19,700,631 depreciation.
 
Net unrealized depreciation of investments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflects the balance net of a deferred tax liability of $472,673 on net unrealized gains on the MMPI Subsidiary Trust.
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MassMutual Participation Investors
(Unaudited)
 
6.  Quarterly Results of Investment Operations             7.  Results of Shareholder Meeting
                 
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on Friday, April 15, 2011. The Shareholders were asked to vote to re-elect as Trustees Michael H. Brown, Corine T. Norgaard, and Maleyne M. Syracuse for three year terms. The Shareholders approved the proposals. The Trust's other Trustees, William J. Barrett, Donald E. Benson, Donald Glickman, Martin T. Hart, Robert E. Joyal, and Clifford M. Noreen continued to serve their respective terms following the April 15, 2011 Annual Shareholders Meeting. The results of the Shareholder voting are set forth below.
      March 31, 2011    
     
Amount
    Per Share    
 
Investment income
$ 3,785,681          
  Net investment income   3,201,825   $ 0.32    
 
Net realized and unrealized
             
  gain on investments (net of taxes)   1,032,385     0.10    
                        % of Shares
     
June 30, 2011
   
Shares for
   Withheld   Total  
Voted for
     
Amount
   
Per Share
    Michael H. Brown        
 
                 
8,534,646
  229,000   8,534,646   97.39%
 
Investment income
$ 4,025,618          
Corine T. Norgaard
         
 
Net investment income
  3,429,310   $ 0.34    
8,534,725
 
228,921
 
8,534,725
  97.39%
 
Net realized and unrealized
             
Maleyne M. Syracuse
         
  gain on investments (net of taxes)   1,345,218     0.13    
8,530,923
 
232,723
 
8,530,923
 
97.35%
 

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    MassMutual Participation Investors
     
Members of the Board of Trustees  
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND CASH PURCHASE PLAN
     
Donald Glickman

Robert E. Joyal

William J. Barrett

Michael H. Brown*

Donald E. Benson*

Clifford M. Noreen

Martin T. Hart

Maleyne M. Syracuse*


*Member of the Audit Committee

Offiicers

Clifford M. Noreen
Chairman

Michael L. Klofas
President

James M. Roy
Vice President & Chief
Financial Officer
 
Christopher A. DeFrancis
Vice President & Secretary

Jill A. Fields
Vice President

Michael P. Hermsen
Vice President

Mary Wilson Kibbe
Vice President

Richard E. Spencer, II
Vice President

Daniel J. Florence
Treasurer

John T. Davitt, Jr.
Comptroller

Melissa M. LaGrant
Chief Compliance Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
MassMutual Participation Investors offers a Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan provides a simple and automatic way for shareholders to add to their holdings in the Trust through the receipt of dividend shares issued by the Trust or through the reinvestment of cash dividends in Trust shares purchased in the open market. The dividends of each shareholder will be automatically reinvested in the Trust by Shareholder Financial Services Inc., the Transfer Agent, in accordance with the Plan, unless such shareholder elects not to participate by providing written notice to the Transfer Agent. A shareholder may terminate his or her participation by notifying the Transfer Agent in writing.

Participating shareholders may also make additional contributions to the Plan from their own funds. Such contributions may be made by personal check or other means in an amount not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 per quarter. Cash contributions must be received by the Transfer Agent at least five days (but no more then 30 days) before the payment date of a dividend or distributions.

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

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

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

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

Any questions regarding the Plan should be addressed to Shareholder Financial Services, Inc., Transfer Agent for MassMutual Participation Investors’ Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan, P.O. Box 173673, Denver, CO 80217-3673.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
ITEM 2.  CODE OF ETHICS.

Not applicable for this filing.

 
ITEM 3.  AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable for this filing.

 
ITEM 4.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable for this filing.

 
ITEM 5.  AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable for this filing.

 
ITEM 6.  SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

A schedule of investments for the Registrant is included as part of this report to shareholders under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 
ITEM 7.  DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable for this filing.

 
ITEM 8.  PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

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

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

 Not applicable for this filing.

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

 Not applicable for this filing.

 
 

 
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

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

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

 
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

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

None.

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

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

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

Not applicable for this filing.

 
(b) 
CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO RULE 302-2(b) UNDER THE ACT.

Attached hereto as EX-99.32




 
 

 
SIGNATURES
 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 

 
(Registrant):           MassMutual Participation Investors

By:                           /s/ Michael L. Klofas

 Michael L. Klofas, President

Date:                       September 8, 2011

 
 

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:                           /s/ Michael L. Klofas

 Michael L. Klofas, President

Date:                       September 8, 2011

By:                           /s/ James M. Roy

James M. Roy, Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

Date:                       September 8, 2011