This SOP provides comprehensive guidelines for the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program. It contains the policies and procedures to be used by the financial analysts and supervisors responsible for overseeing SBICs within the Office of SBIC Operations. The pronoun “you” is used to indicate the financial analyst unless otherwise specified. Unless otherwise specified, the term “SBIC” or “licensee” includes Licensees under sections 301(c) and 301(d) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (“the SBI Act,” or “the Act”). This SOP also contains guidance for the managers and professional support staff of SBICs (such as accountants and legal counsel) regarding the operations of SBIC Licensees. To view the complete document, please see the below attachment.