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Great Elm Capital Corp. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GECC) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, achieving record total investment income of $12.5 million. The company increased its quarterly distribution by 5.7% to $0.37 per share, representing a 14.7% annualized yield. Net investment income (NII) reached $4.6 million ($0.40 per share), up from $2.1 million in Q4 2024.

The CLO JV contributed significantly, providing $3.8 million in cash distributions during Q1 2025. Net assets were $132.3 million ($11.46 per share) as of March 31, 2025, down from $136.1 million in Q4 2024. The company's portfolio included $341.9 million in total investments, with 62.4% in corporate credit debt investments. The weighted average current yield on the debt portfolio was 12.3%, with 73% in floating rate instruments.

Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GECC) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi nel primo trimestre del 2025, raggiungendo un reddito totale da investimenti record di 12,5 milioni di dollari. La società ha aumentato la distribuzione trimestrale del 5,7%, portandola a 0,37 dollari per azione, con un rendimento annualizzato del 14,7%. Il reddito netto da investimenti (NII) ha raggiunto 4,6 milioni di dollari (0,40 dollari per azione), in crescita rispetto ai 2,1 milioni del quarto trimestre 2024.

La joint venture CLO ha contribuito in modo significativo, fornendo 3,8 milioni di dollari in distribuzioni di cassa durante il primo trimestre 2025. Le attività nette ammontavano a 132,3 milioni di dollari (11,46 dollari per azione) al 31 marzo 2025, in calo rispetto ai 136,1 milioni del quarto trimestre 2024. Il portafoglio della società comprendeva investimenti totali per 341,9 milioni di dollari, con il 62,4% in debito di credito societario. Il rendimento medio ponderato attuale sul portafoglio di debito era del 12,3%, con il 73% in strumenti a tasso variabile.

Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GECC) reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el primer trimestre de 2025, logrando un ingreso total por inversiones récord de 12,5 millones de dólares. La compañía aumentó su distribución trimestral en un 5,7%, alcanzando 0,37 dólares por acción, lo que representa un rendimiento anualizado del 14,7%. El ingreso neto por inversiones (NII) alcanzó 4,6 millones de dólares (0,40 dólares por acción), comparado con 2,1 millones en el cuarto trimestre de 2024.

La empresa conjunta CLO contribuyó significativamente, proporcionando 3,8 millones de dólares en distribuciones en efectivo durante el primer trimestre de 2025. Los activos netos fueron de 132,3 millones de dólares (11,46 dólares por acción) al 31 de marzo de 2025, por debajo de los 136,1 millones del cuarto trimestre de 2024. La cartera de la compañía incluía inversiones totales por 341,9 millones de dólares, con un 62,4% en deuda crediticia corporativa. El rendimiento promedio ponderado actual de la cartera de deuda fue del 12,3%, con un 73% en instrumentos de tasa variable.

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Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ : GECC) a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre 2025, atteignant un revenu total d'investissement record de 12,5 millions de dollars. La société a augmenté sa distribution trimestrielle de 5,7 % pour la porter à 0,37 dollar par action, représentant un rendement annualisé de 14,7 %. Le revenu net d'investissement (NII) a atteint 4,6 millions de dollars (0,40 dollar par action), contre 2,1 millions au quatrième trimestre 2024.

La coentreprise CLO a contribué de manière significative, fournissant 3,8 millions de dollars en distributions en espèces au cours du premier trimestre 2025. Les actifs nets s'élevaient à 132,3 millions de dollars (11,46 dollars par action) au 31 mars 2025, en baisse par rapport à 136,1 millions au quatrième trimestre 2024. Le portefeuille de la société comprenait des investissements totaux de 341,9 millions de dollars, dont 62,4 % en dette de crédit d'entreprise. Le rendement moyen pondéré actuel du portefeuille de dette était de 12,3 %, avec 73 % d'instruments à taux variable.

Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GECC) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 und erzielte rekordverdächtige Gesamterträge aus Investitionen von 12,5 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen erhöhte seine vierteljährliche Ausschüttung um 5,7 % auf 0,37 US-Dollar je Aktie, was einer annualisierten Rendite von 14,7 % entspricht. Das Nettoanlageergebnis (NII) erreichte 4,6 Millionen US-Dollar (0,40 US-Dollar je Aktie), gegenüber 2,1 Millionen im vierten Quartal 2024.

Das CLO-Joint-Venture trug erheblich bei und lieferte im ersten Quartal 2025 3,8 Millionen US-Dollar an Barausschüttungen. Die Nettovermögenswerte beliefen sich zum 31. März 2025 auf 132,3 Millionen US-Dollar (11,46 US-Dollar je Aktie), gegenüber 136,1 Millionen im vierten Quartal 2024. Das Portfolio des Unternehmens umfasste Gesamtinvestitionen von 341,9 Millionen US-Dollar, davon 62,4 % in Unternehmensanleihen. Die gewichtete durchschnittliche aktuelle Rendite des Schuldenportfolios betrug 12,3 %, wobei 73 % in variabel verzinsliche Instrumente investiert waren.

Positive
  • Record total investment income of $12.5 million with only 12% from PIK and accretion income
  • Increased quarterly distribution by 5.7% to $0.37 per share
  • Strong NII growth to $4.6 million ($0.40 per share) from $2.1 million in Q4 2024
  • Significant increase in CLO JV cash distributions to $3.8 million in Q1 2025
  • Deployed $37.4 million into new investments at 15.1% weighted average yield
Negative
  • Net asset value declined to $11.46 per share from $11.79 in Q4 2024
  • Net realized and unrealized losses of $4.1 million in Q1 2025
  • Asset coverage ratio decreased to 163.8% from 169.7% in Q4 2024
  • Significant debt load of $207.4 million with only $1.3 million in cash

Insights

GECC posted record income with NII of $0.40/share, covering its increased dividend despite NAV erosion amid market volatility.

Great Elm Capital Corp. delivered record total investment income of $12.5 million in Q1 2025, marking its highest cash income quarter in company history. Net investment income jumped to $0.40 per share, a 100% increase from $0.20 in Q4 2024, comfortably covering the increased quarterly distribution of $0.37 per share.

This substantial NII improvement was primarily driven by the CLO Formation JV, which contributed $3.8 million in cash distributions during Q1 (compared to just $0.5 million in Q4), with an additional $4.3 million received in April. The company's strategic capital deployment continues, with $37.4 million invested across 16 positions at an attractive 15.1% weighted average yield.

Despite strong income generation, GECC's NAV declined 2.8% from $11.79 to $11.46 per share during the quarter, continuing a downward trend from $12.57 a year ago. Management attributes this erosion to unrealized losses amid market volatility rather than credit deterioration, expressing expectation these markdowns would reverse assuming market stabilization.

The portfolio remains diversified with 62.4% in corporate credit investments yielding 12.3%, 15.3% in CLO investments, and the remainder in specialty finance and equity positions. Notably, 73% of debt investments are floating-rate, positioning GECC well in the current interest rate environment.

The company's leverage increased slightly, with its asset coverage ratio declining to 163.8% from 169.7%, though still well above regulatory requirements. With only 12% of income from PIK and accretion, GECC demonstrates strong cash generation capabilities, which is crucial for sustainable dividend coverage. Management projects continued NII growth in Q2 while acknowledging macroeconomic uncertainties.

Company to Host Conference Call and Webcast at 8:30 AM ET on May 6, 2025

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Elm Capital Corp. (“we,� “our,� the “Company� or “GECC�) (NASDAQ: GECC), a business development company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

First Quarter and Other Recent Highlights

  • GECC increased its quarterly distribution by 5.7% for the first quarter of 2025 to $0.37 per share, from $0.35 per share, which was paid on March 31, 2025.
    • The Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share for the second quarter of 2025, equating to a 14.7% annualized yield on GECC’s May 2, 2025 closing price of $10.09.
  • Total investment income (“TII�) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was a record $12.5 million.
    • Highest cash income quarter in the Company’s history, with only 12% of GECC’s TII attributable to PIK and accretion income.
  • Net investment income (“NII�) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $4.6 million, or $0.40 per share, as compared to $2.1 million, or $0.20 per share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
    • Increase in NII primarily driven by the receipt of distributions from the CLO Formation JV, LLC (“CLO JV�), as well as income from other new investments.
    • GECC received $3.8 million of cash distributions from the CLO JV in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as compared to $0.5 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Additionally, in April, GECC received $4.3 million of cash distributions from the CLO JV.
  • Net assets were $132.3 million, or $11.46 per share, on March 31, 2025, as compared to $136.1 million, or $11.79 per share, on December 31, 2024.
    • Decrease in NAV primarily driven by unrealized losses in certain investment positions marked down amid broader market volatility, which we expect would reverse over time assuming market conditions stabilize.
  • GECC’s asset coverage ratio was 163.8% as of March 31, 2025, as compared to 169.7% as of December 31, 2024.

Management Commentary

“We are pleased to report strong first quarter results, generating record total investment income of $12.5 million, driven by cash flows from our CLO JV and income from new investments, with NII that exceeded our increased quarterly distribution,� said Matt Kaplan, GECC’s Chief Executive Officer. “Looking ahead, we expect NII to increase in the second quarter, and we remain well positioned to cover our distributions over the course of 2025. We continue to closely monitor the uncertain macro environment and will look to thoughtfully deploy capital into opportunities with compelling risk-adjusted returns, with a focus on creating meaningful value for our shareholders.�

Financial Highlights � Per Share Data

Q1/2024Q2/2024Q3/2024Q4/2024Q1/2025
Earnings Per Share (“EPS�)($0.05)($0.14)$0.33$0.17$0.04
Net Investment Income (“NII�) Per Share$0.37$0.32$0.39$0.20$0.40
Pre-Incentive Net Investment Income Per Share$0.46$0.40$0.49$0.20$0.50
Net AG˹ٷized and Unrealized Gains / (Losses) Per Share($0.42)($0.46)($0.06)($0.03)($0.36)
Net Asset Value Per Share at Period End$12.57$12.06$12.04$11.79$11.46
Distributions Paid / Declared Per Share$0.35$0.35$0.35$0.40$0.37

Portfolio and Investment Activity

As of March 31, 2025, GECC held total investments of $341.9 million at fair value, as follows:

  • 57 debt investments in corporate credit, totaling approximately $213.2 million, representing 62.4% of the fair market value of the Company’s total investments. Secured debt investments comprised a substantial majority of the fair market value of the Company’s debt investments.
  • An investment in Great Elm Specialty Finance, totaling approximately $42.8 million, comprised of one debt investment of $29.7 million and one equity investment of $13.0 million, representing 8.7% and 3.8%, respectively, of the fair market value of the Company’s total investments.
  • CLO investments, totaling approximately $52.2 million, representing 15.3% of the fair market value of the Company’s total investments.
  • Three dividend paying equity investments, totaling approximately $9.3 million, representing 2.7% of the fair market value of the Company’s total investments.
  • Other equity investments, totaling approximately $24.4 million, representing 7.1% of the fair market value of the Company’s total investments.

As of March 31, 2025, the weighted average current yield on the Company’s debt portfolio was 12.3%. Floating rate instruments comprised approximately 73% of the fair market value of debt investments (comparable to last quarter) and the Company’s fixed rate debt investments had a weighted average maturity of 3.0 years.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, we deployed approximately $37.4 million into 16 investments(1) at a weighted average current yield of 15.1%.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, we monetized, in part or in full, 36 investments for approximately $13.8 million(2), at a weighted average current yield of 12.3%. Monetizations include $7.4 million of mandatory debt paydowns and redemptions at a weighted average current yield of 11.3%.

Financial Review

Total investment income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $12.5 million, or $1.08 per share. Total expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 were approximately $7.9 million, or $0.69 per share, inclusive of excise tax expense.

Net realized and unrealized losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 were approximately $4.1 million, or $0.36 per share.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2025, cash totaled approximately $1.3 million.

As of March 31, 2025, total debt outstanding (par value) was $207.4 million, comprised of 5.875% senior notes due June 2026 (NASDAQ: GECCO), 8.75% senior notes due September 2028 (NASDAQ: GECCZ), 8.50% senior notes due April 2029 (NASDAQ: GECCI) and 8.125% senior notes due December 2029 (NASDAQ: GECCH), and $12.0 million outstanding on the $25.0 million revolving line of credit.

Distributions

The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash distribution of $0.37 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. The second quarter distribution will be payable on June 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of June 16, 2025.

The distribution equates to a 14.7% annualized dividend yield on the Company’s closing market price on May 2, 2025 of $10.09 and a 12.9% annualized dividend yield on the Company’s March 31, 2025 NAV of $11.46 per share.

Conference Call and Webcast

GECC will discuss these results in a conference at 8:30 a.m. ET on May 6, 2025.

Conference Call Details

Date/Time:Tuesday, May 6, 2025 � 8:30 a.m. ET
Participant Dial-In Numbers:
(United States):877-407-0789
(International):201-689-8562

To access the call, please dial-in approximately five minutes before the start time and, when asked, provide the operator with passcode “GECC�. An accompanying slide presentation will be available in pdf format via the “Events and Presentations� section of Great Elm Capital Corp.’s website after the issuance of the earnings release.

Webcast

The call and presentation will also be simultaneously webcast over the internet via the “Events and Presentations� section of GECC’s website or by clicking on the webcast link .

About Great Elm Capital Corp.

GECC is an externally managed business development company that seeks to generate current income and capital appreciation by investing in debt and income generating equity securities, including investments in specialty finance businesses and CLOs. For additional information, please visit .

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this communication that are not historical facts are “forward-looking� statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements include statements regarding our future business plans and expectations. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “expect,� “anticipate,� “should,� “will,� “estimate,� “designed,� “seek,� “continue,� “upside,� “potential� and similar expressions. All such forward-looking statements involve estimates and assumptions that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in the statements. The key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: conditions in the credit markets, our expected financings and investments, including interest rate volatility, inflationary pressure, the price of GECC common stock and the performance of GECC’s portfolio and investment manager. Information concerning these and other factors can be found in GECC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. GECC assumes no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any duty to, update any forward-looking statements contained in this communication or to conform prior statements to actual results or revised expectations except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.

This press release does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale.

Endnotes:

(1) This includes new deals, additional fundings (inclusive of those on revolving credit facilities), refinancings and capitalized PIK income. Amounts included herein do not include investments in short-term securities, including United States Treasury Bills.
(2) This includes scheduled principal payments, prepayments, sales and repayments (inclusive of those on revolving credit facilities). Amounts included herein do not include investments in short-term securities, including United States Treasury Bills.

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GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (unaudited)
Dollar amounts in thousands (except per share amounts)

March31, 2025December31, 2024
Assets
Investments
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $258,148 and $244,378, respectively)$253,112$240,958
Non-affiliated, non-controlled short-term investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $0 and $8,448, respectively)-8,448
Affiliated investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $12,378 and $12,378, respectively)--
Controlled investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $94,829 and $87,014, respectively)88,79883,304
Total investments341,910332,710
Cash and cash equivalents1,273-
Receivable for investments sold2,5135,065
Interest receivable4,0903,306
Dividends receivable360364
Due from portfolio company3232
Due from affiliates157160
Deferred financing costs213237
Prepaid expenses and other assets282154
Total assets$350,830$342,028
Liabilities
Notes payable (including unamortized discount of $5,321 and $5,705, respectively)$190,079$189,695
Revolving credit facility12,000-
Payable for investments purchased10,55811,194
Interest payable6132
Accrued incentive fees payable2,8621,712
Distributions payable-577
Due to affiliates1,5621,385
Accrued expenses and other liabilities1,4131,320
Total liabilities$218,535$205,915
Commitments and contingencies $-$-
Net Assets
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (100,000,000 shares authorized, 11,544,415 shares issued and outstanding and 11,544,415 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)$115$115
Additional paid-in capital332,111332,111
Accumulated losses(199,931)(196,113)
Total net assets$132,295$136,113
Total liabilities and net assets$350,830$342,028
Net asset value per share$11.46$11.79


GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

Dollar amounts in thousands (except per share amounts)

For the Three Months Ended March31,
20252024
Investment Income:
Interest income from:
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments$6,402$5,987
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments (PIK)611630
Affiliated investments-33
Controlled investments953931
Total interest income7,9667,581
Dividend income from:
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments236386
Controlled investments3,376385
Total dividend income3,612771
Other commitment fees from non-affiliated, non-controlled investments-525
Other income from:
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments74332
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments (PIK)174-
Total other income91732
Total investment income$12,495$8,909
Expenses:
Management fees$1,272$940
Incentive fees1,150798
Administration fees355385
Custody fees3836
Directors� fees5354
Professional services424388
Interest expense4,2512,807
Other expenses308303
Total expenses$7,851$5,711
Net investment income before taxes$4,644$3,198
Excise tax$68$5
Net investment income$4,576$3,193
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions from:
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments$264$2,356
Total net realized gain (loss)2642,356
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions from:
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments(2,066)(3,533)
Affiliated investments-(850)
Controlled investments(2,321)(1,624)
Total net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(4,387)(6,007)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)$(4,123)$(3,651)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations$453$(458)
Net investment income per share (basic and diluted):$0.40$0.37
Earnings per share (basic and diluted):$0.04$(0.05)
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic and diluted):11,544,4158,659,344

FAQ

What was GECC's net investment income (NII) per share for Q1 2025?

GECC reported net investment income of $0.40 per share for Q1 2025, up from $0.20 per share in Q4 2024.

What is GECC's new quarterly dividend amount and yield?

GECC increased its quarterly dividend to $0.37 per share, representing a 14.7% annualized yield based on the May 2, 2025 closing price of $10.09.

How much total investment income did GECC generate in Q1 2025?

GECC generated record total investment income of $12.5 million in Q1 2025, with only 12% attributable to PIK and accretion income.

What is the composition of GECC's investment portfolio as of Q1 2025?

GECC's $341.9 million portfolio consists of 62.4% in corporate credit debt, 15.3% in CLO investments, 12.5% in Great Elm Specialty Finance, and 9.8% in equity investments.

How did GECC's net asset value (NAV) change in Q1 2025?

GECC's NAV decreased to $11.46 per share as of March 31, 2025, from $11.79 per share on December 31, 2024, primarily due to unrealized losses amid market volatility.
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