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Great Elm Capital Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GECC) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, achieving record total investment income of $14.3 million. Net investment income reached $5.9 million ($0.51 per share), up from $4.6 million ($0.40 per share) in Q1 2025.

The company's net asset value increased to $12.10 per share from $11.46, primarily driven by unrealized gains on CoreWeave investment and NII exceeding quarterly distribution by 38%. The Board approved a $0.37 quarterly dividend, representing a 13.5% annualized yield. GECC's portfolio totaled $335.1 million in investments, with a 12.5% weighted average yield on debt portfolio.

The company maintained strong asset coverage at 169.5% and received $4.3 million in cash distributions from its CLO JV.

Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GECC) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il secondo trimestre 2025, raggiungendo un reddito totale da investimenti record di 14,3 milioni di dollari. Il reddito netto da investimenti ha raggiunto 5,9 milioni di dollari (0,51 dollari per azione), in aumento rispetto ai 4,6 milioni di dollari (0,40 dollari per azione) del primo trimestre 2025.

Il valore patrimoniale netto dell'azienda è salito a 12,10 dollari per azione da 11,46 dollari, principalmente grazie ai guadagni non realizzati sull'investimento in CoreWeave e a un reddito netto da investimenti superiore del 38% alla distribuzione trimestrale. Il Consiglio di Amministrazione ha approvato un dividendo trimestrale di 0,37 dollari, che rappresenta un rendimento annualizzato del 13,5%. Il portafoglio di GECC ammontava a 335,1 milioni di dollari in investimenti, con un rendimento medio ponderato del 12,5% sul portafoglio di debito.

L'azienda ha mantenuto una solida copertura degli asset al 169,5% e ha ricevuto 4,3 milioni di dollari in distribuzioni in contanti dalla sua joint venture CLO.

Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GECC) reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el segundo trimestre de 2025, alcanzando un ingreso total por inversiones récord de 14,3 millones de dólares. El ingreso neto por inversiones llegó a 5,9 millones de dólares (0,51 dólares por acción), aumentando desde 4,6 millones de dólares (0,40 dólares por acción) en el primer trimestre de 2025.

El valor neto de los activos de la compañía aumentó a 12,10 dólares por acción desde 11,46 dólares, impulsado principalmente por ganancias no realizadas en la inversión en CoreWeave y un ingreso neto por inversiones que superó la distribución trimestral en un 38%. La Junta aprobó un dividendo trimestral de 0,37 dólares, representando un rendimiento anualizado del 13,5%. La cartera de GECC totalizó 335,1 millones de dólares en inversiones, con un rendimiento promedio ponderado del 12,5% en la cartera de deuda.

La compañía mantuvo una sólida cobertura de activos del 169,5% y recibió 4,3 millones de dólares en distribuciones en efectivo de su joint venture CLO.

Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GECC)� 2025� 2분기 강력� 재무 실적� 보고하며 � 투자 수익� 1,430� 달러� 사상 최고치를 기록했습니다. 순투자수익은 590� 달러(주당 0.51달러)�, 2025� 1분기� 460� 달러(주당 0.40달러)에서 증가했습니다.

회사� 순자� 가치는 주당 12.10달러� 11.46달러에서 상승했으�, 이는 주로 CoreWeave 투자에서� 미실� 이익� 순투자수익이 분기 배당금을 38% 초과� � 기인합니�. 이사회는 분기 배당� 0.37달러� 승인했으�, 연환� 수익률은 13.5%입니�. GECC� 포트폴리오는 3� 3,510� 달러� 투자액을 보유하고 있으�, 부� 포트폴리오의 가� 평균 수익률은 12.5%입니�.

사� 169.5%� 강력� 자산 커버리지� 유지했으� CLO 합작 투자로부� 430� 달러� 현금 배당금을 받았습니�.

Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ : GECC) a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le deuxième trimestre 2025, atteignant un revenu total d'investissement record de 14,3 millions de dollars. Le revenu net d'investissement a atteint 5,9 millions de dollars (0,51 dollar par action), en hausse par rapport à 4,6 millions de dollars (0,40 dollar par action) au premier trimestre 2025.

La valeur nette d'actif de la société a augmenté à 12,10 dollars par action contre 11,46 dollars, principalement grâce aux gains latents sur l'investissement CoreWeave et à un revenu net d'investissement dépassant la distribution trimestrielle de 38 %. Le conseil d'administration a approuvé un dividende trimestriel de 0,37 dollar, représentant un rendement annualisé de 13,5 %. Le portefeuille de GECC totalisait 335,1 millions de dollars d'investissements, avec un rendement moyen pondéré de 12,5 % sur le portefeuille de dettes.

La société a maintenu une solide couverture des actifs à 169,5% et a reçu 4,3 millions de dollars en distributions en espèces de sa coentreprise CLO.

Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GECC) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 und erzielte einen Rekord bei den gesamten Anlageerträgen von 14,3 Millionen US-Dollar. Der Nettoanlageertrag erreichte 5,9 Millionen US-Dollar (0,51 US-Dollar pro Aktie), gegenüber 4,6 Millionen US-Dollar (0,40 US-Dollar pro Aktie) im ersten Quartal 2025.

Der Nettovermögenswert des Unternehmens stieg auf 12,10 US-Dollar pro Aktie von 11,46 US-Dollar, hauptsächlich bedingt durch nicht realisierte Gewinne aus der CoreWeave-Investition und einem Nettoanlageertrag, der die vierteljährliche Ausschüttung um 38 % überstieg. Der Vorstand genehmigte eine vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,37 US-Dollar, was einer annualisierten Rendite von 13,5 % entspricht. Das Portfolio von GECC belief sich auf 335,1 Millionen US-Dollar an Investitionen mit einer gewichteten durchschnittlichen Rendite von 12,5 % im Schuldenportfolio.

Das Unternehmen hielt eine starke Vermögensdeckung von 169,5% aufrecht und erhielt 4,3 Millionen US-Dollar an Barausschüttungen aus seinem CLO-Joint Venture.

Positive
  • Record total investment income of $14.3 million with over 90% in cash income
  • Net investment income increased to $0.51 per share, up 27.5% from Q1 2025
  • NAV per share grew to $12.10 from $11.46 quarter-over-quarter
  • Asset coverage ratio improved to 169.5% from 163.8%
  • Strong 12.5% weighted average yield on debt portfolio
  • CLO JV distributions increased to $4.3 million from $3.8 million quarter-over-quarter
Negative
  • Expected decrease in NII for Q3 2025 due to uneven CLO JV cash flows
  • Relatively high leverage with $201.4 million in outstanding debt
  • Limited cash position of only $4.4 million at quarter end

Insights

GECC delivers record quarterly results with strong NII growth of 28% QoQ and NAV increase to $12.10, driven by robust cash generation.

GECC has delivered an impressive second quarter with several key performance improvements. Total investment income reached a record $14.3 million, with cash income comprising over 90% of this figure—marking their most cash-generative quarter in company history.

Net investment income jumped to $5.9 million ($0.51 per share), representing a substantial 28% increase from Q1's $4.6 million ($0.40 per share). This growth was primarily driven by distributions from preference shares in an insurance-related investment and higher income from CLO investments. Their CLO joint venture contributed $4.3 million in cash distributions, up from $3.8 million in the previous quarter.

The company's net asset value improved significantly to $12.10 per share from $11.46, a 5.6% increase quarter-over-quarter. This NAV growth stemmed from unrealized gains on a CoreWeave-related investment and NII exceeding the quarterly distribution by 38%. The asset coverage ratio also strengthened to 169.5% from 163.8% in Q1.

From a portfolio perspective, GECC maintains a diversified approach with 58.9% in corporate debt investments, 16.5% in CLO investments, and various equity positions. The weighted average yield on debt investments stands at 12.5%, with 73% in floating-rate instruments—positioning them well in the current interest rate environment.

While management noted Q3 NII will likely decrease due to uneven cash flows from their CLO JV, they remain confident that full-year NII will exceed their distribution. The board approved a $0.37 quarterly dividend, representing a 13.5% annualized yield based on recent share price.

GECC's balance sheet appears reasonably leveraged with $201.4 million in debt outstanding and an improved asset coverage ratio, providing them flexibility to pursue new opportunities while maintaining their dividend.

Company to Host Conference Call and Webcast at 8:30 AM ET on August 5, 2025

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 04, 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 second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Second Quarter and Other Recent Highlights

  • Total investment income (“TII�) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was a record $14.3 million.
    • Highest cash generative quarter in GECC’s history, with cash income comprising over 90% of TII.
  • Net investment income (“NII�) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was $5.9 million, or $0.51 per share, as compared to $4.6 million, or $0.40 per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
    • Increase in NII primarily driven by a distribution on preference shares in an insurance-related investment as well as from higher income on CLO investments.
    • GECC received $4.3 million of cash distributions from the CLO JV in the quarter ended June 30, 2025, as compared to $3.8 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
  • Net assets were $140.0 million, or $12.10 per share, on June 30, 2025, as compared to $132.3 million, or $11.46 per share, on March 31, 2025.
    • Increase in net asset value (“NAV�) primarily driven by unrealized gains on a CoreWeave related investment as well as NII exceeding the quarterly distribution by 38%, or $0.14 per share.
  • GECC’s asset coverage ratio was 169.5% as of June 30, 2025, as compared to 163.8% as of March 31, 2025.
  • The Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share for the third quarter of 2025, equating to a 13.5% annualized yield on GECC’s August 1, 2025 closing price of $10.98.

Management Commentary

“We continued our strong momentum in 2025 with a standout second quarter, generating record total investment income and NII that exceeded our recently increased quarterly distribution. Our substantial NII this quarter was driven by robust cash generation, including a strong distribution from preference shares in an insurance related investment and continued solid performance from our CLO JV,� said Matt Kaplan, GECC’s Chief Executive Officer. “NAV also improved meaningfully in the quarter, benefitting from unrealized gains on our CoreWeave related investment. Looking ahead, while we expect third quarter NII will step down due to the uneven cadence of cash flows from our CLO JV, we remain well-positioned for our NII to exceed our distribution for the full year. We will continue to closely monitor the macro environment and seek to deploy capital into opportunities offering compelling risk-adjusted returns, with a focus on driving lasting value for our shareholders.�

Financial Highlights � Per Share Data

Q2/2024Q3/2024Q4/2024Q1/2025Q2/2025
Earnings Per Share (“EPS�)($0.14)$0.33$0.17$0.04$1.02
Net Investment Income (“NII�) Per Share$0.32$0.39$0.20$0.40$0.51
Pre-Incentive Net Investment Income Per Share$0.40$0.49$0.20$0.50$0.64
Net AG˹ٷized and Unrealized Gains / (Losses) Per Share($0.46)($0.06)($0.03)($0.36)$0.51
Net Asset Value Per Share at Period End$12.06$12.04$11.79$11.46$12.10
Distributions Paid / Declared Per Share$0.35$0.35$0.40$0.37$0.37

Portfolio and Investment Activity

As of June 30, 2025, GECC held total investments of $335.1 million at fair value, as follows:

  • 55 debt investments in corporate credit, totaling approximately $197.3 million, representing 58.9% 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 $36.4 million, comprised of one debt investment of $23.9 million and one equity investment of $12.4 million, representing 7.1% and 3.7%, respectively, of the fair market value of the Company’s total investments.
  • CLO investments, totaling approximately $55.4 million, representing 16.5% of the fair market value of the Company’s total investments.
  • Three dividend paying equity investments, totaling approximately $8.4 million, representing 2.5% of the fair market value of the Company’s total investments.
  • Other equity investments, totaling approximately $37.5 million, representing 11.2% of the fair market value of the Company’s total investments.

As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average current yield on the Company’s debt portfolio was 12.5%(1). 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 2.8 years.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, we deployed approximately $22.6 million into 26 investments(2) at a weighted average current yield of 14.1%.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, we monetized, in part or in full, 38 investments for approximately $35.0 million(3), at a weighted average current yield of 11.1%. Monetizations include $21.5 million of mandatory debt paydowns and redemptions at a weighted average current yield of 11.4%.

Financial Review

Total investment income for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was $14.3 million, or $1.24 per share. Total expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 were approximately $8.4 million, or $0.72 per share, inclusive of excise tax expense.

Net realized and unrealized gains for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 were approximately $5.8 million, or $0.51 per share.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2025, cash and money market fund investments totaled approximately $4.4 million. In addition, GECC had availability of $19.0 million under its $25.0 million revolving line of credit (the “Revolver�) with $6.0 million drawn as of June 30, 2025.

As of June 30, 2025, total debt outstanding (par value) was $201.4 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), 8.125% senior notes due December 2029 (NASDAQ: GECCH), and $6.0 million outstanding on the $25.0 million Revolver.

Distributions
The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash distribution of $0.37 per share for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The third quarter distribution will be payable on September 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2025.

The distribution equates to a 13.5% annualized dividend yield on the Company’s closing market price on August 1, 2025 of $10.98 and a 12.2% annualized dividend yield on the Company’s June 30, 2025 NAV of $12.10 per share.

Conference Call and Webcast

GECC will discuss these results in a conference at 8:30 a.m. ET on August 5, 2025.

Conference Call Details
Date/Time:Tuesday, August 5, 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)Weighted average current yield is based upon the stated coupon rate and fair value of outstanding debt securities at the measurement date and excludes two non-accrual investments with a fair value of $3.9 million as of 6/30/25.
(2)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.
(3)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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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (unaudited)
Dollar amounts in thousands (except per share amounts)

June30, 2025December31, 2024
Assets
Investments
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $247,896 and $244,378, respectively)$250,099$240,958
Non-affiliated, non-controlled short-term investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $68,216 and $8,448, respectively)68,2068,448
Affiliated investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $12,378 and $12,378, respectively)--
Controlled investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $93,284 and $87,014, respectively)84,95483,304
Total investments403,259332,710
Cash and cash equivalents960-
Receivable for investments sold755,065
Interest receivable3,2793,306
Dividends receivable853364
Due from portfolio company3232
Due from affiliates107160
Deferred financing costs188237
Prepaid expenses and other assets573154
Total assets$409,326$342,028
Liabilities
Notes payable (including unamortized discount of $4,923 and $5,705, respectively)$190,477$189,695
Revolving credit facility6,000-
Payable for investments purchased66,14411,194
Interest payable7932
Accrued incentive fees payable3,6361,712
Distributions payable-577
Due to affiliates1,5001,385
Accrued expenses and other liabilities1,4581,320
Total liabilities$269,294$205,915
Commitments and contingencies$-$-
Net Assets
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (100,000,000 shares authorized, 11,568,378 shares issued and outstanding and 11,544,415 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)$116$115
Additional paid-in capital332,385332,111
Accumulated losses(192,469)(196,113)
Total net assets$140,032$136,113
Total liabilities and net assets$409,326$342,028
Net asset value per share$12.10$11.79

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

For the Three Months Ended June30,For the Six Months Ended June30,
2025202420252024
Investment Income:
Interest income from:
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments$6,560$5,968$12,962$11,955
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments (PIK)6448111,2551,441
Affiliated investments-31-64
Controlled investments7659531,7181,884
Total interest income7,9697,76315,93515,344
Dividend income from:
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments2,3321,0452,5681,431
Controlled investments3,9045257,280910
Total dividend income6,2361,5709,8482,341
Other commitment fees from non-affiliated, non-controlled investments-175-700
Other income from:
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments724081572
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments (PIK)--174-
Total other income724098972
Total investment income$14,277$9,548$26,772$18,457
Expenses:
Management fees$1,278$1,068$2,550$2,008
Incentive fees1,4707642,6201,562
Administration fees383396738781
Custody fees37367572
Directors� fees5354106108
Professional services459413883801
Interest expense4,3183,4738,5696,280
Other expenses307286615589
Total expenses$8,305$6,490$16,156$12,201
Net investment income before taxes$5,972$3,058$10,616$6,256
Excise tax$68$-$136$5
Net investment income$5,904$3,058$10,480$6,251
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions from:
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments$459$155$723$2,511
Affiliated investments-(625)-(625)
Total net realized gain (loss)459(470)7231,886
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on
investment transactions from:
Non-affiliated, non-controlled investments7,679(3,856)5,613(7,389)
Affiliated investments-827-(23)
Controlled investments(2,299)(885)(4,620)(2,509)
Total net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)5,380(3,914)993(9,921)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)$5,839$(4,384)$1,716$(8,035)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations$11,743$(1,326)$12,196$(1,784)
Net investment income per share (basic and diluted):$0.51$0.32$0.91$0.69
Earnings per share (basic and diluted):$1.02$(0.14)$1.06$(0.20)
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic and diluted):11,556,8579,551,03711,550,7399,105,190

FAQ

What were GECC's Q2 2025 earnings per share and net investment income?

GECC reported earnings per share of $1.02 and net investment income of $0.51 per share for Q2 2025, compared to $0.04 EPS and $0.40 NII per share in Q1 2025.

What is GECC's dividend yield and payment schedule for Q3 2025?

GECC declared a $0.37 quarterly dividend for Q3 2025, payable on September 30, 2025, representing a 13.5% annualized yield based on the August 1, 2025 closing price of $10.98.

How much did GECC's net asset value (NAV) increase in Q2 2025?

GECC's NAV increased to $12.10 per share as of June 30, 2025, from $11.46 per share on March 31, 2025, primarily due to unrealized gains on CoreWeave investment and NII exceeding quarterly distribution.

What is the composition of GECC's investment portfolio as of Q2 2025?

GECC's $335.1 million portfolio consists of 58.9% in corporate debt, 16.5% in CLO investments, 10.8% in Great Elm Specialty Finance, 2.5% in dividend-paying equity, and 11.2% in other equity investments.

What is GECC's debt structure and available liquidity?

GECC has $201.4 million in total debt through various senior notes and $6.0 million drawn on its $25.0 million Revolver. Available liquidity includes $4.4 million in cash and $19.0 million available on the Revolver.
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