Great Elm Capital's Q2 2025: Contradictions Unveiled on Maverick Gaming and CoreWeave Investments
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Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025 10:43 am ET1min read
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Aime SummaryMaverick Gaming investment status, CoreWeaveCRWV-- investment returns, investment focus: corporate debt vs. CLO equity, Maverick Gaming outlook and bankruptcy status are the key contradictions discussed in Great Elm CapitalGECC-- Corporation's latest 2025Q2 earnings call.
Strong Financial Performance and Investment Income Growth:
- GECC reported the highest total investment income in its history at $14.3 million for Q2 2025, with cash TII comprising approximately 90% of total investment income.
- The 14% increase in TII from the prior quarter and nearly 50% year-over-year growth was driven by the success of the growing CLO platform and income from other cash-generating investments.
NAV and NII Growth:
- GECC's NAV per share increased by over $0.60 from the previous quarter to $12.10 as of June 30, 2025.
- Net investment income (NII) per share was $0.51, compared to $0.40 in the prior quarter, primarily due to a timely cash distribution on preference shares and higher income from the CLO JV.
CoreWeave Investment and Portfolio Performance:
- GECC's investment in CoreWeave's convertible preferred equity resulted in unrealized gains, contributing significantly to the increase in NAV per share.
- The portfolio's diversification and focus on senior secured investments positioned GECC to weather dynamic macroeconomic environments and generate sustainable returns.
Specialty Finance Business Repositioning:
- Great ElmGEG-- Specialty Finance (GESF) completed the rebranding of Sterling to Great Elm Commercial Finance and exited final equipment lease holdings, enhancing focus and profitability.
- This strategic transformation is expected to grow GESF's income and distributions, aligning the platform with long-term growth objectives.
Tariff Impact and Portfolio Resilience:
- GECC maintained broad diversification with a predominantly domestic focus, mitigating direct impacts from tariffs.
- The company actively monitors the changing macroeconomic landscape and evaluates potential second and third-order effects of tariffs and shifting trade dynamics to ensure portfolio resilience.
Strong Financial Performance and Investment Income Growth:
- GECC reported the highest total investment income in its history at $14.3 million for Q2 2025, with cash TII comprising approximately 90% of total investment income.
- The 14% increase in TII from the prior quarter and nearly 50% year-over-year growth was driven by the success of the growing CLO platform and income from other cash-generating investments.
NAV and NII Growth:
- GECC's NAV per share increased by over $0.60 from the previous quarter to $12.10 as of June 30, 2025.
- Net investment income (NII) per share was $0.51, compared to $0.40 in the prior quarter, primarily due to a timely cash distribution on preference shares and higher income from the CLO JV.
CoreWeave Investment and Portfolio Performance:
- GECC's investment in CoreWeave's convertible preferred equity resulted in unrealized gains, contributing significantly to the increase in NAV per share.
- The portfolio's diversification and focus on senior secured investments positioned GECC to weather dynamic macroeconomic environments and generate sustainable returns.
Specialty Finance Business Repositioning:
- Great ElmGEG-- Specialty Finance (GESF) completed the rebranding of Sterling to Great Elm Commercial Finance and exited final equipment lease holdings, enhancing focus and profitability.
- This strategic transformation is expected to grow GESF's income and distributions, aligning the platform with long-term growth objectives.
Tariff Impact and Portfolio Resilience:
- GECC maintained broad diversification with a predominantly domestic focus, mitigating direct impacts from tariffs.
- The company actively monitors the changing macroeconomic landscape and evaluates potential second and third-order effects of tariffs and shifting trade dynamics to ensure portfolio resilience.
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