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- **Fee Waiver Boost**: $0.16 per share benefit from incentive fee waiver
- **Portfolio Cleanup**: Nonaccruals reduced to <1%, software exposure cut to <4%
- **Liquidity Strength**: $50M revolver, $39M in repurchased notes, 1.5x debt-to-equity
- **NII Growth**: 50% QoQ increase to $0.31 per share
- **CLO Resilience**: Flat gross return vs. -6% to -13% peers
- **Strategic Focus**: Senior secured positions, risk-adjusted private credit, and NAV protection

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Jason Reese, newly appointed Executive Chairman, emphasized enhanced governance and oversight to navigate challenging credit conditions. Key actions include: 
  - Waiving $2.3 million in accrued incentive fees (accrual benefit of $0.16 per share)
  - Adding Chris Croteau as Head of Credit Research to strengthen underwriting
  - Repositioning portfolio to reduce risk exposure and enhance liquidity
- Highlighted balance sheet strength: $50 million revolving credit facility, $39 million in GECCO notes repurchased, and debt-to-equity ratio of 1.5x

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q4 2025 Net Investment Income (NII): $0.31 per share (50% QoQ increase), driven by CLO JV income and portfolio cash flows
- NAV decline to $8.07 per share (from $10.01) due to: 
  - $0.40 per share losses from CoreWeave stock volatility
  - $0.30 per share CLO fair value declines
  - $0.80 per share losses from restructured investments
- Portfolio cleanup: 
  - Exited first brand investments (now de minimis)
  - Reduced nonaccruals to <1% of fair value
  - Software-based exposure reduced to <4% of corporate credit portfolio
- Liquidity: $5 million cash, $50 million revolver capacity, and $14 million liquid assets

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q4 2025 Financial Highlights: 
  - NII: $4.4 million ($0.31 per share)
  - NAV: $112.9 million ($8.07 per share)
  - Asset coverage ratio: 158.1% (166% pro forma for fee waiver and bond repurchases)
  - Dividend declared: $0.30 per share (19.2% annualized yield)
- CLO JV performance: Flat gross return vs. -6% to -13% for peer CLO funds
- Debt management: $18.7 million GECCO notes repurchased in Q4, $39 million remaining as of end-February

**【Specialty Finance Update】**
- Q4 2025 Specialty Finance contributions: 
  - Great Elm Healthcare Finance: Solid distributable income
  - Prestige Invoice Financing: Consistent returns
  - Asset-Based Lending: Scaling platform with conservative underwriting
- Pipeline: Robust across all platforms, with focus on risk-adjusted returns

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- Portfolio Repositioning: 
  - 18 corporate credit positions exited (30% of portfolio by count)
  - 12 new broadly syndicated credits added (avg $2 million size)
  - Private credit pipeline active but selective
- Liquidity Utilization: 
  - Prioritize downside protection over stock buybacks
  - Board evaluating daily between capital deployment and NAV accretion
- CLO Contribution: 
  - Less lumpy cash flows expected in 2026
  - Resilient structure with long-duration liabilities
- Software Exposure: 
  - <4% of corporate credit portfolio vs. 70% pre-repositioning
  - Underweight relative to BDC peers (20%+ exposure)


Great Elm Capital Corporation (GECC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **NAV Recovery Path**: Q3 NAV down 17% to $10.01, but $25M deployable cash and $50M revolver for growth.
- **Dividend Growth**: Q4 $0.37 dividend (14.8% yield), up 12% YoY.
- **Strategic Wins**: 38% IRR from Nice-Pak and $6.1M CoreWeave returns exceed initial investment.
- **Risk Management**: 1.5% portfolio on nonaccrual, cautious on AI disruption.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Third Quarter Overview**: Despite challenges, GECC achieved a strong start with capital raises and refinancing, but faced a $16.5M NAV decline from First Brands exposure. A 38% IRR from Nice-Pak highlights successful investments.
- **Strategic Moves**: Doubled revolver size, reduced interest rates, and $25M deployable cash. Focused on diversification and reducing position sizing. Fourth quarter dividend of $0.37 approved.
- **Portfolio Performance**: NII of $0.20 per share, down from $0.51Q2 due to CLO JV and insurance-related income declines. NAV at $10.01, down from $12.10.
- **Risk Management**: 1.5% of portfolio on nonaccrual, minimal AI disruption impact, and cautious approach to new originations.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financials**: Q3 NII $0.20, down from $0.51Q2. NAV $10.01, down 17% from Q2. $205M debt, $25M cash, $50M revolver available.
- **Dividends**: Q4 $0.37 dividend (14.8% yield). Q3 distributions $4.3M from CLO JV, none from insurance prefs.
- **Liquidity**: $25M to deploy, $50M revolver for future opportunities.

**【Specialty Finance Update】**
- **Growth Initiatives**: GESF increased distributions to GECC by 275%QoQ. Prestige invoice financing strong, GECF repositioned for profitability.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **CoreWeave Distributions**: $6.1M received, 102% of initial investment. $20M+ nonyielding assets to harvest.
- **Pipeline**: Focused on secured, income-generating opportunities with 15-20% returns. CLO distributions expected to normalize in Q4.
- **Tariffs and AI Impact**: Minimal China exposure, cautious on AI disruption.


Great Elm Capital Corporation (GECC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Performance**: TII of $14.3 million and NII of $0.51 per share, up 50% YoY and 29% Q/Q, driven by CLO and CoreWeave gains.
- **Distribution Strength**: 38% NII excess over distribution, supporting a 12.2% yield and NAV growth to $12.10.
- **Strategic Shifts**: Transition to private transactions and specialty finance growth, with GECF borrowing capacity up 20%.
- **Volatility Management**: Anticipated Q3 NII dip followed by Q4 rebound, with CLO cash flow cadence impacting quarterly results.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Achieved record total investment income (TII) of $14.3 million, up 14% quarter-over-quarter (Q/Q) and 50% year-over-year (YoY), driven by the CLO platform and other cash-generating investments.
- Net investment income (NII) per share rose to $0.51, a 29% increase from the prior quarter, supported by $4.3 million in distributions from the CLO JV and an insurance-related investment.
- Anticipates third-quarter NII to step down before rebounding in Q4, with trailing 12-month TII and NII growing 29% and 32%, respectively.
- NAV increased to $12.10 per share, up $0.60 from the prior quarter, driven by unrealized gains on the CoreWeave investment.
- NII exceeded the quarterly distribution by 38%, enhancing NAV.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Generated $5.9 million in NII, or $0.51 per share, compared to $4.6 million in the prior quarter.
- NAV reached $140 million, up 6% from $132 million, with asset coverage at 169.5%.
- Authorized a $0.37 per share distribution, equivalent to a 12.2% annualized yield on NAV.

**【Specialty Finance Update】**
- GESF streamlined operations, exiting leaseholds and reducing subordinated debt by $5 million.
- GECF expanded borrowing capacity by 20% post-syndication delay.
- Healthcare finance division poised for growth, with increased income contributions.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- The insurance-related dividend of $1.7 million is an annual event, contributing to NII variability.
- CoreWeave shares remain under lockup, with no immediate liquidity timeline.
- Shifting focus to private transactions to capitalize on market repricings.
- Maverick Gaming and Del Monte investments placed on nonaccrual, but expect partial resumption of interest accrual in H2 2025.

Great Elm Capital Corporation (GECC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Q1 Performance**: $12.5M total investment income, 40% YoY growth, and $0.40 NII per share.
- **Dividend Growth**: 5.7% increase to $0.37 per share, fully covered by NII.
- **CLO JV Momentum**: $3.8M Q1 distributions, with Q2 NII expected to rise.
- **NAV Volatility**: Unrealized losses on CLO and CoreWeave, but long-term confidence in recovery.
- **Capital Flexibility**: New $100M ATM program to support scaling.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q1 2025 total investment income reached a record $12.5 million, up 37% from Q4 2024 and 40% year-over-year, driven by the CLO JV and new investments.
- NII per share doubled to $0.40, covering a 5.7% increase in cash distribution to $0.37 per share.
- Anticipate Q2 NII to exceed Q1 levels, with ongoing capital deployment and CLO JV contributions.
- NAV per share declined to $11.46 due to unrealized losses on CLO JV equity and CoreWeave investment, but expect reversal as markets stabilize.
- Launched $100M at-the-market equity program to enhance capital flexibility.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q1 NII of $4.6 million ($0.40 per share) vs. $2.1 million ($0.20) in Q4 2024.
- NAV of $132 million as of March 31, down from $136 million at year-end.
- Debt outstanding $207 million, with $12M on $25M revolver; cash $1.3 million.
- Q2 dividend of $0.37 per share (12.9% annualized yield) approved.

**【Specialty Finance Update】**
- Streamlined operations with new CIBC ABL facility and repositioned healthcare finance platform.
- Rebranded Sterling as Great Elm Commercial Finance, exiting legacy equipment leasing.
- Q1 GESF income stable, but expect improving returns from operational changes.

**【Q&A Key Points】**
- CLO JV Q1 distributions: $3.8M (vs. $0.5M in Q4 2024); Q2-to-date: $3M.
- New CLO closed in April, first distribution expected in Q4 2025.
- Portfolio exposure to tariffs limited; consumer investments focused on recession-resilient private label and services.
- Pipeline includes high teens to 20% return opportunities in direct lending and syndicated loans.
- Borrowing base facility stable with >3x coverage; no mark-to-market covenant concerns.

Great Elm Capital (GECC)-6 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Dividend Growth**: 6% hike to $0.37 per share, supported by 2025 cash flow visibility and 12.6% yield.
- **CLO JV Potential**: Targeting 15-20% IRRs, with $40M deployed and growing distributions ($3.8M Q1 2025).
- **Portfolio Resilience**: 71% in first lien loans, <1% nonaccruals, and 169.7% asset coverage ratio.
- **Strategic Expansion**: $150M capital raise in 2024, debt maturity extended to 2026, and specialty finance restructuring for growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Three-Year Growth Milestones**: NAV per share increased by $0.60, market cap doubled to $120M, and total return of nearly 80% outperforming industry indices.
- **2024 Strategic Initiatives**: Raised $150M in capital, launched CLO JV with $40M deployed, and refinanced debt to extend maturity to 2026.
- **2025 Outlook**: Target 15-20% IRR from CLO JV, stable dividend coverage at $0.37 per share, and diversified portfolio with 71% in first lien loans.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- **Q4 2024 Results**: NII of $0.20 per share (down from $0.39 Q3) due to CLO JV cash flow timing and $0.03 impact from debt refinancing.
- **Balance Sheet Strength**: $136M net assets, 169.7% asset coverage ratio, $25M undrawn revolver, and $8M cash.
- **Dividend Policy**: 6% increase to $0.37 per share (12.6% yield), supported by 2025 cash flow visibility.

**【Specialty Finance Update】**
- **Revenue Growth**: GESF revenue and net income up, driven by Prestige invoice financing rebounding to $3.8M Q1 2025.
- **Strategic Restructuring**: Consolidated ABL platforms into Great Elm Commercial Finance, repositioning healthcare finance for real estate focus.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **CLO JV Capitalization**: JV not fully funded; plans to use $25M revolver and new equity raises to meet commitments.
- **Market Risks**: CLO cash flows impacted by spread compression, but modeled for high teens-20% IRRs over 12 months.
- **Credit Quality**: Nonaccruals at <1% of portfolio, with Maverick Gaming exposure fair-valued by third-party specialists.


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Forecast												1.5288	1.3789	0.7494	0.6595	0.4197	0.4496	0.4796	0.5695	0.3797	0.2099	0.2267	0.24	0.35	0.3833	0.44	0.4467	0.4167	0.3433	0.3567	0.3525	0.385	0.4333	0.2475	0.3433	0.32
Surprise	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	+1.96%	-60.87%	+44.00%	-36.36%	-14.30%	+20.02%	-12.49%	+177.21%	+244.75%	+9.58%	-38.24%	+25.00%	+5.71%	+14.79%	-9.09%	-3.74%	-11.21%	-6.79%	+9.34%	-43.26%	+3.90%	+17.70%	-19.19%	-9.70%	0.00%

Actual	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	6.43M	4.77M	5.95M	5.75M	5.29M	6.23M	7.37M	6.40M	5.56M	5.51M	6.03M	7.30M	8.41M	8.98M	9.28M	9.20M	8.91M	9.55M	11.73M	9.10M	12.49M	14.28M	10.64M	12.60M	--
Forecast	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	6.90M	6.19M	5.08M	6.29M	5.59M	5.76M	6.68M	7.78M	6.64M	5.86M	6.30M	6.29M	7.72M	8.28M	8.93M	9.07M	9.23M	9.68M	11.02M	11.14M	12.11M	13.51M	10.59M	13.08M	10.74M
Surprise	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	-6.85%	-22.97%	+17.23%	-8.60%	-5.26%	+8.21%	+10.43%	-17.71%	-16.30%	-5.95%	-4.30%	+16.14%	+8.92%	+8.39%	+3.86%	+1.45%	-3.45%	-1.40%	+6.40%	-18.33%	+3.17%	+5.70%	+0.45%	-3.64%	0.00%

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