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Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) is an externally managed business development company that regularly reports on its investment activity, portfolio performance, and capital structure through earnings releases and SEC filings. As a BDC focused on debt and income-generating equity securities, including specialty finance businesses and CLOs, GECC generates a steady stream of company-specific news relevant to investors who follow corporate credit and income-focused strategies.
News about GECC often centers on its quarterly financial results, where the company discloses total investment income, net investment income, net asset value per share, and details on portfolio deployment and monetizations. These updates also describe the composition of its portfolio across corporate credit, specialty finance, CLO investments, and equity holdings, as well as the weighted average yield and mix of floating versus fixed rate instruments in its debt portfolio.
Another recurring theme in GECC’s news flow is capital markets and balance sheet activity. The company issues press releases on offerings of senior notes, amendments to its revolving credit facility with City National Bank, equity raises through private placements and at-the-market programs, and actions such as share repurchase authorizations. GECC also announces Board decisions on quarterly cash distributions to common shareholders, including the per-share amount and related dates.
Investors can also find event-driven updates, such as GECC’s detailed communication regarding its investments in First Brands Group, LLC following that company’s bankruptcy filing, and preliminary estimates of the impact on net asset value and investment income. Earnings call announcements, including dates, times, and access details for webcasts and slide presentations, provide additional context for those seeking deeper insight into management’s commentary. This news page aggregates these items so readers can track GECC’s financial results, portfolio developments, and financing decisions over time.
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) announced its third-quarter financial results for 2022, reporting a net investment income (NII) of $1.1 million, or $0.14 per share. The company experienced a decline in net assets to $95.5 million from $97.6 million in the previous quarter. NAV per share also fell to $12.56 from $12.84. The board approved a $0.45 quarterly dividend for Q4 2022, yielding 14.3% based on September's NAV. The formation of Great Elm Healthcare Finance was highlighted as a key development, aiming to support healthcare-related businesses.
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) will release its Q3 financial results on November 3, 2022, prior to market opening. A conference call will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET for discussing these results. Investors can access the call by dialing (877) 407-0789 in the U.S. or (201) 689-8562 internationally. The presentation will be available online after the earnings release. GECC focuses on generating current income and capital appreciation through investments in debt and equity securities within specialty finance.
Harvey Friedman will retire after 18 years as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Credit Officer at Lenders Funding, transitioning to Vice Chairman Emeritus. His tenure significantly enhanced the company's growth in the specialty finance sector. Replacing him is John Benkovich, formerly President of Millennium Funding, who brings over 25 years of industry experience. Great Elm Capital Corp., Lenders Funding's parent company, expressed gratitude for Friedman's contributions while anticipating Benkovich's leadership in executing growth strategies.
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) announced its Q2 2022 financial results, reporting a net investment income of $1.2 million ($0.23 per share) and a significant increase in net assets to $97.6 million from $69.3 million in Q1 2022. The company completed a rights offering, raising $37.5 million by selling 3 million shares. NAV per share decreased to $12.84 from $15.06 in Q1 2022. GECC approved a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, yielding 14.0% based on June 30, 2022 NAV. The company has a robust asset coverage ratio of 166.9% and is focused on specialty finance investment opportunities.
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) will announce its financial results for Q2 2022 on August 4, 2022, before the market opens, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET. Investors can participate via dial-in or webcast. The company focuses on generating income and capital appreciation through investments in debt and equity securities within specialty finance. Details for the call and the presentation will be available in the Investor Relations section of their website.
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) completed a non-transferable rights offering, selling approximately 3 million shares at a subscription price of $12.50 per share, generating about $37.5 million in gross proceeds. The offering concluded on June 10, 2022. The funds will be primarily used for opportunistic investments in specialty finance businesses and general corporate purposes. CEO Matt Kaplan expressed gratitude for shareholder support, emphasizing that the additional capital would help execute the company's growth strategy and take advantage of market opportunities.
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) announced that its 2022 Annual Stockholders' Meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2022. Stockholders of record as of June 20, 2022, will receive details through the notice and proxy statement around July 1, 2022. GECC is a business development company focused on generating income and capital appreciation by investing in debt and equity securities, particularly in specialty finance businesses.
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) announced a non-transferable rights offering to stockholders, allowing them to purchase up to 4,601,391 shares of common stock at a subscription price of $12.50 per share. The offering is open from May 26, 2022, to June 10, 2022. Proceeds will be used for opportunistic investments in specialty finance and general corporate purposes. Great Elm Group intends to invest at least $12.5 million in this offering. The rights are non-transferable and will not be listed for trading.
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) reported its financial results for Q1 2022, revealing a net investment income of $6.0 million ($1.31 per share), aided by a $4.9 million fee waiver. However, net assets dropped to $69.3 million from $74.6 million in Q4 2021. The NAV per share decreased to $15.06 from $16.63. GECC's asset coverage ratio was approximately 147.5%. The company plans to distribute a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, representing a 12.0% yield based on NAV. The quarter saw investments totaling $199.4 million, focusing on yielding assets.
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) has scheduled a conference call on May 11, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. ET, to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. The earnings release will occur prior to market opening on the same day. Dial-in participants should connect five minutes early, using the passcode 'GECC'. The call will be available via webcast and an accompanying slide presentation will be accessible on the company’s Investor Relations website. GECC focuses on investing in debt and income-generating equity securities.