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Rand Capital (RAND) combines publishing heritage with modern investment management through its closed-end fund structure. This news hub provides investors with essential updates on strategic decisions, financial performance, and market positioning across both sectors.
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Rand Capital (NASDAQ: RAND) announced that its portfolio company SciAps, Inc. is set to be acquired by Spectris plc for up to $260 million. The deal includes an upfront payment of $200 million and up to $60 million in deferred payments, pending certain financial metrics. Completion is expected later this year, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
Rand, which holds a 6% equity stake in SciAps, initially invested $3.1 million and has invested a total of $5.2 million, including recent debt financing. SciAps represents 8.5% of Rand's net asset value as of March 31, 2024. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Rand, which has shifted focus to debt financing while maintaining strategic minority equity investments.
Rand Capital (Nasdaq: RAND) reported a 12% increase in total investment income for the first quarter of 2024, reaching $2.1 million. The company focused on expanding its investment portfolio with new debt investments, leading to improved net interest income. The net asset value per share stood at $23.85, up 1% from the previous year. Rand sold its remaining ACV Auctions stock, generating a realized gain of $3.5 million. Additionally, the company invested $10.8 million in new and follow-on investments and increased its quarterly dividend by 16% to $0.29 per share for the second quarter of 2024.
Rand Capital (Nasdaq: RAND) has increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 16% to $0.29 per share for the second quarter of 2024. The dividend will be distributed on or about June 14, 2024, to shareholders of record as of May 31, 2024. With approximately 2.6 million shares outstanding, the Company's President and CEO, Daniel P. Penberthy, expressed confidence in the business operations and future prospects of Rand.
Rand Capital (Nasdaq: RAND) announced its first quarter 2024 financial results conference call and webcast. The company will release its financial results on Monday, May 13, 2024, and host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results.
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