Company Description
Elysee Development Corp. (OTC: ASXSF), also listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ELC and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under QLDN, is a Canadian investment company focused on securities in the natural resources space. According to its public disclosures, the company manages a portfolio that includes marketable securities, private investments and interest-bearing instruments, with a particular emphasis on gold, copper and other metals, as well as selected energy-related companies.
Based on its news releases, Elysee Development Corp. reports on its performance using net investment income and net asset value ("NAV") per share as key indicators. NAV is described as a non-GAAP measure calculated as total assets minus total liabilities divided by the number of common shares outstanding at a specific date, with share purchase warrants valued using a Black-Scholes model as reported in its financial statements. The company highlights NAV to help shareholders understand its performance and compare it to peers.
Business focus and investment activities
The company’s portfolio has included positions in precious metals miners, other metals producers and developers, private companies and energy-related issuers. In various periods, Elysee has reported significant investments in entities such as U.S. Vanadium LLC (privately held), Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc., Equinox Gold Corp., Wesdome Gold Mines Limited, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Hudbay Minerals Inc., OceanaGold Corporation, Calibre Mining Corp., Green Impact Partners Inc., Aya Gold & Silver Inc., Western Copper and Gold Corporation and Fireweed Metals Corp., among others. The mix of holdings has shifted over time as the company realizes gains, adjusts positions and makes new investments.
In its FY 2024 and subsequent quarterly updates, Elysee notes that its portfolio of marketable securities has consisted mostly of investments in precious metals miners and exploration companies, base metal companies and energy-related equities. The company has also disclosed exposure to private equity investments and to specific notes and debentures, such as a convertible promissory note issued by Baker Street Scientific Inc. (BakerSci) and gold price–related or high-yield debentures issued by other issuers.
Natural resource and metals orientation
In an outlook statement for early 2025, Elysee stated that it decided in March 2024 to refocus on its core business of investing in natural resource projects, with an emphasis on gold and copper mining. Subsequent disclosures describe how changes in the prices of gold and copper have influenced the valuation of its portfolio companies and the company’s NAV. Elysee’s commentary frequently refers to trends in precious metals markets, the performance of senior gold producers, and merger and acquisition activity involving mining and metals companies in which it holds investments.
The company’s results have been affected by both positive and negative developments in its investee companies. For example, it has cited unrealized and realized gains related to strong performance of certain mining equities and, conversely, losses related to events such as a heap leach pad failure at Victoria Gold Corp.’s Eagle gold mine, which led to a collapse in that issuer’s share price and a subsequent realized loss when Elysee sold its position.
Capital management, debentures and shareholder returns
Elysee Development Corp. actively manages its capital structure through instruments such as unsecured convertible debentures and normal course issuer bids (NCIBs). In June 2024, the company raised capital by issuing 8% unsecured convertible debentures in a non-brokered placement. Later, its board approved amendments to these debentures, including an earlier date from which the company could prepay its obligations and an increased repayment multiple on the base amount, subject to debentureholder and TSX Venture Exchange approval.
In December 2025, Elysee announced that it had provided notice to holders of these debentures and proceeded with a prepayment, settling a substantial portion of the principal outstanding. The company reported that this redemption reduced potential dilution from future conversion to equity and lowered its annual interest expense, while creating a one-time cash charge on its statement of earnings.
The company has also used NCIBs to repurchase its common shares. Over multiple periods, Elysee has disclosed purchases of its shares for cancellation at prevailing market prices through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange. Management and directors have stated that they believe the market price of the common shares does not fully reflect their underlying value and that share repurchases can increase the proportionate interest of remaining shareholders and provide additional liquidity.
In addition, Elysee has occasionally declared cash dividends. For example, in October 2025 the company announced a special dividend of one cent per common share, describing this as a way to return cash to shareholders in light of strong recent performance.
Portfolio dynamics and performance reporting
Elysee’s financial updates provide detail on net investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses on securities, interest and dividend income, and general and administrative expenses. The company has reported periods of strong net income driven by realized gains on securities and significant unrealized profits on its portfolio, as well as periods where losses on specific investments or market volatility have weighed on results.
Management commentary in quarterly and annual news releases often links performance to sector conditions, such as robust demand for precious metals, rising share prices for mining companies, and increased M&A activity affecting its investee companies. Elysee has described how it takes profits by reducing positions in certain holdings and reallocates capital to new opportunities, including developing copper and gold companies, gold-linked notes and high-yield debentures.
For more detailed information on individual investments, portfolio composition and period-by-period performance, the company refers investors to its financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) filed on SEDAR+.
Exchange listings and regulatory context
Elysee Development Corp. trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ELC, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under QLDN and on the U.S. over-the-counter market under ASXSF. The company’s news releases consistently note that the TSX Venture Exchange and its Regulation Services Provider do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the disclosures. Elysee also notes that certain measures it uses, such as NAV, are non-GAAP measures that may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other companies.
Risk and opportunity profile
As an investment issuer with a focus on natural resources, Elysee’s results are closely tied to the performance of its portfolio companies and to commodity price movements. Its disclosures highlight both the potential for gains from favorable market conditions and successful corporate events at investee companies, and the risk of losses from adverse operational events, market downturns or write-downs of private investments. The company’s use of convertible debentures, NCIBs and special dividends illustrates how it manages capital and responds to changes in its financial position.
FAQs about Elysee Development Corp. (ASXSF)
- What does Elysee Development Corp. do?
Elysee Development Corp. is an investment company that manages a portfolio of marketable securities, private investments and interest-bearing instruments. Its disclosures show a focus on natural resource–related issuers, particularly precious metals, base metals and selected energy-related companies. - How does Elysee describe its key performance metric?
The company emphasizes net asset value (NAV) per share as a key indicator. NAV is defined as total assets minus total liabilities divided by the number of common shares outstanding at a specific date, with share purchase warrants valued using a Black-Scholes model as described in its financial statements. - Which sectors feature prominently in Elysee’s portfolio?
According to its news releases, Elysee’s portfolio has been concentrated in precious metals miners and exploration companies, base metal companies and energy-related equities, along with certain private equity holdings and notes or debentures linked to resource issuers. - On which exchanges is Elysee Development Corp. listed?
Elysee’s common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ELC, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under QLDN and on the U.S. over-the-counter market under the symbol ASXSF. - How does Elysee use normal course issuer bids?
The company has implemented normal course issuer bids to purchase and cancel a portion of its outstanding common shares through the TSX Venture Exchange. It has stated that these programs are intended to increase the proportionate share interest of remaining shareholders and provide additional liquidity. - What role do convertible debentures play in Elysee’s financing?
In June 2024, Elysee issued 8% unsecured convertible debentures in a non-brokered placement. Later, it approved amendments allowing earlier prepayment at a higher multiple of the base amount, subject to approvals, and subsequently redeemed a large portion of the outstanding principal, reducing potential equity dilution and interest expense. - Does Elysee pay dividends?
Elysee has declared cash dividends when it considered it prudent to return capital to shareholders. For example, it announced a special dividend of one cent per common share in October 2025, citing strong recent performance. - Where can investors find detailed information about Elysee’s investments?
The company directs investors to its financial statements and MD&A filed on SEDAR+, which provide additional detail on portfolio composition, major holdings, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and other financial information.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Elysee Developme (ASXSF) currently stands at 982 shares, up 1000.0% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.0% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has decreased by 87.5%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Elysee Developme (ASXSF) currently stands at 1.0 days. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The days to cover has decreased 87.2% over the past year, suggesting improved liquidity for short covering. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 50.7 days.