Advanced Flower Capital advances BDC conversion; asset coverage 150%
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Advanced Flower Capital Inc. (AFCG) reported shareholder approvals tied to its planned conversion from a REIT to a business development company (BDC). Shareholders approved a new 1940 Act–compliant investment advisory agreement with AFC Management, LLC, and authorized applying the BDC reduced asset coverage standard.
The investment advisory agreement was approved with 13,174,530 votes for, 541,875 against, and 124,887 abstentions. The reduced asset coverage requirement—permitting leverage at a 150% asset coverage ratio instead of 200%—was approved with 12,903,849 votes for, 790,942 against, and 146,501 abstentions. As of the September 15, 2025 record date, 22,594,541 common shares were outstanding and entitled to vote.
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Shareholders cleared key BDC steps, including 150% asset coverage.
AFCG obtained shareholder approval for two core elements of a BDC framework: a 1940 Act–compliant advisory agreement with AFC Management, LLC and application of the
The advisory agreement approval (13,174,530 for) formalizes external management under the 1940 Act. The reduced asset coverage approval (12,903,849 for) permits higher statutory leverage than a 200% coverage level. Actual borrowing and portfolio risk will still depend on board decisions and market conditions.
The company also noted a press release on
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2025
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On November 6, 2025, Advanced Flower Capital Inc. (the “Company”) held a special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”). At the Special Meeting, shareholders of the Company’s common stock considered and voted on proposals intended to facilitate the conversion of the Company (the “Conversion”) from a real estate investment trust to a business development company regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which are described below and in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2025. As of the record date of September 15, 2025, there were 22,594,541 outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, at which quorum was present. The final voting results on the matters submitted to shareholders at the Special Meeting are set forth below.
Proposal I—Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
The Company’s shareholders voted to approve a new, 1940 Act-compliant investment advisory agreement by and between the Company and AFC Management, LLC, the Company’s external manager, which would replace the existing management agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”).
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstain | ||||||||||||
| 13,174,530 | 541,875 | 124,887 | ||||||||||||
The approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement required the affirmative vote of the lesser of: (A) the holders of 67% or more of the total outstanding shares present at the Special Meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the total outstanding shares entitled to vote on the matter, are present or represented by proxy; or (B) the holders of a majority of the total outstanding shares entitled to vote on the matter.
Proposal II—Approval of Application of Reduced Asset Coverage Requirements to the Company
The Company’s shareholders voted to approve the application of the reduced asset coverage requirements in Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to the Company, which would permit the Company to increase the maximum amount of leverage that it would otherwise be permitted to incur by reducing the asset coverage requirement applicable to the Company from 200% to 150% (the “Reduced Asset Coverage Requirement”).
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstain | ||||||||||||
| 12,903,849 | 790,942 | 146,501 | ||||||||||||
The approval of the Reduced Asset Coverage Requirement required the affirmative vote of the majority of votes cast on the proposal.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 6, 2025, the Company issued a press release related to the Conversion and announcing the results of the Special Meeting. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1 | Press Release issued by Advanced Flower Capital Inc. on November 6, 2025. | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ADVANCED FLOWER CAPITAL INC. | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Brandon Hetzel | |||||||
| Brandon Hetzel | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||||||
| Date: November 6, 2025 | ||||||||
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FAQ
What did AFCG shareholders approve related to the BDC conversion?
They approved a 1940 Act–compliant investment advisory agreement with AFC Management, LLC and applying the BDC reduced asset coverage requirement of 150%.
What were the vote totals for AFCG’s investment advisory agreement?
Votes were 13,174,530 for, 541,875 against, and 124,887 abstentions.
How did AFCG shareholders vote on the 150% asset coverage requirement?
Votes were 12,903,849 for, 790,942 against, and 146,501 abstentions.
How many AFCG shares were entitled to vote at the special meeting?
22,594,541 common shares were outstanding and entitled to vote as of September 15, 2025.
What does a 150% asset coverage requirement mean for AFCG?
It permits higher leverage than a 200% coverage level, consistent with Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Who is AFCG’s external manager under the new advisory agreement?
AFC Management, LLC.
Did AFCG issue a press release about the vote results?
Yes. A press release dated November 6, 2025 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
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