180 Degree Capital (US:TURN) Globenewswireยท2025-08-07 23:05Core Insights - Mount Logan Capital Inc. declared a quarterly distribution of C$0.02 per common share for Q3 2025, marking the twenty-fourth consecutive quarter of shareholder distributions [1] - The asset management segment generated $8.4 million in Fee Related Earnings (FRE) for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2025, reflecting a 28% increase year-over-year [1][4] - The company reported a Spread Related Earnings (SRE) of $4.6 million for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2025, down from $11.6 million in the previous year, primarily due to increased cost of funds [1][30] - A special meeting of shareholders is scheduled for August 22, 2025, to consider resolutions related to the proposed business combination with 180 Degree Capital [1][8] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the asset management segment was $4.5 million for Q2 2025, a 34% increase compared to Q2 2024 [4] - The insurance segment reported total net investment income of $20.6 million for Q2 2025, a decrease of 12% from the same quarter in 2024 [4] - The yield on the insurance investment portfolio was 7.2% for Q2 2025, with a slightly higher yield of 7.4% when excluding funds withheld under reinsurance contracts [4] - The book value of the insurance segment as of June 30, 2025, was $88.5 million, a slight decrease from $88.8 million in the previous year [4] Business Combination and Strategic Initiatives - Mount Logan filed definitive proxy materials for the proposed business combination with 180 Degree Capital, which is expected to enhance growth across fee and spread-related earnings [1][6] - The merger is anticipated to facilitate a U.S. NASDAQ listing, broadening the investor base and improving trading liquidity [6][8] Shareholder Information - The declared cash dividend of C$0.02 per common share is payable on August 25, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 19, 2025 [1][8] - Approximately 26% of Mount Logan's outstanding shares and 20% of 180 Degree Capital's outstanding shares have signed voting agreements in support of the business combination [8] Liquidity and Capital Resources - As of June 30, 2025, total capital of the company was $142.0 million, a decrease of $8.3 million compared to December 31, 2024 [9] - The company reported working capital of $238.2 million as of June 30, 2025, reflecting an increase from $231.2 million at the end of 2024 [34]