Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net investment income per share was $0.42 for Q3 2025, up from $0.34 in Q2 2025, indicating a 23.5% increase [10] - Gross investment income totaled $15.1 million for Q3 2025, compared to $13.1 million in Q2 2025 [10] - Net assets reached $302.9 million at quarter end, with net asset value per share increasing to $13.27 from $13.23 in Q2 2025 [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company funded $66.7 million to 13 new investments in Q3 2025, setting a new record for originations [4][12] - 24% of the portfolio is invested in non-cannabis companies across multiple sectors, with 69% of the portfolio having floating interest rates [9] - The gross weighted average yield on the credit investment portfolio was approximately 15.8% [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has approximately $610 million in potential debt transactions in its pipeline, with $415 million in cannabis opportunities and $195 million in non-cannabis investments [13] - As of November 12, 2025, the company had approximately $97.8 million in liquidity, providing ample capacity for further investments [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on lending to cannabis companies and the lower-middle market, which is often underserved by capital providers, creating unique credit opportunities [4] - The investment strategy emphasizes no overlap with other public BDCs, allowing for a differentiated portfolio [6][14] - The company aims to maintain a high bar for underwriting and structuring investments to ensure above-market risk-adjusted returns [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the cannabis industry, noting that it is not a monolith and varies significantly across jurisdictions [19] - The closing of the hemp-related loophole is expected to support state-regulated markets and positively impact borrowers [23][24] - The company remains disciplined in its approach to lending, focusing on building strong relationships and maintaining a broad pipeline [20] Other Important Information - The company announced a $0.34 dividend, marking the fifth consecutive quarter at that rate, which is well covered by net investment income [8] - The portfolio is under-levered, with only $11 million of debt outstanding, compared to the BDC average of 1.2 times debt to equity [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Were the loan repayments in line with expectations, and how does the company view the cannabis industry outlook? - Management noted that while there were more repayments than expected, it did not impact deployment pace due to a strong pipeline built over time [18] - The company maintains a constructive view of the cannabis industry, recognizing its complexity across different jurisdictions [19] Question: How does the company view the potential impact of the hemp derivatives industry on cannabis players? - Management believes that closing the hemp-related loophole will support state-regulated markets and benefit borrowers, despite some negative aspects [23][24] Question: What is the company's perspective on uncertain tax liabilities and their impact on borrowers? - The company views uncertain tax liabilities as a liability that must be paid and aims to limit such liabilities in loan documents to reduce risk [27] Question: How does the company manage the risks associated with lending to smaller private companies? - Management highlighted that lending to smaller companies allows for greater negotiation power and downside protection, balancing risk with strong portfolio monitoring [29]