Core Viewpoint - Volta Finance Limited reported a net performance of +2.48% for July 2025, contributing to a total net performance of +13.9% for the financial year from August 2024 to July 2025, outperforming US High Yield and Euro High Yield indices which returned +8.6% and +8.1% respectively [4][5][6]. Performance and Portfolio Activity - The company achieved a net performance of +2.48% in July, including a dividend payment of 15.5 cents per share [4]. - The financial year net performance from August 2024 to July 2025 stands at +13.9% [4]. - The US High Yield market returned +8.6% and Euro High Yield returned +8.1% during the same period [4]. - Economic indicators showed a mixed but generally positive outlook, with robust labor market conditions and strong corporate earnings, particularly in the technology sector [5][6]. - Inflationary pressures are evident, with the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index rising 2.8% year-over-year [6]. - Volta's cash flow generation remained stable at €28 million equivalent in interest and coupons over the last six months, representing close to 21% of July's NAV on an annualized basis [8]. Market Conditions - July saw strong market performance driven by positive trade negotiations and resilient economic indicators, although caution remained due to ongoing tariff negotiations with China [5]. - Loan and CLO issuance remained active despite low M&A volumes, with US loan market indices recording a performance increase of +0.88% and European market indices increasing by +0.55% [7]. - Volta received early redemptions from CLO debts (approximately €5 million) and CLO equities (approximately €2 million equivalent) [8]. Portfolio Composition - As of the end of July 2025, Volta's NAV was €274.2 million, equating to €7.49 per share, an increase of 36 cents from July 2024 [10]. - CLO Equity tranches returned +5.2% while CLO Debt tranches returned +0.6% during the month [9]. - Cash stood at 17% at the end of July, providing the company with liquidity to capitalize on attractive entry points in the market [8].

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