Will Request HearingDALLAS, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beneficient (NASDAQ: BENF) (the “Company”), a technology-enabled platform providing exit opportunities and primary capital solutions and related trust and custody services to holders of alternative assets through its proprietary online platform AltAccess, today announced that on July 16, 2025, the Company was notified by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that, due to its continued non-compliance with the minimum $1.00 bid price requirement s ...

Core Points - Beneficient has received approval from the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas for a settlement agreement related to the GWG Litigation, which resolves all claims against the company and its affiliates [1][2] - The settlement is final, subject to a 14-day appeal period, and does not involve any admission of fault or liability by Beneficient or its directors [2] - The company aims to refocus on its business strategy and shareholder value following the settlement approval [3] Company Overview - Beneficient operates a technology-enabled platform that provides exit opportunities and primary capital solutions for holders of alternative assets through its online platform, AltAccess [1][5] - The company targets mid-to-high net worth individuals, small-to-midsized institutions, and General Partners, offering tools like AltQuote™ for quick access to exit options [5] - Beneficient Fiduciary Financial, a subsidiary, has received its charter under Kansas' Technology-Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institution Act, indicating regulatory oversight [6]

Core Viewpoint - Beneficient has adjourned its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to allow more time for stockholders to vote, as there was not a sufficient number of shares present to constitute a quorum [1][2]. Group 1: Meeting Details - The Annual Meeting has been rescheduled to reconvene on May 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time and will be held virtually [3]. - During the adjournment, the Company will continue to solicit proxies from stockholders regarding the proposals in the proxy statement [4]. - Stockholders who have not yet voted are encouraged to do so before May 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central time, using various voting methods [5]. Group 2: Company Overview - Beneficient is a technology-enabled platform aimed at democratizing the global alternative asset investment market, providing solutions for mid-to-high net worth individuals and small-to-midsized institutions [6]. - The Company’s AltQuote™ tool offers customers a range of potential exit options quickly, while the AltAccess® portal allows secure exploration of opportunities [6]. - Beneficient Fiduciary Financial, L.L.C., a subsidiary of the Company, operates under the Technology-Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institution Act in Kansas and is subject to regulatory oversight [7]. Group 3: Proxy Information - The Company has filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Annual Meeting [8]. - Information regarding the Company’s directors, executive officers, and their interests is included in the definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on March 21, 2025 [8].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported GAAP net income of approximately $10.6 million for Q3 2024, with diluted net income per share of $0.04 [5] - Distributable earnings were $28.2 million or $0.15 per share after tax, with a dividend of $0.10 per share declared [5][28] - Fee-related revenue increased by 3% from the previous quarter to $82.5 million, driven by inflows into workforce and affordable housing [25][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company acquired $349 million in multifamily and workforce assets and $966 million in debt strategies during Q3 2024 [9][18] - The debt strategies vertical had its largest lending quarter in over two years, originating 15 loans totaling over $720 million [17] - Multifamily investments year-to-date totaled $784 million, with unlevered IRRs 23% better than pre-pandemic levels [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Real estate values have decreased by an average of 19% since the 2021 peak, but signs of stabilization are emerging [8][16] - The commercial property price index showed a 3% increase in 2024, indicating a potential recovery in real estate prices [16] - Absorption in multifamily exceeded deliveries, with 193,000 units absorbed compared to 163,000 delivered in Q3 [20][85] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to capitalize on investment opportunities in a buyer's market, focusing on sectors with secular tailwinds [8][9] - Investments in logistics and distribution capabilities are expected to drive future growth, with a focus on expanding institutional coverage [12][13] - The company is positioning itself for a cyclical recovery by reinvesting in its platform and expanding its investment strategies [28][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the recovery of the commercial real estate market, citing pent-up demand for transactions and improving debt markets [16][40] - The company anticipates significant improvements in valuation and transaction volumes in the coming quarters [17][19] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining team morale and investing in talent to support future growth [67][72] Other Important Information - The company has opened an office in Dubai to enhance its Middle Eastern investor base and is expanding its presence in Europe and Asia [13] - The logistics value-add strategy has seen significant investment, with a strong team and local offices established in key markets [11][12] - The company expects to see a stabilization of reserve income to more normalized positive levels in the upcoming quarters [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook on real estate market recovery and fundraising - Management noted that while transaction flow may slow due to rate changes, there is significant pent-up demand for transactions and a loan maturity wall that will force activity [37][39] Question: Expected improvement in fundraising for Q4 - Management indicated that logistics and other strategies are expected to contribute positively to fundraising, with a potential increase in contributions from existing funds [64][65] Question: Impact of institutional inflows on transaction revenues - Management acknowledged that inflows from institutional investors typically result in lower management fee rates, affecting the overall revenue mix [92][93] Question: Trends in rent and NOI growth across sectors - Management reported a 3.3% quarter-over-quarter rent growth in multifamily workforce housing, with strong absorption rates expected to continue into 2025 [84][86]