Company Overview - Franklin Templeton's U.S. and European alternative credits businesses, Benefit Street Partners and Alcentra, have merged under the brand Benefit Street Partners (BSP) [1] - The integration aims to unify the two credit firms acquired in 2019 and 2022, enhancing their global platform [1] Strategic Goals - BSP plans to pursue both inorganic and organic growth over the next five years, with a focus on acquisitions in attractive areas of the alternative credit landscape [2] - The firm is considering expansion into new markets such as Asia and the Middle East [2] Market Insights - A recent study by BSP revealed that 47% of respondents plan to increase their exposure to infrastructure debt over the next 12 months, followed by 39% for direct lending and 35% for asset-based lending [3] - Among 135 global institutional investors surveyed, 93% intend to either maintain (42%) or increase (51%) their exposure to alternative credit by 2026, driven by the potential for higher returns and greater diversification [4] Asset Management - BSP currently manages $92 billion in assets, including those from Apera Asset Management, which was acquired in October 2025 [5] - The firm oversees strategies such as private debt, real estate debt, structured credit, and liquid loans [5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal first quarter revenue was $10.8 million compared to $4 million for the prior year period, primarily driven by $7.4 million in revenue from the sale of a built-to-suit property [12] - The company reported a net loss of $7.9 million for the quarter versus net income of $3 million a year ago, mainly due to unrealized losses on investments [13] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was a loss of $500,000 compared to a gain of $1.3 million in the prior year period [13] - Fee-paying assets under management (AUM) grew 9% year over year to approximately $594 million, or 10% on a pro forma basis to approximately $601 million [4][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Monomoy BTS sold its second built-to-suit development property for over $7 million, generating a gain of over $500,000 [6] - Investment management and property management fees at Monomoy CRE increased 12% over the prior year period, driven by growth in fee-paying AUM and rental income [8] - GECC raised approximately $28 million in equity proceeds, including a $15 million private placement and $13 million through its At the Market Equity Program [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The REIT deployed over $13 million to acquire seven new properties at attractive cap rates [8] - GECC doubled its borrowing capacity under its revolver to $50 million, reducing the interest rate by 50 basis points [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its platform, grow assets under management, and enhance profitability [4] - A transformative partnership with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management was established, committing up to $150 million in leverageable capital to accelerate real estate platform expansion [5] - The company is focused on growing fee-paying AUM and scaling its credit and real estate platforms [11][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strategic direction of the business and the ability to leverage fixed costs for growth [17][18] - Despite setbacks from First Branch's bankruptcy, the company believes it is in a strong position with ample deployable cash and a solid balance sheet [10][11] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with approximately $53.5 million in cash, providing flexibility for growth initiatives [11] - The stock repurchase program was expanded by $5 million to a total of $25 million, with 5.6 million shares repurchased for $10.9 million [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Current growth trajectory and expense structure - Management indicated that the bulk of fixed costs are in place, and the focus is now on growth, particularly in real estate and BDC [17][18] Question: Information on Monomoy REIT - Management acknowledged the limited public information on Monomoy REIT, which focuses on industrial outside storage and has over 150 buildings [20][21] - The REIT has built a built-to-suit business and aims for potential public listing in the future [21][22]

Financial Performance - Great Elm Group (GEG) grew pro forma Fee-Paying Assets Under Management (FPAUM) by 10% year-over-year as of September 30, 2025[6] - Great Elm Group (GEG) grew pro forma Assets Under Management (AUM) by 7% year-over-year as of September 30, 2025, reaching $792 million[6, 33] - GECC raised approximately $28 million in gross proceeds through equity issuances[7] - GECC issued $57.5 million principal amount of its 7.75% Notes due December 31, 2030[7] - Monomoy BTS sold its second property for approximately $7.4 million, resulting in a gain of $0.5 million[7] Strategic Partnerships and Investments - Great Elm announced a strategic partnership with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (KLIM), delivering up to $150 million in leverageable capital[6] - Woodstead Value Fund, L.P purchased 4.0 million shares of GEG at $2.25 per share, totaling $9 million[6] - GECC sold 1.3 million shares to an affiliate of Booker Smith at $11.65 per share for gross proceeds of $15 million[6] Capital Allocation - GEG's Board authorized an additional $5 million of stock repurchases, bringing the total stock repurchase program to $25 million[6] - As of November 11, 2025, GEG repurchased 5.6 million shares for $10.9 million at an average price of $1.93 per share[6]