Franklin Templeton's (NYSE:BEN) U.S. and European alternative credits businesses, Benefit Street Partners and Alcentra, have merged under one brand, Benefit Street Partners (BSP)The firm plans to integrate BSP and Alcentra, two credit firms that Franklin Templeton acquired in 2019 and 2022, respectively, according to an announcement from the company. David Manlowe, CEO of Benefit Street Partners, said: "BSP and Alcentra are complementary pioneers in alternative credit with long track records of successfully ...

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]