Financial Performance - Net investment income per share was $008 in Q2 2025, compared to $013 in Q2 2024[7] - Distributions declared and paid were $0105 per share for each quarter from Q2 2024 to Q2 2025[7] - Net asset value was $206 per share at the end of Q2 2025, a decrease from $243 in Q2 2024[7] - Total fair value of investments was $2415 million in Q2 2025, down from $2521 million in Q2 2024[7] - Net assets were $1574 million in Q2 2025, compared to $1524 million in Q2 2024[7] Portfolio Composition and Activity - New investments were $0 million in Q2 2025, a significant decrease from $288 million in Q2 2024[9] - The portfolio consisted of 50% first-lien secured debt, 11% second-lien secured debt, 37% CLO equity, and 2% other investments as of Q2 2025[9] - The weighted average yield of total investments at current cost was 116% in Q2 2025, compared to 118% in Q2 2024[9] - 608% of the company's investments are in senior secured debt[22] Debt and Non-Accrual Status - Principal amount of debt outstanding was $1153 million in Q2 2025[7] - Total non-accrual investments at fair value were $50 million in Q2 2025[28]

Performance Overview - In May 2025, Volta Finance's net performance increased by +3.3%, bringing the cumulative performance from August 2024 to +10.7% [4][5] - The positive macroeconomic environment contributed to the recovery of investments in CLO Debt and CLO Equity, which had previously experienced volatility [4][5] Macroeconomic Context - The macroeconomic environment improved, with a 90-day tariff rollback from the U.S. towards China, leading to a sharp rise in both European and U.S. equity markets [5] - U.S. inflation rates decreased to 2.3% year-on-year, while euro-area inflation remained stable at 2.2% [6] - The U.S. Q1 GDP contracted by an annualized 0.3% due to pre-tariff stockpiling, while the Eurozone experienced a growth of +0.3% quarter-on-quarter [6] Credit Market Performance - Credit markets showed strong performance in May, with the European High Yield index tightening by around 50bps and closing at 300bps [7] - U.S. BBs returned +3% for the month, while U.S. High Yield returned +1.7% and Euro High Yield decreased by +1.3% [7] Loan Fundamentals - Default rates in the U.S. remained steady at 4.4%, but there was an increase in downgrades, with 12% of B- exposures downgraded to CCC by S&P [8] Cash Position and Investments - Volta Finance maintained a cash position of approximately 10% of its NAV at the end of May, having deployed €10.7 million into CLO debt tranches and two warehouses [9] - The cash flow generation remained stable at €28.1 million over the last six months, representing close to 21% of May's NAV on an annualized basis [9] Asset Class Performance - CLO Equity tranches returned +5.9% while CLO Debt tranches returned +2.8% during May [10] - The dollar reached a six-week low against the Euro at $1.15, with minimal impact on long dollar exposure [10] NAV and Share Information - As of the end of May 2025, Volta's NAV was €271.8 million, equating to €7.43 per share [11]

Group 1 - The article reviews Eagle Point Income Co (NYSE: EIC), a fund primarily investing in CLO Debt with a minor allocation in CLO Equity [1] - The fund has experienced a decline due to a recent cut in its distribution [1]

Performance Overview - Volta Finance's net performance for April 2025 was negative at -2.4%, bringing the performance from August 2024 to date to +7.1% [4] - The volatility in investments, particularly in CLO Debt and CLO Equity, was noted post-liberation day, affecting the valuation of underlying assets [4] Market Conditions - April 2025 was characterized by high market volatility due to macroeconomic and geopolitical events, including aggressive tariff policies announced by President Trump [5] - The U.S. stock indices experienced sharp declines, although there was a partial recovery by the end of the month following a 90-day tariff pause for non-retaliating countries [6] - The U.S. jobs report showed resilience with 177,000 jobs added, while GDP contracted by -0.3% in Q1 2025, leading to increased recession risks [6] CLO Market Activity - The European High Yield index widened by approximately 40 basis points, while Euro Loans lost 1 point, closing at 97.80px [7] - CLO BB tranches reported total returns of -1.5%, with the U.S. High Yield returning -1.07% and Euro High Yield at -1% during the same period [7] - The default rate in the U.S. stood at approximately 4.3%, while Europe maintained a low default rate of 0.3% [8] Portfolio Management - The company increased cash holdings to approximately 16% of NAV by the end of April through active management, receiving €7.5 million from called CLO Equities [9] - Cash flow generation remained stable at €28.5 million over the last six months, representing close to 22% of April's NAV on an annualized basis [10] - As of the end of April 2025, Volta's NAV was €262.9 million, equating to €7.19 per share [12] Investment Performance - CLO Equity tranches returned -3.6%, while CLO Debt tranches returned -0.9%, indicating a consistent performance relative to the overall product returns [11] - The dollar's volatility negatively impacted the fund's performance by -0.64%, prompting a reduction in USD exposure to approximately 12% [12]

Financial Performance - Net investment income per share was $009 in Q1 2025, consistent with Q4 2024[7] - Distributions declared and paid remained steady at $0105 per share across all quarters presented[7] - Net asset value decreased to $209 per share in Q1 2025 from $230 in Q4 2024[7] - The company experienced a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $(012) per share in Q1 2025[7] Portfolio Composition and Activity - Total fair value of investments was $2432 million in Q1 2025, down from $2609 million in Q4 2024[7] - The number of portfolio investments decreased to 58 in Q1 2025 from 62 in Q4 2024[7] - New investments totaled $160 million in Q1 2025, while sales and repayments amounted to $195 million, resulting in net investment activity of $(34) million[9] - First-lien secured debt constituted 49% of total investments in Q1 2025, while CLO equity represented 38%[9] Debt and Leverage - Principal amount of debt outstanding remained constant at $1253 million across all quarters presented[7] - Debt to equity ratio was 084x in Q1 2025, compared to 078x in Q4 2024[7] Non-Accrual Investments - Total non-accrual investments at current cost were $161 million in Q1 2025, a decrease from $185 million in Q4 2024[27]