Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated a GAAP return on common equity of negative 14.6% during 2025, which is slightly better than the market-wide assessment by Nomura Research, which estimated a median CLO equity return of negative 15% for the same period [6][17] - As of December 31, the company's NAV was $5.70 per share, down from $7.00 per share on September 30 [7] - The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a net investment income (NII) less realized losses of -$0.26 per share, compared to -$0.16 per share in the third quarter [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company completed 10 resets and 3 refinancings of its CLOs in the fourth quarter, totaling 34 resets and 27 refinancings for the entire year [8] - Recurring cash flows from the portfolio increased to $80 million, or $0.61 per share, up from $77 million or $0.59 per share in the prior quarter [7] - The non-CLO portion of the portfolio was approximately 26% of the total investment portfolio at year-end [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The trailing twelve-month default rate decreased from 1.5% in September to 1.2% as of December 31, which is below the long-term average of 2.6% [22] - The S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index posted a 1.2% return for the fourth quarter and a 5.9% return for the full year 2025 [21] - CLO new issuance volumes rose slightly to $55 billion in the fourth quarter, bringing the total to $209 billion for all of 2025, surpassing the previous year's record [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on increasing exposure to credit assets beyond CLO Equity, reflecting a strategic shift to maximize total return for shareholders [10] - The company plans to retain more capital for investments with attractive risk-adjusted returns, aiming for a stable or growing NAV over time [15] - A new joint venture was launched to invest in regulatory capital relief transactions, indicating a diversification strategy [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while defaults remain below long-term averages, spread compression in the loan market and negative sentiment towards credit impacted financial performance [4] - The company anticipates continued spread compression and a similar credit environment to 2025, with no significant uptick in credit expenses expected [41][45] - Management expressed optimism about a robust pipeline of refinancings and resets of CLOs in the portfolio, indicating potential for future growth [24] Other Important Information - The company announced a $100 million common stock repurchase program to buy stock in the open market if it trades at a material discount to NAV [14] - The company redeemed its 8% Series F Term Preferred Stock, which was its highest cost of financing, and proactively repurchased $9 million of other securities at discounts [12][13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of captive CLO equity funds on fee structures - Management acknowledged that CLOs without internal management fees could outperform those with fees, but noted that spread compression affects all funds [30][32] Question: Outlook for resets and refinances in 2026 - Management indicated that predicting the exact number of resets and refinances is challenging, but they have a robust calendar of investments planned [61] Question: Stock repurchase program and NAV stability - Management stated that the decision to use the repurchase program will depend on various factors, including share price and investment opportunities [50][52] Question: Trends in credit quality and expenses - Management expects credit quality trends to mirror those of the previous year, with no significant changes anticipated [45][46]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated a GAAP return on common equity of negative 14.6% during 2025, which is slightly better than the market-wide assessment by Nomura Research, which estimated a median CLO equity return of negative 15% for the same year [5][6] - As of December 31, the company's NAV was $5.70 per share, down from $7.00 per share on September 30 [6] - The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a net investment income (NII) less realized losses of -$0.26 per share, compared to -$0.16 per share in the third quarter [6][17] - The company recorded a GAAP net loss attributable to common stock of $110 million, or $0.84 per share for the fourth quarter, compared to a GAAP net income of $0.12 per share in the prior quarter [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company completed 10 resets and 3 refinancings of its CLOs in the fourth quarter alone, and participated in 34 resets and 27 refinancings throughout 2025 [8][9] - Recurring cash flows from the portfolio increased to $80 million, or $0.61 per share, up from $77 million or $0.59 per share in the prior quarter [6] - The non-CLO portion of the investment portfolio was approximately 26% at year-end, reflecting a strategic shift towards credit assets beyond CLO equity [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index posted a 1.2% return for the fourth quarter and a 5.9% return for the full year 2025 [21] - Total loan repayments reached $294 billion, or approximately 19% of the market in 2025, resulting in a twelve-month trailing prepayment rate of 21% [21] - The trailing twelve-month default rate decreased from 1.5% in September to 1.2% as of December 31, remaining below the long-term average of 2.6% [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on increasing exposure to credit assets beyond CLO equity, with a strategic initiative to maximize total return for shareholders [10][11] - A new joint venture was launched to invest in regulatory capital relief transactions, indicating a diversification strategy [12] - The company plans to retain more capital for investments with attractive risk-adjusted returns, aiming for a stable or growing NAV over time [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while defaults remain below long-term averages, spread compression in the loan market and negative sentiment towards credit have impacted financial performance [4] - The company anticipates attractive opportunities for capital deployment in both CLO equity and other credit asset classes in 2026 [16] - Management expressed a cautious outlook on credit quality, expecting trends to mirror those of 2025, with continued spread compression [46] Other Important Information - The company announced a $100 million common stock repurchase program to buy stock in the open market if it trades at a material discount to NAV [15] - The company redeemed its 8% Series F Term Preferred Stock, which was its highest cost of financing, and proactively repurchased $9 million of other securities at discounts [12][13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of captive CLO equity funds on fee structures - Management acknowledged that CLOs without internal management fees could outperform those with fees, but noted that spread compression affects all funds [30][32] Question: Outlook for resets and refinances in 2026 - Management indicated that predicting the exact number of resets and refinances is challenging, but they have a robust calendar of investments planned [63][64] Question: Dividend policy and potential for supplemental distributions - Management stated that while the new dividend policy is conservative, there is potential for supplemental distributions in the future if conditions allow [84]

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]