Great Elm Group (GEG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call September 03, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsAdam Yates - Managing DirectorJason Reese - Chairman & CEOKeri Davis - CFOOperatorGreetings and welcome to the Great Elm Group fiscal 2025 earnings and strategic investment call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. If anyone should require operator assistance during the conference, please press *0 on your telephone keypad. I'd ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal 2025 was a record year for the company, with net income from continuing operations reaching $15.7 million in the fourth quarter, a significant improvement from a net loss of $0.6 million in the prior year period [4][18] - Book value per share increased by approximately 24% year over year to $2.65 as of June 30, with a pro forma value of $2.58 after two capital raises in July and August [6][19] - Revenue in the fourth quarter was $5.6 million, compared to $8.9 million in the prior year, but excluding a one-time property sale, revenue grew over 140% year over year [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The credit business, GECC, generated record investment income and incentive fees, with net investment income exceeding quarterly distributions, supporting a 6% increase in dividends to $0.37 per share [9] - Monomoy Construction Services (MCS) launched in February and contributed nearly $1 million in revenue in its initial months, with expectations to more than double its revenue in fiscal 2026 [11] - The Great Elm Credit Income Fund posted net returns of 21% for the six months ended June 30, driven by unrealized appreciation in CoreWeave-related investments [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assets under management in fee-paying AUM totaled approximately $759 million, up 4% from the prior year [17] - The company completed over $100 million in capital raises across its credit and real estate platforms in July and August, enhancing its financial flexibility [4][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to scale its credit and real estate platforms, with a target of $1 billion in assets for Monomoy REIT and a potential future IPO [14] - Strategic partnerships, such as with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, are expected to accelerate growth and provide significant new capital for expansion [13][15] - The integration of MCS is designed to enhance development timelines and deepen tenant relationships, contributing to long-term revenue growth [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views fiscal 2025 as an inflection point, with strong momentum and a solid foundation for future growth [5][16] - The company is well-positioned to drive meaningful growth and create lasting value for shareholders, supported by a strong balance sheet and strategic partnerships [6][16] Other Important Information - The board expanded the stock purchase program by $5 million, bringing the total to $25 million, with $15.7 million remaining in capacity [7] - The company reported significant unrealized gains from its CoreWeave-related investment, contributing over $11 million to earnings [8] Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions during the Q&A session, indicating a strong confidence in the company's performance and outlook [20]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal 2025 was a record year for the company, with net income from continuing operations reaching $15.7 million in the fourth quarter, a significant improvement from a net loss of $0.6 million in the prior year period [4][18] - Book value per share increased by approximately 24% year over year to $2.65 as of June 30, with a pro forma book value of $2.58 after two capital raises in July and August [6][19] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $1.5 million, compared to $1.2 million in the prior year period [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the credit segment, GECC generated record investment income and incentive fees, raising over $75 million in new capital and increasing its dividend by 6% to $0.37 per share [4][9] - The Great Elm Credit Income Fund posted net returns of 21% for the six months ended June 30, driven by unrealized appreciation in CoreWeave-related investments [10] - The real estate segment launched Monomoy Construction Services, contributing nearly $1 million in revenue and expanding its project pipeline by over 50% [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assets under management in fee-paying AUM totaled approximately $759 million, up 4% from the prior year quarter end [17] - The company completed significant capital raises, including a $100 million term loan to Monomoy REIT and a $15 million equity capital raise from GECC [13][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to scale its credit and real estate platforms, with a target of $1 billion in assets for Monomoy REIT and a potential future IPO [14] - Strategic partnerships, such as with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, are expected to accelerate growth and enhance the company's real estate platform [12][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views fiscal 2025 as an inflection point, with strong momentum and a solid foundation for future growth [5][16] - The company is well positioned to drive meaningful growth and create lasting value for shareholders, supported by a strong balance sheet and strategic capital raises [6][16] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 5.1 million shares for $9.3 million at an average of $1.85 per share, with $15.7 million remaining in the stock purchase program [7] - Unrealized gains from the CoreWeave-related investment contributed over $11 million to earnings, highlighting the company's ability to capture unique investment opportunities [8] Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions during the Q&A session, indicating a strong presentation and clarity in the company's communication [20]

Core Insights - Great Elm Group, Inc. reported a record net income from continuing operations of $15.7 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, a significant improvement from a net loss of $0.6 million in the prior-year period [4] - The company's book value per share increased by 24% to $2.65 as of June 30, 2025, compared to the prior-year end [4] - Recent capital raises exceeding $100 million in credit and real estate products position the company for continued growth [4] Management Commentary - The CEO highlighted fiscal 2025 as the strongest operating year in the company's history, with substantial growth in fee revenue driven by management and incentive fees from Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) [2] - The launch of Monomoy Construction Services in February 2025 added a new revenue stream, enhancing the company's real estate platform [2] - A partnership with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management was announced, providing up to $150 million in leverageable capital to accelerate the expansion of the real estate platform [2][8] Financial Performance - For the fourth quarter, total revenue was $5.6 million, down from $8.9 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to a previous $6.6 million revenue from a property sale [4] - Excluding that transaction, revenue growth was over 140%, driven by record management and incentive fees from GECC, totaling $3.8 million, up approximately 253% from $1.1 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $1.5 million, compared to $1.2 million in the prior-year period [4] Full Fiscal Year Highlights - Total revenue for fiscal 2025 was $16.3 million, compared to $17.8 million for fiscal 2024, with a 35% growth in revenue when excluding the previous year's property sale [6] - Management fee revenue grew 17% year-over-year to $8.4 million, while incentive fees increased by 52% to approximately $4.1 million [6] - As of June 30, 2025, fee-paying assets under management (FPAUM) totaled approximately $553 million, reflecting a 5% increase from the prior year [6] Strategic Partnerships and Investments - The partnership with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management included a purchase of 4.9% of Great Elm's common stock at $2.11 per share and the provision of term loans to Monomoy REIT [8] - In August 2025, Woodstead Value Fund invested $9 million in newly issued shares of GEG at $2.25 per share, aligning interests with shareholders [9] - Booker Smith joined the Board of Directors, bringing expertise in credit and real estate to support the company's growth [9][10] Operational Developments - The company completed the formation of Monomoy Construction Services, enhancing its end-to-end real estate platform [12] - GECC achieved record total investment income of $14.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, driven by cash flows from its growing CLO platform [12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for the fiscal third quarter of 2025 was $3.2 million, reflecting a 15% year-over-year growth [6][17] - Fee-paying assets under management (AUM) increased by 15% year-over-year, reaching approximately $565 million [7][17] - The company reported a net loss of $4.5 million for the quarter, compared to a net loss of $2.9 million in the prior year period [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company launched Monomoy Construction Services through the acquisition of Greenfield CRE, enhancing its real estate capabilities [6][11] - Base management fees from Great Elm Capital Corp (GECC) grew over 40% year-over-year to $1.3 million [9] - Great Elm Credit Income Fund delivered returns on invested capital of approximately 13.9% net of fees since inception [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - GECC raised approximately $147 million through equity and debt issuances in calendar year 2024, contributing to the growth in fee-paying AUM [7] - GECC generated record total investment income of $12.5 million, marking the highest cash income quarter in the company's history [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its core credit and real estate platforms as part of its long-term growth strategy [6] - The acquisition of Greenfield CRE is expected to create revenue and operational synergies, enhancing the overall real estate value proposition [11][15] - The company aims to evaluate strategic opportunities to expand its businesses and add differentiated product offerings with attractive risk-adjusted return profiles [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the recovery of unrealized losses related to investments as market conditions stabilize [13][18] - The company remains committed to executing development projects to drive profitability and deliver value for both tenants and shareholders [10][15] Other Important Information - The company has approximately $32 million in cash available to facilitate continued growth across its asset management platforms [7][18] - Share repurchase program executed with approximately 4.8 million shares repurchased for $8.7 million at an average cost of $1.84 per share, representing a 15% discount to the quarter-end book value per share of $2.14 [12][13] Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions during the Q&A session, and the call concluded with closing comments from the CEO [19][20]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for the fiscal third quarter of 2025 was $3.2 million, reflecting a 15% year-over-year growth [6][16] - Fee-paying assets under management (AUM) increased by 15% year-over-year, reaching approximately $565 million [6][16] - The company reported a net loss of $4.5 million for the quarter, compared to a net loss of $2.9 million in the prior year period [16][17] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $500,000, down from $1.2 million in the prior year [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company launched Monomoy Construction Services through the acquisition of Greenfield CRE, enhancing its real estate capabilities [5][11] - Great Elm Capital Corp (GECC) raised approximately $147 million through equity and debt issuances, contributing to a 40% increase in fee-paying AUM at GECC [6][7] - Base management fees from GECC grew over 40% year-over-year to $1.3 million [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended the quarter with approximately $32 million in cash, positioning it well for future growth amid market volatility [13][17] - GECC generated record total investment income of $12.5 million, marking the highest cash income quarter in the company's history [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its core credit and real estate platforms as part of its long-term growth strategy [5][15] - The acquisition of Greenfield CRE is expected to provide revenue and cost synergies, enhancing the overall real estate value proposition [11][14] - The company aims to evaluate strategic opportunities to expand its businesses and add differentiated product offerings with attractive risk-adjusted return profiles [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the recovery of unrealized losses related to investments as market conditions stabilize [13][17] - The company remains focused on enhancing financial performance and growing AUM, with a strong liquidity position to support future growth initiatives [14][15] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased approximately 4.8 million shares for $8.7 million under its $20 million buyback program, achieving an average cost of $1.84 per share [12][13] - The net loss for the quarter was primarily driven by unrealized losses related to investments marked lower amid broader market volatility [13][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations regarding the recovery of unrealized losses? - Management remains highly confident that the unrealized losses will reverse over time as market conditions stabilize [13][17] Question: How is the company positioned for future growth? - The company has a strong liquidity position with approximately $32 million in cash, enabling it to support future growth initiatives across its alternative asset management platform [13][14]

May 8, 2025 Fiscal Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 NASDAQ: GEG 1 Amount excludes Consolidated Funds. March 2023 May 8, 2025 ©2023 Great Elm Capital Corp. 2 2 • In February 2025, the Company launched Monomoy Construction Services, LLC ("MCS"), an integrated, full-service construction business through the acquisition of Greenfield CRE, LLC ("Greenfield") and Monomoy BTS Construction Management, LLC • In May 2025, Great Elm Capital Corp. ("GECC") launched a $100 million At-the-Market equity program, providi ...