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]

Strategic Partnership - Great Elm Group (GEG) and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (KLIM) have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of the Monomoy real estate platform[3] - KLIM is making a 4.9% investment in GEG's outstanding common stock at approximately $2.11 per share[4] - KLIM is providing a $100 million term loan to Monomoy Properties REIT, LLC, with an option for an additional $50 million[4] - KLIM will receive a 15% profits interest in the newly formed Great Elm Real Estate Ventures, LLC[4] Real Estate Platform - Great Elm Real Estate Ventures (GEREV) unifies GEG's vertically-integrated real estate platform[7] - Monomoy REIT has approximately $400 million in Assets Under Management (AUM) as of June 30, 2025[10, 11] - Monomoy REIT's portfolio consists of 150 properties across 29 states with 49 unique tenants[10] - The portfolio composition of Monomoy REIT is 58% Equipment Rental, 28% Oil Field & Energy Services, and 10% Construction Supply[10] Future Growth - The real estate platform is targeting revenue growth from approximately $5 million in fiscal year 2025 to $20 million in fiscal year 2026, and to over $100 million in fiscal year 2030[19] - The goal is to grow Monomoy REIT's assets to over $1 billion by 2030, targeting a potential IPO[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][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]

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 ...