Great Elm (US:GEG)2025-09-03 13:32Financial 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 [20][4] - 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 recent capital raises [7][21] - Revenue for 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 [19][7] 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 [10][4] - 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 [12][5] - 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 [11][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assets under management in fee-paying AUM totaled approximately $759 million, up 4% from the prior year [19] - The company closed the year with $31 million in cash, which is expected to exceed $40 million on a pro forma basis after recent capital raises [8][21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company entered a strategic partnership with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, which includes a $100 million term loan to Monomoy REIT and a commitment of up to $150 million to accelerate real estate platform growth [15][16] - The launch of MCS is part of a broader strategy to create a fully integrated real estate platform, enhancing development timelines and tenant relationships [12][5] - The company aims to scale its real estate revenues significantly, targeting $1 billion in assets and a potential future IPO for Monomoy REIT [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views fiscal 2025 as an inflection point, with record results and new capital and partnerships positioning the company for continued growth [5][18] - The company expressed confidence in its ability to deliver sustained long-term value to shareholders, supported by a strong balance sheet and strategic initiatives [18][24] Other Important Information - The board expanded the stock purchase program by $5 million, bringing the total program size to $25 million, with $15.7 million remaining in capacity [8] - The company repurchased 5.1 million shares for $9.3 million at an average of $1.85 per share, contributing to the increase in book value [8][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are there any questions from participants? - There were no questions from participants during the Q&A session [23]