Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, revealing a decline in total investment income and net assets compared to the previous year. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, GECC generated total investment income of $10.9 million, down from $14.3 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was attributed to lower interest income, which fell to $6.2 million from $8.0 million year-over-year, primarily due to a reduced average coupon rate and a smaller debt investment portfolio. The company’s net investment income for the quarter was $4.5 million, compared to $5.9 million in the prior year.

In terms of profitability, GECC reported a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $6.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, down from $11.7 million in the same quarter of 2025. The company’s net asset value (NAV) per share decreased to $7.95 as of June 30, 2026, from $8.07 at the end of the previous fiscal year. The decline in NAV was influenced by a net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, which totaled $(9.4 million) for the first half of 2026, compared to a net change of $1.0 million in the same period of 2025.

Strategically, GECC has made significant organizational changes, including the formation of a joint venture, CLO Formation JV, LLC, aimed at investing in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). Additionally, the company contributed investments to its subsidiary, Great Elm Specialty Finance, LLC (GESF), which is expected to enhance revenue and cost synergies across its specialty finance operations. As of June 30, 2026, GECC had 13,889,750 shares of common stock outstanding, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous year.

Operationally, GECC's investment portfolio as of June 30, 2026, was valued at approximately $272.3 million, down from $331.1 million at the end of 2025. The company held 68 debt instruments across 53 companies, with a fair value of $192.6 million, and 20 equity investments in 15 companies valued at $75.7 million. The geographic composition of the portfolio remained predominantly in the United States, accounting for 98% of the total investments. The company also reported a total cash position of $1.7 million and $11 million in borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

Looking ahead, GECC has expressed confidence in its liquidity position, stating it has sufficient resources to meet its short-term and long-term obligations. The company plans to continue focusing on generating current income and capital appreciation through its investment strategies. The board has declared a distribution of $0.25 per share for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, payable from distributable earnings, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders despite the recent financial challenges.

About Great Elm Capital Corp.

Great Elm Capital Corp. is a Maryland-based, externally managed investment company operating as a Business Development Company (BDC) and regulated as a Regulated Investment Company (RIC). It primarily invests in debt and equity in middle-market companies, specialty finance businesses, CLOs, and related assets. The firm seeks income and capital appreciation through structured debt, equity investments, and strategic partnerships in the U.S. financial markets.

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