Successful Conversion to a BDC and Strategic Expansion
Completed first quarter operating as a business development company (BDC), expanding investment flexibility beyond real-estate-backed loans and enabling entry into lower middle market private credit.
Strong Pipeline and New Commitments
Active pipeline of over $1.5 billion of deals; closed two non-cannabis lower middle market deals in Q1 totaling $90 million and an additional $5 million subsequent to quarter end.
Net Investment Income and Dividend
Generated net investment income of $4.8 million, or $0.21 per basic weighted average share; Board declared and paid a Q1 distribution of $0.05 per share on 04/15/2026.
NAV Improvement
Net asset value per share increased to $7.90, a $0.44 quarter-over-quarter increase (approximately +5.9%), driven by $0.21 per share of net investment income and ~$0.28 per share of unrealized appreciation, partially offset by the $0.05 dividend.
Portfolio Growth and Liquidity Capacity
Principal outstanding grew from $356.6 million across 15 loans (03/31/2026) to $370 million across 17 loans as of 05/01/2026 (principal increase ~3.8%; loan count +13.3%). Expanded senior secured revolving credit facility to $80 million (expandable to $100 million) and had an average drawn balance of ~$22 million in Q1.
Capital Actions to Enhance Shareholder Value
Board authorized a $5 million share buyback program as a flexible capital allocation tool.
Cannabis Loan Repayments and Paydowns
Received $41.2 million in cannabis loan repayments during the quarter; Debbie Holdings paydown of $6.2 million in Q1 bringing total paydown since receivership to $20.8 million.
Favorable Lower Middle Market Dynamics
Management highlighted private credit opportunity in the lower middle market with absolute yields running ~100–300 basis points higher than six months ago and improved deal structures (stronger covenants); targeting borrowers with $5M–$50M EBITDA.