Advanced Flower Capital Completes REIT Conversion to Business Development Company
Advanced Flower Capital has completed its previously announced conversion from a real estate investment trust to a business development company regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, effective as of January 1, 2026. The completion of the Conversion expands AFC's investment flexibility to pursue opportunities beyond real estate-backed loans, including a broader universe of operating businesses, aimed at enhancing long-term shareholder value.
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Advanced Flower Capital Inc. Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
Financial Performance: Advanced Flower Capital Inc. reported a GAAP net loss of $(12.5) million for Q3 2025, with Distributable Earnings of $3.5 million, equating to $(0.57) and $0.16 per share, respectively.
Conversion to BDC: Shareholders approved the company's conversion from a mortgage REIT to a business development company (BDC), allowing AFC to expand its investment scope beyond real estate-backed loans.
Dividend Payment: The company paid a cash dividend of $0.15 per common share for Q3 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025.
Future Outlook: AFC's management expressed optimism about identifying lending opportunities in the lower-middle market, which they believe can yield attractive risk-adjusted returns for shareholders.
Advanced Flower Capital Moves Forward with BDC Conversion to Foster Long-Term Growth and Value Creation
Shareholder Meeting Announcement: Advanced Flower Capital Inc. (AFC) has scheduled a special meeting for shareholders on November 6, 2025, to vote on proposals necessary for its conversion from a real estate investment trust (REIT) to a business development company (BDC).
Board Recommendations: The AFC Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote "FOR" the proposals, which include a new investment advisory agreement and the application of reduced asset coverage requirements, to facilitate the strategic shift and enhance portfolio diversification.
