Rand Capital Reports Increase in Net Investment Income for First Quarter 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 05 2025
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Financial Performance Overview: Rand Capital Corporation reported a 3% decrease in total investment income to $2.0 million, while net investment income grew by 45% to $1.2 million, reflecting effective expense management and reduced debt levels.
Investment Activity and Dividends: The company ended the quarter with $4.9 million in cash and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share for the second quarter of 2025, despite a slowdown in new investment opportunities due to economic uncertainties.
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About RAND
Rand Capital Corporation is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The Company’s investment objective is to maximize the total return to its shareholders on current income and capital appreciation by focusing on its debt and related equity investments in privately held, lower middle market companies with committed and experienced management in a variety of industries. The Company invests in businesses that have sustainable, differentiated and market proven products. The Company invests at least 70 % of total assets in qualifying assets and provides managerial assistance to the portfolio companies in which it invests. The Company has a portfolio of investments across professional and business services, manufacturing, consumer products, software, distribution, automotive, and health and wellness. The Company's investment adviser is Rand Capital Management, LLC (RCM).
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Rand Capital Declares $0.85 Cash Dividend Per Share
- Dividend Announcement: Rand Capital's Board of Directors declared a total cash dividend of $0.85 per share, comprising a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 and a special cash dividend of $0.56, demonstrating the company's ability to generate returns for shareholders even in a challenging economic environment.
- Dividend Distribution Timing: The cash dividend is expected to be distributed on December 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 16, 2025, ensuring timely returns for investors and enhancing shareholder confidence.
- Share Capital Overview: With approximately 3 million shares outstanding, the total dividend payout will amount to $2.55 million, reflecting the company's capacity to provide additional shareholder value while maintaining a stable capital base.
- Investment Strategy: The company’s disciplined investment approach and proactive portfolio oversight allowed it to maintain its base dividend this quarter while delivering additional value for shareholders in 2025, underscoring its commitment to financing lower middle-market companies.

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