Rand Capital reports Q4 EPS 45c vs. 40c last year
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 10 2025
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Source: Business Insider
Financial Performance: Rand reported a strong fourth quarter with an 11% increase in total investment income, leading to a 17% rise in full-year investment income to $8.6M. The company reduced its outstanding borrowings significantly and maintained a robust balance sheet while enhancing shareholder value through increased dividends.
Strategic Actions: Throughout 2024, Rand focused on strengthening liquidity by monetizing equity investments and exiting publicly traded securities, allowing for substantial investments in income-generating assets despite challenges in the economic environment.
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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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Rand Capital Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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- Data Limitations: The information is based on data available up to October 2023.
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