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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q1 FY27)

    GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATIONDE Q1 FY27 earnings call GAIN

    Aug 7, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Gladstone Investment Corporation Q1 FY27 — Solid Results with Significant Deal Activity and Anticipated Capital Gain

    Gladstone Investment Corporation reported solid Q1 FY27 results, marked by adjusted net investment income covering distributions and significant deal activity. The company anticipates a substantial capital gain from a pending exit, while actively managing its portfolio amidst macroeconomic uncertainties. Strategic capital structure enhancements position GAIN for continued investment and shareholder returns.

    Highlights

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    • Adjusted Net Investment Income (NII) of $0.26 per share, sufficient to cover monthly dividend distributions for the quarter.

    • Total portfolio fair value reached $1.3 billion as of June 30, 2026.

    • Anticipated significant capital gain from the pending exit of SFEG Holdings.

    • Invested at least $116 million in new deals within the first six months of FY27, comparing favorably to the $183 million average over the last three fiscal years.

    • Strengthened capital structure by amending credit facility, reducing bond spread by 40 bps, increasing commitment to $405M, and extending maturity to 2031.

    Concerns

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    • Portfolio valuations declined by $18.8 million during the quarter, primarily due to an adjustment in SFEG's valuation.

    • Net Asset Value (NAV) decreased to $16.24 per share from $16.78 per share in the prior quarter.

    • Three portfolio companies are on non-accrual status, representing 3.9% of total portfolio at cost and 1% at fair value.

    • Macroeconomic factors such as elevated energy prices, potential supply chain disruption, and tariff costs are impacting demand and margins for some portfolio companies.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Weighted average portfolio yield
    increase modestly
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Annual Net Investment Income (NII) sensitivity to SOFR increase
    increase by approximately 2 to 9 cents per share
    medium materiality
    High
    Annual Net Investment Income (NII) sensitivity to SOFR decline
    reduce annual net investment income by approximately one to three cents per share
    medium materiality
    High
    Supplemental distributions
    continuing our practice
    high materiality
    High
    Long-term shareholder returns
    continue generating attractive long-term returns
    high materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted Net Investment Income (NII)
    $0.26
    Q1 FY27

    Sufficient to cover monthly dividend distributions for the quarter.

    Total portfolio fair value
    $1.3B
    June 30, 2026

    Period-end balance.

    Monthly distribution
    $0.08
    Q1 FY27

    Maintained monthly distribution to shareholders.

    Annual distribution
    $0.96
    annualized

    Annualized based on monthly distribution rate.

    Invested in new deals
    $116Mcompared to $183M average over last three fiscal years
    first six months of FY27

    Aggregate investment amount for pending and closed deals.

    Net investment income
    $15.9Mvs net investment loss of $10.6M in prior quarter
    Q1 FY27

    Also reported as $0.40 per share.

    Adjusted net investment income
    $10.4Mincreased from $7.9M in prior quarter
    Q1 FY27

    Excludes the impact of capital gains-based incentives. Also reported as $0.26 per share.

    Weighted average principal balance of interest-bearing investment portfolio
    $750.6Mrelatively stable
    Q1 FY27

    Transcript stated '7.5 $106 million', corrected to $750.6M based on common financial reporting practices for such figures.

    Portfolio's weighted average yield
    12.9%
    Q1 FY27

    Supported by interest rate floors included in debt investments.

    Total investment income
    $28.4Mincreased from $25.2M in prior quarter
    Q1 FY27

    Interest income increased modestly, stronger success fee income offset lower dividend income.

    Net expenses
    $12.4Mdeclined from $35.8M in prior quarter
    Q1 FY27

    Primarily due to reversal of accrued capital gains based incentive fees.

    Reversal of accrued capital gains based incentive fees
    $5.6Mvs $18.5M accrual in prior quarter
    Q1 FY27

    Contributed to lower net expenses.

    Portfolio valuations declined
    $18.8M
    Q1 FY27

    Primarily due to adjustment in SFEG's valuation.

    Non-accrual investments at cost
    3.9%
    June 30, 2026

    Percentage of total portfolio at cost.

    Non-accrual investments at fair value
    1%
    June 30, 2026

    Percentage of total portfolio at fair value.

    Increase in fair value for Diligent Delivery Systems
    $3.8M
    Q1 FY27

    Driven by continued operational improvement.

    Net Asset Value (NAV)
    $16.24decreased from $16.78 per share at prior quarter end
    June 30, 2026

    Components of decrease: $0.47/share net unrealized appreciation, $0.23/share net realized losses, $0.24/share distributions to common shareholders, partially offset by $0.40/share net investment income.

    Credit facility commitment size
    $405Mincreased from $300M
    Q1 FY27

    Increased as part of credit facility amendment.

    Credit facility maturity
    2031
    Q1 FY27

    Extended as part of credit facility amendment.

    Unused borrowing capacity under credit facility
    $158M
    quarter end

    Available to fund new investment opportunities.

    Asset coverage ratio
    209%
    quarter end

    Indicates strong balance sheet position.

    Debt-to-equity ratio
    0.88 times
    quarter end

    Provides meaningful leverage capacity.

    Spillover income
    $22.5Mincreased from $21.3M at fiscal year start
    quarter end

    Enhances flexibility in determining future distributions.

    Total distributable income
    $160.4M
    quarter end

    Primarily represents unrealized appreciation, reflecting potential for future shareholder distributions.

    SFEG Holdings sale percentage
    100%
    Q1 FY27

    The company sold 100% of SFEG Holdings.

    SFEG valuation reversal
    $36.6M
    Q1 FY27

    Reversal of value for SFEG holdings, contributing to net unrealized depreciation.

    Home Concepts realized loss
    $9M
    Q1 FY27

    Result of a restructuring at Home Concepts, writing off the existing term line.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Fundraising inflows$116MUSD
    Deployment realizationssignificant capital gainUSD

    Deals & partnerships

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    Extrude HoneAgreement to acquire a new portfolio company.

    Subject to obtaining required regulatory approvals.

    unnamed buyerAgreement to sell the operating entity in the investment of SFEG Holdings.

    Subject to various regulatory approvals in certain countries due to its multinational nature.

    DHE Computer SystemsFinalized acquisition of a new portfolio company.

    Acquisition finalized subsequent to quarter end (in July).

    Global Grab TechnologiesAccretive add-on acquisition to an existing investment.

    Add-on acquisition made subsequent to quarter end.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Competitive M&A market for new acquisitions at reasonable valuationscurrent

    challenging

    Mitigation: Able to compete effectively for acquisitions that fit their model by providing both debt and equity with meaningful fixed charge coverage and interest income yield above cost of capital.

    Macroeconomic factors (elevated energy prices, potential supply chain disruption, tariff costs)current

    potential impact on demand and margins

    Mitigation: Working with all portfolio companies on evaluating cost efficiencies and growth initiatives.

    Three portfolio companies on non-accrual statuscurrent

    Represent 3.9% of total portfolio at cost and 1% at fair value.

    Mitigation: Actively engaged with borrowers to return investments to accrual status or pursue orderly exits.

    Uncertainty regarding timing and amount of future supplemental distributionsfuture

    will depend on the pace of portfolio realizations, taxable income considerations, and our broader capital allocation priorities.

    Mitigation: Growing spillover income provides flexibility, sufficient to support approximately seven months of current monthly distribution rate.

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    SFEG Holdings exit closure and capital gain realization

    coming months
    CurrentAgreement in place, pending regulatory approvals.
    TargetClosure and receipt of full repayment and significant capital gain.

    Why it matters

    This is expected to be a significant capital gain, impacting future distributions and overall returns.

    subsequent to the quarter end, of course a lot of this activity began during the quarter, we entered into an agreement to sell the operating entity in our investment of SFEG Holdings and this sale, again subject to various regulatory approvals, this is a most multinational company and so there are various approvals necessary in certain countries, but we hope and expect that this will close in the coming months⏳. When we do, we expect to receive a full repayment of our investment along with a very significant capital gain.

    Q&A highlights

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    Is the $5.6 million 'other income' related to the incentive fee reversal?

    No, the $5.6 million is the collection of exit fee income, specifically success fee income from SFEG, received in advance of its pending exit.

    “No, it is not. That is the collection of exit fee income, prepayment of exit fee income, success fee income, rather, that... we will collect from time to time from our portfolio companies, and this one was paid by SFEG.”

    asked by Christopher Nolan · answered by Taylor Ritchie

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Strategic Investment and Exit Activity

    Gladstone Investment Corporation demonstrated robust deal activity in Q1 FY27, entering an agreement to acquire Extrude Hone and finalizing the acquisition of DHE Computer Systems. The company also made an accretive add-on acquisition to Global Grab Technologies. This activity is consistent with their buyout strategy, combining equity and debt investments to drive potential capital gains and operating income. A significant pending exit of SFEG Holdings is expected to yield a full repayment and a substantial capital gain, reinforcing the company's investment thesis.

    02

    Capital Structure Enhancement

    The company proactively strengthened its financial flexibility by amending its credit facility. This involved reducing the bond spread over SOFR by 40 basis points, increasing the facility commitment size from $300 million to $405 million, and extending the maturity to 2031. These actions enhance liquidity and lower borrowing costs, positioning GAIN to fund new investment opportunities and execute its strategy with greater financial flexibility.

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    Portfolio Performance and Macroeconomic Headwinds

    While most portfolio companies are experiencing positive results, management remains cautious due to macroeconomic factors such as elevated energy prices, potential supply chain disruption🌐s, and tariff costs, which could impact demand and margins. The company is actively working with its portfolio companies on cost efficiencies and growth initiatives to navigate the current environment. Specific positive trends were noted for Galaxy Technologies (aerospace/industrial growth) and Diligent (stabilized business, positive EBITDA).

    04

    Non-Accrual Investments and Valuation Adjustments

    Three portfolio companies are currently on non-accrual status, representing 3.9% of the total portfolio at cost and 1% at fair value. Management is actively engaged with these borrowers to return them to accrual status or pursue orderly exits. A significant valuation adjustment for SFEG Holdings, following agreement on its final sale price, contributed to a $18.8 million decline in portfolio valuations, though excluding this, the remainder of the portfolio showed net unrealized appreciation due to positive operating performance and higher market multiples.

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    Spillover Income and Future Distributions

    The company ended the fiscal year with $21.3 million, or $0.53 per share, in spillover income, which increased to $22.5 million, or $0.56 per share, by quarter-end. This balance is sufficient to support approximately seven months of the current monthly distribution rate, providing flexibility for future monthly and supplemental distributions. Total distributable income of $160.4 million, or $4.03 per share, primarily represents unrealized appreciation, reflecting potential for future shareholder distributions from successful portfolio company exits.

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