other material
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
Shareholders authorize Equus to withdraw BDC election as part of potential transformation into operating company
EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.
- Shareholders holding 53% of shares (7,166,015) authorized Board to withdraw BDC election by Feb 28, 2023.
- Withdrawal will only occur after Equus enters a definitive agreement to acquire an operating company.
- Company recently focused on evaluating midstream and upstream oil and gas production and development transactions.
- Management cites advantages: more growth opportunities, valuation based on earnings, lower compliance costs, greater financing flexibility.