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Great Elm Capital Corp. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Great Elm Capital Corp.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Material Agreements

Great Elm Capital Corp. amended Amendment with City National Bank ("CNB") (effective 2026-06-08).

“On June 8, 2026, Great Elm Capital Corp. (the “Company”) entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s Loan, Guarantee and Security Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2021 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “Loan Agreement”), with City National Bank (“CNB”), as lender.”
Shareholder Votes

Great Elm Capital Corp. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-29 meeting.

“Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 9,334,470 519,924 54,374”
Shareholder Votes

Great Elm Capital Corp. shareholders approved Election of director at the 2026-05-29 meeting.

“Election of director: Mark Kuperschmid 6,104,023 1,162,844 2,641,901 Richard Cohen 6,100,476 1,166,391 2,641,901”
Earnings Releases

Great Elm Capital Corp. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $9.5 million, net income $5.0 million, or $0.36 per share, EPS $(0.05).

“approximately 0.1 million shares for $0.5 million, at an average price of $4.98 per share or a 36% discount to the Company’s NAV on March 31, 2026, leaving approximately $9.5 million of remaining capacity under the program for future repurchases. First Quarter and Recent Operating Highlights ▪ Total investment income (“TII”) for the quarter ended March 31,”

Matt Kaplan departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at Great Elm Capital Corp..

“Upon Mr. Reese's assumption of this role, Matt Kaplan, who was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective March 4, 2022, concluded his service as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer.”

Jason W. Reese was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Great Elm Capital Corp..

“On May 1, 2026, the Company's board of directors appointed Jason W. Reese to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective immediately following the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.”
Debt Financings

Great Elm Capital Corp. incurred senior notes of $50,000,000 million aggregate principal amount with Equiniti Trust Company, LLC at 7.75% per year maturing December 31, 2030.

“On September 11, 2025, Great Elm Capital Corp. (the “Company”) and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC (f/k/a American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC), as trustee (the “Trustee”), entered into an eighth supplemental indenture (the “Eighth Supplemental Indenture”) to the indenture, dated September 18, 2017, between the Company and the Trustee (as supplemented by the Eighth Supplemental Indenture, the “Indenture”). The Eighth Supplemental Indenture relates to the Company’s issuance of $50,000,000 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% notes due 2030 (the “Notes”) on the date hereof, plus up to an additional $7,500,000 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes that may be issued in the future pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of an over-allotment option (the “Offering”).”
Earnings Releases

Great Elm Capital Corp. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $8.9 million, EPS ($0.05).

“yield of 12.2%. Sales aggregated to $12.4 million at a weighted average current yield of 9.7%. Financial Review Total investment income for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was $8.9 million, or $1.03 per share. Net expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 were approximately $5.7 million, or $0.66 per share. Net realized and unrealized losses for the quarter”
Material Agreements

Great Elm Capital Corp. entered into Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement with Green SPE, LLC (effective 2024-04-23).

“On April 23, 2024, Great Elm Capital Corp. (the “Company”), Green SPE, LLC (“Green”) and CLO Formation JV, LLC (the “JV”) entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) of the JV, pursuant to which the Company owns 75% of the membership interests in the JV and Green owns 25% of the membership interests in the JV.”
Debt Financings

Great Elm Capital Corp. incurred senior notes of $30.0 million aggregate principal amount at 8.50% per year maturing mature on April 30, 2029.

“between the Company and the Trustee (as supplemented by the Sixth Supplemental Indenture, the “Indenture”). The Sixth Supplemental Indenture relates to the Company’s issuance of $30.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.50% notes due 2029 (the “Notes”) on the date hereof, plus up to an additional $4.5 million aggregate principal amount of Notes that may be issued”
Material Agreements

Great Elm Capital Corp. entered into Sixth Supplemental Indenture with Equiniti Trust Company, LLC valued at $30,000,000 (effective 2024-04-17).

“On April 17, 2024, Great Elm Capital Corp. (the “Company”) and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC (f/k/a American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC), as trustee (the “Trustee”), entered into a sixth supplemental indenture (the “Sixth Supplemental Indenture”) to the indenture, dated September 18, 2017, between the Company and the Trustee (as supplemented by the Sixth Supplemental Indenture, the “Indenture”).”
Earnings Releases

Great Elm Capital Corp. reported financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2023.

“Full Year 2023 NII of $12.5 million, or $1.65 per share, exceeded $1.50 per share of total declared dividends in 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Great Elm Capital Corp. reported the quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $9.2 million, EPS $0.55 per share.

“12.5%. Sales aggregated to $21.4 million at a weighted average current yield of 9.6%. - 2 - Financial Review Total investment income for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 was $9.2 million, or $1.21 per share. Net expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 were approximately $5.7 million, or $0.74 per share. Net realized and unrealized gains for the quarter”
Earnings Releases

Great Elm Capital Corp. reported the three months ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $0.43 per share.

“Net investment income of the Company of $0.43 per share of the Company’s common stock for the three months ended December 31, 2023”
Material Agreements

Great Elm Capital Corp. entered into Share Purchase Agreement with Great Elm Strategic Partnership I, LLC valued at an aggregate purchase price of $24 million (effective 2024-02-08).

“On February 8, 2024, Great Elm Capital Corp. (the “Company”) entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Great Elm Strategic Partnership I, LLC (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Purchaser purchased, and the Company issued, 1,850,424 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 (the “Shares”), at a current net asset value of $12.97 per share or an aggregate purchase price of $24 million.”
Material Agreements

Great Elm Capital Corp. amended Loan Agreement with City National Bank (effective 2023-11-22).

“On November 22, 2023, Great Elm Capital Corp. (the “Company”) entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s Loan, Guarantee and Security Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2021 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “Loan Agreement”), with City National Bank, as lender.”
Earnings Releases

Great Elm Capital Corp. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $9.3 million, EPS $1.02 per share.

“▪ Third consecutive quarter of NII more than covering the dividend, even after refinancing items. ▪ Highest cash income quarter in the Company’s history, with only 12% of GECC’s $9.3 million Total Investment Income attributable to PIK and accretion income. ▪ Net assets increased to $97.9 million, or $12.88 per share, on September 30, 2023, as compared to $92.9”
Debt Financings

Great Elm Capital Corp. incurred senior notes of $40.0 million aggregate principal amount with Equiniti Trust Company, LLC (f/k/a American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC), as trustee at 8.75% per year maturing September 30, 2028.

“The Fifth Supplemental Indenture relates to the Company’s issuance of $40.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.75% notes due 2028”
Material Agreements

Great Elm Capital Corp. entered into Fifth Supplemental Indenture with Equiniti Trust Company, LLC valued at $40.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.75% notes due 2028 (effective 2023-08-16).

“On August 16, 2023, Great Elm Capital Corp. (the "Company") and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC (f/k/a American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC), as trustee (the "Trustee"), entered into a fifth supplemental indenture (the "Fifth Supplemental Indenture") to the indenture, dated September 18, 2017, between the Company and the Trustee (as supplemented by the Fifth Supplemental Indenture, the "Indenture"). The Fifth Supplemental Indenture relates to the Company's issuance of $40.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.75% notes due 2028 (the "Notes") on the date hereof”
Shareholder Votes

Great Elm Capital Corp. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“On June 1, 2023, Great Elm Capital Corp. (the "Company") held the 2023 annual meeting of its stockholders (the "Annual Meeting").”
Shareholder Votes

Great Elm Capital Corp. shareholders approved Election of director: Richard Cohen at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“On June 1, 2023, Great Elm Capital Corp. (the "Company") held the 2023 annual meeting of its stockholders (the "Annual Meeting").”
Shareholder Votes

Great Elm Capital Corp. shareholders approved Election of director: Mark Kuperschmid at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“On June 1, 2023, Great Elm Capital Corp. (the "Company") held the 2023 annual meeting of its stockholders (the "Annual Meeting").”
Earnings Releases

Great Elm Capital Corp. reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: EPS ($0.96).

“Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) ($4.95) ($1.12) ($0.87) $0.18 ($0.96)”
Earnings Releases

Great Elm Capital Corp. reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.

“Great Elm Capital Corp. (“we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “GECC,”) (NASDAQ: GECC), a business development company, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.”

Chad Perry was appointed as Class III Director at Great Elm Capital Corp..

“On March 15, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Great Elm Capital Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Chad Perry as a Class III Director to fill a vacancy on the Board.”

Richard Cohen was appointed as Class I Director at Great Elm Capital Corp..

“the Board also appointed Richard Cohen as a Class I director”

Matt Kaplan was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and President at Great Elm Capital Corp..

“On March 4, 2022, the Board appointed Matt Kaplan, age 35, as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President.”

Michael Speller resigned as Director at Great Elm Capital Corp..

“each of Randall Revell Horsey and Michael Speller notified the Company that they would resign from the Board”

Randall Revell Horsey resigned as Director at Great Elm Capital Corp..

“each of Randall Revell Horsey and Michael Speller notified the Company that they would resign from the Board”

Peter Reed resigned as Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman at Great Elm Capital Corp..

“On March 2, 2022, Peter Reed notified the Company that he would resign from his position as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President and as Chairman of the Board”

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