PhenixFIN Reports Q1 Net Loss Driven by Significant Unrealized Investment Depreciation

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PhenixFIN Corp reported a Q1 net loss of $4.77 million, primarily due to a significant $7.15 million unrealized depreciation in its investment portfolio, despite an increase in net investment income.

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• Reports Significant Net Loss from Operations

  The company recorded a net decrease in net assets from operations of $4.77 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a notable reversal from a $2.46 million increase in the prior year.

• Substantial Unrealized Investment Depreciation

  The net loss was largely driven by a $7.15 million net unrealized depreciation on investments, significantly higher than the $0.33 million depreciation in the same period last year.

• Increased Net Investment Income

  Net investment income rose to $2.13 million for the quarter, up from $1.63 million in the prior year, supported by a substantial increase in fee income.

• Decline in Cash Position

  Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly to $3.4 million as of December 31, 2025, from $7.3 million at September 30, 2025.

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PhenixFIN Corp reported a net decrease in net assets from operations of $4.77 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a significant decline compared to a net increase of $2.46 million in the prior year period. This shift to a loss was primarily driven by a substantial net unrealized depreciation on investments totaling $7.15 million, which significantly worsened from a $0.33 million depreciation in the same quarter last year. While net investment income saw an increase to $2.13 million from $1.63 million, and fee income rose considerably, these positive aspects were overshadowed by the investment portfolio's performance. The company's cash and cash equivalents also decreased significantly from $7.3 million to $3.4 million. The asset coverage ratio remains compliant at 205.6%, but has slightly decreased. Additionally, the board appointed new members to its Audit and Nominating & Governance Committees following the passing of a director, and the board size was reduced to four directors.