Annual Report Reveals Significant Decline in Net Assets and NAV, Material Weakness in Internal Controls Identified

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Rand Capital Corp reported a significant decline in net assets and NAV for 2025, driven by substantial investment losses, and identified a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting.

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• Net Assets from Operations Decline Significantly

  Net assets from operations swung from a gain of $8,827,612 in 2024 to a loss of ($8,039,620) in 2025, primarily due to substantial net realized and unrealized losses on investments.

• NAV Per Share Drops by 30%

  The Net Asset Value (NAV) per share decreased significantly from $25.31 at December 31, 2024, to $17.57 at December 31, 2025.

• Material Weakness in Internal Controls Identified

  Management identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to accounting for income taxes and related disclosures, with a remediation plan commencing in Q1 2026.

• Improved Liquidity Position

  The company ended 2025 with no outstanding balance on its $25 million senior secured revolving credit facility (compared to $600,000 in 2024) and increased cash and cash equivalents to $4.2 million from $834,805.

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Rand Capital Corp's annual report for 2025 highlights a substantial deterioration in financial performance, with net assets from operations swinging from a gain of $8.8 million in 2024 to a loss of $8.0 million in 2025. This downturn was primarily driven by significant net realized and unrealized losses on investments, which totaled ($13.3) million in 2025 compared to a gain of $5.4 million in 2024. The Net Asset Value (NAV) per share also saw a sharp decline of approximately 30%, falling from $25.31 to $17.57. Additionally, the company disclosed a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting related to income tax accounting, although it did not result in restatements for 2025. While the company improved its liquidity by reducing outstanding debt on its credit facility to zero and increasing cash on hand, and also received a new co-investment exemptive order, these positives are overshadowed by the poor investment performance and the internal control deficiency. This filing provides the comprehensive annual results following the Q4 investment income decline reported earlier today.