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Oxford Lane Capital Corporation (OXLC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

GREENWICH, Conn., May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (NasdaqGS: OXLC) (NasdaqGS: OXLCP) (NasdaqGS: OXLCL) (NasdaqGS: OXLCO) (NasdaqGS: OXLCZ) (NasdaqGS: OXLCN) (NasdaqGS: OXLCI) (NasdaqGS: OXLCG) (“Oxford Lane,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) has been named “Best Public Closed-End CLO Fund” by Creditflux, a leading global information source covering credit funds and CLOs.

April's market volatility, driven by tariffs and led by tech sector declines, created opportunities to deploy cash. However, it was an opportunity to reposition my portfolio as well, with 2 swap trades to de-risk my portfolio. There were 2 corporate actions in the last month that also saw two more positions removed from my CEF portfolio, but overall, I was a net buyer for the month.

GREENWICH, Conn., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (NasdaqGS: OXLC) (NasdaqGS: OXLCP) (NasdaqGS: OXLCL) (NasdaqGS: OXLCO) (NasdaqGS: OXLCZ) (NasdaqGS: OXLCN) (NasdaqGS: OXLCI) (NasdaqGS: OXLCG) announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth fiscal quarter earnings on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET. The toll-free dial-in number is 1-833-470-1428, access code number 818188. There will be a recorded replay of the call available for 30 days after the call. If you are interested in hearing the recording, please dial 1-866-813-9403. The replay pass-code number is 138532.

The CLO Equity CEF sector has doubled in size over the past two years, driven by new entrants and favorable market conditions. Key catalysts include a benign default environment, tightening credit spreads, and the attractiveness of floating-rate assets amid a flat/inverted yield curve. CLO Equity funds benefit from embedded options like reinvestment and call options, which enhance returns during periods of market volatility.

Market turmoil presents opportunities; however, Oxford Lane Capital's common stock is too risky due to increased volatility after recent capital raises and tariff-induced sector-wide impacts. Oxford Lane Capital's portfolio is heavily invested in high-yield CLO-equity tranches, making its common stock volatile and susceptible to economic uncertainties. Preferred stocks appear overvalued compared to Baby Bonds, which offer better yields and higher security in the capital structure.

Oxford Lane Capital's 24.16% forward dividend yield is attractive, but the risk of recession and high leverage makes it a strong sell. The fund's heavy investment in CLO-equity is highly risky, especially during economic downturns, potentially leading to significant losses. Historical data shows OXLC's distributions are not covered by incoming cashflows, and its high leverage amplifies risk during market crises.

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the last week of March and highlight recent market action. Oxford Lane Capital Corp. authorized a $150m share repurchase program to potentially support its price. Nuveen proposed merging preferreds CEFs JPC and JPI, continuing its trend of consolidating term funds into perpetual CEFs.

The Oxford Lane Capital stock price has moved into a bull market after surging by over 20% from its lowest level this year. OXLC has soared to $4.8 and is hovering at its highest level since March 11.

We tracked six new preferred stock and exchange traded debt offerings with yields from 6.15% to 10%, highlighting their CDx3 Compliance Scores. Oxford Lane Capital Corp.'s new exchange notes (OXLCG) achieved a perfect CDx3 Compliance Score, offering a 7.95% fixed coupon and a BBB+ rating. Preferred stock IPOs often trade temporarily on the OTC, allowing investors to buy shares at wholesale prices before they move to retail exchanges.