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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Advanced Flower Capital Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCG), currently trading at $4.55 with a market capitalization of $103 million, announced Tuesday it has scheduled a special shareholder meeting for November 6 to vote on proposals needed to convert from a real estate investment trust to a business development company. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a notable 12.9% dividend yield despite challenging market conditions.
The company’s board unanimously recommended shareholders approve two key proposals: a new investment advisory agreement with AFC Management that complies with the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the application of reduced asset coverage requirements under the same act.
The virtual meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025, eligible to vote.
According to the company, the strategic shift aims to expand AFC’s investment scope beyond real estate-backed loans, enhance portfolio diversification, and position the firm to pursue long-term value creation. This transformation comes as the company faces headwinds, with InvestingPro analysis indicating anticipated sales decline and profitability challenges in the current year.
"Failure to approve the proposals would prohibit us from moving forward with the Conversion," wrote Leonard M. Tannenbaum, Chairman of the Board, in a letter to shareholders included in the proxy statement.
Advanced Flower Capital currently operates as a commercial mortgage REIT specializing in loans to cannabis industry operators in states with legalized medical and/or adult-use cannabis. The company typically secures loans ranging from $10 million to over $100 million with real estate assets, license value, and cash flows.
If approved, the conversion is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026, according to the company’s press release statement.
In other recent news, Advanced Flower Capital reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, which fell significantly short of analysts’ expectations. The company posted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.15, missing the forecasted $0.24, marking a surprise of -37.5%. This earnings miss prompted Jefferies to lower its price target for Advanced Flower Capital to $5.00 from $5.80, while maintaining a Hold rating. Additionally, the company’s distributable earnings per share were reported at $0.18, below the consensus estimate of $0.20. These developments reflect recent financial challenges faced by Advanced Flower Capital, as observed by analysts. The adjustments in price targets and ratings by firms like Jefferies indicate a cautious outlook on the company’s financial performance. Investors are advised to consider these recent earnings and analyst updates when evaluating Advanced Flower Capital.
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