Great Elm Capital Corp. current report, Q2 FY2017

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Great Elm Capital Corp.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 4, 2017
Event Date: May 4, 2017

This filing addresses a regulatory compliance issue regarding the company's listing status on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and listing compliance rather than financial performance.

Material Changes

  • Listing Non-Compliance: On May 4, 2017, Nasdaq notified the registrant of non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605.
  • Cause: The registrant's audit committee currently consists of only two members, failing to meet the required standard.

Outlook, Management Commentary, and Risks

  • Cure Period: The registrant has been granted a cure period to resolve the non-compliance issue.
  • Management Plan: The board expects to fill the vacant seat on the board within the next month to restore compliance.
  • Risk: Failure to cure the deficiency within the allotted time could result in delisting or transfer of listing.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Verify the current composition of the audit committee and the timeline for appointing the third member.
  • Monitor subsequent filings to confirm the appointment was made within the expected one-month window.
  • Check for any further communications from Nasdaq regarding the status of the cure period.