Equus Reports Increased Net Asset Value
Equus Total Return, Inc. (NYSE: EQS) has announced that as of June 30, 2024, its net assets stand at $49.8 million. The net asset value per share has risen to $3.66, up from $3.38 as of March 31, 2024.
Summary of Comparative Data
Here’s a summary of the Company’s net assets across various quarters:
Quarterly Breakdown
As of the Quarter Ended:
- Net assets: $49,792 (6/30/2024)
- Net assets: $45,892 (3/31/2024)
- Net assets: $48,287 (12/31/2023)
- Net assets: $47,128 (9/30/2023)
- Net assets: $40,051 (6/30/2023)
Analysis of Portfolio Growth
The second quarter of 2024 saw significant changes in the fair value of the Company’s portfolio holdings, primarily due to:
Increase in Fair Value of Morgan E&P
In 2023, the Company established Morgan E&P, LLC (“Morgan”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, and acquired around 5,897 net acres in the Bakken/Three Forks formation within the Williston Basin. In the second quarter of 2024, Morgan expanded its holdings by acquiring an additional 810 net acres, which contributed to an increase in its proved reserves and future drilling locations. By June 30, 2024, the fair value of Morgan’s equity was estimated at approximately $26.0 million, reflecting an increase of $4.75 million since March 31, 2024.
Company Overview
Equus Total Return, Inc. operates as a business development corporation and is traded as a closed-end fund on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "EQS". For further details, please visit the Company’s website.
Contact:
Patricia Baronowski
Pristine Advisers, LLC
(631) 756-2486
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equus Total Return, Inc.?
Equus Total Return, Inc. is a business development company that is publicly traded on the NYSE with the ticker EQS.
What was the net asset value per share reported?
As of June 30, 2024, the reported net asset value per share was $3.66.
What factors contributed to the increase in asset value?
The increase in asset value was mainly due to the rise in the fair value of the company's investment in Morgan E&P.
How many shares are outstanding for Equus?
According to the latest report, there are 13,586 shares outstanding.
Where can I find more information about the company?
For more information, you can visit the Company's official website.
