Note 11. Earnings Per Share

 

In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 260 - Earnings per Share, basic earnings per share is computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Other potentially dilutive common shares, and the related impact to earnings, are considered when calculating earnings per share on a diluted basis. The Company does not have any potentially dilutive common shares as of September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

 

The following information sets forth the computation of the weighted average basic and diluted net increase/(decrease) in net assets per share from operations for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands, except shares and per share amounts):

 

   For the Year Ended September 30, 
   2025   2024   2023 
Basic and diluted:            
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations  $4,156   $18,619   $26,918 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic and diluted   2,015,157    2,040,253    2,092,326 
Earnings (loss) per share of common stock - basic and diluted  $2.06   $9.13   $12.87 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Dec 12, 2025Showing above
2024Dec 17, 2024
2023Dec 22, 2023

About Earnings Per Share Disclosures

The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.

Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.