Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. - MCVT STOCK NEWS

Mill City Ventures III, (NASDAQ:MCVT), a non-bank lender and specialty finance company, has announced a stock repurchase program of up to $2,000,000 for its common stock. The program, approved by the Company's Board of Directors, will be executed through a combination of open market repurchases, privately negotiated transactions, and other methods at the Company's discretion.

CEO Douglas M. Polinsky stated that this initiative reflects their commitment to maximizing shareholder value. The company plans to finance the repurchase with existing cash balances. The program can be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate the company to acquire a specific amount of stock.

Mill City Ventures III, (NASDAQ:MCVT), a non-bank lender and specialty finance company, has announced a $2 million short-term loan to Enchant Christmas, . The funding will facilitate three holiday attractions in Las Vegas, San Jose, and Seattle.

CEO Douglas Polinsky highlighted Enchant Christmas as North America's premier holiday festival, noting that it generated $54 million in revenue over a six-week period last holiday season. This loan reflects the growing demand for short-term funding that Mill City has experienced since early 2024.

Mill City continues to pursue various transaction opportunities, including adjudicated insurance settlements, asset-based loans, and real estate backed loans.

Mill City Ventures III, (NASDAQ:MCVT), a non-bank lender and specialty finance company, has announced its entry into the senior care industry with a $1.15 million short-term loan for two senior care development projects. CEO Douglas M. Polinsky highlighted the company's streamlined underwriting process, which enabled them to meet the closing deadline for this promising project. The funding aligns with Mill City's goal of achieving returns exceeding 20% on an annualized basis.

The company has observed an increase in funding opportunities since early 2024 and continues to pursue transactions in various sectors, including adjudicated insurance settlements, asset-based loans, and real estate backed loans.

Mill City Ventures III, (NASDAQ:MCVT) reported its 2024 second quarter financial results, showing mixed performance. Pre-tax earnings from lending operations increased by 45% to $490,570 in Q2 2024, compared to $337,457 in the prior-year period. For the six-month period, pre-tax earnings reached $962,150, resulting in earnings per share of $0.12, a significant improvement from a loss of $(0.10) per share in the prior year.

However, investment income from lending operations decreased slightly by 2% to $888,629 in Q2 2024, and by 3% to $1.72 million for the six-month period. Shareholder equity increased to $19.4 million, and the company's cash position improved significantly to $5.4 million as of June 30, 2024. CEO Douglas Polinsky expressed optimism about future investment opportunities and the company's potential for growth in providing short-term liquidity to borrowers and long-term returns to shareholders.

Mill City Ventures III (NASDAQ: MCVT) released its Q1 2024 results on May 16, 2024. The company reported steady interest income from lending operations at $832,667, compared to $864,028 in Q1 2023. Pre-tax earnings improved significantly to $471,580 from a loss of $(1,025,767) in the prior-year period, resulting in net earnings of $0.06 per share, up from a loss of $(0.12) per share. Shareholder equity rose to $18.97 million from $18.59 million as of December 31, 2023. CEO Douglas M. Polinsky highlighted Mill City's focus on profitability and future strategic opportunities in areas like real estate bridge loans, title loans, insurance claims, litigation financing, and business acquisitions.

Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. extended an additional $1 million of short-term loan principal to Mustang Funding LLC and refinanced earlier provided short-term loan principal. The total amount of capital committed to Mustang is now $8 million. The principal amount of all short-term loans accrues interest at 15% per annum and becomes due and payable by May 31, 2024, or 90 days after any termination of discussions for the combination transaction. Mustang expects to benefit from the merger by accessing public markets for capital and presenting investors with the ability to participate in a differentiated, Nasdaq-listed, litigation finance company.

Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (MCVT) reported significant financial growth for the year ending December 31, 2022. Key highlights include:

• Investment income from lending operations rose 58% to $4.2 million from $2.7 million in 2021.
• Pre-tax earnings were $316,506 for the fourth quarter, with a full-year increase to $1.4 million, up 10.6%.
• Shareholder equity surged 36.7% to $18.3 million.

The company also anticipates the closing of a merger with Mustang Litigation Funding in the second half of 2023. CEO Douglas M. Polinsky noted the transformative year and ongoing focus on providing tailored financing solutions.

Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MCVT) has secured a $1.2 million loan through a short-term promissory note with a maturity of 120 days. This financing is anticipated to yield an impressive 33.6% annualized return. The loan is collateralized by the borrower's finance business assets. CEO Douglas M. Polinsky remarked on the company's positive relationship with the borrower, which has previously benefited from Mill City’s lending solutions. Mill City, established in 2007, specializes in short-term non-bank lending and finance solutions, with more details available at their website.

Mill City Ventures III (NASDAQ:MCVT) announced a $2.5 million bridge loan to a multi-family real estate project, which is expected to mature in six months. The loan promises an 18% current return and is secured by personal guarantees from the principal owners of the borrower. CEO Douglas M. Polinsky noted the loan reflects Mill City's capacity to respond swiftly to customer needs, delivering favorable terms. Founded in 2007, Mill City is a non-bank lending and specialty finance company.