10-Q: Terra Income Fund 6 Reports Net Loss for Q1 2025, Impacted by Equity Investment Losses

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Quarterly Report


Terra Income Fund 6, LLC reported a net loss of $2.28 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to losses from equity interest in unconsolidated investments.

Worse than expectedThe company reported a net loss of $2.28 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.Interest income decreased to $1.88 million from $2.16 million year-over-year.

Summary

  • Terra Income Fund 6, LLC reported a net loss of $2.28 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $3.06 million for the same period in 2024.
  • The company's total assets decreased slightly from $115.90 million at the end of 2024 to $114.82 million as of March 31, 2025.
  • Interest income decreased to $1.88 million from $2.16 million year-over-year, while losses from equity interest in unconsolidated investments decreased from $1.19 million to $0.81 million.
  • Operating expenses decreased from $1.82 million to $1.34 million.
  • The company's loan portfolio had a carrying value of $30.38 million as of March 31, 2025.
  • The company had $43.6 million outstanding under a promissory note receivable with Terra REIT as of March 31, 2025.
  • The company's unsecured notes payable, net of purchase discount, were $36.87 million as of March 31, 2025.
  • The company's members capital decreased from $60.82 million to $58.61 million.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document presents mixed signals. While the net loss decreased compared to the previous year, the company still experienced a loss and a decrease in interest income. The future outlook is uncertain regarding refinancing the senior notes. Therefore, the sentiment is neutral.

Positives

  • The net loss decreased by $0.78 million compared to the same period last year.
  • Operating expenses decreased by $0.48 million compared to the same period last year.
  • Losses from equity interest in unconsolidated investments decreased by $0.38 million year-over-year.

Negatives

  • The company reported a net loss of $2.28 million for the quarter.
  • Interest income decreased by $0.28 million year-over-year.
  • Members capital decreased from $60.82 million to $58.61 million.

Risks

  • The company's portfolio is concentrated in a limited number of industries and borrowers, which could significantly impact returns if a downturn occurs in those areas.
  • The company's largest loan investment represents a significant portion of its total net loan investments, increasing concentration risk.
  • The company intends to refinance or repay the 7.00% Senior Notes Due 2026 through debt or equity capital sources or facilities, but no assurance can be given about the availability of such financings on acceptable terms or at all.

Future Outlook

The company intends to refinance or repay the 7.00% Senior Notes Due 2026 through debt or equity capital sources or facilities, but no assurance can be given about the availability of such financings on acceptable terms or at all.

Industry Context

Terra Income Fund 6 operates in the real estate-related investment sector, which is subject to fluctuations in interest rates, property values, and overall economic conditions. The company's performance is influenced by its ability to originate, structure, and manage its loan portfolio effectively, as well as its relationships with Terra REIT and the REIT Manager.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • It's difficult to directly compare Terra Income Fund 6's results to industry standards without knowing the specific composition of its loan portfolio and its investment strategy.
  • However, similar real estate investment trusts (REITs) and direct lending funds often focus on metrics such as net operating income (NOI), loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, and debt service coverage ratios (DSCR) to assess the health of their investments.
  • Companies like Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) and Starwood Property Trust (STWD) are larger, publicly traded peers that provide some benchmark for performance, although their investment strategies and risk profiles may differ.
  • Given the reported net loss, it would be important to compare Terra Income Fund 6's performance against its peers in terms of asset quality, expense management, and capital allocation.

Legal Proceedings

  • The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings and, to the Company's knowledge, no material legal proceedings are threatened against the Company.
  • From time to time, the Company may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of the Company's rights under its contracts with its borrowers and investees.

Related Party Transactions

  • The company has a revolving promissory note receivable with Terra REIT, with $43.6 million outstanding as of March 31, 2025.
  • The company entered into a cost sharing agreement with Terra REIT, reimbursing Terra REIT for its allocable portion of management and transaction fees and operating expenses.
  • The company may enter into participation agreements with related and unrelated parties, primarily other affiliated funds of the REIT Manager.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders of Terra REIT, the parent company, are indirectly affected by the performance of Terra Income Fund 6.
  • Employees of the REIT Manager may be impacted by changes in the company's financial performance and investment activities.
  • Borrowers and investees are affected by the company's lending and investment decisions.

Next Steps

  • The company intends to refinance or repay the 7.00% Senior Notes Due 2026.
  • The company expects to use the proceeds from the repayment of the corresponding investment to repay the participation obligation.

Key Dates

DateDescription
April 29, 2022Terra LLC was formed as a Delaware limited liability company.
October 1, 2022Terra Income Fund 6, Inc. merged with and into Terra LLC.
October 1, 2022Cost Sharing Agreement with Terra REIT became effective.
November 8, 2022Terra LLC entered into a cost sharing agreement with Terra REIT.
February 10, 20237.00% Senior Notes Due 2026 may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at Terra LLCs option on or after this date.
June 30, 2023The Credit Agreement was amended to, among other things, (i) decrease the principal amount to $15.0 million, (ii) extend the scheduled maturity date to March 31, 2024, and (iii) increase the rate on which the loans thereunder bear interest from a fixed rate of 5.625% per annum to a floating rate based on SOFR plus 7.375% with a SOFR floor of 5.0%, and repaid $10.0 million of the principal amount of the Term Loan.
March 2024The Term Loan was repaid in full.
January 24, 2024The Company entered into a revolving promissory note receivable with Terra REIT.
March 31, 20267.00% Senior Notes Due 2026 are scheduled to mature.
March 31, 2027The promissory note matures.
May 8, 2025Terra REIT and the REIT Manager entered into an amendment to the Management Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2025.

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