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Oxford Lane Capital Corp..

OXLC.US | Trusts, funds and similar financial entities

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. is a publicly traded closed-end management investment company that focuses on investment in CLO (Collateralized Loan Obligation) equity and junior debt tranches. The company's investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's risk-adjusted total return. Oxford Lane Capita...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Assessing Oxford Lane Capital Corp.'s ethical standing reveals a complex picture. As a closed-end fund primarily investing in Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), its direct impact on many ethical areas, such as public health, worker respect, environmental practices, and community engagement, is largely indirect. Reports indicate insufficient evidence to evaluate OXLC's alignment with these values, with its business model often deemed neutral or of low materiality in these contexts. However, critics point to the inherent complexity and potential opacity associated with CLO investments, which allegedly pose a medium level of conflict with honest and fair business practices. While a formal whistleblower policy is in place, further details on its effectiveness are not available.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-40
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech-30
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLC.US) is a closed-end management investment company focused on investments in Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs).

1
Its business activities are entirely financial, involving investment in CLO equity and junior debt tranches to maximize portfolio return.
2
The provided articles detail financial performance, investment holdings, and associated financial risks. There is no evidence that OXLC.US's products, services, or operations have any direct or indirect impact on health outcomes, health products, healthcare services, or health-related initiatives. Therefore, all KPIs related to 'Better Health for All' are deemed not applicable to the company's business model, as its core operations are neutral to health.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess Oxford Lane Capital Corp. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No specific, quantitative data points for any of the 'Fair Pay & Worker Respect' KPIs were found in the provided articles. The articles primarily consist of financial reports and policy documents, which do not contain information on living wage coverage, CEO to median pay ratio, collective bargaining, safety incident rates, pay equity, worker engagement, employee turnover, labor violation incidents, insecure contract share, or health insurance coverage.

1
explicitly states that specific data on labor violations, pay equity, worker engagement, and turnover are not included in its report.
2

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Oxford Lane Capital Corp. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

-40

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. adopted an Internal Reporting & Whistle Blower Protection Policy on July 25, 2024, which complies with Section 301 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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The policy explicitly prohibits retaliation and offers multiple reporting channels, including anonymous options, to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), President/CEO, or the Audit Committee.
2
The CCO is responsible for investigating and ensuring resolution of reported concerns, with the Audit Committee reviewing summaries of reports and investigation results quarterly.
3
However, there is no evidence of independent investigation processes beyond the internal CCO and Audit Committee review, nor is there information on training, uptake, or resolution times. The company also adopted a Code of Ethics and Insider Trading Policy, updated July 25, 2024, which outlines fiduciary duties, prohibits insider trading, and sets gift limits at $250 for any single gift and $350 in aggregate annually.
4
This policy is FCPA-compliant, but there is no information on the frequency or effectiveness of training, or customization for high-risk areas.

Kind to Animals

0

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLC.US) is a financial investment company focused on collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).

1
Its core business model does not involve activities related to animal products, animal testing, animal agriculture, or direct impact on wildlife habitats. Consequently, all KPIs under the 'Kind to Animals' value are not applicable to the company's operations, and no relevant data was found in any of the provided articles.
2

No War, No Weapons

0

The provided articles, primarily financial reports and company overviews, do not contain any specific, concrete data points or information related to the company's direct involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, conflict facilitation, or any peace-related initiatives. While one article mentions a 3.1% exposure to the 'aerospace & defense' industry within the underlying collateral of its CLO investments, this represents an indirect industry exposure of the loans held by the CLOs, not direct revenue, operations, or policy of Oxford Lane Capital Corp. itself.

1
Consequently, there is no explicit evidence to score any of the KPIs under the 'No War, No Weapons' value.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. is an investment company focused on CLOs, operating as a pure services provider. The provided articles explicitly state that no quantitative sustainability data, environmental, social, or governance (ESG) data, regulatory actions, certifications, awards, or industry benchmarks are available for the company.

1
Given its business model, all environmental KPIs are assessed as 'N/A' because its operations are not material to these environmental impact categories.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess Oxford Lane Capital Corp. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

-30

The company's privacy policy states that data retention is limited to necessary periods, typically 6 years after the client relationship ends.

1
The policy also explicitly mentions compliance with GDPR and CCPA, as well as the 1940 Act, SEC reporting requirements, and Maryland law.
2

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No specific data related to OXLC.US or the ethical value of Zero Waste & Sustainable Products is mentioned in the provided article.

1
The article discusses ESG factors in the broader securitized products market but does not offer any concrete facts, numbers, or initiatives pertaining to OXLC.US's waste management, product design, or packaging sustainability.
2

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