# EDGAR Filing Document

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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001398344-26-003253

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: N-CSRS

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CALIFORNIA FIRST LEASING CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000803016
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 330964185
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** CA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0630

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-CSRS
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-23782
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26638372

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5000 BIRCH STREET, SUITE 500
- **CITY:** NEWPORT BEACH
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92660
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 949-255-0500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5000 BIRCH STREET, SUITE 500
- **CITY:** NEWPORT BEACH
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92660

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CALIFORNIA FIRST LEASING Corp
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20220203

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CALIFORNIA FIRST LEASING CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20220203

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20010608

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM N-CSRS**

**CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED**

**MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES**

Investment Company Act File Number 811-23782

**<u>California First Leasing Corporation</u>**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

<u>5000 Birch Street, Suite 500, Newport Beach, CA 92660</u>

(Address of principal executive offices)

Glen T. Tsuma

California First Leasing Corporation

5000 Birch Street, Suite 500

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Newport Beach, CA 92660</u> 

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 949-255-0500

Date of fiscal year end: June 30, 2025

Date of reporting period: December 31, 2025

**Item 1(a). Reports to Stockholders**

![](fp0097144-1_03.jpg)

**Semi-Annual Financial Report**

**December 31, 2025**

California First Leasing Corporation, (OTCID: CFNB, "CalFirstLease" or "Company"), headquartered in Newport Beach, California, is an internally managed non-diversified closed-end investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The Company invests in public equities and other investments to generate capital appreciation and maximize current income, while retaining the balance of its lease portfolio.

**An investment in the Company's common stock involves certain risks, including the risk of loss. The shares of common stock are not deposits or obligations of or guaranteed by any federal or other government agency. A registration statement dated July 20, 2022 (the "Registration Statement") containing additional information about the Company has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Investors should carefully consider the Company's objectives and risks detailed in the Registration Statement and the Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended June 30, 2025 filed on August 14, 2025, that may adversely affect the Company's shareholders' equity and stock price and may make an investment in the Company not appropriate for all investors.** 

Statements made in this report that are not strictly historical in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements involve management judgment and assumptions, risks and uncertainties and include, but are not limited to, beliefs regarding investments in equity securities, swings in stock prices and the potential for significant volatility in reported net earnings and net asset value, the impact of external events on business activities and portfolios, estimates of expected tax rates applicable to future periods, impact of changes in interest rates and equity and fixed income markets. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including political, economic, market, regulatory and other risks. Consequently, if management assumptions prove to be incorrect or such risks or uncertainties materialize, the Company's actual results could differ materially from the results forecast in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update this information to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date hereof (February 5, 2026).

**<u>CONTENTS</u>**

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|  | Page |
| Overview | 1 |
| Performance Review | 2 |
| Financial Statements |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statement of Investments | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statement of Operations | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statements Stockholders' Equity | 7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statement of Cash Flows | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Highlights | 9 |
| Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
| Other Information | 12 |

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As permitted by regulations adopted by the SEC, paper copies of the Company's annual and semiannual shareholder reports will not be sent by mail unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Company's website (www.calfirstlease.com), and you will be notified each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report. To elect to receive all future reports on paper free of charge, please send an email request to <u>invest@calfirstlease.com</u> or you may call 800-460-4640.

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**Overview**

The following table sets forth selected financial data that should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and notes thereto contained elsewhere herein as well as the annual report on Form N-CSR for the year ended June 30, 2025.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **<u>Selected Income Data</u>** | **Six Months Ended December 31,** | **Six Months Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Dividend and interest income | $2068889 | $2500322 |
| Lease income | 412859 | 3489509 |
| Operating expenses | (1069433) | (1442152) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment and lease income | 1412314 | 4547680 |
| Net realized loss on sale of investments | (1352681) | (528419) |
| Increase in unrealized appreciation of investments | 50764697 | 8945411 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Earnings before income taxes** | **50824330** | **12964672** |
| Less: Income taxes | (14040986) | (3136000) |
| Net earnings | $36783344 | $9828672 |
| Basic earnings per share | $4.10 | $1.06 |
| Shares of Common Stock outstanding | 8979387 | 9309387 |

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| **<u>Selected Asset Data</u>** | **Dec. 31, 2025** | **June 30, 2025** |
| Short-term Investments | $17507664 | $32812205 |
| Equity securities | 307946265 | 240517313 |
| Lease and loan assets | 4736627 | 7007803 |
| Total assets | $331402961 | $281543198 |
| Stockholders' equity (Net asset value) | $293478197 | $256755902 |
| Net asset value per share | $32.68 | $28.59 |
| **Total return** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CFNB, based on NAV | 14.3% | 4.07% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;S&P 500 (TR) Index | 11.0% | 8.41% |

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The chart below illustrates the value of $10,000 invested in the Company's stock in comparison to the performance of the S&P 500(TR)® ("S&P 500"), an unmanaged index that covers 500 leading companies that approximate 80% of the available market capitalization. Results for the Company based on net asset value are an after-tax amount. The S&P index is an unmanaged benchmark that assumes reinvestment of all distributions and includes capital gains and distributions in the calculation but does not include a deduction for expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Performance data shown represents past performance and there is no guarantee of future results.

![](fp0097144-1_02.jpg)

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**Performance Review**

The Company focuses on investing in fair or undervalued stocks of public companies that we expect to deliver sustained earnings and cash flow growth that can be reinvested to continue substantial growth or be returned to shareholders via share repurchases or dividends.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Average Total Return through December 31, 2025** | **Six Months** | **1 Year** | **3 Year** |
| CFNB Equity Securities | 20.2% | 27.3% | 22.7% |
| S&P (TR) Index | 11.0% | 18.0% | 23.0% |

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During the six months ending December 31, 2025, stocks continued their upward trajectory since late spring, buoyed by strong corporate earnings, capital spending on artificial intelligence, and economic momentum sustained by three Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts . The S&P 500 advance of 11.0% for the six months put it near all-time highs, but its total return was below the NASDAQ Composite and Russell 2000 as the market broadened beyond mega-cap technology stocks into smaller cap and value stock sectors.

The Company's equity portfolio return of 20.2% for the first six months beat the S&P 500 return of 11.1% largely due to the accelerated valuation of semiconductor stocks that are a significant part of the Company's portfolio and accounted for over 50% of the unrealized appreciation during the period. For the six months ended December 31, 2025, the top contributor to performance was Alphabet followed closely by Micron Technology, with Applied Materials, Advanced Micro Devices and Goldman Sachs rounding out the top 5. On a percentage basis, the top performing stocks for the first six months of fiscal 2026 also included Comfort Systems USA and Digital Ocean Holdings.

The largest detractors to the six-month performance came from the pullback in crypto currencies that impacted the new ETF investments, and Meta and Netflix which had enjoyed large gains in fiscal 2025.

Over half of the Company's equity portfolio is invested in U.S. large capitalization equities and the Company generally retains measurable funds in short-term liquid investments in order to take advantage of investment opportunities as they arise. The Company does not specialize in any specific industry but may hold large positions in certain sectors that it believes offer the opportunity for long-term returns.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Allocation of Securities \*** | **12/31/2025** | **12/31/2025** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*($ in 000's)* |  |  |
| US Large Cap Equities | $177531 | 54.5% |
| US Mid Cap Equities | 64997 | 20.0% |
| US Small Cap Equities | 39553 | 12.2% |
| Emerging Market Equities | 11825 | 3.6% |
| Developed Markets, Non-US | 7479 | 2.3% |
| Commodities | 6561 | 2.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity Securities | 307746 | 94.6% |
| Money market funds | 17508 | 5.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment Securities | $325454 | 100.0% |

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\* Equity Securities classified based on information from Wells Fargo Advisors

**Ten Largest Equity Holdings at December 31, 2025 as a percent of net assets:**

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|:---|:---|
| ALPHABET INC | 11.04% |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | 8.27% |
| APPLIED MATERIALS INC | 8.01% |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 6.84% |
| EXXON MOBIL CORP | 6.49% |
| META PLATFORMS INC | 4.02% |
| ADVANCED MICRO | 3.88% |
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY INC | 3.73% |
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR | 3.73% |
| QUALCOMM INC | 3.37% |

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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The equity portfolio at December 31, 2025 included common stock holdings in 42 public companies and three exchange-traded funds (ETF), all with readily available stock prices, compared to 43 public companies and one ETF at June 30, 2025. Two of the exchange-traded funds are targeted investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum, respectively. The top 5 equity holdings at December 31, 2025 make up 39% of the portfolio, up from 34% at June 30, 2025. Semiconductor related stocks at December 31, 2025 accounted for 31% of the portfolio, up from 23% a year earlier and from 26% at June 30, 2025.

The distribution of the Company's equity securities and gains or losses across segments at December 31, 2025 is summarized below, and compared to the distribution at June 30, 2025:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| (in thousands) |  | Unrealized | Unrealized |  | Fair Value at |
|  | Cost Basis | Gains | (Losses) | Fair Value | June 30, 2025 |
| <u>December 31, 2025</u> |  |  |  |  |  |
| Commercial / Industrial | $101303 | $110483 | $(661) | $211125 | $153918 |
| Consumer | 16781 | 5108 | (3182) | 18706 | 22641 |
| Financial | 24854 | 24338 | (1240) | 47952 | 40790 |
| Healthcare | 14703 | 1812 | (226) | 16289 | 16758 |
| Exchange Traded Funds | 15458 | 831 | (2416) | 13873 | 6410 |
|  | $173098 | $142572 | $(7724) | $307946 | $240517 |

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During the first six months of fiscal 2025, the Company invested $23.7 million in equity securities, including $17.0 million in 4 new positions and the balance in 8 existing holdings. The Company also sold 2 full positions and part of another for $5.7 million during the period, realizing a net loss of $1.4 million.

**<u>Lease Operations, Expenses and Taxes</u>**

Only one new lease for less than $500,000 was booked and retained during the first six months of fiscal 2026, with the lease and loan portfolio declining to $4.7 million, 1.4% of total assets, while total lease and loan income declined 88% to less than 1% of operating income.

The Company's operating expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2025 decreased by 25.8% to $1.01 million from $1.44 million the year before. The decline was due to lower performance bonus compensation as compared to prior year.

The Company's effective income tax rate varies between periods due to changes in the mix of pre-tax earnings, the benefit the Company receives from the dividends received exclusion, and the magnitude of gains or losses from equity securities included in earnings. For the first six months ending December 31, 2025, the tax provision of $14.0 million represented an effective rate of 27.6%, up from 24.2% for the first six months of fiscal 2025, as dividends were a smaller proportion of reported earnings.

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**<u>STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS - December 31, 2025</u>**

(Unaudited)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Industry - Percent of Net Assets** |  | **Shares** | **Value** |
|  | **<u>Common Stocks-- 100.20%</u>** |  |  |
| Auto & Truck Dealerships-- 1.22% | LITHIA MTRS INC | 10759 | $3575538 |
| Auto Parts-- 1.41% | ALLISON TRANSMISSION | 42290 | 4140191 |
| Banks - Diversified-- 6.06% | WELLS FARGO & CO NEW | 106400 | 9916480 |
|  | BANK OF AMERICA CORP | 117500 | 6462500 |
|  | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 4380 | 1411324 |
|  |  |  | 17790304 |
| Banks - Regional-- 0.57% | BANCORP INC DEL (1) | 24701 | 1667812 |
| Capital Markets-- 6.95% | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 23200 | 20392800 |
| Credit Services-- 1.29% | PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC | 55550 | 3243009 |
|  | CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP (1) | 1220 | 541021 |
|  |  |  | 3784030 |
| Education & Training Services-- 0.10% | STRIDE INC (1) | 4455 | 289263 |
| Engineering & Construction-- 3.76% | COMFORT SYS USA INC | 8720 | 8138289 |
|  | EMCOR GROUP INC | 4748 | 2904779 |
|  |  |  | 11043068 |
| Entertainment-- 0.85 | NETFLIX INC (1) | 26500 | 2484640 |
| Footwear & Accessories-- 1.00% | ON HOLDING AG (1) | 63100 | 2932888 |
| Healthcare Plans-- 3.16% | THE CIGNA GROUP | 30710 | 8452313 |
|  | UNITEDHEALTH GROUP | 2489 | 821644 |
|  |  |  | 9273957 |
| Information Tech Services-- 1.18% | LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC | 19231 | 3469272 |
| Insurance - Diversified-- 0.58% | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (1) | 3364 | 1690915 |
| Insurance - Reinsurance-- 0.89% | EVEREST GROUP LTD | 7740 | 2626569 |
| Internet Content & Information-- 15.83% | ALPHABET INC VOTING | 105100 | 32896300 |
|  | META PLATFORMS INC | 18164 | 11989875 |
|  | FIVERR INTL LTD (1) | 79610 | 1573094 |
|  |  |  | 46459268 |
| Internet Retail-- 0.24% | ALIBABA GRP HLDG LTD ADR | 4900 | 718242 |
| Medical Instruments & Supplies-- 2.39% | ALIGN TECH INC (1) | 44925 | 7015039 |
| Oil & Gas Equip & Services-- 1.69% | SLB LTD (pka Schlumberger) | 129000 | 4951020 |
| Oil & Gas Integrated-- 6.59% | EXXON MOBIL CORP | 160800 | 19350672 |
| Resorts & Casinos-- 1.07% | VAIL RESORTS INC | 23708 | 3148422 |
| Semiconductor Equip & Materials-- 8.88% | APPLIED MATERIALS INC | 92836 | 23857924 |
|  | QNITY ELECTRONICS | 26970 | 2202101 |
|  |  |  | 26060024 |
| Semiconductors-- 23.33% | MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | 86400 | 24659424 |
|  | ADVANCED MICRO (1) | 54000 | 11564640 |
|  | MARVELL TECHNOLOGY INC | 130800 | 11115384 |
|  | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR | 36550 | 11107180 |
|  | QUALCOMM INC | 58650 | 10032083 |
|  |  |  | 68478710 |
| Software - Infrastructure-- 5.32% | TWILIO INC (1) | 44000 | 6258560 |
|  | ZETA GLOBAL HOLDINGS (1) | 253163 | 5151867 |
|  | DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS (1) | 87600 | 4215312 |
|  |  |  | 15625739 |
| Specialty Chemicals-- 0.74% | DUPONT DE NEMOURS | 53940 | 2168388 |
| Telecom Services-- 0.88% | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS (1) | 12382 | 2584743 |
| Thermal Coal-- 0.85% | CORE NAT RES INC | 28200 | 2495982 |
| Tobacco-- 1.01% | BRITISH AMER TOB PLC | 52500 | 2972550 |
| Travel Services-- 2.35% | AIRBNB INC (1) | 50715 | 6883040 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Common Stocks (cost: $157,640,710)** |  | $294073086 |
|  | **Exchange Traded Funds-- 4.73%** |  |  |
| Small-Cap Core-- 2.49% | ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF | 29705 | 7312183 |
| Commodities-- 2.24% | ISHARES ETHEREUM TR ETF (1) | 192900 | 4326747 |
|  | ISHARES BITCOIN TR ETF (1) | 45000 | 2234250 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Exchange-Traded Funds (cost: $15,457,578)** |  | $13873180 |
| **Short-Term Investments-- 5.97%** | JPMorgan Prime (3.80%) |  | 14119113 |
|  | Fidelity MM Treasury (3.70%) |  | 3388551 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Short-Term Investments (cost: $17,507,664)** |  | $17507664 |
|  | **Total Investments (cost: $190,605,952)** |  | $**325453929** |
|  | **Net Assets at December 31, 2025** |  | $**293478197** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Non-income producing security

\* Rate is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**<u>STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY</u>**

*(unaudited)*

 

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|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31**<br>**2025** |
| **<u>ASSETS</u>** |  |
| Equity securities | $307946265 |
| Money market mutual funds | 17507664 |
| Bank deposits | 725394 |
| Net investment in leases and loan | 4736627 |
| Income taxes receivable | 102684 |
| Other assets | 384327 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Assets** | $331402961 |
| **<u>LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY</u>** | **<u>LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY</u>** |
| ***Liabilities*** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | $27780 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued liabilities | 450679 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease deposits | 22551 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes | 37423755 |
|  | 37924764 |
| ***Stockholders' equity*** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock | 89794 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid in capital | 1506489 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retained earnings | 291881914 |
|  | 293478197 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity** | $331402961 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**<u>STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS</u>**

*(Unaudited)*

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|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months Ended**<br>**December 31, 2025** |
| **<u>Investment and lease income</u>** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividend income | $1594116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest income | 474773 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct finance and loan income | 211622 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other lease income | 201237 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total investment and lease income** | 2481747 |
| **<u>Operating expenses</u>** |  |
| Compensation & benefits | 761537 |
| Director fees | 54000 |
| Occupancy expense | 57136 |
| Other | 196761 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total operating expenses | 1069433 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net Investment and lease income** | 1412314 |
| **<u>Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities</u>** |  |
| Net realized loss on equity securities | (1352681) |
| Change in unrealized appreciation of securities | 50764697 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain on investment securities | 49412016 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Earnings before income taxes** *(Oper Income)* | 50824330 |
| Income taxes | 14040986 |
| **Net earnings** | $**36783344** |
| Basic earnings per share | $4.10 |
| Weighted avg. common shares outstanding | 8979387 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**<u>STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY</u>**

(Unaudited)

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Common Stock | Common Stock | | | |
|  | Shares | Amount | Additional<br>Paid in<br>Capital |<br>Retained<br>Earnings |<br>Total |
| <u>Six months ended December 31, 2024</u> |  |  |  |  |  |
| Balance, June 30, 2024 | 9309387 | $93094 | $1625157 | $240940604 | $242658855 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net earnings |  |  |  | 9828672 | 9828672 |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | 9309387 | $93094 | $1625157 | $250769276 | $252487527 |
| <u>Six months ended December 31, 2025</u> |  |  |  |  |  |
| Balance, June 30, 2025 | 8979387 | $89794 | $1567539 | $255098569 | $256755902 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excise tax due on share repurchase |  |  | (61050) |  | (61050) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net earnings |  |  |  | 36783345 | 36783345 |
| Balance, December 31, 2025 | 8979387 | $89794 | $1506489 | $291881914 | $293478197 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**<u>STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS</u>**

*(Unaudited)*

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|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months Ended**<br>**December 31, 2025** |
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |  |
| Net earnings | $36783344 |
| Adjustments to net earnings from operating activities: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized loss on securities | 1352681 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of equity securities | (23689775) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of equity securities | 5672839 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in unrealized (appreciation) on securities | (50764697) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net decrease in short-term investments | 15304541 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of leased property and sales-type lease income | (100054) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes, including income taxes payable | 13826258 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Decrease in income taxes receivable | 93550 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and net amortization (accretion) | (292110) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net (decrease) in accounts payable & accrued liabilities | (622257) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other, net | (112727) |
| Net cash used for operating activities | $(2548408) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net payments from (invest in) leases and loans | 1941515 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sales of leased property |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sales and assignments of leases | 769533 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net (increase) decrease in other assets | (1436) |
| Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities | $2709612 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments to repurchase common stock | (61050) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends to stockholders |  |
| Net cash used for financing activities | $(61050) |
| NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | $99771 |
| CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | $625623 |
| CASH AT END OF PERIOD | $725394 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**<u>Financial Highlights</u>**

*(Unaudited)*

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months Ended December 31,** | **Six Months Ended December 31,** |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| <u>Per Share Operating Performance</u> |  |  |
| Net Asset Value, beginning of period | $28.59 | $26.07 |
| Net income | 4.10 | 1.06 |
| Less: Dividends paid |  |  |
| Net gain on share repurchase | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net Asset Value, end of period** | $32.69 | $27.13 |
| **Market price, end of period** | $27.90 | $23.50 |
| **Return to Shareholders (1)** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on net asset value | 14.33% | 4.07% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on market price | 48.40% | 20.45% |
| <u>Ratios, Supplemental Data</u> |  |  |
| Expenses per share | $0.12 | $0.15 |
| Expenses plus taxes per share | $1.68 | $0.49 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average Book Value per share | $30.64 | $26.64 |
| Expenses to Average Book Value | 0.39% | 0.58% |
| Net income to Average Book Value | 13.37% | 3.96% |
| Portfolio turnover rate | 2.08% | 4.69% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Return on market price assumes a
purchase on the first day and sale on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed to be reinvested.
Total return on book value uses the same methodology, using book value for the beginning and ending values, and dividend reinvestment
at the closing price on the day of distribution. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**<u>NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</u>**

**<u>Note 1 – Basis of Presentation</u>**

The accompanying unaudited financial statements of California First Leasing Corporation, ("CFNB" or the "Company"), have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual report on Form N-CSR for the year ended June 30, 2025.

In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of investments as of December 31, 2025 and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the six-month periods ended December 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the entire fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Certain reclassifications have been made to the fiscal 2025 financial statements to conform to the presentation of the fiscal 2026 financial statements.

**<u>Note 2 –Fair Value Measurement:</u>**

ASC Topic 820: "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" defines fair value as the price that would be received in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market. ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-tiered value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs that are observable in the market and requires the maximum use of observable inputs and minimum use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs are defined as follows:

● Level 1 - Based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets;

● Level 2 - Based upon significant observable inputs, for example quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, or quoted prices for identical instruments in markets that are not active;

● Level 3 - Valuation is generated using inputs not observable in the market and based on the Company's own judgment. Level 3 valuation techniques could include the use of discounted cash flow models and similar techniques that rely on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

ASC 820 applies whenever other accounting pronouncements require presentation of fair value measurements but does not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value.

The following table summarizes the Company's assets carried at fair value as of December 31, 2025:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | | Quoted Price in | | Significant |
|  | | Active Markets for | Significant Other | Unobservable |
|  | Total | Identical Assets | Observable Inputs | Inputs |
| Description of Assets | Fair Value | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) |
| As of December 31, 2025 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | $307946265 | $307946265 | $- | $- |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money-market accounts | 1750766 | 17507664 | - | - |
|  | $325453929 | $325453929 | $- | $- |

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The net investment in leases in Note 4 of $3.2 million approximates fair value. Leases consist of aggregate lease payments receivable, net of unearned income, with unearned income amortized on an internal rate of return method into income to achieve a level yield over the lease term, the "*implicit rate*". As long as the current market rate is below the *implicit rate*, there is no fair value adjustment to the carrying value of Leases.

The Company's one loan is not carried at fair value, but in accordance with the fair value disclosure requirements of ASC 825-50, the estimated fair value of the loan as of December 31, 2025 is based on discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality and would be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Loan fair value has been adjusted for credit risk.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
|  | Carrying<br>Amount | Estimated<br>Fair Value |
| Commercial real estate loan | $1319659 | $1263154 |

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Fair value estimates are based on relevant market information, however, they are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. Different assumptions could significantly affect the estimated values.

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**<u>Note 3 – Investment Transactions and Compensation</u>:**

For the six months ending December 31, 2025, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments, were $23,689,775 and $5,672,839, respectively.

The aggregate remuneration paid to all officers and directors during the six months ended December 31, 2025 was $585,177 and $54,000, respectively.

**<u>Note 4 – Leases and Loan</u>:**

The Company's net investment in leases and loan consists of the following:

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|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,**<br>**2025** |
| Minimum lease payments receivable | $3749669 |
| Estimated residual value | 65517 |
| Commercial real estate loan | 1439551 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less unearned income | (418111) |
|  | 4836626 |
| Less allowance for credit losses | (100000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment in leases and loan | $4736627 |

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The minimum lease payments receivable and estimated residual value are discounted using the internal rate of return ("implicit rate") related to each specific lease. The weighted average maturity of lease payments at December 31, 2025 is 16 months, and the weighted average yield is 6.7% There were no past due credits at December 31, 2025 and no increase in non-performing assets during the period.

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**<u>Other Information</u>**

**<u>Privacy Policy</u>**

The Company has systems in place to safeguard shareholder privacy, with access to all information limited to a need-to-know basis. Through our transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company, the Company has access to nonpublic shareholder information such as name, address, tax identification number and the shares held that is used to send annual reports, proxy statements, tax statements or other information required by law. This information is not shared with any non-affiliated third party except pursuant to contracts to perform transaction processing, servicing or maintaining shareholder accounts. These companies are required to protect information and use it solely for the purpose for which they received it.

**<u>Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures</u>**

The policy followed by the Company to vote proxies relating to the securities portfolio for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2025 is available without charge by contacting investor relations at California First Leasing Corporation, 5000 Birch Street, Suite 500, Newport Beach, CA 92660; by email at invest@calfirstlease.com; or on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at <u>www.sec.gov</u>. Due to the administrative burden under the 1940 Act and immaterial perceived benefit or detriment to the Company or its shareholders, in July 2025 the Company's Board of Directors directed management to no longer vote proxies it receives on portfolio securities in fiscal 2026.The Company's report on its proxy voting record for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2025 is available without charge by email request at invest@calfirstlease.com; or is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

**<u>Quarterly Portfolio Information</u>**

The Company has filed its complete schedule of investments with the SEC for the first and the third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT since the third calendar quarter of 2022. The Company's Form N-PORT filing for September 30, 2025 is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

**<u>Annual Meeting of Shareholders</u>**

The annual meeting of shareholders of the Company was held on February 10, 2026. At the meeting, all of the directors of the Company were elected by the following vote of the holders of Common Stock:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Votes For | % Votes Cast | Votes Withheld |
| Patrick E. Paddon | 8069275 | 93.10% | 597867 |
| Glen T. Tsuma | 8069441 | 93.10% | 597701 |
| Michael H. Lowry | 8092680 | 93.37% | 574462 |
| Danilo Cacciamatta | 8092691 | 93.37% | 574451 |
| Robert W. Kelley | 8092731 | 93.37% | 574411 |
| Sarah J. Paddon | 8069224 | 93.10% | 597918 |

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A proposal to amend the Company's articles of incorporation to permit, at any time following shareholder approval, on or prior to June 30, 2026 and solely if the Board determines it is advisable, a reverse stock split at a ratio of 1-for-50, with the decision to proceed to be at the Board's discretion without further shareholder approval (the "Reverse Stock Split Proposal"), was approved with 8,063,724 votes for, 603,418 votes against and no shares abstaining.

**<u>Transfer Agent</u>**

Computershare Inc. serves as transfer agent and registrar with respect to Shares of the Company.

**<u>Independent Auditors</u>**

Eide Bailly, LLP serves as the independent registered public accounting firm to the Company.

(b) Not applicable

**Item 2. Code of Ethics** The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.

**Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert** 

The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.

**Item 4. Principal Accountant fees and Services** 

The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.

**Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.** Not applicable insofar as the Company is not a listed issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation | Semi-Annual Report for December 31, 2025 |

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**Item 6. Investments.**

(a) Schedule is included as a part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form**.**

(b) Not applicable.

**Item 7. Disclose Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Companies.**

The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.

**Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.**

The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.

**Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.**

Not applicable insofar as the Company's shares are not registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act.

**Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders**

There have been no changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of directors since such procedures were last described in the Company's proxy statement dated December 31, 2025.

**Item 11. Controls and Procedures.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) The Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer
of the Company have concluded that the Company's Disclosure Controls and Procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act
are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report based on their evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and
Procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) There have been no changes in the Company's internal control
over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during period covered by this report that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

**Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable.

**Item 13. Exhibits.** 

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| (a) | (1) The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR. |
|  | [(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act is attached hereto.](fp0097144-1_ex99cert.htm) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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|:---|:---|
| California First Leasing Corporation | California First Leasing Corporation |
| By: | /s/ Patrick E. Paddon |
|  | Patrick E. Paddon |
|  | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
|  | February 10, 2026 |
| By: | /s/ S. Leslie Jewett |
|  | S. Leslie Jewett |
|  | Chief Financial Officer |
|  | February 10, 2026 |

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## Ex-99.Cert

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation |

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**Exhibit 99.CERT**

**CERTIFICATION**

I, Patrick E. Paddon, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSRS of California First Leasing Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: | February 10, 2026 | /s/ Patrick E. Paddon |
|  |  | Patrick E. Paddon |
|  |  | Chief Executive Officer |

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| ![](fp0097144-1_01.jpg) | California First Leasing Corporation |

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**CERTIFICATION**

I, S. Leslie Jewett, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSRS of California First Leasing Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant's audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: | February 10, 2026 | /s/ S. Leslie Jewett |
|  |  | S. Leslie Jewett |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |

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