SCM Overview

Financial Performance: Stellus Capital Investment Corporation reported a net investment income of $0.32 per share and a core net investment income of $0.34 per share for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, with total distributions to investors reaching $318 million since inception.

Portfolio Activity: The company funded $64 million in new investments and received $39 million in repayments during the quarter, resulting in a total portfolio valued at $1.01 billion.

Operating Expenses: Gross operating expenses for the quarter were $17.6 million, with management fees and interest expenses contributing significantly to the total.

Future Outlook: Stellus plans to host a conference call on November 12, 2025, to discuss these results and provide further insights into its investment strategies and financial outlook.

Financial Results Announcement: Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will release its third-quarter financial results on November 10, 2025, after market close.

Conference Call Details: A conference call to discuss the results will be held on November 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, led by CEO Robert T. Ladd and CFO W. Todd Huskinson.

Accessing the Call: Participants can join the call via phone or live webcast, with a replay available for two weeks after the call.

Company Overview: Stellus Capital is a business development company focused on maximizing returns through investments in private middle-market companies, managed by Stellus Capital Management, LLC.

Dividend Declaration: Stellus Capital Investment Corporation has declared a monthly dividend of $0.1333 for October, November, and December 2025, totaling $0.40 per share for the fourth quarter.

Company Overview: Stellus Capital is a non-diversified investment management company focused on maximizing returns through investments in private middle-market companies, primarily via first lien loans and equity investments.