Houston, October 14, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") ( NYSE : SCM ) announced that its board of directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.0833 per share for October, November, and December, totaling $0.25 per share for the fourth quarter of 2026.

This regular dividend of $0.25 per share will be paid to shareholders who are registered in November 2026, December 2026, and January 2027.

2026 Fourth Quarter Regular Monthly Dividend Summary

About Stellus Capital Investment Corporation

The company is a externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified investment management firm that has chosen to be regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a business development company ( BDC ). The company's investment objective is to maximize the total return for shareholders by primarily investing in private medium-sized market companies, which includes both current income and capital appreciation. These companies typically have an EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) ranging from 5 million to 50 million US dollars. The company focuses on making investments through first-lien loans (including single loans), and these are usually accompanied by equity investments. The company's investment activities are managed by its investment advisor Stellus Capital Management. For more information, please visit www.stelluscapital.com and click on the link “ Public ( SCIC )”.

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