Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Second Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1389 Per Share

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Sprott Focus Trust (Nasdaq-FUND) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.1389 per share, payable on June 24, 2022, to stockholders of record by June 13, 2022. The distribution policy includes a 6% annual rate based on rolling average net asset values. The estimated allocation shows $0.0506 (36%) from net investment income, $0.0688 (50%) from net realized short-term gains, and $0.0195 (14%) from net realized long-term gains. The Fund aims for long-term capital growth, investing at least 65% of assets in equity securities.

Positive

• Quarterly distribution of $0.1389 per share indicates a strong commitment to returns.
• Adopted a Distribution Policy with a stable annual rate of 6%.
• Estimated sources of distribution include 36% net investment income and 50% net realized short-term gains.

Negative

• None.

TORONTO, June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1389 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on June 24, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2022 (ex-dividend on June 10, 2022). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on June 17, 2022.

The Fund currently has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 6% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (“NAVs”), with the fourth quarter distribution being the greater of 1.50% of the rolling average or the minimum distribution required by IRS regulations. The policy, including the annual rate, is subject to change at the discretion of the Fund’s Board of Directors.

The Fund’s estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on June 24, 2022 and for 2022 year-to-date are as follows:

Estimated Allocations as of May 31, 2022

	Distribution Per Share		Net Investment Income	Net Realized Short-Term Gains	Net Realized Long-Term Gains	Return of Capital
FUND	$ 0.1389		$ 0.0506 (36%)	$ 0.0688 (50%)	$ 0.0195 (14%)	$ 0.0000 (0%)

Estimated Allocations for 2022 through May 31, 2022

	Distribution Per Share		Net Investment Income	Net Realized Short-Term Gains	Net Realized Long-Term Gains	Return of Capital
FUND	$ 0.2748		$ 0.0571 (21%)	$ 0.0687 (25%)	$ 0.1490 (54%)	$ 0.0000 (0%)

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Distribution Policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information

	Average Annual Total Return (in relation to NAV for the 5-year period ending on 5/31/2022)1	Annualized Current Distribution Rate (expressed as a percentage of NAV as of 5/31/2022)2	Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV for the fiscal year through 5/31/2022)3	Cumulative fiscal year Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 5/31/2022)4
FUND	10.60%	6.07%	2.43%	3.00%

1. Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five year period ended May 31, 2022. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV over a year, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
2. The annualized Current Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period’s distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of May 31, 2022.
3. Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV from December 31, 2021 to May 31, 2022, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
4. The Cumulative Fiscal Year Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the fiscal year period (January 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022), as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of May 31, 2022.

About Sprott Focus Trust, Inc.

Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares of Common Stock are listed and traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The Fund’s investment goal is long-term capital growth, which it seeks by normally investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities.

For further information on the Fund, please visit our web site at: www.sprottfocustrust.com. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The Fund is a closed-end fund and closed-end funds do not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. The Fund trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker.

Royal Bank Plaza | 200 Bay Street | Toronto, Ontario | Canada M5J 2J1 | (203) 636-0977 | www.sprott.com

4830-2306-9790.1

Contact:	Glen Williams
	(416) 943-4394

FAQ

What is Sprott Focus Trust's quarterly distribution date?

The quarterly distribution for Sprott Focus Trust is set for June 24, 2022.

How much is the quarterly distribution per share for FUND?

The quarterly distribution per share for Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) is $0.1389.

What are the sources of the distribution for Sprott Focus Trust?

The estimated sources include $0.0506 from net investment income, $0.0688 from net realized short-term gains, and $0.0195 from net realized long-term gains.

What is the annual distribution rate of Sprott Focus Trust?

The annual distribution rate for Sprott Focus Trust is 6% based on rolling average net asset values.

When is the ex-dividend date for Sprott Focus Trust's distribution?

The ex-dividend date for Sprott Focus Trust's distribution is June 10, 2022.