Royce Value Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RVT) declares Fourth Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.29 Per Share

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Royce Value Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RVT) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.29 per share for its Common Stock, payable on December 23, 2022. The record date for stockholders is December 12, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of December 9, 2022. The Fund's distribution policy pays out at an annual rate of 7% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (NAVs). Notably, a portion of the distribution may represent a return of capital. The Fund's estimated allocations reveal significant reliance on long-term gains in its distribution.

Positive

• Quarterly distribution of $0.29 per share indicates consistent return to shareholders.
• Annual distribution rate set at 7% of prior NAVs emphasizes commitment to shareholder returns.
• Fund's performance shows a current distribution rate of 7.40% as of November 30, 2022.

Negative

• The distribution includes a portion that may be a return of capital, indicating reliance on capital rather than earnings.
• Cumulative total return of -17.26% in relation to NAV over the fiscal year raises concerns about investment performance.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Royce Value Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RVT) (the "Fund") has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.29 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 December 23, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 12, 2022 (ex-dividend on December 9, 2022).  The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on December 19, 2022.

The Fund has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 7% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (NAVs), with the fourth quarter distribution being the greater of 1.75% 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 estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'.

The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on December 23, 2022 and for 2022 year-to-date are as follows:

Estimated Allocations as of November 30, 2022

FUND	DISTRIBUTION PER SHARE	NET INVESTMENT INCOME	NET REALIZED SHORT-TERM GAINS	NET REALIZED LONG-TERM GAINS	RETURN OF CAPITAL
RVT	$0.29	$0.0272 (10 %)	$0.0267 (9 %)	$0.1950 (67 %)	$0.0411 (14 %)

Estimated Allocations for 2022 through November 30, 2022

FUND	DISTRIBUTION PER SHARE	NET INVESTMENT INCOME	NET REALIZED SHORT-TERM GAINS	NET REALIZED LONG-TERM GAINS	RETURN OF CAPITAL
RVT	$1.32	$0.1237 (10 %)	$0.1216 (9 %)	$0.8876 (67 %)	$0.1871 (14 %)

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:

Fund	Average Annual Total Return (in relation to NAV for the 5-year period ending on 11/30/2022)1	Annualized Current Distribution Rate (expressed as a percentage of NAV as of 11/30/2022)2	Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV for the fiscal year through 11/30/2022)3	Cumulative fiscal year Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 11/30/2022)4
RVT	6.11 %	7.40 %	-17.26 %	8.42 %

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 November 30, 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 November 30, 2022.
3	Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from December 31, 2021 to November 30, 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 November 30, 2022), as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of November 30, 2022.

About Royce Value Trust, Inc.

Royce Value Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares of Common Stock are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange.  The Fund's primary investment goal is long-term capital growth, which it seeks by normally investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities primarily of small- and micro-cap companies.

For further information on The Royce Funds^sm, please visit our web site at: www.royceinvest.com.

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SOURCE Royce Value Trust

FAQ

What is the RVT quarterly distribution amount?

Royce Value Trust has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.29 per share.

When is the RVT distribution payment date?

The distribution will be paid on December 23, 2022.

What is the record date for RVT stockholders?

The record date for stockholders is December 12, 2022.

What is the annual distribution rate for Royce Value Trust (RVT)?

The annual distribution rate is set at 7% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end NAVs.

What does return of capital mean for RVT distributions?

A return of capital means part of your distribution may represent a repayment of your initial investment rather than earnings.