Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Announces $0.40 Second Quarter 2024 Regular Dividend, Payable Monthly in Increments of $0.1333 in May, June, and July 2024

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Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) declares monthly dividends of $0.1333 per share for April, May, and June 2024, totaling $0.40 per share for the second quarter. Shareholders of record in May, June, and July will receive $0.40 per share.

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Financial Analyst

The declaration of a consistent monthly dividend by Stellus Capital Investment Corporation reflects a stable cash flow generation, which is a positive signal to investors seeking regular income. The aggregate dividend amount of $0.40 per share for the second quarter aligns with the company's historical payout patterns, indicating a maintenance of dividend policy rather than an increase or decrease. This stability can be appealing to a certain class of income-focused investors, particularly in a volatile market environment.

From a valuation perspective, the dividend yield must be considered in relation to the stock's current price. If the yield remains attractive compared to industry peers and fixed income alternatives, it might sustain investor interest in the company's shares. However, investors should also assess the payout ratio to ensure that dividends are well covered by earnings and free cash flow, which reduces the risk of future dividend cuts.

Market Research Analyst

Assessing the impact of Stellus Capital's dividend declaration on the stock market requires an understanding of the broader economic context. In a low-interest-rate environment, for instance, such dividend-paying stocks can become more attractive to investors as they search for yield. However, if interest rates are rising, fixed income securities may offer competitive returns, potentially reducing the allure of dividend stocks.

It's also important to monitor the performance of the business development company (BDC) sector as a whole, as macroeconomic factors such as changes in corporate lending rates and investment trends can influence the performance of companies like Stellus Capital. Investors should consider the company's ability to sustain and grow its dividend payouts in the context of these sector-specific risks and opportunities.

HOUSTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: SCM) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.1333 for each of April, May, and June, totaling $0.40 per share in the aggregate for the second quarter of 2024. The regular dividend of $0.40 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in May, June, and July 2024.

Summary of Second Quarter 2024 Regular Monthly Dividends

Declared	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount per Share
4/3/2024	4/29/2024	4/30/2024	5/15/2024	$0.1333
4/3/2024	5/30/2024	5/31/2024	6/14/2024	$0.1333
4/3/2024	6/27/2024	6/28/2024	7/15/2024	$0.1333

 

About Stellus Capital Investment Corporation

The Company is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified investment management company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)) through first lien, second lien, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, and corresponding equity investments. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Stellus Capital Management. To learn more about Stellus Capital Investment Corporation, visit www.stelluscapital.com under the "Public (SCIC)" link.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements included herein may contain "forward-looking statements" which relate to future performance or financial condition. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the final prospectus that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

Contacts
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
W. Todd Huskinson, (713) 292-5414
Chief Financial Officer
thuskinson@stelluscapital.com

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FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Stellus Capital Investment for the second quarter of 2024?

Stellus Capital Investment declared a monthly dividend of $0.1333 per share for April, May, and June 2024, totaling $0.40 per share for the second quarter.

When will the regular dividend of $0.40 per share be paid to shareholders of record?

The regular dividend of $0.40 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in May, June, and July 2024.

What are the Ex-Dividend Dates for the dividends declared by Stellus Capital Investment ?

The Ex-Dividend Dates for the dividends declared by Stellus Capital Investment are 4/29/2024, 5/30/2024, and 6/27/2024.

When are the Payment Dates for the dividends declared by Stellus Capital Investment ?

The Payment Dates for the dividends declared by Stellus Capital Investment are 5/15/2024, 6/14/2024, and 7/15/2024.