Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Announces $0.40 First Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend, Payable Monthly in Increments of $0.1333 in February, March, and April 2025

Core Points - Stellus Capital Investment Corporation has declared a monthly dividend of $0.1333 for January, February, and March 2025, totaling$0.40 per share for the first quarter [1] - The regular dividend will be paid to shareholders of record in February, March, and April 2025 [1] Dividend Summary - The ex-dividend date for the January dividend is January 31, 2025, with a payment date of February 14, 2025 [2] - The ex-dividend date for the February dividend is February 28, 2025, with a payment date of March 14, 2025 [2] - The ex-dividend date for the March dividend is March 31, 2025, with a payment date of April 15, 2025 [2] Company Overview - Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified investment management company regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [3] - The company's investment objective is to maximize total return to stockholders through current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies with EBITDA between $5.0 million and$50.0 million [3] - Investment strategies include first lien, second lien, unitranche, and mezzanine debt financing, along with corresponding equity investments [3]