Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Announces $0.40 Second Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend, Payable Monthly in Increments of $0.1333 in May, June, and July 2025

Group 1 - The Company declared a monthly dividend of $0.1333 for April, May, and June 2025, totaling$0.40 per share for the second quarter [1] - The regular dividend will be paid to shareholders of record in May, June, and July 2025 [1] - The ex-dividend dates are set for April 30, May 30, and June 30, 2025, with payment dates on May 15, June 13, and July 15, 2025 [2] Group 2 - 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] - The Company focuses on first lien loans, including unitranche loans, often with corresponding equity investments [3]