Trinity Capital Announces Transition to Monthly Regular Dividends and Declares Cash Distribution of $0.51 per Share for the Fourth Quarter of 2025

Core Viewpoint - Trinity Capital Inc. will transition from quarterly to monthly dividends starting January 2026, with a monthly dividend of $0.17 per share for the first three months of 2026 [1][2]. Dividend Announcements - A cash dividend of $0.51 per share has been declared for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, marking the 24th consecutive quarter of consistent or increased dividends [2]. - The total dividends for the first quarter of 2026 will amount to $0.51, consistent with prior quarterly dividends, signaling the 25th straight quarter of consistent distributions [2]. Dividend Schedule - The upcoming dividend schedule is as follows: - Q4 2025: $0.51 per share, payment on January 15, 2026 - January 2026: $0.17 per share, payment on January 30, 2026 - February 2026: $0.17 per share, payment on February 27, 2026 - March 2026: $0.17 per share, payment on March 31, 2026 [3]. Company Objectives - The company's objective is to distribute regular dividends approximating 90% to 100% of its taxable quarterly income to qualify for tax treatment as a regulated investment company [3]. - The company may also pay additional supplemental dividends to distribute approximately all its annual taxable income within the year it was earned [3]. Company Overview - Trinity Capital Inc. is an international alternative asset manager focused on delivering consistent returns through private credit markets, having deployed over $5.1 billion across more than 449 investments since its inception in 2008 [5]. - The company operates across five distinct lending verticals: Sponsor Finance, Equipment Finance, Tech Lending, Asset Based Lending, and Life Sciences [5].