Core Points - Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.29 per share, payable on September 25, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 12, 2025 [1] - The Fund has a Distribution Policy that pays quarterly distributions at an annual rate of 7% based on the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (NAVs) [2] - The estimated allocation for the upcoming distribution includes $0.0106 from net investment income, $0.0193 from short-term gains, and $0.2601 from long-term gains, with 90% of the distribution coming from long-term gains [3] Distribution and Performance Information - The Fund's total distribution for the year to date is estimated at $0.88 per share, with allocations of $0.0322 from net investment income, $0.0585 from short-term gains, and $0.7893 from long-term gains [4] - The average annual total return for the Fund over the five-year period ending August 31, 2025, is 11.76%, with a current distribution rate of 6.45% [5][6] - The cumulative total return from December 31, 2024, to August 31, 2025, is reported as 10.17%, while the cumulative fiscal year distribution rate is 4.89% [7] Company Overview - Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified management investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, primarily focused on long-term capital growth by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small-cap companies [7][8]