Core Viewpoint - Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1335 per share, payable on March 27, 2026, to stockholders of record as of March 13, 2026, with options for cash or additional shares [1]. Distribution Policy - The Fund has a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions at an annual rate of 6% based on the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (NAVs) [2]. - The fourth quarter distribution will be the greater of 1.50% of the rolling average or the minimum required by IRS regulations, with the policy subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Directors [2]. Estimated Sources of Distribution - For the distribution on March 27, 2026, the estimated sources are as follows: - Total distribution per share: $0.1335 - Net investment income: $0.0416 (31.16%) - Long-term gains: $0.0919 (68.84%) - No short-term gains or return of capital [3]. Fund Performance - The Fund's average annual total return in relation to NAV for the five-year period ending February 28, 2026, is 13.71% [4]. - The annualized current distribution rate as of February 28, 2026, is 4.73%, with a cumulative fiscal year distribution rate of 1.18% [5][6]. Company Overview - Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified investment management company, listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, with a goal of long-term capital growth by investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities [7].

Core Points - Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1280 per share, payable on June 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of June 13, 2025 [1] - The Fund has a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions at an annual rate of 6% based on the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (NAVs) [2] - The estimated sources of the upcoming distribution include net investment income, short-term gains, and long-term gains, with specific allocations detailed [3] Distribution and Performance Information - The Fund's average annual total return in relation to NAV for the five-year period ending May 31, 2025, is 11.85%, with an annualized current distribution rate of 1.58% as of the same date [4][5] - Cumulative total return from December 31, 2024, to May 31, 2025, reflects the percentage change in NAV, assuming reinvestment of distributions [6] - The Fund's investment strategy focuses on long-term capital growth, typically investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities [7]