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Stellus Capital Investment Q2 2025 earnings summary

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Q2 2025 earnings summary7 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Investment portfolio reached $986M at fair value across 112–113 companies, the highest to date, with 89% in first lien debt and 9% in equity investments.

  • Net investment income for Q2 2025 was $9.6M ($0.34/share), down year-over-year, while net assets from operations increased to $10.1M ($0.36/share) due to higher unrealized appreciation.

  • M&A and private equity activity increased, driving new investment opportunities and expectations for more equity realizations in the second half.

  • Dividends for Q2 and Q3 2025 were declared at $0.40 per share, payable monthly, supported by significant spillover income.

  • Asset coverage ratio was 211% as of June 30, 2025, well above the 150% regulatory minimum.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2025 investment income was $25.7M, down from $26.6M in Q2 2024; net investment income for the six months was $19.4M ($0.69/share).

  • Net asset value per share was $13.21 at June 30, 2025, down from $13.46 at year-end.

  • Issued 300,000–278,945 shares for $3.9M in Q2 and 900,000 shares for $13.2M year-to-date, all above NAV.

  • Net realized losses for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were ($6.8M), improved from ($18.4M) in the prior year.

  • Net increase in net assets from operations was $10.1M ($0.36/share), up from $8.5M ($0.35/share) year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Expect portfolio to remain around $1B by next quarter, with a strong investment pipeline and repayments.

  • Monthly dividends of $0.1333/share declared for July, August, and September 2025.

  • Sufficient liquidity to fund $58.4M in unfunded debt commitments as of June 30, 2025.

  • Anticipate $12M in equity realization proceeds and $10M in gains over the next five months.

  • Focus remains on first lien lending to lower middle-market companies and maintaining RIC and BDC status.

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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is a closed-end investment company that provides debt and equity financing to middle-market businesses. The company focuses on senior secured loans, subordinated debt, and equity co-investments across a variety of industries. It partners with private equity sponsors to support growth, acquisitions, and recapitalizations. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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