Fidus Investment Corporation Declares First Quarter 2026 Dividend

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Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) declared a Q1 2026 dividend comprising a base dividend of $0.43 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.09 per share. Dividends are payable March 30, 2026 to holders of record on March 20, 2026.

The Board reviews estimates of taxable income available for distribution; final 2026 tax attributes (ordinary income, capital gains, qualified dividends, or return of capital) will be determined after the 2026 tax year. Fidus operates a dividend reinvestment plan that automatically reinvests cash dividends unless stockholders opt out two days before payment.

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• Dividend declared: $0.43 base + $0.09 supplemental for Q1 2026
• Payment timeline: payable March 30, 2026 to holders of record March 20, 2026
• DRIP in place: automatic reinvestment of dividends unless stockholder opts out

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• Tax characterization pending: final 2026 taxable income and dividend tax attributes determined after 2026 tax year

EVANSTON, Ill., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) (“Fidus” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors on February 17, 2026 declared a base dividend of $0.43 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.09 per share for the first quarter of 2026. The Company’s dividends will be payable on March 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 20, 2026.

When declaring dividends, the Company’s Board of Directors reviews estimates of taxable income available for distribution, which differs from consolidated income under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles due to (i) changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation, (ii) temporary and permanent differences in income and expense recognition, and (iii) the amount of undistributed taxable income carried over from a given year for distribution in the following year. The final determination of 2026 taxable income, as well as the tax attributes for 2026 dividends, will be made after the close of the 2026 tax year.  The final tax attributes for 2026 dividends will generally include ordinary taxable income but may also include capital gains, qualified dividends and return of capital.

Fidus has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) that provides for reinvestment of dividends on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, when the Company declares a cash dividend, stockholders who have not “opted out” of the DRIP at least two days prior to the dividend payment date will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock. Those stockholders whose shares are held by a broker or other financial intermediary may receive dividends in cash by notifying their broker or other financial intermediary of their election.

ABOUT FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Fidus Investment Corporation provides customized debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle-market companies, which management generally defines as U.S. based companies with revenues between $10 million and $150 million. The Company’s investment objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating both current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity related investments. Fidus seeks to partner with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors by providing customized financing for change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, business expansion and other growth initiatives.

Fidus is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. In addition, for tax purposes, Fidus has elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Fidus was formed in February 2011 to continue and expand the business of Fidus Mezzanine Capital, L.P., which commenced operations in May 2007 and was licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a small business investment company.

Company Contact:	Investor Relations Contact:
Shelby E. Sherard	Jody Burfening
Chief Financial Officer	Alliance Advisors IR
(847) 859-3940	(212) 838-3777
ssherard@fidusinv.com	jburfening@allianceadvisors.com

FAQ

What dividend did Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) declare for Q1 2026?

Fidus declared a Q1 2026 dividend of $0.43 base plus a $0.09 supplemental per share. According to the company, the combined dividend totals $0.52 per share and is payable March 30, 2026 to recordholders on March 20, 2026.

When will FDUS dividends be paid and who is eligible for the Q1 2026 dividend?

FDUS will pay Q1 2026 dividends on March 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 20, 2026. According to the company, eligible holders on the record date will receive the declared base and supplemental payments.

How does Fidus' dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) affect FDUS shareholders for the March 30, 2026 payout?

Shareholders not opting out of the DRIP at least two days before payment will have cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares. According to the company, shareholders can opt out or instruct brokers to receive cash instead.

What tax information will FDUS provide for the 2026 dividends declared on February 17, 2026?

Final tax attributes for 2026 dividends will be determined after the close of the 2026 tax year and may include ordinary income, capital gains, qualified dividends, or return of capital. According to the company, current figures are estimates subject to final determination.

Can broker-held FDUS shares receive the dividend in cash instead of reinvestment for Q1 2026?

Yes, holders whose shares are held by a broker or financial intermediary may receive cash by notifying their broker of that election. According to the company, brokered accounts must communicate the cash election to the intermediary before the payment date.