PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Announces Monthly Distribution of $0.0833 per Share

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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (NYSE:PFLT) declared its August 2026 monthly distribution of $0.0833 per share, consisting of a $0.08 base dividend and a $0.0033 supplemental dividend, payable on September 1, 2026 to stockholders of record on August 14, 2026.

According to the company, the distribution is expected to come from taxable net investment income, with final tax characteristics reported on Form 1099. As a regulated investment company, it may treat certain portions as interest-related dividends exempt from U.S. withholding tax for eligible non-U.S. investors.

Positive

• Monthly distribution set at $0.0833 per share for August 2026
• Includes $0.0033 supplemental dividend on top of $0.08 base dividend

Negative

• None.

Argus Aug 5 session

-1.53% close to close Open Argus

Details

News Market Reaction – PFLT

In the Aug 5 session, PFLT declined 1.53%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

Historical monthly distribution announcements produced 24-hour reactions of -2.41% and -3.48%. Again...

Analysis

Historical monthly distribution announcements produced 24-hour reactions of -2.41% and -3.48%. Against that record, the recurring payout announcement adds income information, while the distribution’s final tax characteristics remain a consideration.

Key Figures

Monthly distribution: $0.0833 per share Base dividend: $0.08 per share Supplemental dividend: $0.0033 per share +5 more

Monthly distribution

$0.0833 per share

August 2026

Base dividend

$0.08 per share

August 2026 distribution

Supplemental dividend

$0.0033 per share

August 2026 distribution

Distribution source

Taxable net investment income

Expected funding source

Payment date

September 1, 2026

Distribution payment

Record date

August 14, 2026

Stockholders of record

Investable capital

Approximately $10 billion

Managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers and affiliates

Inception year

2007

PennantPark Investment Advisers

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 06

5 events

1. Jul 06

   Earnings release scheduling

   24h Move

   -1.5%

   Third fiscal quarter results and conference call were scheduled for August 10–11.

2. Jul 02

   Monthly distribution

   24h Move

   -2.4%

   July monthly distribution included base and supplemental dividend components.

3. Jun 02

   Monthly distribution

   24h Move

   -3.5%

   June monthly distribution was declared and expected from taxable net investment income.

4. May 27

   Notes offering

   24h Move

   +0.2%

   Company priced public offering of notes due 2031 for portfolio and corporate uses.

5. May 07

   Earnings results

   24h Move

   -0.6%

   Results showed lower per-share income and a revised dividend framework.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

regulated investment company, taxable net investment income, first lien secured debt

3 terms

regulated investment company financial

"The Company, which operates as a regulated investment company (“RIC”)"

A regulated investment company is a type of pooled investment (like a mutual fund or ETF) that meets specific tax-law rules allowing it to pass most income, gains and losses directly to shareholders instead of being taxed at the company level. For investors this matters because it affects how distributions are taxed, how often income is paid, and the overall net return—think of it like a collective account that funnels earnings straight to owners rather than keeping profits inside a separate corporate layer.

taxable net investment income financial

"The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income."

Taxable net investment income is the portion of income from investments—such as interest, dividends, rental income, and capital gains—left after subtracting allowed costs and deductions that is subject to income tax. Think of it like the final grocery bill after coupons: it’s the amount the tax system actually counts when calculating what you owe. For investors it directly affects after‑tax returns and can influence decisions about asset location, timing of sales, and tax planning.

first lien secured debt financial

"including first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt"

A first lien secured debt is a loan or bond backed by specific assets that gives the lender the top legal claim on those assets if the borrower defaults. Think of it like holding the first seat in line for repayment from a company’s pledged property; that priority usually means lower risk and lower interest compared with unsecured or later‑ranked debt. Investors care because it determines how likely they are to recover money if the borrower runs into trouble and where this claim sits in the company’s payment order.

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MIAMI, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (the "Company") (NYSE: PFLT) declares its monthly distribution for August 2026 of $0.0833 per share, comprised of an $0.08 per share base dividend and $0.0033 per share supplemental dividend, payable on September 1, 2026 to stockholders of record as of August 14, 2026. The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. The final specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company's periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company, which operates as a regulated investment company (“RIC”), generates qualified interest income and short-term capital gains that may be exempt from U.S. withholding tax when distributed to non-U.S. stockholders. The U.S. tax law permits a RIC to report the portion of distributions paid that represents interest-related dividends as exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid to non-U.S. stockholders with proper documentation.

The specific tax characteristics of this distribution can be found on our website www.pennantpark.com.

ABOUT PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD.

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is a business development company which primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies in the form of floating rate senior secured loans, including first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt and subordinated debt. From time to time, the Company may also invest in equity investments. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC.

ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC, a leading middle market credit platform, and its affiliates, manage approximately $10 billion of investable capital, including potential leverage. Since its inception in 2007, PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC has provided investors access to middle market credit by offering private equity firms and their portfolio companies as well as other middle-market borrowers a comprehensive range of creative and flexible financing solutions. PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is headquartered in Miami and has offices in New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Zurich. For more information about PennantPark and affiliates, please go to our website at www.pennantpark.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. files under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.

The information contained herein is based on current tax laws, which may change in the future. The Company cannot be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss resulting from applying any of the information provided in this publication or from any other source mentioned. The information provided in this material does not constitute any specific legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult with qualified professionals for this type of advice.

CONTACT:
Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.
(212) 905-1000
www.pennantpark.com

FAQ

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What is PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's (PFLT) August 2026 dividend per share?

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital declared an August 2026 monthly distribution of $0.0833 per share. According to the company, this consists of a $0.08 base dividend and a $0.0033 supplemental dividend, reflecting both regular and additional income distribution to shareholders.

When is the record date and payment date for PFLT's August 2026 dividend?

The record date for PFLT's August 2026 distribution is August 14, 2026, and payment will be made on September 1, 2026. According to the company, shareholders on record that day will receive the $0.0833 per-share cash distribution.

How often does PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT) pay dividends?

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital pays monthly distributions, as shown by its August 2026 declaration. According to the company, the August 2026 dividend totals $0.0833 per share and is scheduled for payment on September 1, 2026 to eligible stockholders of record.

How will PFLT's August 2026 dividend be taxed for shareholders?

The August 2026 distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. According to the company, final tax characteristics will be reported on Form 1099 after year-end and in SEC filings, with details also available on its website for shareholder reference.

Are PFLT dividends exempt from U.S. withholding tax for non-U.S. investors?

Some PFLT distributions may be exempt from U.S. withholding tax for non-U.S. investors. According to the company, as a regulated investment company it can report portions as interest-related dividends, which may be exempt for properly documented non-U.S. stockholders, subject to applicable U.S. tax law.

Who manages PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT) and how much capital do they oversee?

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers. According to the company, PennantPark Investment Advisers and its affiliates manage approximately $10 billion of investable capital, including potential leverage, focused on middle-market credit and flexible financing solutions.