Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE-RMT) declares Third Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.23 Per Share

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Royce Micro-Cap Trust (NYSE-RMT) declared a third-quarter common stock distribution of $0.23 per share, payable on September 29, 2026 to stockholders of record and ex-dividend on September 11, 2026. Shareholders may receive the distribution in cash or reinvest in additional common shares, with the reinvestment price determined on September 18, 2026.

The Fund’s distribution policy targets annual payments equal to 7% of the rolling average of the prior four quarter-end NAVs, with the fourth-quarter payment at least 1.75% of that average or the IRS-required minimum. For this distribution, an estimated 97% ($0.2225) comes from net realized long-term gains and 3% ($0.0075) from net realized short-term gains. Through August 31, 2026, total 2026 distributions are $0.63 per share, also estimated at 97% long-term and 3% short-term gains.

According to the Fund, the 5-year average annual total return on NAV is 11.81%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 5.92% of NAV, a fiscal-year-to-date NAV total return of 36.14%, and a cumulative fiscal-year distribution rate of 4.05% of NAV.

Positive

• $0.23 per share Q3 2026 distribution declared, payable September 29, 2026
• Distribution policy targets 7% of rolling four-quarter-average NAV annually
• Current $0.23 distribution sourced an estimated 97% from long-term gains, 3% from short-term gains
• Year-to-date 2026 distributions total $0.63 per share, 97% long-term gains
• Five-year average annual total return on NAV of 11.81%
• Fiscal 2026 NAV total return through August 31, 2026 at 36.14%

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• None.

News Explained

The distribution policy can change, while tax allocations remain estimates until the year-end Form 1099-DIV.

The declared distribution is governed by a policy whose annual rate and terms remain subject to change at the discretion of RMT’s Board of Directors.

The reported distribution sources are estimates rather than tax-final allocations; actual amounts and sources can change with the Fund’s remaining investment experience and tax regulations, with final reporting supplied on Form 1099-DIV.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE-RMT) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.23 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock, or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on September 29, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2026 (ex-dividend on September 11, 2026). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on September 18, 2026.

          The Fund has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 7% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (NAVs), with the fourth quarter distribution being the greater of 1.75% of the rolling average or the minimum distribution required by IRS regulations. The policy, including the annual rate, is subject to change at the discretion of the Fund's Board of Directors.

          The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on September 29, 2026 and for 2026 year-to-date are as follows

Estimated Allocations as of August 31, 2026

Fund	Distribution Per Share	Net Investment Income	Net Realized Short-Term Gains	Net Realized Long-Term Gains	Return of Capital
RMT	$0.23	$0.00 (0 %)	$0.0075 (3 %)	$0.2225 (97 %)	$0.00 (0 %)

Estimated Allocations for 2026 through August 31, 2026

Fund	Distribution Per Share	Net Investment Income	Net Realized Short-Term Gains	Net Realized Long-Term Gains	Return of Capital
RMT	$0.63	$0.00 (0 %)	$0.0204 (3 %)	$0.6096 (97 %)	$0.00 (0 %)

           You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Distribution Policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:

Fund	Average Annual Total Return (in relation to NAV for the 5-year period ending on 8/31/2026)1	Annualized Current Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 8/31/2026)2	Cumulative Total Return (in relation to NAV for the fiscal year through 8/31/2026)3	Cumulative Fiscal Year Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 8/31/2026)4
RMT	11.81 %	5.92 %	36.14 %	4.05 %

¹  Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five-year period ended August 31, 2026. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.

²  The Annualized Current Distribution Rate is the dollar value of the distribution for the current fiscal period, annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of August 31, 2026.

³  The Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from December 31, 2025 to August 31, 2026, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.

⁴  The Cumulative Fiscal Year Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the fiscal year period (January 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026), as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of August 31, 2026.

About Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc.

          Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. (the "Fund") is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares of Common Stock are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The Fund's investment goal is long-term capital growth, which it seeks by investing primarily in equity securities of companies that, at the time of investment, have market capitalizations of $750 million or less. 

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SOURCE Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc.

FAQ

What dividend did Royce Micro-Cap Trust (NYSE-RMT) declare for the third quarter of 2026?

Royce Micro-Cap Trust declared a $0.23 per share third-quarter 2026 distribution on its common stock. According to the Fund, shareholders may elect payment in cash or additional shares under its distribution reinvestment arrangements.

When is the record date and payment date for the RMT $0.23 distribution in September 2026?

The record date and ex-dividend date are September 11, 2026, and payment is scheduled for September 29, 2026. According to Royce Micro-Cap Trust, the reinvestment share price will be determined on September 18, 2026.

How is the Royce Micro-Cap Trust (RMT) quarterly distribution policy structured in 2026?

RMT’s policy targets annual distributions of 7% of the rolling average of the prior four quarter-end NAVs. According to the Fund, the fourth-quarter payout is the greater of 1.75% of this average or the IRS-required minimum distribution.

What are the estimated sources of the September 29, 2026 RMT distribution?

The $0.23 per share September 29, 2026 distribution is estimated at 3% from net realized short-term gains and 97% from net realized long-term gains. According to Royce Micro-Cap Trust, there is no estimated return of capital for this payment.

What are Royce Micro-Cap Trust’s 2026 year-to-date distribution sources as of August 31, 2026?

Year-to-date through August 31, 2026, RMT’s distributions total $0.63 per share, with an estimated 3% from net realized short-term gains and 97% from net realized long-term gains. According to the Fund, no portion is currently estimated as return of capital.

How does RMT’s current distribution rate compare to its NAV performance as of August 31, 2026?

As of August 31, 2026, RMT’s annualized current distribution rate is 5.92% of NAV. According to Royce Micro-Cap Trust, the 5-year average annual total return on NAV is 11.81%, with a 36.14% fiscal-year-to-date NAV total return.