Stellus Private Credit BDC Announces $0.31 Third Quarter 2026 Regular Dividend, Payable Monthly in Increments of $0.1033 in July, August, and September 2026

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Stellus Private Credit BDC (NYSE: RPC) declared its third quarter 2026 regular dividend totaling $0.31 per share, to be paid as monthly dividends of $0.1033 per share in July, August, and September 2026. Shareholders of record on July 17, August 3, and September 1, 2026 will receive payments on July 31, August 31, and September 30, 2026, respectively.

The company is an externally managed business development company focused on lending to private middle-market firms, primarily through first lien and unitranche loans, often alongside equity co-investments.

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• Q3 2026 dividend declared $0.31 per share, paid monthly
• Monthly dividend payouts of $0.1033 scheduled July–September 2026
• Clear record and payment dates set for all three Q3 2026 dividends

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HOUSTON, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Private Credit BDC ("the Company") announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly dividend of $0.1033 for each of July, August, and September, totaling $0.31 per share in the aggregate for the third quarter of 2026. The regular dividend of $0.31 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in July, August, and September 2026.

Summary of Third Quarter 2026 Regular Monthly Dividends

Declared	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount per Share
7/16/2026	7/17/2026	7/31/2026	$0.1033
7/16/2026	8/3/2026	8/31/2026	$0.1033
7/16/2026	9/1/2026	9/30/2026	$0.1033

About Stellus Private Credit BDC
The Company is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified investment management company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Company's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)) with a focus on investing through first lien (including unitranche) loans, often with a corresponding equity investment. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Stellus Private BDC Advisor, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, which is indirectly controlled by Ridgepost Capital, Inc. (NYSE: RPC). To learn more about Stellus Private Credit BDC, visit www.stelluscapital.com under the "Private BDC" link.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein may contain "forward-looking statements" which relate to future performance or financial condition. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements about COVID-19 and its impacts, may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the final prospectus that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

Contacts
Stellus Private Credit BDC
Todd Huskinson, Chief Financial Officer
(713) 292-5414
thuskinson@stelluscapital.com 

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FAQ

What dividend did Stellus Private Credit BDC (NYSE: RPC) declare for Q3 2026?

Stellus Private Credit BDC declared a regular third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.31 per share. According to Stellus Private Credit BDC, this will be paid in three equal monthly installments of $0.1033 per share in July, August, and September 2026.

How will the Stellus Private Credit BDC (RPC) Q3 2026 dividend be paid?

The Q3 2026 dividend will be paid monthly in three installments of $0.1033 per share. According to Stellus Private Credit BDC, payments are scheduled for July 31, August 31, and September 30, 2026 to eligible shareholders of record.

What are the record and payment dates for Stellus Private Credit BDC (RPC) July 2026 dividend?

For July 2026, the record date is July 17, 2026 and the payment date is July 31, 2026. According to Stellus Private Credit BDC, shareholders on record then will receive a $0.1033 per share dividend for that month.

When will Stellus Private Credit BDC (RPC) pay its August and September 2026 dividends?

The August 2026 dividend pays on August 31 with a record date of August 3, and the September dividend pays on September 30 with a record date of September 1. According to Stellus Private Credit BDC, each is $0.1033 per share.

What type of investments does Stellus Private Credit BDC (RPC) focus on?

Stellus Private Credit BDC focuses on private middle-market companies with $5–$50 million of EBITDA. According to Stellus Private Credit BDC, it primarily invests through first lien and unitranche loans, often paired with equity investments, aiming for current income and capital appreciation.

Who manages Stellus Private Credit BDC (NYSE: RPC) and how is it structured?

Stellus Private Credit BDC is externally managed by Stellus Private BDC Advisor, LLC. According to Stellus Private Credit BDC, it operates as a closed-end, non-diversified business development company and its adviser is indirectly controlled by Ridgepost Capital (NYSE: RPC).