Equus Total Return (EQS) releases Q2 2025 net asset value press update

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equus Total Return, Inc. filed a current report to note that it issued a press release on August 18, 2025 announcing its net asset value for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company states that the full text of this press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference. This update is mainly a formal notice that the quarter-end net asset value information has been publicly released through a separate document.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 18, 2025

EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	814-00098	76-0345915
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(Commission File	(IRS Employer
Of Incorporation)	Number)	Identification No.)

700 Louisiana Street, 41st Floor Houston, Texas	77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 529-0900

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-k filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 18, 2025, Equus Total Return, Inc. issued a press release announcing its net asset value for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1       Press release issued on August 18, 2025.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Equus Total Return, Inc.
Date:  August 19, 2025	By:  /s/ Kenneth I. Denos
	Name: Kenneth I. Denos
	Title: Secretary

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FAQ

What did Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) disclose in this 8-K?

Equus Total Return, Inc. disclosed that on August 18, 2025 it issued a press release announcing its net asset value for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

Which period does the disclosed net asset value for EQS relate to?

The net asset value announced by Equus Total Return, Inc. relates to the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Where can investors find the detailed net asset value information for Equus Total Return (EQS)?

Investors can find the detailed net asset value information in the press release dated August 18, 2025, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1.

What exhibit did Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) include with this report?

The company included Exhibit 99.1, described as a press release issued on August 18, 2025 announcing its net asset value for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Who signed this Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) report on behalf of the company?

The report was signed on behalf of Equus Total Return, Inc. by Kenneth I. Denos, who is identified as the company’s Secretary.