Monroe Capital (MRCC) sees over 5% stake reported by Goldstein

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Monroe Capital received a Schedule 13G filing from Bulldog Investors, LLP, Phillip Goldstein, and Andrew Dakos reporting passive ownership of its common stock as of December 31, 2025. Bulldog Investors reports beneficial ownership of 1,016,123 shares, or 4.69% of the outstanding common stock.

Phillip Goldstein reports beneficial ownership of 1,128,192 shares, or 5.21%, while Andrew Dakos reports 954,816 shares, or 4.41%. The filers certify the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Monroe Capital.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Monroe Capital

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

274895840

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 274895840

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Bulldog Investors, LLP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 61,307.00
6	Shared Voting Power 954,816.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 61,307.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 954,816.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,016,123.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.69 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 274895840

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Phillip Goldstein

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 61,307.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,066,885.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 61,307.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,066,885.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,128,192.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.21 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 274895840

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Andrew Dakos

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 954,816.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 954,816.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

954,816.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.41 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Monroe Capital
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 155 North Wacker Drive, FL 35, Chicago, IL 60606
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Bulldog Investors, LLP Phillip Goldstein Andrew Dakos
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Bulldog Investors, LLP: 250 Pehle Ave. Suite 708, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Phillip Goldstein: 250 Pehle Ave. Suite 708, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Andrew Dakos: 250 Pehle Ave. Suite 708, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(c)	Citizenship: Bulldog Investors LLP: Delaware Phillip Goldstein: UNITED STATES Andrew Dakos: UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 274895840
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: Bulldog Investors, LLP: 1,016,123 shares Phillip Goldstein: 1,128,192 shares Andrew Dakos: 954,816 shares
(b)	Percent of class: Bulldog Investors, LLP: 4.69 Phillip Goldstein: 5.21 Andrew Dakos: 4.41
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Bulldog Investors, LLP: 61,307 shares Phillip Goldstein: 61,307 shares Andrew Dakos: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: Bulldog Investors, LLP: 954,816 shares Phillip Goldstein: 1,066,885 shares Andrew Dakos: 954,816 shares
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Bulldog Investors, LLP: 61,307 shares Phillip Goldstein: 61,307 shares Andrew Dakos: 0 shares
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Bulldog Investors, LLP: 954,816 shares Phillip Goldstein: 1,066,885 shares Andrew Dakos: 954,816 shares
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Clients of Bulldog Investors, LLP, and other accounts for which Messrs. Dakos and/or Goldstein are deemed to be the beneficial owners, are entitled to receive dividends and sales proceeds.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Bulldog Investors, LLP

Signature:	/s/ Andrew Dakos
Name/Title:	Andrew Dakos, Partner
Date:	02/13/2026

Phillip Goldstein

Signature:	/s/ Phillip Goldstein
Name/Title:	Phillip Goldstein
Date:	02/13/2026

Andrew Dakos

Signature:	/s/ Andrew Dakos
Name/Title:	Andrew Dakos
Date:	02/13/2026

FAQ

What does the Schedule 13G filing for Monroe Capital (MRCC) disclose?

The Schedule 13G shows Bulldog Investors, Phillip Goldstein, and Andrew Dakos collectively reporting significant beneficial ownership of Monroe Capital common stock as of December 31, 2025, with holdings ranging from 4.41% to 5.21% of the company’s outstanding common stock.

How many Monroe Capital (MRCC) shares does Bulldog Investors beneficially own?

Bulldog Investors, LLP reports beneficial ownership of 1,016,123 Monroe Capital common shares, representing 4.69% of the class. This includes 61,307 shares over which it has sole voting and dispositive power and 954,816 shares over which it shares voting and dispositive power.

What is Phillip Goldstein’s ownership stake in Monroe Capital (MRCC)?

Phillip Goldstein reports beneficial ownership of 1,128,192 Monroe Capital common shares, equal to 5.21% of the class. He has sole voting and dispositive power over 61,307 shares and shared voting and dispositive power over 1,066,885 additional shares.

How many Monroe Capital (MRCC) shares does Andrew Dakos report owning?

Andrew Dakos reports beneficial ownership of 954,816 Monroe Capital common shares, representing 4.41% of the class. He has no sole voting or dispositive power but shares voting and dispositive power over all 954,816 reported shares with related accounts.

Is the Bulldog Investors position in Monroe Capital (MRCC) passive or activist?

The filing characterizes the position as passive. The reporting persons certify the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Monroe Capital, consistent with Schedule 13G requirements.

Who is entitled to dividends and sale proceeds from the Monroe Capital (MRCC) shares?

Clients of Bulldog Investors, LLP and other accounts for which Phillip Goldstein and/or Andrew Dakos are deemed beneficial owners are entitled to receive dividends and proceeds from any sale of the Monroe Capital shares, according to the ownership disclosure in the filing.