Oxford Square (NASDAQ: OXSQ) amends equity distribution program
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Oxford Square Capital Corp. filed an 8-K describing amendment no. 1 to its amended and restated equity distribution agreement with Oxford Square Management, Oxford Funds, Lucid Capital Markets and Ladenburg Thalmann as sales agents. The amendment allows sales of common stock to continue under the company’s effective Form N-2 shelf registration statement, supported by a new prospectus supplement dated May 5, 2026.
The company also filed a legality opinion from Dechert LLP covering shares to be sold pursuant to the amended equity distribution agreement, together with related consent and technical XBRL exhibit items.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 1.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Common stock par value: $0.01 per share
Notes due 2028 coupon: 5.50%
Notes due 2030 coupon: 7.75%
3 metrics
Common stock par value
$0.01 per share
Par value of Oxford Square Capital Corp. common stock
Notes due 2028 coupon
5.50%
Coupon rate on Oxford Square 5.50% Notes due 2028
Notes due 2030 coupon
7.75%
Coupon rate on Oxford Square 7.75% Notes due 2030
Key Terms
equity distribution agreement, shelf registration statement, Form N-2, prospectus supplement, +1 more
5 terms
equity distribution agreement financial
"entered into amendment no. 1 (the “Amendment”) to that certain amended and restated equity distribution agreement"
An equity distribution agreement is a formal plan between a company and financial institutions to sell newly issued shares of the company's stock to investors over a period of time. It helps the company raise money gradually, similar to filling a container with water in stages, rather than all at once. For investors, it provides an organized way to buy shares and can influence the stock's supply and price.
shelf registration statement regulatory
"to continue under the Company’s currently effective shelf registration statement"
A shelf registration statement is a document a company files with regulators that allows it to sell shares or bonds quickly when it’s a good time to raise money. It’s like having a pre-approved plan ready so the company can act fast without going through lengthy paperwork each time they want to sell, making fundraising more flexible.
Form N-2 regulatory
"effective shelf registration statement on Form N-2 (Registration No. 333-290511)"
Form N-2 is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing that investment companies use to register and describe closed-end funds and certain management companies for public investors. It lays out the fund’s purpose, fees, risks, portfolio policies and management team—like a detailed product label for a financial product—so investors can compare offerings, understand costs and risks, and make informed decisions before buying shares.
prospectus supplement regulatory
"as supplemented by a prospectus supplement, dated May 5, 2026"
A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.
legality opinion regulatory
"Dechert LLP delivered its legality opinion with respect to the shares of the Company’s common stock"
FAQ
What did Oxford Square Capital Corp. (OXSQ) change in this 8-K filing?
Oxford Square Capital Corp. reported amendment no. 1 to its amended and restated equity distribution agreement. The change keeps its stock sale program active under an effective Form N-2 shelf registration statement, using sales agents Lucid Capital Markets and Ladenburg Thalmann.
Which parties are involved in Oxford Square’s amended equity distribution agreement?
The amended equity distribution agreement involves Oxford Square Capital Corp., Oxford Square Management, LLC, Oxford Funds, LLC, Lucid Capital Markets, LLC, and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. These firms act as sales agents for issuing Oxford Square’s common stock under the shelf registration.
What registration statement supports Oxford Square Capital’s stock sales program?
Oxford Square Capital’s equity distribution program operates under an effective shelf registration statement on Form N-2 with Registration No. 333-290511. A related prospectus supplement dated May 5, 2026 provides additional details for potential common stock sales.
What legal opinion did Dechert LLP provide for Oxford Square Capital Corp.?
Dechert LLP delivered a legality opinion on May 5, 2026 covering shares of Oxford Square Capital’s common stock to be sold under the amended equity distribution agreement. The opinion is filed as Exhibit 5.1, with a related consent included as Exhibit 23.1.
Does this Oxford Square Capital 8-K represent an offer to sell securities?
The 8-K explicitly states it does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities. Any sales must comply with applicable state and other jurisdictional securities laws and occur under the effective registration and qualification framework.