Prospect Capital (PSEC) declares 2025 monthly and quarterly cash dividends

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Prospect Capital Corporation filed a current report describing recent financial and dividend actions. On August 26, 2025, the company issued a press release with its financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

The company also announced monthly cash distributions to common shareholders of $0.0450 per share for September 2025 and October 2025, with record dates of 9/26/2025 and 10/29/2025 and payment dates of 10/22/2025 and 11/18/2025.

Prospect Capital declared monthly dividends on its Floating Rate, 7.50%, 5.50% and 6.50% preferred stock series for September, October and November 2025, with per-share amounts of $0.135417 (Floating and 6.50%), $0.156250 (7.50%) and $0.114583 (5.50%). It also declared a quarterly dividend on its 5.35% preferred stock of $0.334375 per share for the period August 2025–October 2025, with a record date of 10/22/2025 and payment on 11/3/2025.

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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 27, 2025 (August 26, 2025)

Prospect Capital Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

814-00659

43-2048643

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

Identification No.)

10 East 40th Street, 42nd Floor, New York, New York 10016

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(212) 448-0702

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:

o						Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value			PSEC			NASDAQ Global Select Market
5.35% Series A Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.001			PSEC PRA			New York Stock Exchange

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

Emerging growth company o

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. o

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 26, 2025, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 26, 2025, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, and by this reference incorporated herein, announcing the declaration of monthly cash distributions to common shareholders in the following amounts and with the following record and payment dates:

Monthly Cash Common Shareholder Distribution			Record Date			Payment Date			Amount ($ per share)
September 2025			9/26/2025			10/22/2025			$0.0450
October 2025			10/29/2025			11/18/2025			$0.0450

On August 26, 2025, the registrant announced the declaration of monthly dividends for the registrant’s Floating Rate Preferred Stock for holders of record on the following dates based on an annualized rate equal to 6.50% of the stated value of $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in November as a result), authorized on August 22, 2025, as follows:

Monthly Cash Floating Rate Preferred Shareholder Distribution			Record Date			Payment Date			Monthly Amount ($ per share), before pro ration for partial periods
September 2025			9/18/2025			10/1/2025			$0.135417
October 2025			10/22/2025			11/3/2025			$0.135417
November 2025			11/19/2025			12/1/2025			$0.135417

On August 26, 2025, the registrant announced the declaration of monthly dividends for the registrant’s 7.50% Preferred Stock for holders of record on the following dates based on an annual rate equal to 7.50% of the Stated Value of $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in November as a result), as follows:

Monthly Cash 7.50% Preferred Shareholder Distribution			Record Date			Payment Date			Monthly Amount ($ per share), before pro ration for partial periods
September 2025			9/18/2025			10/1/2025			$0.156250
October 2025			10/22/2025			11/3/2025			$0.156250
November 2025			11/19/2025			12/1/2025			$0.156250

On August 26, 2025, the registrant announced the declaration of monthly dividends for the registrant’s 5.50% Preferred Stock for holders of record on the following dates based on an annual rate equal to 5.50% of the Stated Value of $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in November as a result), as follows:

Monthly Cash 5.50% Preferred Shareholder Distribution			Record Date			Payment Date			Monthly Amount ($ per share), before pro ration for partial periods
September 2025			9/18/2025			10/1/2025			$0.114583
October 2025			10/22/2025			11/3/2025			$0.114583
November 2025			11/19/2025			12/1/2025			$0.114583

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On August 26, 2025, the registrant announced the declaration of monthly dividends for the registrant’s 6.50% Preferred Stock for holders of record on the following dates based on an annual rate equal to 6.50% of the Stated Value of $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in November as a result), as follows:

Monthly Cash 6.50% Preferred Shareholder Distribution			Record Date			Payment Date			Monthly Amount ($ per share), before pro ration for partial periods
September 2025			9/18/2025			10/1/2025			$0.135417
October 2025			10/22/2025			11/3/2025			$0.135417
November 2025			11/19/2025			12/1/2025			$0.135417

On August 26, 2025, the registrant announced the declaration of quarterly dividends for the registrant’s 5.35% Preferred Stock for holders of record on the following dates based on an annual rate equal to 5.35% of the Stated Value of $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the 5.35% Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in November as a result), as follows:

Quarterly Cash 5.35% Preferred Shareholder Distribution			Record Date			Payment Date			Amount ($ per share)
August 2025 - October 2025			10/22/2025			11/3/2025			$0.334375

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1    Press Release, dated August 26, 2025

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SIGNATURE

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Prospect Capital Corporation

By:     /s/ M. Grier Eliasek

Name:    M. Grier Eliasek

Title:     Chief Operating Officer

Date: August 27, 2025

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Index to Exhibits

Exhibit Number			Description
99.1			Press Release, dated August 26, 2025

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FAQ

What did Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) disclose in this 8-K?

Prospect Capital Corporation disclosed that it issued a press release with financial results for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and announced a series of cash distributions to common and preferred shareholders for September through November 2025, plus a quarterly dividend on its 5.35% preferred stock.

What monthly cash dividend will PSEC common shareholders receive?

Common shareholders are scheduled to receive a monthly cash distribution of $0.0450 per share for September 2025 and October 2025. The record dates are 9/26/2025 and 10/29/2025, with payment dates of 10/22/2025 and 11/18/2025, respectively.

What are the declared dividends for PSEC Floating Rate Preferred Stock?

The Floating Rate Preferred Stock dividends are based on an annualized rate of 6.50% of the $25.00 stated value, with monthly per-share amounts of $0.135417 for September, October and November 2025. Record dates are 9/18/2025, 10/22/2025 and 11/19/2025, with payments on 10/1/2025, 11/3/2025 and 12/1/2025.

What dividends were declared on PSEC 7.50% Preferred Stock?

The 7.50% Preferred Stock has monthly dividends of $0.156250 per share for September, October and November 2025, based on a 7.50% annual rate on a $25.00 stated value. Record dates are 9/18/2025, 10/22/2025 and 11/19/2025, with payment dates of 10/1/2025, 11/3/2025 and 12/1/2025.

What are the dividend terms for PSEC 5.50% and 6.50% Preferred Stock?

The 5.50% Preferred Stock carries monthly dividends of $0.114583 per share, and the 6.50% Preferred Stock carries $0.135417 per share for September, October and November 2025. Each series is based on its stated annual rate applied to a $25.00 stated value, with record dates of 9/18/2025, 10/22/2025 and 11/19/2025 and payments on 10/1/2025, 11/3/2025 and 12/1/2025.

What quarterly dividend did PSEC declare on its 5.35% Preferred Stock?

For its 5.35% Preferred Stock, Prospect Capital declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.334375 per share for the period from August 2025 through October 2025. The record date is 10/22/2025, and the payment date is 11/3/2025.

Where can investors find the detailed fiscal 2025 results for PSEC?

The detailed financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, are contained in a press release dated August 26, 2025, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and furnished under Item 2.02.