Prospect Capital (NASDAQ: PSEC) CEO John F. Barry adds 1.07M shares in open‑market buys

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PROSPECT CAPITAL CORP director and CEO John F. Barry reported substantial open‑market purchases of PSEC common stock. On June 23, 2026, he bought 1,000,000 shares at $2.2745 per share and an additional 67,648 shares at $2.2701 per share.

After these transactions, Barry directly owned 89,213,725.166 shares of common stock. The filing also shows an indirect holding of 432,918.737 shares reported as owned by his spouse. Overall, the Form 4 reflects net insider share purchases rather than sales.

Insights

Insider trading analyst

Prospect Capital’s CEO made over 1.0M net open‑market share purchases.

CEO and major shareholder John F. Barry executed two open‑market purchases of PROSPECT CAPITAL CORP common stock on June 23, 2026, acquiring a total of 1,067,648 shares around $2.27 per share. These are voluntary market transactions, not option exercises or stock grants.

Following the trades, Barry directly held 89,213,725.166 shares, with an additional 432,918.737 shares reported as indirectly owned by his spouse. The filing shows net-buy activity with no reported sales, indicating increased personal exposure, though the broader impact on the company’s valuation depends on overall share count and market context not detailed here.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,067,648 shares

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider Barry John F

Role CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Bought 1,067,648 shs ($2.43M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	COMMON STOCK	1,000,000	$2.2745	$2.27M
Purchase	COMMON STOCK	67,648	$2.2701	$154K
holding	COMMON STOCK	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 89,213,725.166 shares (Direct); COMMON STOCK — 432,918.737 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)

Key Figures

Total shares purchased: 1,067,648 shares First purchase size: 1,000,000 shares First purchase price: $2.2745/share +4 more

7 metrics

Total shares purchased 1,067,648 shares Open-market purchases on June 23, 2026

First purchase size 1,000,000 shares COMMON STOCK at $2.2745 per share on June 23, 2026

First purchase price $2.2745/share Open-market purchase of 1,000,000 COMMON STOCK shares

Second purchase size 67,648 shares COMMON STOCK at $2.2701 per share on June 23, 2026

Second purchase price $2.2701/share Open-market purchase of 67,648 COMMON STOCK shares

Direct holdings after transactions 89,213,725.166 shares COMMON STOCK directly owned after June 23, 2026 trades

Indirect spouse holdings 432,918.737 shares COMMON STOCK reported as indirectly owned by spouse

Key Terms

open-market purchase, COMMON STOCK, indirect ownership, Form 4

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: open-market purchase"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

COMMON STOCK financial

"security_title: COMMON STOCK"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

indirect ownership financial

"ownership_type: indirect, nature_of_ownership: By Spouse"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

What insider transactions did PSEC CEO John F. Barry report on this Form 4?

John F. Barry reported two open‑market purchases of PROSPECT CAPITAL CORP common stock on June 23, 2026. He bought 1,000,000 shares at $2.2745 per share and 67,648 shares at $2.2701 per share, increasing his overall direct stake in PSEC.

How many PSEC shares did John F. Barry buy in total on June 23, 2026?

He purchased a total of 1,067,648 PSEC common shares on June 23, 2026. This came from two separate open‑market purchases: 1,000,000 shares at $2.2745 and 67,648 shares at $2.2701, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What are John F. Barry’s direct PSEC holdings after these insider purchases?

After the June 23, 2026 purchases, John F. Barry directly owned 89,213,725.166 PSEC common shares. This post‑transaction figure reflects his direct ownership only and provides context for the scale of the reported insider buying activity.

Does the Form 4 show any indirect PSEC ownership for John F. Barry?

Yes. The Form 4 reports 432,918.737 PSEC common shares as indirectly owned by John F. Barry through his spouse. This indirect position is separate from his 89,213,725.166 directly held shares and helps investors understand his total reported economic exposure.

Were there any PSEC insider stock sales reported in this Form 4 filing?

No insider sales were reported in this Form 4. The transaction summary shows two open‑market purchases totaling 1,067,648 shares and no sales, resulting in a net‑buy direction for John F. Barry’s reported insider activity on June 23, 2026.

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Available on EDGAR 06/25/2026 - 05:00 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/25/2026 - 04:59 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Barry John F

(Last) (First) (Middle)

700 S ROSEMARY AVE SUITE 204

(Street)

WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA 33401

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PROSPECT CAPITAL CORP [ PSEC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[PSEC]

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/23/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
COMMON STOCK	06/23/2026		P		1,000,000	A	$2.2745	89,146,077.166	D
COMMON STOCK	06/23/2026		P		67,648	A	$2.2701	89,213,725.166	D
COMMON STOCK								432,918.737	I	By Spouse

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ John F. Barry III	06/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)