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PSEC CEO's Million-Dollar Stock Purchase Signals Strong Insider Confidence

Filing Impact
(Very High)
Filing Sentiment
(Positive)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prospect Capital CEO John F. Barry III has significantly increased his position in the company through a purchase of 319,000 shares at $3.1619 per share on June 23, 2025, representing a total investment of approximately $1,008,646.

Following this transaction, Barry's direct ownership stands at 83,585,025 shares, with an additional 356,082 shares held indirectly through his spouse. As a Director, CEO, and 10% Owner, this insider purchase demonstrates significant confidence in the company's prospects.

Key position details:

  • Transaction Type: Direct Purchase
  • Role: Chief Executive Officer, Director, and 10% Owner
  • Total Direct Holdings: 83.59M shares
  • Total Indirect Holdings: 356K shares (via spouse)

Positive

  • CEO John F. Barry III purchased 319,000 shares at $3.16 per share, representing a significant $1.01M open market purchase
  • CEO maintains a substantial position of over 83.5M shares, demonstrating strong long-term alignment with shareholders

Negative

  • None.

Insights

CEO John Barry purchased 319,000 PSEC shares for ~$1M, signaling confidence in company's value at current price levels.

This Form 4 filing reveals significant insider buying activity by John F. Barry, the Chief Executive Officer, Director, and 10%+ owner of Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC). On June 23, 2025, Barry acquired an additional 319,000 shares at $3.1619 per share, representing an approximate investment of $1 million. Following this transaction, Barry now directly owns 83,585,025 shares, with an additional 356,082 shares held indirectly through his spouse.

The size of this purchase is particularly notable given Barry's already substantial position in the company. When high-level executives commit significant personal capital to increase their holdings, it typically signals strong confidence in the company's future prospects or a belief that shares are undervalued at current trading levels. The timing and volume of this transaction merit attention as it represents a meaningful increase to an already large position by the company's top executive who possesses intimate knowledge of PSEC's operations, strategy, and financial outlook.

The purchase comes at a time when business development companies (BDCs) like PSEC face a complex interest rate environment. Barry's willingness to increase his personal exposure to PSEC by such a substantial amount may suggest his confidence in the company's loan portfolio quality, income generation capability, or potential for NAV stability despite market uncertainties.

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 FL 33401

(City) (State) (Zip)
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
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/23/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 06/23/2025 P 319,000 A $3.1619 83,585,025.755 D
COMMON STOCK 356,082.654 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 06/25/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many PSEC shares did CEO John Barry purchase on June 23, 2025?

CEO John Barry purchased 319,000 shares of PSEC common stock on June 23, 2025 at a price of $3.1619 per share.

What is PSEC CEO John Barry's total direct stock ownership after the June 2025 purchase?

Following the reported transaction, CEO John Barry directly owned 83,585,025.755 shares of PSEC common stock.

How much indirect PSEC stock ownership does John Barry have through his spouse?

John Barry indirectly owns 356,082.654 shares of PSEC common stock through his spouse's holdings.

What positions does John Barry hold at Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC)?

John Barry serves in multiple roles at PSEC: Chief Executive Officer, Director, and is also a 10% Owner of the company.

What was the total value of PSEC shares purchased by CEO John Barry in June 2025?

The total value of the purchase was approximately $1,008,646.10 (calculated as 319,000 shares × $3.1619 per share).
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