Stellus Capital Investment Enters Sixth Amendment to Credit Agreement

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation, a closed-end business development company, has entered its sixth amendment to a credit agreement. The company's investment objective is to maximize total return through debt and related equity investments in middle-market companies. It focuses on private US companies with $5-50 million EBITDA and invests in various sectors such as services, consumer goods, and media. Stellus Capital Management is its investment adviser.

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM), a closed-end business development company, has seen significant changes in its shareholder base and financial landscape. The company, which specializes in investments in private middle-market companies, recently reported changes in institutional holdings and provided updates on its financial performance.

According to the company's latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Trexquant Investment LP reduced its holdings in Stellus Capital Investment Corporation by 49.4%, selling 31,158 shares during the first quarter Trexquant Investment LP Has $446,000 Stock Holdings in Stellus Capital Investment Corporation $SCM^[1]. This reduction leaves Trexquant Investment LP with a remaining stake valued at approximately $446,000. Other institutional investors also made notable changes to their positions in SCM. Chilton Capital Management LLC increased its stake by 10.6%, while XTX Topco Ltd, Quantbot Technologies LP, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., and Northern Trust Corp made new investments or increased their holdings Trexquant Investment LP Has $446,000 Stock Holdings in Stellus Capital Investment Corporation $SCM^[1].

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's stock has experienced mixed performance, trading down $0.06 on Friday, September 12, 2025, to hit $14.15 Trexquant Investment LP Has $446,000 Stock Holdings in Stellus Capital Investment Corporation $SCM^[1]. The stock has a market cap of $402.09 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.76, and a beta of 0.87. Analysts have set a new price target of $13.00, with a consensus rating of "Hold" Trexquant Investment LP Has $446,000 Stock Holdings in Stellus Capital Investment Corporation $SCM^[1].

The company's most recent quarterly earnings report, released on August 6, 2025, showed earnings per share (EPS) of $0.35, meeting analysts' estimates. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation reported a net margin of 38.24% and a return on equity of 11.06%. Revenue for the quarter was $25.70 million, slightly below analyst estimates of $26.15 million Trexquant Investment LP Has $446,000 Stock Holdings in Stellus Capital Investment Corporation $SCM^[1].

Additionally, Stellus Capital Investment Corporation declared a monthly dividend of $0.1333 per share, payable on September 15, 2025. This represents a dividend yield of 11.3% on an annualized basis and a payout ratio of 110.34% Trexquant Investment LP Has $446,000 Stock Holdings in Stellus Capital Investment Corporation $SCM^[1].

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's investment objective is to maximize total return through debt and related equity investments in middle-market companies, with a focus on private US companies with $5-50 million EBITDA. The company invests in various sectors, including services, consumer goods, and media, and is advised by Stellus Capital Management .