• Stellus Capital Investment entered a new investment advisory agreement with Stellus Capital Management, effective June 22, 2026.
• Agreement took effect at the close of Ridgepost Capital’s acquisition of Stellus Capital Management, triggering a change of control at the adviser.
• Base management fee structure and incentive fee calculations remain unchanged from the prior 2012 advisory agreement.
• Initial term runs two years from June 22, 2026, then renews annually with required board and independent director approvals.

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