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): May 8, 2024
Prospect Capital Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Maryland | | 814-00659 | | 43-2048643 |
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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:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| 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 $0.001 | PSEC PRA | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 8, 2024, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 8, 2024, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, and by this reference incorporated herein, announcing the declaration of monthly cash distributions to common shareholders in the following amounts and with the following record and payment dates:
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| Monthly Cash Common Shareholder Distribution | Record Date | Payment Date | Amount ($ per share) |
| May 2024 | 5/29/2024 | 6/18/2024 | $0.0600 |
| June 2024 | 6/26/2024 | 7/18/2024 | $0.0600 |
| July 2024 | 7/29/2024 | 8/21/2024 | $0.0600 |
| August 2024 | 8/28/2024 | 9/19/2024 | $0.0600 |
On May 8, 2024, the registrant is hereby announcing the declaration of monthly dividends for our Floating Rate Preferred Stock for holders of record on the following dates based on an annualized rate equal to 7.32241% of the stated value of $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in September as a result), authorized on May 7, 2024, as follows:
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| Monthly Cash Floating Rate Preferred Shareholder Distribution | Record Date | Payment Date | Monthly Amount ($ per share), before pro ration for partial periods |
| June 2024 | 6/18/2024 | 7/1/2024 | $0.152550 |
| July 2024 | 7/17/2024 | 8/1/2024 | $0.152550 |
| August 2024 | 8/15/2024 | 9/3/2024 | $0.152550 |
On May 8, 2024, the registrant is hereby announcing the declaration of monthly dividends for our 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 $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in September as a result), as follows:
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| Monthly Cash 5.50% Preferred Shareholder Distribution | Record Date | Payment Date | Monthly Amount ($ per share), before pro ration for partial periods |
| June 2024 | 6/18/2024 | 7/1/2024 | $0.114583 |
| July 2024 | 7/17/2024 | 8/1/2024 | $0.114583 |
| August 2024 | 8/15/2024 | 9/3/2024 | $0.114583 |
On May 8, 2024, the registrant is hereby announcing the declaration of monthly dividends for our 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 $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date (the first business day of the month, with no additional dividend accruing in September as a result), as follows:
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| Monthly Cash 6.50% Preferred Shareholder Distribution | Record Date | Payment Date | Monthly Amount ($ per share), before pro ration for partial periods |
| June 2024 | 6/18/2024 | 7/1/2024 | $0.135417 |
| July 2024 | 7/17/2024 | 8/1/2024 | $0.135417 |
| August 2024 | 8/15/2024 | 9/3/2024 | $0.135417 |
On May 8, 2024, the registrant is hereby announcing the declaration of quarterly dividends for our 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 $25.00 per share as set forth in the Articles Supplementary for the 5.35% Preferred Stock, from the date of issuance or, if later from the most recent dividend payment date, as follows:
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| Quarterly Cash 5.35% Preferred Shareholder Distribution | Record Date | Payment Date | Amount ($ per share) |
| May 2024 - July 2024 | 7/17/2024 | 8/1/2024 | $0.334375 |
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated May 8, 2024
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: May 8, 2024
Index to Exhibits
