Monitor the ex-dividend date (September 11, 2026) for price adjustment. The distribution policy is formulaic and subject to board discretion; no fundamental change in the fund's operations or outlook is indicated.
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Executive Summary
Royce Small Cap Trust declared a $0.33 quarterly distribution, with 77% of the source classified as long-term capital gains and 0% as return of capital. The distribution is part of a policy targeting 7% of rolling average NAV, and the fund reported a 5-year average annual NAV total return of 8.72% and a cumulative fiscal-year NAV return of 19.89% through August 31, 2026. This is a routine distribution announcement with no earnings surprise or guidance, making it a neutral event for the closed-end fund's common stock.
Key Facts
- Quarterly distribution of $0.33 per share declared, payable September 29, 2026.
- Distribution source: 1% net investment income, 22% short-term gains, 77% long-term gains, 0% return of capital.
- Annualized distribution rate of 6.45% of NAV as of August 31, 2026.
- 5-year average annual NAV total return of 8.72%.
- Cumulative fiscal-year NAV total return of 19.89% through August 31, 2026.
Financial Impact
Quarterly distribution of $0.33 per share, annualized rate of 6.45% of NAV.
Risk Factors
- Distribution policy subject to change at Board discretion.
- Distribution sources are estimates and may differ for tax reporting purposes.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-prn-302866512 |
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