Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for June 16, 2026, with proxy materials distributed to shareholders.

• Shareholders can vote by phone, mail, or internet, with phone voting facilitated by Alliance Advisors.

• Confirmation of identity and address is required to validate votes, and confirmation of voting instructions is sent within 5 days.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Board has recommended a vote in favor of the proposals presented at the meeting.

• Shareholders are offered the option to vote all accounts in line with board recommendations.

• If quorum is not met, the meeting may be adjourned and shareholders notified to cast votes by phone.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board authorizes phone voting for shareholders who have not yet voted as the meeting date approaches.