Major Shareholder John F. Barry III Continues Accumulating Shares After Dividend Cut

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Significant shareholder John F. Barry III has continued to buy shares of Prospect Capital Corp, including $451,790 in open market purchases, following recent negative financial news and a dividend cut.

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• Continued Accumulation

  John F. Barry III, a 26.1% shareholder, acquired an additional 278,396.77 shares since March 3, 2026.

• Open Market Purchases

  This includes 200,000 shares purchased on the open market for approximately $451,790 on May 21, 2026.

• Post-Negative News Buying

  These purchases occurred after the company reported a decline in NII, a drop in NAV, and a 22.2% dividend cut in early May, indicating strong conviction.

• Increased Overall Stake

  Mr. Barry's total beneficial ownership now stands at 130,610,615.87 shares, representing 26.1% of the outstanding common stock.

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John F. Barry III, a significant individual shareholder with a 26.1% stake, has continued to increase his ownership in Prospect Capital Corp. This filing details open market purchases totaling $451,790 and additional shares acquired through dividend reinvestment since March 3, 2026. These purchases are notable as they occurred after the company reported a decline in Net Investment Income, a drop in Net Asset Value per share, and a 22.2% cut in its monthly dividend in early May, signaling strong conviction from a major investor despite recent negative corporate news.