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Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE-RVT) declares Second Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.29 Per Share

1. RVT declares a quarterly distribution of $0.29 per share. 2. Distribution consists of 96% return of capital and 4% investment income. 3. Annual distribution policy set at 7% of average net asset values. 4. Fund's average annual return over five years is 12.02%. 5. Cumulative total return for fiscal year is -1.91%.

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Why Bullish?

The regular distribution indicates financial stability and consistent return to shareholders. The past performance (12.02% average return) suggests potential for price appreciation as distributions attract investors.

How important is it?

The announced distribution and return of capital can influence investor sentiment positively. The performance metrics suggest sustainable growth, capable of attracting new investments.

Why Short Term?

Upcoming distribution in June may trigger short-term buying interest. However, overall market conditions and future earnings may affect long-term stability.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE-RVT) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.29 per share on its Common Stock.  The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock, or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on June 25, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 12, 2025 (ex-dividend on June 12, 2025).  The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on June 20, 2025. The Fund has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 7% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (NAVs), with the fourth quarter distribution being the greater of 1.75% of the rolling average or the minimum distribution required by IRS regulations. The policy, including the annual rate, is subject to change at the discretion of the Fund's Board of Directors. The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on June 25, 2025 and for 2025 yearto-date are as follows Estimated Allocations as of May 31, 2025 Fund Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Gains Net Realized Long-Term Gains Return of Capital RVT $0.29 $0.0116 (4 %) $0.00 (0 %) $0.2784 (96 %) $0.00 (0 %) Estimated Allocations for 2025 through May 31, 2025 Fund Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Gains Net Realized Long-Term Gains Return of Capital RVT $0.59 $0.0235 (4 %) $0.00 (0 %) $0.5665 (96 %) $0.00 (0 %)  You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Distribution Policy.  The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:  Fund Average Annual Total Return (in relation to NAV forthe 5-year period ending on 5/31/2025)1 Annualized Current Distribution Rate (expressed as a percentage of NAV as of 5/31/2025)2 Cumulative Total Return (in relationto NAV for the fiscal year through 5/31/2025)3 Cumulative Fiscal Year Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 5/31/2025)4 RVT 12.02 % 7.10 % -1.91 % 3.61 % 1  Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five-year period ended May 31, 2025.  Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid. 2  The Annualized Current Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period's distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of May 31, 2025. 3  Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from December 31, 2024 to May 31, 2025 assuming reinvestment of distributions paid. 4  The Cumulative Fiscal Year Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the fiscal year period (January 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025), as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of May 31, 2025. About Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (the "Fund") is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares of Common Stock are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange.  The Fund's primary investment goal is long-term capital growth.  The Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small-cap companies (i.e., those that have a market capitalization not greater than that of the largest company in the Russell 2000® Index at the time of its most recent reconstitution) under normal circumstances. One Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010 | (800) 221-4268 | F (212) 832-8921 | www.royceinvest.com SOURCE Royce Small Cap Trust WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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