

NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund Average weekly trading volume of approximately 1,965,812 shares Fund's adviser has more than 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience CLOSING PRICES AS OF 06/30/26 NAV 21.21 MKT 18.47 AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 06/30/26 NAV (%) MKT (%) One-Month* 6.24 1.23 Year to Date* 24.23 18.86 One-Year 38.11 33.77 Three-Year 20.21 19.83 Five-Year 9.44 8.62 10-Year 13.31 13.75 *Not Annualized Important Performance and Expense Information All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis, net of the Fund's investment advisory fee, and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

At a CAPE ratio exceeding 41, S&P 500 valuations sit at extreme historical levels, setting up low long-term forward returns for cap-weighted indexes. Monthly living expenses continue regardless of market drawdowns; retirement requires predictable cash flow, not volatile paper valuations. During bull markets, cash flow is a convenience; during market crashes, uncallable dividend income becomes a vital necessity.

Royce Small-Cap Trust is rated Buy for 2026, driven by small-cap recovery, strong NAV performance, and a double-digit discount to NAV. RVT's actively managed, diversified small-cap portfolio outperformed the Russell 2000 in most downturns and is overweight sectors benefiting from reshoring and infrastructure trends. The fund's ~13% discount to NAV and 7% managed distribution offer a compelling entry, but distributions are variable and not bond-like income.

NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund Average weekly trading volume of approximately 773,762 shares Fund's adviser has more than 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience CLOSING PRICES AS OF 05/31/26 NAV 20.31 MKT 18.56 AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 05/31/26 NAV (%) MKT (%) One-Month* 2.06 0.87 Year to Date* 16.94 17.41 One-Year 35.93 36.51 Three-Year 21.12 23.57 Five-Year 8.10 8.50 10-Year 12.64 13.61 *Not Annualized Important Performance and Expense Information All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis, net of the Fund's investment advisory fee, and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE-RVT) declares Second Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.31 Per Share PR Newswire

NEW YORK, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE-RVT) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.31 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 29, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 11, 2026 (ex-dividend on June 11, 2026).

Large-caps are trading at a staggering 20.8x P/E, a dangerous valuation disconnect last seen in 2001. Without valuation expansion over the last 15 years, the S&P 500 would be 33% lower. Small and mid-caps are locked in at a historically reasonable and highly attractive 16x P/E.
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