Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. Declares Quarterly Distribution of $0.1274 Per Share

Sprott Focus Trust announces a quarterly distribution of $0.1274 per share, payable on September 29, 2025.

Quiver AI Summary

Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. has announced a quarterly distribution of $0.1274 per share to be paid on September 29, 2025, to stockholders recorded by September 15, 2025, with options for cash or additional shares. The Fund maintains a Distribution Policy of quarterly payouts at an annual rate of 6% based on the rolling average net asset values. For this distribution, detailed estimated allocations show the sources include net investment income and realized gains. Investors are cautioned not to draw conclusions about the Fund's performance based solely on the distribution announced, as actual tax reporting amounts may vary based on future investment results. The Fund focuses on long-term capital growth through equity investments and is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

Potential Positives

The Fund has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1274 per share, reflecting a consistent commitment to return capital to shareholders.
The annual distribution rate of 6% based on the rolling average of prior net asset values indicates a stable income generation for investors.
The Fund's average annual total return of 13.00% over the past five years highlights its strong performance and potential for long-term capital growth.
The optional payment in additional shares allows shareholders to reinvest their distributions, potentially increasing their investment in the Fund.

Potential Negatives

The distribution consists largely of return of capital (61.30% for the current quarter), which may indicate that the Fund is not generating enough income or capital gains to cover its distribution policy sustainably.
The estimated distributions are only projections and may be subject to significant changes based on future fund performance, creating uncertainty for investors.
The distribution policy is subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Directors, which may raise concerns about the stability and reliability of future distributions for shareholders.

FAQ

What is the quarterly distribution amount for Sprott Focus Trust?

The quarterly distribution amount is $0.1274 per share on the Common Stock.

When will the distribution be paid to stockholders?

The distribution will be paid on September 29, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2025.

Can stockholders receive their distribution in shares or cash?

Yes, stockholders can choose to receive the distribution in either additional shares of Common Stock or in cash.

What percentage does the annual distribution rate represent?

The annual distribution rate is set at 6% based on the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values.

How does Sprott Focus Trust report its distribution for tax purposes?

The Fund will provide a Form 1099-DIV at the end of the calendar year for tax reporting purposes.

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$FUND Insider Trading Activity

$FUND insiders have traded $FUND stock on the open market 20 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 14 have been purchases and 6 have been sales.

Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $FUND stock by insiders over the last 6 months:

W WHITNEY GEORGE has made 14 purchases buying 396,466 shares for an estimated $2,915,797 and 6 sales selling 29,900 shares for an estimated $215,473.

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$FUND Hedge Fund Activity

We have seen 16 institutional investors add shares of $FUND stock to their portfolio, and 17 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.

Here are some of the largest recent moves:

SPROTT INC. added 146,509 shares (+1.0%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $1,095,887
SHAKER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC added 142,553 shares (+44.9%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $1,066,296
WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC removed 109,863 shares (-98.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $821,775
RIVERNORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 95,071 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $711,131
LANDSCAPE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. removed 37,723 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $279,527
INVESCO LTD. removed 23,810 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $178,098
1607 CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC removed 17,400 shares (-10.6%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $130,152

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Full Release

TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1274 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 September 29, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2025 (ex-dividend on September 15, 2025). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on September 22, 2025.

The Fund currently has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 6% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (“NAVs”), with the fourth quarter distribution being the greater of 1.50% 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 September 29, 2025 and for 2025 year-to-date are as follows:

Estimated Allocations as of August 31, 2025

	Distribution Per Share	Net Investment Income	Net Realized Short-Term Gains	Net Realized Long-Term Gains	Return of Capital
FUND	$ 0.1274	$ 0.0453 (35.56%)	$ 0.0040 (3.14%)	$ 0.0781 (61.30%)	$ 0.0000 (0.00%)

Estimated Allocations for 2025 through August 31, 2025

	Distribution Per Share	Net Investment Income	Net Realized Short-Term Gains	Net Realized Long-Term Gains	Return of Capital
FUND	$ 0.3859	$ 0.1334 (34.56%)	$ 0.0061 (1.58%)	$ 0.2067 (53.58%)	$ 0.0397 (10.28%)

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

	Average Annual Total Return (in relation to NAV for the 5-year period ending on 08/31/2025) ¹	Annualized Current Distribution Rate (expressed as a percentage of NAV as of 08/31/2025) ²	Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV for the fiscal year through 08/31/2025) ³	Cumulative fiscal year Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 08/31/2025) ⁴
FUND	13.00%	5.48%	15.19%	4.15%

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 August 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 August 31, 2025.

³ Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV from December 31, 2024 to August 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 August 31, 2025), as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of August 31, 2025 .

About Sprott Focus Trust, Inc.

Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified investment management company whose shares of Common Stock are listed and traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The Fund’s investment goal is long-term capital growth, which it seeks by normally investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities.

For further information on the Fund, please visit our web site at: www.sprottfocustrust.com . An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The Fund is a closed-end fund and closed-end funds do not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. The Fund trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker.

Contact:	Glen Williams
	(416) 943-4394