UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
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June 2014
YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED!
Dear Valued Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Stockholder:
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for June 26, 2014 and our Fund’s records indicate that we have not received your important vote. We urge you to vote as soon as possible in order to allow the Fund to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the meeting as scheduled. Please find voting instructions enclosed in this package.
Voting is very important for your investment and the operation of the Fund. Please vote now to be sure your vote is received in time for the June 26, 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The Fund has made it very easy for you to vote. Choose one of the following methods:
| · | Speak with a Proxy Specialist by calling 1-877-605-2536, Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM, EST, |
| · | Login to the website listed on your proxy card(s), enter the control number on your proxy card(s), and follow the screen prompts, or |
| · | Call the toll-free voting number listed on your proxy card(s) with your control number located on your proxy card(s) and follow the prompts. |
Voting takes only a few minutes. Please vote today. If you have recently voted please disregard this letter.
Should you have any questions regarding this change, please contact your Investment Professional or contact us at 1-877-605-2536. Thank you for your investment in the Stellus Capital Investment Corporation.
Sincerely,
Robert T Ladd
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and
President
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation