Note 16. Subsequent Events

On March 17, 2026, the Company declared the following dividends for the quarter ending May 31, 2026. Shareholders have the option to receive payment of the dividend in cash, or receive shares of common stock, pursuant to the DRIP.

On April 10, 2026, the Company issued $25.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.25% fixed-rate notes due 2029 (the “7.25% 2029 Notes”) for net proceeds of approximately $24.5 million, based on an offering price of 98.00% per Note. Estimated offering costs incurred were approximately $0.2 million. Interest on the 7.25% 2029 Notes is paid quarterly on February 28, May 31, August 31 and November 30 of each year, beginning on May 31, 2026. The Notes will mature on April 10, 2029, and may be extended to October 10, 2029, at the sole discretion of the Company. The Notes may be redeemed at the Company’s option, in whole or in part at any time, or from time to time on or after April 10, 2027, at the redemption price of par, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes in accordance with the Company’s investment objective and strategies. Pursuant to the terms of the Notes Purchase Agreement, upon the mutual agreement of the Company and the Purchaser, the Company may issue additional Notes for sale in one or more subsequent private offerings by July 10, 2026, in an aggregate amount of up to $25.0 million, resulting in a total maximum issuance of $50.0 million.

In addition, holders of the 7.25% 2029 Notes will have the option to have the 7.25% 2029 Notes repaid prior to the stated maturity date if (i) the Company is no longer directly managed by Saratoga Investment Advisors or any of its affiliates, or if two or more of Christian L. Oberbeck, Michael J. Grisius, Thomas V. Inglesby, Charles G. Phillips or Henri J. Steenkamp cease to work or be employed on a full-time basis with respect to the business of Saratoga Investment Advisors at least the duties and responsibilities delegated to him as of the date of the Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture and has not been promptly replaced by another person reasonably acceptable by the holders of the Notes; or (ii) the Company violates Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act as in effect as of the date of the Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture, but giving effect to any exemptive relief granted to the Company by the SEC.