Operator

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's conference call to report financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. [Operator Instructions] This conference is being recorded today, May 12, 2026.

It is now my pleasure to turn the call over to Mr. Robert Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus Capital Investment Corporation. Mr. Ladd, you may begin your conference.

Robert Ladd
President, CEO & Chairman

Okay. Thank you, Holly. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining the call. Welcome to our conference call covering the quarter ended March 31, 2026. We have 6 topics to cover this morning. First, the financial results for the quarter, portfolio and asset quality, outlook update, opportunities with Ridgepost Capital, our share buyback program, and future growth in the portfolio.

Joining me this morning is Todd Huskinson, our Chief Financial Officer, who will cover important information about forward-looking statements as well as an overview of our financial information.

W. Huskinson
CFO, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

Thank you, Rob. I'd like to remind everyone that today's call is being recorded. Please note that the call is the property of Stellus Capital Investment Corporation and that any unauthorized broadcast of this call in any form is strictly prohibited. Audio replay of