{"url_path":"/sec/cik-0001901037/proxy/2026-04-27/000110465926049331","section_key":"body","section_title":"DEFA14A body","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"DEFA14A","doc_date":"2026-04-27","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1901037/0001104659-26-049331-index.html","accession_number":"0001104659-26-049331","cik":"0001901037","ticker":null,"issuer_name":"Stellus Private Credit BDC","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1901037/0001104659-26-049331-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001901037","primary_entity_name":"Stellus Private Credit BDC"},"word_count":362,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"DEFA14A\n1\ntm2612688d2_defa14a.htm\nDEFA14A\n\n**UNITED STATES**\n\n**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**\n\n**Washington, D.C. 20549**\n\n**SCHEDULE 14A**\n\n**(Rule 14a-101)**\n\n**INFORMATION REQUIRED\nIN PROXY STATEMENT**\n\n**SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION**\n\n**Proxy Statement Pursuant\nto Section 14(a) of**\n\n**the Securities Exchange\nAct of 1934 (Amendment No.     )**\n\nFiled by the Registrant x\n\nFiled by a Party other than the Registrant ¨\n\nCheck the appropriate box:\n\n¨\nPreliminary Proxy Statement\n\n¨\n**Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) **\n\n¨\nDefinitive Proxy Statement\n\nx\nDefinitive Additional Materials\n\n¨\nSoliciting Material under §240.14a-12\n\n** **\n\n**STELLUS PRIVATE CREDIT BDC**\n\n**(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)**\n\n**(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if\nother than the Registrant)**\n\nPayment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):\n\nx\nNo fee required.\n\n¨\nFee paid previously with preliminary materials.\n\n¨\nFee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.\n\nDear [Advisor Name],\n\nPlease note that certain of your clients who are invested directly\nin Stellus Private Credit BDC may begin receiving proxy materials and related voting instructions in the mail.\n\nSEC EDGAR Link to Proxy Statement: tm269996-3_def14a - none - 3.5192135s\n\nAt a high level, the proxy includes two proposals:\n\n·Approval\nof a new investment advisory agreement in connection with the previously announced change of control of Stellus Capital Management. As\nrequired under the Investment Company Act, the existing advisory agreement will automatically terminate upon a change of control, so\nshareholder approval is needed to continue advisory services without disruption.\n\n·Approval\nto adjourn the meeting, if necessary, to allow additional time to solicit sufficient votes.\n\nThe Board of Trustees recommends voting “FOR” each proposal.\n\nYour clients will receive voting instructions directly and can submit\ntheir votes through the methods outlined in the proxy materials. Given the nature of the proposals, you may receive questions, particularly\naround the change of control and advisory agreement approval.\n\nWe wanted to proactively share this information so you are prepared\nfor any inbound inquiries. If helpful, we are happy to coordinate directly with you or your clients to walk through the proposals in more\ndetail.\n\nPlease let us know if you have any questions.\n\nBest,\n\nStellus Capital"}