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OXLC's recent "at-the-market" stock offering raised over $500 million, increasing outstanding shares by 29%, affecting stock dynamics and presenting a shorting opportunity. Extraordinary trading volume in Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLC) presented a profitable trading opportunity, particularly through its 8.75% Notes due 06/30/2030. OXLCI, with an 8.39% yield-to-call, and 8.6% yield-to-maturity is currently the most appealing OXLC-issued security.

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GREENWICH, Conn., March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: OXLC) (NasdaqGS: OXLCP) (NasdaqGS: OXLCL) (NasdaqGS: OXLCO) (NasdaqGS: OXLCZ) (NasdaqGS: OXLCN) (NasdaqGS: OXLCI) (NasdaqGS: OXLCG) (the “Company”) today announced the following net asset value (“NAV”) estimate as of February 28, 2025.

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Oxford Lane Capital Corporation's new baby bond, OXLCG, offers a 7.95% annual interest with quarterly distributions and matures on 02/29/2032, callable from 02/28/2030. OXLCG is trading at $24.62, yielding 8.49% to maturity and 8.58% to call, making it an attractive fixed-income investment. Oxford Lane Capital Corp. maintains a strong dividend history and has a capital structure within regulatory leverage limits, ensuring creditor confidence.

Oxford Lane Capital has outperformed the market YTD, showing resilience during volatility, making it a strong buy for aggressive income investors. OXLC's dividends are robust, with a forward yield of 21.51%, and recent changes ensure distributions are from net income, not return of capital. The fund's premium has decreased, offering a better entry point for investors, though it remains volatile and unsuitable for conservative investors.