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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001712543-22-000181"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EQS"
cik: "0000878932"
company_name: "EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC."
filed_at: "2022-11-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-21T21:52:29.350835+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Equus Total Return reports Q3 NAV per share of $2.68, down from $2.75; shareholders authorize BDC withdrawal

## Summary
- Net asset value per share decreased to $2.68 as of Sept 30, 2022 from $2.75 as of June 30, 2022.
- Shareholders holding 53.01% of outstanding shares authorized Board to withdraw Equus's BDC election as part of potential strategic transformation.
- Equus filed an Information Statement on Schedule 14C dated November 3, 2022 regarding the authorization.
- Company's portfolio investments did not experience a change in fair value during the quarter.
- Net assets as of Sept 30, 2022 were $36.2 million, compared to $37.2 million at June 30, 2022.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001712543-22-000181
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EQS
- cik: 0000878932
- company_name: EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.
- filed_at: 2022-11-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/878932/000171254322000181/0001712543-22-000181-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/878932/000171254322000181/f8k_equus11142022.htm

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