However, I like this model as it allows the company some freedom and the ability to increase the regular dividend with much less risk.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4584551-my-dividend-growth-portfolio-february-update-cash-is-not-trash?source=feed_all_articles

Since that time we have increased our quarterly regular dividend paid to shareholders 26 times and have never cut the regular dividend even in the tumultuous environment we all experienced during the COVID pandemic.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4606805-capital-southwest-cswc-q4-2023-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

Since that time we have increased our quarterly regular dividend paid to shareholders 26 times and have never cut the regular dividend even in the tumultuous environment we all experienced during the COVID pandemic.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4606805-capital-southwest-cswc-q4-2023-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

So over the last 18 months to two years, we have grown that regular dividend, as I suggested or noted in my little campaign, by over 2 times or 3 times now.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4586289-parex-resources-inc-parxf-q4-2022-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

The supplemental dividend is being paid 9/15/23, while the regular dividend goes ex-dividend on 9/28/23, with a 10/16/23 pay date.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4635448-crescent-capital-strong-earnings-new-supplemental-dividends-12-percent-minus-14-percent-yield-16-percent-discount?source=feed_all_articles