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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2026
EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Delaware | 814-00098 | 76-0345915 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission File | (IRS Employer |
| Of Incorporation) | Number) | Identification No.) |
|
700 Louisiana Street, 41st Floor Houston, Texas |
77002 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 529-0900
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On May 21, 2026, Equus Total Return, Inc. issued a press release announcing its net asset value for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release issued on May 21, 2026.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Equus Total Return, Inc. | |
| Date: May 21, 2026 | By: /s/ Kenneth I. Denos |
| Name: Kenneth I. Denos | |
| Title: Secretary |
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