CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) announced a monthly distribution of USD 0.135 per share, payable October 21, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of October 14, 2026. This distribution is classified as 100% short-term capital gains, although this is an estimate subject to change for tax reporting. The fund's stock trades at a 9.03% discount to its NAV of USD 21.71, highlighting the difference between income and valuation for this US total return closed-end fund.