VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced its monthly distribution of $0.055 per share, with estimates indicating that 100% of the October 2026 distribution came from net realized long-term capital gains. The fund, which aims for capital appreciation with income as a secondary objective, also provided fiscal year-to-date distribution sources and performance figures based on its net asset value. Shareholders are advised that these distribution sources are estimates and actual tax reporting will be provided via Form 1099-DIV.