Runway Growth Finance Corp. 8-K

What Happened
Runway Growth Finance Corp. announced it entered into an underwriting agreement with Runway Growth Capital LLC and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (lead underwriter) to issue $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.25% Notes due 2031. The company expects the offering to close on February 3, 2026, subject to customary conditions.

Key Details

• Size and rate: $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes, interest rate 7.25%, maturity in 2031.
• Closing date: Expected February 3, 2026 (subject to customary closing conditions).
• Overallotment option: Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $15.0 million of notes to cover overallotments.
• Registration/prospectus: Offering made under the company’s effective Form N-2 shelf registration; prospectus supplements dated Jan 26 and Jan 27, 2026. The underwriting agreement is filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the 8-K.

Why It Matters
This 8-K reports that Runway is raising debt capital through a public notes offering, which will increase its outstanding long-term obligations and provide cash proceeds for corporate needs (loan originations, repayment of other debt, or general corporate purposes). The 7.25% coupon and 2031 maturity give investors a clear view of the company’s current cost of borrowing and timeline for this obligation. Retail investors should note the size of the offering and the additional $15 million overallotment option, and monitor subsequent filings for use of proceeds and final terms at closing.