Runway Growth Finance Corp. Announces $45M 7.75% Note Offering

What Happened
Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) filed an 8-K (Items 1.01 and 2.03) disclosing it entered into an underwriting agreement on September 24, 2026 to issue $45.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Notes due 2031. The offering is expected to close on October 1, 2026, subject to customary conditions, and was made under the company’s effective Form N-2 shelf registration. The company granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $6.8 million of notes to cover any overallotments. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is the representative of the underwriters.

Key Details

• Offering size: $45.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Notes due 2031.
• Overallotment: 30-day option for up to $6.8 million additional principal.
• Expected closing date: October 1, 2026 (subject to customary closing conditions).
• Underwriter representative: Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.; offering made under an effective Form N-2 shelf registration.

Why It Matters
This filing creates a new direct financial obligation for Runway Growth Finance Corp. — the company will increase its outstanding debt and future interest expense if the offering closes. Retail investors should note the size, fixed interest rate (7.75%), and maturity (2031) when assessing the company’s leverage and income available for dividends or investments. Watch the prospectus supplement or subsequent filings for details on use of proceeds and any effects on the company’s balance sheet or dividend policy.