Gladstone Investment Corporation: lead independent director change

What happened The filing reports that Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. notified Gladstone Investment Corporation on Oct 22, 2026 that he is resigning from the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. The filing reports the Board elected George "Chip" Stelljes, III to succeed Mr. Wilkinson as Lead Independent Director, effective Oct 26, 2026. Following Mr. Wilkinson’s resignation, the Board fixed the number of directors at seven, effective Oct 26, 2026.

Key details

• Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. served as a director since 2014 and as Lead Independent Director since 2024.
• Wilkinson notified the company of his resignation on Oct 22, 2026, effective immediately.
• The Board elected George "Chip" Stelljes, III as Lead Independent Director, effective Oct 26, 2026.
• The Board fixed its size at seven directors, effective Oct 26, 2026.

Why it may matter This item was reported under Item 5.02: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors, which covers director resignations and board appointments. A filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.