Gladstone Capital (NASDAQ:GLAD) elected George “Chip” Stelljes, III to the 2028 class of directors, effective June 1, 2026, expanding the board from seven to eight members.
He will serve on the Compensation, Ethics, Nominating & Corporate Governance, and Valuation committees, bringing over 25 years of investment industry experience.
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This announcement highlights continued governance evolution at Gladstone Capital, expanding the boar...
Analysis
This announcement highlights continued governance evolution at Gladstone Capital, expanding the board from 7 to 8 directors and adding George "Chip" Stelljes, who brings more than 25 years of investment experience and prior senior roles across Gladstone entities. In recent months the company reported steady net investment income and maintained quarterly distributions of $0.45 per share. Investors may watch how Stelljes’ committee roles influence capital allocation, valuation oversight and strategic direction alongside the existing succession plan.
Key Figures
Director class term:2028 class of directorsBoard size change:7 to 8 directorsIndustry experience:More than 25 years+5 more
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Director class term2028 class of directorsGeorge "Chip" Stelljes elected effective June 1, 2026
Board size change7 to 8 directorsBoard expanded in connection with Stelljes’ appointment
Industry experienceMore than 25 yearsExperience in investment analysis, management and advisory
Prior PE/VC tenure23 yearsRoles at multiple private equity and venture capital funds
Current price$19.55Pre-news trading level vs. June 2, 2026 announcement
52-week range$16.54–$29.50Pre-news 52-week low and high for GLAD
Price vs 52-week high-33.73%Distance below 52-week high prior to this news
Market cap$437,627,747Equity value before the director election announcement
Q1 results with lower cash distribution per share and mixed signals.
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Recent Company History
Over the last several months, Gladstone Capital reported Q1 and Q2 fiscal 2026 results, with net investment income of $11.3M and $11.8M and quarterly common distributions of $0.45 per share. The company maintained regular distribution and earnings communication, and implemented a strategic succession plan on March 23, 2026, separating CEO and chairman roles. Against this backdrop of steady capital deployment and governance evolution, the election of George "Chip" Stelljes adds further board depth tied to prior Gladstone experience.
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MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2026 / Gladstone Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:GLAD) (the "Company") announced that George "Chip" Stelljes, III has been elected to the 2028 class of directors for the Company, effective June 1, 2026. Mr. Stelljes has also been appointed to serve on the Company's Compensation Committee, Ethics, Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee and Valuation Committee. In connection with Mr. Stelljes' appointment, the size of the Company's board of directors has been expanded from seven to eight directors. Mr. Stelljes was selected to serve as a director due to his more than twenty-five years of experience in the investment analysis, management, and advisory industries.
"We are excited to strengthen our board with the appointment of Chip Stelljes," said David Gladstone, Chairman of the Company's board of directors. "His prior service with the Gladstone companies and his deep experience in private equity fund investment will be a valuable asset to the Company as we continue to grow."
Mr. Stelljes is currently the managing partner of St. John's Capital, LLC, a vehicle used to make private equity investments. From 2001 to 2013, Mr. Stelljes held various senior positions with the Gladstone Companies, including serving as the chief investment officer, president and a director of Gladstone Capital Corporation, Gladstone Investment Corporation, Gladstone Commercial Corporation, and Gladstone Management Corporation. Prior to his service at the Gladstone companies, for 23 years, Mr. Stelljes served in a variety of roles at multiple private equity and venture capital funds, including Patriot Capital, Camden Partners, and Columbia Capital as well as Allied Capital.
Mr. Stelljes is currently the chairman of the board of directors of Equalize Community Development Fund, a closed-end investment company that operates as an interval fund and an independent director of Oxford Square Capital Corporation, a publicly-traded, closed-end management investment company. He is also a former board member and regional president of the National Association of Small Business Investment Companies. Mr. Stelljes holds an MBA from the University of Virginia and a BA in Economics from Vanderbilt University.
About Gladstone Capital Corporation: Gladstone Capital Corporation is a publicly-traded business development company that invests in debt and equity securities, consisting primarily of secured first and second lien term loans to lower middle market businesses in the United States. For more information, please visit www.gladstonecapital.com.
About the Gladstone Companies: Information on the business activities of all the Gladstone family of funds can be found at www.gladstonecompanies.com.
CONTACT: For further information: Gladstone Capital Corporation, (703) 287-5893.
What board change did Gladstone Capital (NASDAQ:GLAD) announce on June 2, 2026?
Gladstone Capital announced the election of George “Chip” Stelljes, III to its board, effective June 1, 2026. According to Gladstone Capital, his election expands the board from seven to eight directors and adds expertise in investment analysis and private equity.
Who is George "Chip" Stelljes, III, newly elected director of Gladstone Capital (GLAD)?
George “Chip” Stelljes, III is an investment professional with more than 25 years of industry experience. According to Gladstone Capital, he has held senior roles at Gladstone companies and currently serves as managing partner of St. John’s Capital, focused on private equity investments.
Which board committees will George "Chip" Stelljes, III serve on at Gladstone Capital (GLAD)?
George “Chip” Stelljes, III will serve on three Gladstone Capital board committees. According to Gladstone Capital, he joins the Compensation Committee, the Ethics, Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee, and the Valuation Committee following his election effective June 1, 2026.
How does George "Chip" Stelljes, III’s background relate to his role at Gladstone Capital (GLAD)?
His background includes senior investment roles and extensive private equity experience. According to Gladstone Capital, Stelljes previously served as chief investment officer, president and director across several Gladstone entities and spent decades in private equity and venture capital funds.
Did the size of Gladstone Capital’s (GLAD) board change with George "Chip" Stelljes, III’s election?
Yes, the board size increased due to his election. According to Gladstone Capital, appointing George “Chip” Stelljes, III expanded the board of directors from seven to eight members, reflecting an effort to strengthen governance and investment oversight.
What other board roles does George "Chip" Stelljes, III hold outside Gladstone Capital (GLAD)?
George “Chip” Stelljes, III chairs the board of Equalize Community Development Fund and is an independent director of Oxford Square Capital. According to Gladstone Capital, he also has prior service with the National Association of Small Business Investment Companies.
