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Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) operates as a specialty finance company providing flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity. Its lending and investment activity is tied to sectors such as technology, life sciences, healthcare information and services, business services, and select consumer industries.
Recurring company updates cover operating and financial results, portfolio investments and liquidity events, net asset value and investment income, quarterly cash distributions, dividend reinvestment practices, capital-structure matters, and governance developments. News also reflects the completed acquisition of SWK Holdings Corporation, which expanded Runway Growth's healthcare and life sciences exposure.
Runway Growth Capital announced the hiring of Jeff Goldrich as Managing Director, Technology, on July 13, 2022. Based in Chicago, Goldrich brings nearly a decade of experience in the technology sector, aiming to enhance the company’s investment pipeline. CEO David Spreng highlighted the growing deal flow amid market turbulence, indicating a need for additional expertise in sourcing top-tier growth opportunities. Goldrich's background includes significant roles in various technology sub-sectors, enhancing Runway's reputation in venture debt lending with a founder-friendly approach.
Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) will release its Q2 2022 financial results on August 4, 2022, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. PT (6:00 p.m. ET) the same day. Interested participants should register online in advance. Runway Growth specializes in providing flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies and operates as a closed-end investment fund regulated as a business development company.
Runway Growth Capital has provided a $50 million senior secured term loan to Interactions to refinance existing debt and support growth.
Interactions specializes in enterprise conversational AI and aims to enhance its Intelligent Virtual Assistant platform. The refinancing will allow Interactions to invest in R&D and operational infrastructure at a time of market volatility.
This strategic move is intended to strengthen Interactions' position in a market affected by labor shortages and increasing automation demands in customer service.
Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) announced its participation in the 2022 Wells Fargo BDC Power Alley Conference. CEO David Spreng and CFO Tom Raterman will be available for virtual one-on-one meetings on June 9, 2022. Runway Growth specializes in providing flexible capital solutions for late- and growth-stage companies, offering an alternative to equity financing. The firm operates as a closed-end investment fund, regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) reported a record total investment income of $19.3 million for Q1 2022, with net investment income of $12.5 million or $0.30 per share. The investment portfolio grew to $754.3 million. The portfolio's dollar-weighted yield on debt investments was 12.2%. A second-quarter dividend of $0.30 per share was declared, up 11% quarter-over-quarter. The company also improved its core leverage ratio to 26.1%.
Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) has declared a cash distribution of $0.30 per share for Q2 2022, reflecting an 11.0% increase from the preceding quarter. The record date is set for May 10, 2022, with payments scheduled for May 24, 2022. The company plans to distribute substantially all available earnings quarterly, offering an opt-out dividend reinvestment plan for stockholders. Runway Growth operates as a specialty finance company, assisting late- and growth-stage companies in securing capital.
Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) will release its Q1 2022 financial results on May 5, 2022, after market close. The subsequent conference call is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. PT (6:00 p.m. ET), accessible by dialing (844) 467-7753 and referencing conference ID 5457314. Runway Growth specializes in providing flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking alternatives to equity financing. The company is externally managed by Runway Growth Capital LLC and operates as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) announced significant portfolio developments for Q1 2022, completing seven investments worth $135 million. This includes key loans to Mustang Bio and Revelle Aesthetics. Total commitments now reach $1.6 billion, with $1.3 billion funded since inception. The company suggests a growing trend toward debt funding among growth-stage firms as equity valuations decline. Additionally, Runway Growth reported liquidity events totaling $10.5 million, enhancing its financial position amidst market uncertainties.
Runway Growth Capital has closed a $25 million senior secured term loan for Revelle Aesthetics, aimed at supporting the manufacturing and commercialization of Avéli™, a new cellulite reduction device. The funding will bolster Revelle's marketing campaigns to enhance consumer awareness in a competitive yet recession-resistant medical aesthetics market. Revelle's device is FDA-cleared and targets a significant market segment focused on women's aesthetic needs. This partnership reflects a strategic move towards non-dilutive financing, allowing Revelle to maintain its capital structure while promoting its innovative product.
Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) reported a fourth-quarter net investment income of $10.9 million, equating to $0.28 per share, during fiscal year 2021. The annual investment income reached $71.4 million with a net asset value (NAV) of $606.2 million as of December 31, 2021. The company originated a record $216 million across six investments in Q4, contributing to a total investment portfolio of $729.5 million. The debt-to-equity leverage ratio improved to 13.4%. Additionally, the company announced an 8% increase in quarterly dividends to $0.27 per share for Q1 2022.