[8-K] – CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORP (CSWC, CSWCZ) (CIK 0000017313)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Capital Southwest Corporation announced it issued a press release with preliminary estimates of its financial condition and operating results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1.

The company stated that this information is deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act and incorporated by reference into its Securities Act filings. The common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CSWC.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 15, 2025

CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION

(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Charter)

Texas			814-00061			75-1072796
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100

Dallas, Texas 75225

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 238-5700

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.25 par value per share			CSWC			The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 15, 2025, Capital Southwest Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain preliminary estimates of its financial condition and results of operations for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025, as well as other information. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.   

The information disclosed herein, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall be deemed incorporated by reference into the Company’s filings made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release issued by Capital Southwest Corporation on October 15, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: October 15, 2025

			By:			/s/ Michael S. Sarner
						Name: Michael S. Sarner
						Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did CSWC announce in this 8-K?

CSWC announced it issued a press release with preliminary estimates of its financial condition and results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Which period do the preliminary estimates cover for CSWC (CSWC)?

They cover the company’s fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I find the detailed preliminary information for CSWC?

Details are included in Exhibit 99.1, the press release referenced in the filing.

Is the information considered 'filed' or 'furnished'?

The company states the information, including Exhibit 99.1, is deemed “filed” and incorporated by reference into its Securities Act filings.

What is Capital Southwest’s trading symbol and exchange?

The common stock trades under CSWC on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

Who signed the report for CSWC?

Michael S. Sarner, President and Chief Executive Officer, signed the report.