Capital Southwest (NASDAQ: CSWC) shares preliminary Q4 2025 results

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Capital Southwest Corporation filed a current report to disclose that it has issued a press release with preliminary estimates of its financial condition and results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, contains the detailed figures and other related information.

The company states that this information, including Exhibit 99.1, is deemed “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act and is also incorporated by reference into its Securities Act filings, giving the preliminary quarterly data formal status within its broader SEC reporting.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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):  January 15, 2026

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):

			☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
			☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
			☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
			☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 January 15, 2026, 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 December 31, 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 January 15, 2026
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: January 15, 2026

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

FAQ

What event does Capital Southwest (CSWC) report in this 8-K?

The company reports that it issued a press release providing preliminary estimates of its financial condition and results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Which period do the preliminary Capital Southwest (CSWC) results cover?

The preliminary estimates relate to Capital Southwest Corporation’s fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Where can investors find the detailed preliminary CSWC financial estimates?

The detailed preliminary estimates are contained in a press release that is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and incorporated by reference.

How is the preliminary financial information of CSWC treated under SEC rules?

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

Who signed the Capital Southwest (CSWC) 8-K reporting these preliminary results?

The report was signed on behalf of Capital Southwest Corporation by Michael S. Sarner, its President and Chief Executive Officer.