[8-K] GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION\DE Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gladstone Investment Corporation announced it will redeem 100% of its outstanding 8.00% notes due 2028 on December 16, 2025. The redemption covers $74,750,000 aggregate principal amount and will be executed at 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.

In connection with the redemption, the 8.00% notes due 2028 will be delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market. This action retires the specific note series at par while meeting all interest obligations through the redemption cutoff.

Insights

Capital structure analyst

Par redemption retires a high-coupon note; neutral impact.

Gladstone Investment disclosed the full redemption of its $74,750,000 8.00% notes due 2028 at 100% of principal plus accrued interest on December 16, 2025. This is a standard liability management step that removes a fixed-cost debt instrument.

The filing specifies the redemption terms and notes delisting of the security upon redemption. The cash outlay equals principal plus accrued interest, consistent with par call mechanics disclosed. No replacement financing or incremental terms are provided in the excerpt.

Key mechanics are straightforward and defined by the notice: par redemption, accrued interest payment to the cutoff date, and Nasdaq delisting of the redeemed notes. Subsequent filings may provide additional details on post-redemption debt mix and interest expense trajectory.

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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): November 14, 2025

Gladstone Investment Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		814-00704		83-0423116
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1521 Westbranch Drive, Suite 100, McLean, Virginia 22102

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(703) 287-5800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:

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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, $0.001 par value per share		GAIN		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
5.00% Notes due 2026		GAINN		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
4.875% Notes due 2028		GAINZ		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
8.00% Notes due 2028		GAINL		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
7.875% Notes due 2030		GAINI		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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 8.01 Other Events.

On November 14, 2025, Gladstone Investment Corporation (the “Company”) announced that it will redeem 100% (or $74,750,000 aggregate principal amount) of its outstanding 8.00% notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”) on December 16, 2025 (the “Redemption Date”). The redemption price for the 2028 Notes equals 100% of the $74,750,000 aggregate principal amount of the 2028 Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. In connection with the redemption, the 2028 Notes will be delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

SIGNATURE

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.

				Gladstone Investment Corporation
Date: November 14, 2025				By:		/s/ Taylor Ritchie
						Taylor Ritchie
						Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did Gladstone Investment (GAIN) announce regarding its 8.00% notes due 2028?

It will redeem 100% of the outstanding 8.00% notes due 2028 on December 16, 2025.

What is the aggregate principal amount being redeemed by GAIN?

The redemption covers $74,750,000 aggregate principal amount.

At what price will GAIN redeem the 2028 notes?

At 100% of principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.

When is the redemption date for GAIN’s 8.00% notes due 2028?

December 16, 2025.

What happens to the 8.00% notes due 2028 on Nasdaq after redemption?

They will be delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market in connection with the redemption.

Which specific security is affected by the redemption?

The 8.00% notes due 2028 (traded as GAINL).