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Gladstone Capital names Stelljes lead independent director

The board’s fixed size will be seven directors beginning October 26, 2026, with its lead independent role changing the same day.

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Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) reported that Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. notified the company on October 22, 2026, that he was resigning from its Board of Directors, effective immediately. He had served as a director since 2014 and as Lead Independent Director since 2024.

The Board elected George “Chip” Stelljes, III to succeed him as Lead Independent Director, effective October 26, 2026. Following Wilkinson’s resignation, the Board fixed the number of directors at seven, effective October 26, 2026.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Board size 7 directors Effective October 26, 2026
Director tenure start 2014 Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. has served as a director since 2014.
Lead Independent Director tenure start 2024 Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. has served as Lead Independent Director since 2024.
Lead Independent Director technical
"as Lead Independent Director since 2024"
A lead independent director is a board member who is not part of company management and is chosen to coordinate and represent the other independent directors, often running sessions without the CEO, helping set meeting agendas, and serving as a liaison between shareholders and the board. For investors, this role signals stronger, more balanced oversight—like a neutral referee who helps ensure decisions are fair, transparent and focused on protecting shareholder interests.

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Who will be GLAD’s new Lead Independent Director?

George “Chip” Stelljes, III was elected to succeed Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. as Lead Independent Director, effective October 26, 2026.

How many directors will GLAD’s board have?

The Board fixed the number of directors at seven, effective October 26, 2026.

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GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP false 0001143513 0001143513 2026-10-22 2026-10-22
 
 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 26, 2026 (October 22, 2026)

 

 

Gladstone Capital Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   814-00237   54-2040781

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

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)

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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:

 

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

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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

 

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share   GLAD   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 (§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 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 22, 2026, Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. notified Gladstone Capital Corporation (the “Company”) that he is resigning from the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Wilkinson has served as a director since 2014 and as Lead Independent Director since 2024. The Board has elected George “Chip” Stelljes, III to succeed Mr. Wilkinson as Lead Independent Director, effective October 26, 2026. Following Mr. Wilkinson’s resignation, the Board fixed the number of directors at seven, effective October 26, 2026.


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 26, 2026   GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION
    By:  

/s/ Nicole Schaltenbrand

     

Nicole Schaltenbrand

Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

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