Shareholders at Gladstone Capital (Nasdaq: GLAD) cast 14.3M votes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gladstone Capital Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on February 5, 2026. Stockholders representing 13,779,301 shares of common stock and 1,196,487 shares of preferred stock were present in person or by proxy.

Stockholders voted on the election of directors, including Michela A. English and Anthony W. Parker, and on another matter that received 14,251,807 votes for, 497,399 against and 226,582 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

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): February 5, 2026

Gladstone Capital Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Maryland		814-00237		54-2040781
(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)

(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)

☐ 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		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 (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 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On February 5, 2026, Gladstone Capital Corporation (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). There were present at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy, stockholders holding an aggregate of 13,779,301 shares of the Company’s common stock and 1,196,487 shares of the Company’s preferred stock.

The matters considered and voted on by the stockholders at the Annual Meeting and the vote of the stockholders were as follows:

1. The following individuals were elected, solely by the holders of preferred stock, voting as a single class, as directors, Michela A. English and Anthony W. Parker, to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified, by the following vote:

		For				Withheld				Broker Non-Votes
Michela A. English			171,377				2,400				1,022,710
Anthony W. Parker			165,377				8,400				1,022,710

2. The ratification of the selection by the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for our fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by the following vote.

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
14,251,807		497,399		226,582		—

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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 Capital Corporation
Date: February 5, 2026				By:		/s/ Nicole Schaltenbrand
						Nicole Schaltenbrand
						Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

FAQ

What did Gladstone Capital (GLAD) disclose in its February 5, 2026 Form 8-K?

Gladstone Capital disclosed the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The filing details share representation for common and preferred stock and reports vote totals for director elections and another stockholder matter considered at the meeting.

How many Gladstone Capital (GLAD) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

At the 2026 Annual Meeting, stockholders were represented for 13,779,301 common shares and 1,196,487 preferred shares. These totals reflect the voting power present in person or by proxy when the company’s proposals were considered.

How did Gladstone Capital (GLAD) shareholders vote on the additional matter at the 2026 meeting?

An additional matter at the meeting received 14,251,807 votes for, 497,399 against, and 226,582 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported. These figures show strong stockholder participation and a large majority of votes cast in favor of the matter.

Which securities of Gladstone Capital (GLAD) are listed on a national exchange?

Gladstone Capital’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the trading symbol GLAD. This listing provides public market liquidity and price discovery for the company’s equity.

Where is Gladstone Capital (GLAD) headquartered and how can the company be contacted?

Gladstone Capital’s principal executive offices are at 1521 Westbranch Drive, Suite 100, McLean, Virginia 22102. The company lists a main telephone number of (703) 287-5800 for corporate contact and investor communication purposes.