PennantPark sets $0.08 September 2026 dividend

PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) announced a monthly distribution for September 2026 of $0.08 per share, consisting of a $0.04 base dividend and a $0.04 supplemental dividend.

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PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) announced a monthly distribution for September 2026 of $0.08 per share, consisting of a $0.04 base dividend and a $0.04 supplemental dividend. The distribution is payable on October 1, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026.

The company states the distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income, with final tax characteristics reported on Form 1099 after year-end. PennantPark operates as a business development company focused on U.S. middle-market private companies and is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC, which oversees more than $10 billion of investable capital, including potential leverage.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

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

Key Figures

Monthly distribution per share: $0.08 per share Base dividend component: $0.04 per share Supplemental dividend component: $0.04 per share +3 more

6 metrics

Monthly distribution per share $0.08 per share Declared for September 2026

Base dividend component $0.04 per share Portion of the September 2026 monthly distribution

Supplemental dividend component $0.04 per share Portion of the September 2026 monthly distribution

Payment date October 1, 2026 Payment date for the September 2026 distribution

Record date September 15, 2026 Record date for the September 2026 distribution

Investable capital managed Over $10 billion Managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC and affiliates, including potential leverage

Key Terms

business development company, taxable net investment income, supplemental dividend, first lien secured debt, +2 more

6 terms

business development company regulatory

"PennantPark Investment Corporation is a business development company which primarily invests"

A business development company is a publicly traded investment vehicle that lends to and buys stakes in smaller or privately held companies, acting like a combination of a lender, investor, and business partner. It matters to investors because BDCs offer the potential for higher regular income through dividends and diversified exposure to growing businesses, but they can also carry greater credit and liquidity risk than typical stocks or bonds—think higher-yielding but riskier income instruments.

taxable net investment income financial

"The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income."

Taxable net investment income is the portion of income from investments—such as interest, dividends, rental income, and capital gains—left after subtracting allowed costs and deductions that is subject to income tax. Think of it like the final grocery bill after coupons: it’s the amount the tax system actually counts when calculating what you owe. For investors it directly affects after‑tax returns and can influence decisions about asset location, timing of sales, and tax planning.

supplemental dividend financial

"comprised of a $0.04 per share base dividend and $0.04 per share supplemental dividend"

A supplemental dividend is an extra cash payment a company gives shareholders on top of its regular dividend, usually one-time or occasional and paid from surplus cash or proceeds from a specific event. It matters to investors because it can signal that the company has excess funds and is returning value to owners, similar to a workplace bonus, but since it’s often non-recurring it can change expectations about future income and stock valuation.

first lien secured debt financial

"invests in U.S. middle-market private companies in the form of first lien secured debt"

A first lien secured debt is a loan or bond backed by specific assets that gives the lender the top legal claim on those assets if the borrower defaults. Think of it like holding the first seat in line for repayment from a company’s pledged property; that priority usually means lower risk and lower interest compared with unsecured or later‑ranked debt. Investors care because it determines how likely they are to recover money if the borrower runs into trouble and where this claim sits in the company’s payment order.

second lien secured debt financial

"in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt"

A loan or bond secured by specific company assets that is legally ranked behind a first-lien creditor for repayment if the borrower defaults. It matters to investors because it offers higher interest than first-lien debt to compensate for greater risk, and its value and recoveries are more sensitive in distress—imagine two people entitled to the same safety deposit box, with the second person only getting what’s left after the first is paid.

subordinated debt financial

"second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments."

Subordinated debt is a type of loan that is paid back after other debts have been settled if a company encounters financial trouble. It is considered riskier for lenders because they have lower priority in getting repaid, similar to being last in line during a payout. For investors, this means higher potential returns in exchange for taking on more risk.

FAQ

What monthly distribution did PNNT declare for September 2026?

PennantPark Investment Corporation declared a $0.08 per share monthly distribution for September 2026, made up of a $0.04 base dividend and a $0.04 supplemental dividend.

When will PNNT’s September 2026 dividend be paid and what is the record date?

The September 2026 distribution will be paid on October 1, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026.

How does PNNT expect to fund the September 2026 distribution?

The company states the September 2026 distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income, with final tax treatment reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after year-end.

What portion of PNNT’s $0.08 September 2026 distribution is supplemental?

Of the $0.08 per share September 2026 distribution, $0.04 per share is described as a supplemental dividend, in addition to a $0.04 per share base dividend.

What type of investments does PNNT focus on as a business development company?

PennantPark Investment Corporation primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies through first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt, and equity investments.

How much capital does PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC manage?

PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC and its affiliates manage over $10 billion of investable capital, including potential leverage.

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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):  September 2, 2026

_______________________________

PennantPark Investment Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________

Maryland	814-00736	20-8250744
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1691 Michigan Avenue

Miami Beach, Florida 33139

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(786) 297-9500

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(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(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	PNNT	The New York Stock Exchange

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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 2, 2026, PennantPark Investment Corporation issued a press release announcing its monthly distribution. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The information in this report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in this report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, or under the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports PennantPark Investment Corporation files under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PennantPark Investment Corporation undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial statements:

None

(b) Pro forma financial information:

None

(c) Shell company transactions:

None

(d) Exhibits

99.1		Press Release of PennantPark Investment Corporation Dated September 2, 2026
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.

	PennantPark Investment Corporation
Date: September 2, 2026	By:	/s/ Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
		Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
		Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

EXHIBIT 99.1

PennantPark Investment Corporation Announces Monthly Distribution of $0.08 per Share

MIAMI, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: PNNT) declares its monthly distribution for September 2026 of $0.08 per share, comprised of a $0.04 per share base dividend and $0.04 per share supplemental dividend, payable on October 1, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026. The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. The final specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company's periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION

PennantPark Investment Corporation is a business development company which primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments. PennantPark Investment Corporation is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC.

ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC, a leading middle market credit platform, and its affiliates, manage over $10 billion of investable capital, including potential leverage. Since its inception in 2007, PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC has provided investors access to middle market credit by offering private equity firms and their portfolio companies as well as other middle-market borrowers a comprehensive range of creative and flexible financing solutions. PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is headquartered in Miami and has offices in New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Zurich. For more information about PennantPark and affiliates, please go to our website at www.pennantpark.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports PennantPark Investment Corporation files under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PennantPark Investment Corporation undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.

CONTACT:
Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
PennantPark Investment Corporation
(212) 905-1000
www.pennantpark.com

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

5 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE 3.9 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL SCHEMA FILE 3.3 KB
• EX-101 XBRL DEFINITION FILE 25.5 KB
• EX-101 XBRL LABEL FILE 35.1 KB
• EX-101 XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 24.1 KB