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PennantPark (NYSE: PNNT) declares $0.08 May 2026 dividend payout

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PennantPark Investment Corporation declared a monthly distribution for May 2026 of $0.08 per share, made up of a $0.04 base dividend and a $0.04 supplemental dividend. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2026 to stockholders of record on May 15, 2026.

The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income, with final tax characteristics reported on Form 1099 after year-end. PennantPark is a business development company focused on U.S. middle-market private companies, mainly through first lien, second lien, subordinated debt and equity investments.

Its external manager, PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC, and affiliates oversee approximately $10 billion of investable capital, providing flexible financing solutions to middle-market borrowers.

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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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Monthly distribution $0.08 per share Declared for May 2026
Base dividend $0.04 per share Component of May 2026 monthly distribution
Supplemental dividend $0.04 per share Component of May 2026 monthly distribution
Payment date June 1, 2026 Payable date for May 2026 dividend
Record date May 15, 2026 Record date for May 2026 dividend eligibility
Investable capital managed $10 billion Approximate capital managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC and affiliates
business development company financial
"PennantPark Investment Corporation is a business development company which primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies"
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.
first lien secured debt financial
"primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second 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 and equity investments"
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.
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.
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.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 4, 2026

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PennantPark Investment Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Maryland814-0073620-8250744
(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)

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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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per sharePNNTThe 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 May 4, 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

 

99.1Press Release of PennantPark Investment Corporation Dated May 4, 2026
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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: May 4, 2026By: /s/ Richard T. Allorto, Jr.        
  Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
  Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
  

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

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PennantPark Investment Corporation Announces Monthly Distribution of $0.08 per Share

MIAMI, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: PNNT) declares its monthly distribution for May 2026 of $0.08 per share, comprised of a $0.04 per share base dividend and $0.04 per share supplemental dividend, payable on June 1, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 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 approximately $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

FAQ

What monthly dividend did PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) declare for May 2026?

PennantPark Investment Corporation declared a total monthly distribution of $0.08 per share for May 2026. This consists of a $0.04 base dividend and a $0.04 supplemental dividend, providing investors both a recurring and an additional payout component.

When will PennantPark (PNNT) pay its May 2026 monthly dividend and what is the record date?

The May 2026 monthly dividend will be paid on June 1, 2026. Stockholders must be on record as of May 15, 2026 to receive the $0.08 per share distribution, which includes both base and supplemental dividend amounts.

How is PennantPark’s May 2026 $0.08 per share dividend expected to be funded?

PennantPark’s May 2026 dividend is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. Final tax treatment, including any income or return-of-capital breakdown, will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after year-end and in the company’s periodic SEC reports.

What are the components of PennantPark’s May 2026 monthly distribution?

The May 2026 monthly distribution totals $0.08 per share, split into a $0.04 per share base dividend and a $0.04 per share supplemental dividend. This structure provides a core recurring payout plus an additional distribution on top of the base level.

What type of companies does PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) primarily invest in?

PennantPark primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies. It focuses on first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt, and equity investments, aiming to generate investment income and capital appreciation from a diversified credit-oriented portfolio.

How much capital does PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC and its affiliates manage?

PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC and its affiliates manage approximately $10 billion of investable capital, including potential leverage. This capital base supports a broad middle-market credit platform offering flexible financing solutions to private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and other middle-market borrowers.

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