[8-K] Portman Ridge Finance Corporation Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025 and provided a related investor presentation on its website. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and the investor presentation as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report. The company notes these materials are being furnished (not filed) for purposes of the Exchange Act and are incorporated by reference only as expressly stated in future filings. No financial figures or additional transaction details are included in this report itself.

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Financial Analyst

TL;DR: The 8-K furnishes an earnings press release and presentation for Q2 2025; the report itself contains no financial figures.

The filing indicates Portman Ridge issued a press release reporting results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, and posted a supplemental investor presentation. Because the 8-K only furnishes those materials and does not include the underlying financial metrics, the filing offers limited standalone information for valuation or performance assessment. Investors must review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to see results and analyze impacts on income, NAV, or leverage.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine disclosure practice: earnings materials furnished and explicitly designated as "furnished," limiting Section 18 liability.

The company followed standard disclosure protocol by furnishing the press release and investor presentation and clarifying they are not "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This preserves certain liability protections while making results available to investors. The 8-K does not report governance changes, new leadership, or material transactions; its governance implications are limited to demonstrating timely external communications.

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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): August 7, 2025

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		814-00735		20-5951150
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

650 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, New York		10022
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (212) 891-2880

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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		PTMN		The NASDAQ Global Select Market

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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 7, 2025, Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, on August 8, 2025, the Company made available on its website, http://www.portmanridge.com/home, a supplemental investor presentation with respect to the earnings release. A copy of the investor presentation is being furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated August 7, 2025
99.2		Investor Presentation, dated August 8, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL Document)

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.

PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION
By:		/s/ Brandon Satoren
Name:		Brandon Satoren
Title:		Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 11, 2025

FAQ

What did Portman Ridge (PTMN) disclose in this 8-K?

Portman Ridge furnished a press release announcing financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Exhibit 99.1) and an investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2).

Are the press release and presentation considered "filed" under the Exchange Act?

No. The company states the materials are being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Where can investors find the supplemental investor presentation?

The investor presentation was made available on the company website at http://www.portmanridge.com/home and is furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

Does the 8-K include financial results or metrics?

No. The 8-K references a press release announcing results but does not include the underlying financial figures within the filing itself.

Which exhibits were attached to this Current Report (8-K)?

Exhibit 99.1: Press Release dated August 7, 2025; Exhibit 99.2: Investor Presentation dated August 8, 2025; and Exhibit 104: Cover Page Interactive Data File.