Shareholders back Runway Growth Finance (RWAY) directors and auditor
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Runway Growth Finance Corp. reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 23, 2026. Stockholders re-elected Alexander Duka and Gary Kovacs as Class I directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.
Approximately 42.5 million shares were outstanding and entitled to vote as of the April 24, 2026 record date. Duka received 16,142,431 votes for and 8,625,120 withheld, while Kovacs received 15,965,968 for and 8,801,583 withheld, with 7,750,344 broker non-votes for each. Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 25,348,416 votes for, 6,981,350 against and 188,129 abstentions.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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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.
Key Figures
Shares entitled to vote: 42,464,546 shares
Votes for Duka: 16,142,431 for; 8,625,120 withheld
Votes for Kovacs: 15,965,968 for; 8,801,583 withheld
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Shares entitled to vote
42,464,546 shares
Common stock outstanding as of record date April 24, 2026
Votes for Duka
16,142,431 for; 8,625,120 withheld
Election of director Alexander Duka, with 7,750,344 broker non-votes
Votes for Kovacs
15,965,968 for; 8,801,583 withheld
Election of director Gary Kovacs, with 7,750,344 broker non-votes
Auditor ratification support
25,348,416 for; 6,981,350 against; 188,129 abstain
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Key Terms
record date, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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record date financial
"As of the close of business on April 24, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
broker non-votes financial
"The following votes were taken in connection with this proposal Name | For | Withhold | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
FAQ
What did Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) announce from its 2026 annual meeting?
Runway Growth Finance reported voting results from its 2026 annual meeting. Stockholders re-elected two Class I directors and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Which directors were re-elected at Runway Growth Finance (RWAY) 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders re-elected Alexander Duka and Gary Kovacs as Class I directors. They will serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, according to the disclosed voting results.
What were the vote totals for director Alexander Duka at RWAY’s 2026 meeting?
Alexander Duka received 16,142,431 votes for election and 8,625,120 votes withheld. There were also 7,750,344 broker non-votes recorded on this proposal, reflecting shares not voted on the director election by certain intermediaries.
Did Runway Growth Finance (RWAY) stockholders ratify Deloitte & Touche as auditor?
Yes. Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 with 25,348,416 votes for, 6,981,350 against, 188,129 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported on the ratification proposal.
What was the outcome of the auditor ratification vote at RWAY’s 2026 meeting?
The selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as RWAY’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified. Support totalled 25,348,416 votes for, versus 6,981,350 against and 188,129 abstaining.