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Shareholders back Runway Growth Finance (RWAY) directors and auditor

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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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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.
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
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"As of the close of business on April 24, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting"
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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):

June 23, 2026

 

RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland

 

814-01180

 

47-5049745

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 4200

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 698-6902

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K 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 $0.01 per share

7.50% Notes due 2027

7.25% Notes due 2031

9.00% Notes due 2027

RWAY

RWAYL

RWAYI

SWKHL

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Nasdaq Global Select Market

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 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 June 23, 2026, Runway Growth Finance Corp. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The Company submitted two (2) matters to the vote of its stockholders, each of which is described in detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2026.

 

As of the close of business on April 24, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 42,464,546 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. A summary of the matters voted upon by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting is set forth below.

 

Proposal 1: Election of Directors

 

The Company’s stockholders re-elected Alexander Duka and Gary Kovacs to the Board of Directors as Class I directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. The following votes were taken in connection with this proposal:

 

Name

For

Withhold

Broker Non-Votes

Alexander Duka

16,142,431

8,625,120

7,750,344

Gary Kovacs

15,965,968

8,801,583

7,750,344

 

 

Proposal 2: Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

 

The Company’s stockholder ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The following votes were taken in connection with this proposal:

 

For

Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes

25,348,416

6,981,350

188,129

0

 

 


 

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.

 

Date: June 25, 2026

RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Thomas B. Raterman

 

 

Thomas B. Raterman

 

 

Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

 

 


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.

How many Runway Growth Finance (RWAY) shares were entitled to vote at the 2026 meeting?

There were 42,464,546 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote. This share count is as of the close of business on April 24, 2026, which was the record date for the 2026 annual meeting.

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.

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