Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) sets $0.33 Q3 2026 dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Runway Growth Finance Corp. declared a third quarter 2026 regular cash dividend of $0.33 per share. The Board of Directors approved the distribution on August 5, 2026 for stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 17, 2026.

The dividend is scheduled to be paid on or about August 31, 2026. The company states that it generally intends to distribute substantially all of its available earnings on a quarterly basis, subject to Board discretion and regulatory requirements, and maintains an opt-out dividend reinvestment plan under which non-opting stockholders have dividends automatically reinvested in additional common shares.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

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

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

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

Key Figures

Q3 2026 dividend per share: $0.33 per share Dividend declaration date: August 5, 2026 Dividend record date: August 17, 2026 +1 more

4 metrics

Q3 2026 dividend per share $0.33 per share Third quarter 2026 regular cash distribution declared by the Board

Dividend declaration date August 5, 2026 Date the Board of Directors declared the Q3 2026 dividend

Dividend record date August 17, 2026 Stockholders of record as of close of business are entitled to the dividend

Dividend payment date August 31, 2026 Scheduled payment date for the Q3 2026 cash dividend

Key Terms

business development company, regulated investment company, dividend reinvestment plan, forward-looking statements

4 terms

business development company regulatory

"Runway Growth is a closed-end investment fund that has elected to be regulated as a business development company"

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.

regulated investment company regulatory

"maintenance of regulated investment company status for income tax purposes"

A regulated investment company is a type of pooled investment (like a mutual fund or ETF) that meets specific tax-law rules allowing it to pass most income, gains and losses directly to shareholders instead of being taxed at the company level. For investors this matters because it affects how distributions are taxed, how often income is paid, and the overall net return—think of it like a collective account that funnels earnings straight to owners rather than keeping profits inside a separate corporate layer.

dividend reinvestment plan financial

"The Company also maintains an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan, as amended, for its stockholders"

A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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FAQ

What dividend did Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) declare for the third quarter of 2026?

Runway Growth Finance Corp. declared a third quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.33 per share. The Board approved this regular distribution on August 5, 2026, reflecting its stated approach of paying out substantially all available earnings, subject to regulatory requirements and Board discretion.

What are the record and payment dates for RWAY’s Q3 2026 dividend?

For Runway Growth Finance Corp.’s Q3 2026 dividend, the record date is August 17, 2026 and the payment date is August 31, 2026. Stockholders of record at the close of business on the record date will be eligible to receive the cash distribution.

How often does Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) intend to pay dividends?

Runway Growth Finance Corp. generally intends to distribute substantially all available earnings on a quarterly basis. These distributions remain subject to the discretion of its Board of Directors, the company’s financial condition, regulatory requirements, and maintenance of regulated investment company and business development company status.

Does RWAY offer a dividend reinvestment plan for its stockholders?

Yes. Runway Growth Finance Corp. maintains an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan. Stockholders who do not opt out will have cash dividends automatically reinvested into additional shares of the company’s common stock instead of receiving cash payments, according to the plan’s terms.

When did Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) announce the Q3 2026 dividend?

Runway Growth Finance Corp. announced its third quarter 2026 dividend on August 5, 2026. On that date, the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.33 per share and disclosed the related record and payment dates for eligible stockholders.

What factors can affect future dividends from Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY)?

Future distributions will depend on earnings, financial condition, regulated investment company status, business development company regulations, and Board decisions. The company notes that any dividend is subject to these considerations and other factors the Board may deem relevant over time.

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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 05, 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)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
205 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 4200
Chicago, Illinois				60601
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(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 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 $0.01 per share		RWAY		Nasdaq Global Select Market
7.50% Notes due 2027		RWAYL		Nasdaq Global Select Market
7.25% Notes due 2031		RWAYI		Nasdaq Global Select Market
9.00% Notes due 2027		SWKHL		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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 5, 2026, Runway Growth Finance Corp. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference, announcing the declaration of a third quarter 2026 regular dividend.

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On August 5, 2026, the board of directors of Runway Growth Finance Corp., declared a third quarter 2026 regular dividend in the amount of $0.33 per share, each to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 17, 2026. The dividend will be paid to stockholders on or about August 31, 2026.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated August 5, 2026.
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.

			Runway Growth Finance Corp.
Date:	August 5, 2026	By:	/s/ Carmela Thomson
			Chief Financial Officer

Runway Growth Finance Corp. Announces Third Quarter 2026

Dividend of $0.33 per Share

MENLO PARK, Calif., August 5, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth” or the “Company”), a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter 2026 cash distribution of $0.33 per share.

The following shows the key dates of the third quarter 2026 dividend:

Declaration Date: August 5, 2026

Record Date: August 17, 2026

Payment Date: August 31, 2026

Runway Growth generally intends to distribute, out of assets legally available for distribution, substantially all of its available earnings, on a quarterly basis, subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors. Any distribution by the Company will depend on the Company's earnings, financial condition, maintenance of regulated investment company status for income tax purposes, compliance with applicable business development company regulations and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant from time to time. The Company also maintains an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan, as amended, for its stockholders. As a result, if the Company declares a distribution, then stockholders who have not opted out of the dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock.

About Runway Growth Finance Corp.

Runway Growth is a specialty finance company focused on providing flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity. Runway Growth is a closed-end investment fund that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Runway Growth is externally managed by Runway Growth Capital LLC, an affiliate of BC Partners Advisors L.P., and led by industry veteran David Spreng. For more information, please visit www.runwaygrowth.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Runway Growth’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Runway Growth undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

IR Contacts:

Taylor Donahue, Prosek Partners, rway@prosek.com

Carmela Thomson, Chief Financial Officer, ct@runwaygrowth.com

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

2 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 10.7 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA WITH EMBEDDED LINKBASES DOCUMENT 50.5 KB