Runway Growth Finance sets Q2 2026 $0.33 dividend

Runway Growth Finance Corp. announced that its board of directors declared a second quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.33 per share.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Runway Growth Finance Corp. announced that its board of directors declared a second quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.33 per share. Stockholders of record as of May 18, 2026 will receive the payment on or about June 2, 2026. The company generally aims to distribute substantially all available earnings quarterly, subject to board discretion and regulatory requirements, and operates an opt-out dividend reinvestment plan that automatically reinvests dividends in additional common shares for participants.

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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Q2 2026 dividend: $0.33 per share Dividend declaration date: May 5, 2026 Dividend record date: May 18, 2026 +4 more

7 metrics

Q2 2026 dividend $0.33 per share Second quarter 2026 regular cash distribution

Dividend declaration date May 5, 2026 Board declared Q2 2026 dividend

Dividend record date May 18, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for Q2 2026 dividend

Dividend payment date June 2, 2026 Scheduled payment of Q2 2026 dividend

7.50% Notes due 2027 7.50% Fixed-rate notes listed on Nasdaq under RWAYL

7.25% Notes due 2031 7.25% Fixed-rate notes listed on Nasdaq under RWAYI

9.00% Notes due 2027 9.00% Fixed-rate notes listed on Nasdaq under SWKHL

Key Terms

business development company, dividend reinvestment plan, regulated investment company status, forward-looking statements, +1 more

5 terms

business development company regulatory

"has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

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.

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.

regulated investment company status tax

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

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"

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.

cash distribution financial

"its Board of Directors has declared a second quarter 2026 cash distribution of $0.33 per share"

A cash distribution is a direct payment of money from a company, fund, or investment vehicle to its shareholders or investors, similar to receiving a portion of the profits or proceeds like a periodic paycheck. It matters to investors because it provides tangible return on their ownership, affects the value left in the business, and can signal financial health or a change in strategy—like a homeowner taking money out of a property rather than reinvesting in it.

FAQ

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What dividend did Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) declare for Q2 2026?

Runway Growth Finance Corp. declared a second quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.33 per share. This regular distribution reflects the board’s decision to return cash to shareholders based on available earnings, financial condition and regulatory requirements for the business development company.

What are the key dates for RWAY’s second quarter 2026 dividend?

The second quarter 2026 dividend has a declaration date of May 5, 2026, a record date of May 18, 2026, and a payment date of June 2, 2026. Shareholders on record at the close of business on the record date will receive the distribution.

Who is eligible to receive Runway Growth Finance Corp.’s Q2 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of Runway Growth Finance Corp. recorded as stockholders of record at the close of business on May 18, 2026 are eligible to receive the $0.33 per share second quarter 2026 cash dividend, which is scheduled to be paid on or about June 2, 2026.

How does RWAY’s dividend reinvestment plan work for this distribution?

Runway Growth Finance Corp. maintains an opt-out dividend reinvestment plan. For the Q2 2026 dividend, shareholders who have not opted out will have their $0.33 per share cash dividends automatically reinvested into additional shares of the company’s common stock instead of receiving cash.

How often does Runway Growth Finance Corp. intend to distribute earnings?

Runway Growth Finance Corp. generally intends to distribute substantially all of its available earnings on a quarterly basis. These distributions depend on earnings, financial condition, maintenance of regulated investment company status and compliance with business development company regulations, all subject to the board of directors’ discretion.

What type of company is Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY)?

Runway Growth Finance Corp. is a specialty finance company and closed-end investment fund that has elected to be regulated as a business development company. It focuses on providing flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity capital.

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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): May 06, 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 May 6, 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 second 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 May 5, 2026, the board of directors of Runway Growth Finance Corp., declared a second quarter 2026 regular dividend in the amount of $0.33 per share, each to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 18, 2026. The dividend will be paid to stockholders on or about June 2, 2026.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated May 6, 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:	May 6, 2026	By:	/s/ Thomas B. Raterman
			Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary

Runway Growth Finance Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2026

Dividend of $0.33 per Share

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 6, 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 second quarter 2026 cash distribution of $0.33 per share.

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

Declaration Date: May 5, 2026

Record Date: May 18, 2026

Payment Date: June 2, 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

Thomas B. Raterman, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, tr@runwaygrowth.com

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

2 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 10.5 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA WITH EMBEDDED LINKBASES DOCUMENT 50.4 KB