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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):
October 5, 2023 (October 5, 2023)
RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
Maryland |
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000-55544 |
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47-5049745 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(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) 281-6270
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 |
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Trading Symbol(s) |
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Name of each exchange on which
registered |
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
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RWAY |
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Nasdaq Global Select Market LLC |
7.50% Notes due 2027 |
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RWAYL |
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Nasdaq Global Select Market LLC |
8.00% Notes due 2027 |
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RWAYZ |
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Nasdaq Global Select Market LLC |
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 x
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 8.01. Other Events.
On October 5, 2023, Runway Growth Finance
Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its portfolio activity for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The
text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth under this Item 8.01,
including the information set forth in 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 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise. The
information set forth under this Item 8.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration
statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or into any filing or other document pursuant to the Exchange
Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in any such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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: October 5, 2023 |
RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP. |
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By: |
/s/ Thomas B. Raterman |
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Thomas B. Raterman |
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Acting President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial
Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
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Runway
Growth Finance Corp.
Provides
Third Quarter 2023 Portfolio Update
| · | Completed Six Investments in New and Existing Portfolio Companies Representing $40.8 Million in Funded Loans |
MENLO PARK, Calif., October 5, 2023—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 provided
an operational and portfolio update for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
“Runway Growth’s focus on partnership with
its portfolio companies continues to generate investment opportunities that will aid in realizing the full earnings potential of its credit-first
portfolio,” said Greg Greifeld, acting CEO of Runway Growth, Deputy CIO and Head of Credit of Runway Growth Capital. “Third
quarter prepayments have further strengthened our balance sheet and positioned Runway Growth with ample capital to re-deploy in attractive
deals as the market becomes more lender friendly. Our team remains patient, as seen through our high-conviction originations activity,
which is in line with Runway Growth’s strategy to mitigate losses and drive consistent returns. Our robust pipeline gives us confidence
that Runway Growth will participate in strong financing solutions with appropriate structuring and covenant packages. Runway Growth has
dry powder and remains confident in its ability to offer non-dilutive growth capital to companies seeking to fuel future growth.”
In the third quarter of 2023, Runway Growth funded
six investments: one investment in a new portfolio company and five investments in existing portfolio companies. These include:
| · | Completion of a $20.0 million investment to Elevate Services, Inc. (“Elevate”). Elevate is a global alternative legal
services provider and legal process outsourcer that serves members of the Fortune 500 and 60+ global law firms with outsourced consultancy,
technology, and managed services. The company has a suite of products and services across several different operating business units including
contracts, contract lifetime management and insights, ElevateNext, med legal, ElevateFlex, consulting, and software; |
| · | Completion of a $11.1 million follow-on investment to Kin Insurance (“Kin”). Kin is a direct-to-consumer homeowner’s
insurance business. The company’s end-to-end platform handles all aspects of the business in-house, from lead generation to bind-and-quote/underwriting
to claims; |
| · | Completion of a $5.0 million follow-on investment to an existing portfolio company that is an online learning platform offering educational
videos with a focus on creative learning, encompassing categories such as art/animation, design, illustration, photography, filmmaking,
and writing; |
| · | Completion of a $3.0 million follow-on investment to Route 92 Medical, Inc. (“Route 92”). Route 92 is a medical device
company that develops neuro-interventional devices with a focus on treating acute ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke; |
| · | Completion of a $1.2 million follow-on investment to Madison Reed, Inc. (“Madison Reed”). Madison Reed is a digitally
enabled prestige hair color company predominantly focused on women; and |
![](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1653384/000110465923107199/tm2327786d1img003.jpg)
| · | Completion of a $0.5 million follow-on investment to Extensiv (formerly known as “3PL Central”). Extensiv is a cloud-based
software company providing warehouse, inventory, and order management solutions to third-party logistics firms and brands. |
Liquidity Events
During the third quarter ended September 30,
2023, Runway Growth experienced five prepayments totaling $125.3 million and scheduled principal amortization of $0.3 million. The prepayments
include:
| · | Full principal repayment of senior secured term loan to Allurion Technologies, Inc. of $55.0 million; |
| · | Full principal repayment of senior secured term loan to Dtex Systems, Inc. of $10.0 million; |
| · | Full principal repayment of senior secured term loan to Epic IO Technologies, Inc. of $40.0 million; |
| · | Full principal repayment of senior secured term loan to Fidelis Cybersecurity, Inc. of $14.9 million; and |
| · | Partial principal repayment of senior secured term loan to Marley Spoon SE (ASX: MMM) of $5.4 million. |
Portfolio Construction and Management
Runway Growth’s portfolio is concentrated in first lien senior
secured loans and conservatively focused on the latest stage, highest quality companies in the venture debt market. Given the evolving
market backdrop, the Company’s portfolio is constructed to be one of the most stable platforms in the venture debt landscape. Since
inception, Runway Growth has maintained extremely high investment standards, which have only tightened in the face of ongoing economic
uncertainty, due in part by ongoing inflationary pressure and a persistent elevated rate environment.
As of September 30, 2023, the Runway Growth
portfolio included 29 debt investments to 28 portfolio companies and 62 equity investments in 45 portfolio companies, including 23 portfolio
companies where Runway Growth holds both a debt and equity investment. Investments were comprised of late and growth-stage businesses
in the technology, life sciences and consumer services and products industries. Runway Growth’s normal business operations include
frequent communication with portfolio companies.
Runway Growth is a credit-first organization, positioned
as a preferred lender in the venture debt space given its long-term track record and close support for its partners. The Company has proven
risk mitigation methods that deliver attractive returns for shareholders, and it remains confident in the durability of its portfolio,
which has industry-leading low loss rates. The team continues to see strong demand for its creative financing solutions and will maintain
a heightened level of selectivity to minimize losses and maximize returns for its shareholders.
About Runway Growth Finance Corp.
Runway Growth is a growing 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. Runway Growth is externally managed by Runway Growth Capital LLC, an established registered investment advisor that
was formed in 2015 and led by industry veteran David Spreng. For more information, please visit www.runwaygrowth.com.
![](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1653384/000110465923107199/tm2327786d1img002.jpg)
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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, including the impact of COVID-19 and related changes in base interest rates
and significant market volatility on our business, our portfolio companies, our industry and the global economy. Actual results may differ
materially from those in the 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:
Stefan Norbom, Prosek Partners, snorbom@prosek.com
Thomas B. Raterman, Acting President,
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, tr@runwaygrowth.com
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