Runway Growth Finance

RWAY

Market cap $347M

Completed Seven Investments in New and Existing Portfolio Companies Representing $42.9 Million in Funded Investments MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 13, 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 provided an operational and portfolio update for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and an update on the Company's pending acquisition of SWK Holdings Corporation (“SWK Holdings”).

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McCarthy will strengthen Runway's origination efforts within the technology market. MENLO PARK, Calif.

Runway Growth Finance did not declare a supplemental distribution for its final dividend of 2025. The BDC currently trades at a 14.2% dividend yield. This yield was 130% covered by third-quarter net investment income, with the base distribution down from its year-ago level by 7 cents per share. RWAY is trading at a roughly 30% discount to a NAV of $13.55 per share at the end of the third quarter, with PIK income rising to 11% of NII.

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Runway Growth Finance Corp. offers baby bond RWAYL with a yield to maturity above 7.8%, making it a standout in the BDC sector. RWAYL trades near par, offers quarterly interest, and has a maturity in July 2027. RWAY maintains a strong asset coverage ratio of 201.8% and a low non-accrual loan rate, supporting RWAYL's risk-return profile.

Ares Capital, Hercules Capital and Runway Growth Finance have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Ares Capital, Hercules and Runway Growth Finance have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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