Gladstone Investment Closes $115M 7.125% Notes Offering to Repay Debt and Fund Investments

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Gladstone Investment Corporation has finalized and closed its public offering of up to $115 million in 7.125% Notes due 2031, strengthening its capital structure and providing funds for strategic investments and debt repayment.

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• Offering Closure Confirmed

  The company officially closed its public offering of up to $115 million aggregate principal amount of 7.125% Notes due 2031 on February 18, 2026.

• Definitive Agreement Executed

  Gladstone Investment Corporation entered into a Seventh Supplemental Indenture with UMB Bank, National Association, outlining the definitive terms of the Notes.

• Strategic Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds from the offering will be utilized to repay a portion of the outstanding credit facility, fund new investment opportunities, and for general corporate purposes.

• Debt Structure Details

  The Notes are unsecured obligations, ranking pari passu with existing unsecured debt, and will mature on May 1, 2031.

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This 8-K confirms the successful closing of a significant debt offering, which was previously announced on February 10, 2026. The capital raise, representing a substantial portion of the company's market capitalization, provides significant liquidity. The use of proceeds to repay existing credit facilities and fund new investment opportunities is a strategic move that enhances financial flexibility and supports the company's growth objectives. While increasing leverage, securing this funding at a fixed rate is a positive for managing capital and pursuing its investment strategy.