Annual Report Reveals Significant Decline in Net Assets and Deep NAV Discount Amidst Pending Merger

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Runway Growth Finance Corp. reported a significant decline in 2025 net assets from operations and substantial unrealized losses, with its stock trading at a deep discount to NAV, despite an ongoing share repurchase program and a pending merger.

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• Annual Financial Performance Decline

  Net increase in net assets resulting from operations decreased significantly to $34.0 million ($0.93 per share) for 2025, down from $73.6 million ($1.89 per share) in 2024.

• Substantial Unrealized Losses

  The company reported a net change in unrealized loss on investments of $25.7 million for 2025, a significant reversal from a $12.8 million gain in 2024.

• Deep Discount to Net Asset Value

  The company's stock currently trades at $7.00 per share, representing approximately a 48% discount to its Net Asset Value (NAV) of $13.42 per share as of December 31, 2025.

• Share Repurchase Program Active

  The company repurchased $12.5 million of common stock through December 31, 2025, under a $25.0 million program approved in May 2025, with $12.5 million remaining for future repurchases.

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Runway Growth Finance Corp.'s annual report for 2025 highlights a substantial decline in financial performance, with net assets from operations falling significantly and a large swing to unrealized losses. The company's stock is trading at a deep discount to its net asset value, signaling considerable market concern. While management has initiated a share repurchase program to address undervaluation, the overall financial trajectory and the inherent risks of a pending merger with SWK Holdings Corporation present a challenging outlook for investors.