Runway Growth Finance Closes $103.25M Notes Offering, Refinances Higher-Cost Debt

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Runway Growth Finance Corp. announced the closing of its $103.25 million offering of 7.25% Notes due 2031, using the proceeds to redeem existing 7.50% and 8.00% Notes.

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• Notes Offering Closed

  Runway Growth Finance Corp. closed its public offering of $103.25 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.25% Notes due 2031, as previously announced on January 28 and 29.

• Debt Refinancing Initiated

  The company will use the proceeds to redeem $40.25 million of its 7.50% Notes due 2027 and all $51.75 million of its 8.00% Notes due 2027, totaling $92 million in redemptions.

• Favorable Terms

  The new notes mature in 2031 and carry a lower interest rate of 7.25% compared to the redeemed notes, improving the company's debt profile.

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This 8-K filing confirms the successful closing of a substantial debt offering, following previous disclosures on January 28 and 29. The company raised $103.25 million through 7.25% Notes due 2031, primarily to refinance existing higher-interest debt. Specifically, $92 million will be used to redeem 7.50% Notes and 8.00% Notes, which is a positive financial management move that reduces future interest expenses. The remaining $11.25 million will be used for general corporate purposes, providing additional liquidity. This transaction strengthens the company's balance sheet by extending maturities and lowering borrowing costs.