Runway Growth Finance Corp. current report, 12 June 2017

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Runway Growth Credit Fund Inc. (formerly GSV Growth Credit Fund Inc.) on June 14, 2017, reporting events occurring on June 12, 2017. The company is a Maryland corporation with principal executive offices in Woodside, California.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing reports a capital raise event rather than periodic financial performance metrics.

  • Capital Raised: $25,000,000 aggregate offering price.
  • Shares Issued: Approximately 1,666,666.67 shares of common stock.
  • Par Value: $0.01 per share.
  • Expected Closing Date: On or about June 26, 2017.

The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity positions.

Material Changes

  • Corporate Name Change: The Board of Directors approved a name change from "GSV Growth Credit Fund Inc." to "Runway Growth Credit Fund Inc." effective June 13, 2017.
  • Bylaws Amendment: Amended and Restated Bylaws were adopted to reflect the new name and to delete references to the 2017 annual meeting of stockholders.
  • Unregistered Sale of Equity: The company initiated a capital drawdown notice to investors for the sale of common stock pursuant to subscription agreements.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing does not contain forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future performance, or specific risk factors beyond the standard disclosure that the equity sale is exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Regulation D or S.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the closing of the $25,000,000 capital drawdown on or about June 26, 2017.
  • Confirm the official adoption of the new corporate name "Runway Growth Credit Fund Inc." in subsequent filings.
  • Review the attached Articles of Amendment (Exhibit 3.1) and Amended and Restated Bylaws (Exhibit 3.2) for specific governance changes.
  • Check future periodic reports (10-Q/10-K) for the impact of this capital raise on the company's liquidity and investment capacity.