PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP current report, 18 November 2009

PennantPark Investment Corp. 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

PennantPark Investment Corporation (PennantPark) filed this Form 8-K on November 18, 2009, to announce its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. The filing serves as a current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not included in the provided text.

Material Changes

The filing does not detail specific material changes versus the prior comparable period. It solely references the issuance of a press release containing the results for the period ended September 30, 2009.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The document acts as a notification that such information is available in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated November 18, 2009) for actual financial figures.
  • Verify the specific net investment income and net asset value (NAV) per share for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2009.
  • Confirm any changes in portfolio composition or credit quality mentioned in the full press release.
  • Check for any updates on liquidity or capital raise activities referenced in the full disclosure.