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Runway Growth Finance Corp. offers baby bonds with yields above 8%, making them attractive for low-duration portfolios. RWAY's financial strength is comparable to that of investment-grade issuers in the sector. Its profitability and asset coverage are strong, but there are concerns about debt maturities and problem loans. Both bonds trade below par, and their yields are sensitive to market movements; strategic trading can maximize returns.

Runway Growth Finance Corp (RWAY) is a BDC focusing on senior-secured loans to late-stage growth companies, with its manager recently acquired by BC Partners. RWAY's balance sheet shows $1 billion in assets, $0.56 billion in liabilities, and a high debt/equity ratio of 108%. The BDC's credit facility is set to end its availability. The BDC over-distributes, leading to NAV erosion and market penalization, trading at 84% of book value due to unsustainable high distribution yields.

MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth” or the “Company”), a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today provided an operational and portfolio update for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024.

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MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth”), a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today announced that it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results after market close on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Runway Growth will discuss its financial results on a conference call that day at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET).

MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth” or the “Company”), a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today provided an operational and portfolio update for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

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Runway Growth Finance's Q2 earnings report revealed underperformance, with net investment income at $0.37 per share, insufficient to cover the $0.40 dividend, likely leading to a distribution cut. The portfolio is heavily tech-focused, with 94% in senior secured first lien debt, but faces challenges due to lower venture deal volume and deteriorating credit quality. RWAY trades at a 20.7% discount to NAV, reflecting market concerns, but future interest rate cuts could present growth opportunities despite short-term income reductions.

Runway Growth Finance Corp. (NASDAQ:RWAY ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Quinlan Abel - IR David Spreng - Chairman, President and CEO Greg Greifeld - MD, Deputy CIO and Head, Credit of Runway Growth Capital Tom Raterman - CFO and COO Conference Call Participants Doug Harter - UBS Melissa Wedel - JPMorgan Bryce Rowe - B. Riley Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Runway Growth Finance Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.