GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP
For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 17, 2025.
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FY2025 · Filed Nov 17, 2025
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ITEM 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
a. DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
- The following financial statements are filed herewith:
| Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 79 |
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| Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2025 and 2024 | 81 |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023 | 82 |
| Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023 | 84 |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023 | 85 |
| Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of September 30, 2025 and 2024 | 86 |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 98 |
- The following financial statement schedule is filed herewith:
| Schedule 12-14 Investments in and Advances to Affiliates as of September 30, 2025 and 2024 | 137 |
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No other financial statement schedules are filed herewith because (1) such schedules are not required or (2) the information has been presented in the aforementioned financial statements.
- Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report or are hereby incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC:
| 3.1 | Articles of Amendment and Restatement to the Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.a.2 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-63700), filed July 27, 2001. |
| 3.2 | Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Term Preferred Shares, including Appendix A thereto relating to the Term Preferred Shares, 7.125% Series 2016, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.a.2 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-162592), filed October 31, 2011. |
| 3.3 | Certificate of Correction to Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Term Preferred Shares, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed October 29, 2015. |
| 3.4 | Articles Supplementary, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed September 21, 2017. |
| 3.5 | Articles Supplementary for 6.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed on June 1, 2023. |
| 3.6 | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed April 5, 2024. |
| 3.7 | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed April 5, 2024. |
| 3.8 | Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.b to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-63700), filed July 27, 2001. |
| 3.9 | Amendment to Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00237), filed February 17, 2004. |
| 3.10 | Second Amendment to Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed July 10, 2007. |
| 3.11 | Third Amendment to Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed June 10, 2011. |
| 3.12 | Fourth Amendment to Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed November 29, 2016. |
| 3.13 | Fifth Amendment to Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed October 10, 2023. |
| 4.1 | Form of Certificate for Common Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.d.2 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-63700), filed August 23, 2001. |
| 4.2 | Form of Certificate for 6.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed on June 1, 2023. |
| 4.3 | Indenture between the Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association, dated as of November 6, 2018, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.d.l0 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-208637), filed November 6, 2018. |
| 4.4 | Fourth Supplemental Indenture between Gladstone Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, dated as of November 4, 2021, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed November 4, 2021. |
| 4.5 | Sixth Supplemental Indenture between Gladstone Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association), dated as of September 12, 2025, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed on September 12, 2025. |
| 4.6* | Description of Securities |
| 10.1 | Stock Transfer Agency Agreement between the Registrant and The Bank of New York, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.k.1 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-63700), filed July 27, 2001. |
| 10.2 | Custody Agreement between the Registrant and The Bank of New York, dated as of May 5, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00237), filed August 1, 2006. |
| 10.3 | Administration Agreement between the Registrant and Gladstone Administration, LLC, dated as of October 1, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed October 5, 2006. |
| 10.4 | Custodial Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.j.2 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-2 (File No. 333-185191), filed December 23, 2013. |
| 10.5 | Amendment No. 1 to Custodial Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.j.3 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-185191), filed December 23, 2013. |
| 10.6 | Amendment No. 2 to Custodial Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.j.4 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-185191), filed December 23, 2013. |
| 10.7 | Fifth Amended and Restated Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between the Registrant and Gladstone Management Corporation, dated as of January 24, 2025, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed on January 24, 2025. |
| 10.8 | Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of May 13, 2021 by and among Gladstone Business Loan, LLC as Borrower, Gladstone Management Corporation as Servicer, KeyBank National Association, as Administrative Agent and the financial institutions from the time to time party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed May 13, 2021. |
| 10.9 | Amendment No. 1 to the Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 12, 2022 by and among Gladstone Business Loan, LLC as Borrower, Gladstone Management Corporation as Servicer, KeyBank National Association, as Administrative Agent and the financial institutions from the time to time party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-00237), filed November 11, 2022. |
| 10.10 | Amendment No. 2 to the Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 20, 2022 by and among Gladstone Business Loan, LLC as Borrower, Gladstone Management Corporation as Servicer, KeyBank National Association, as Administrative Agent and the financial institutions from the time to time party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-00237), filed November 11, 2022. |
| 10.11 | Amendment No. 3 to the Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of October 31, 2022 by and among Gladstone Business Loan, LLC as Borrower, Gladstone Management Corporation as Servicer, KeyBank National Association, as Administrative Agent and the financial institutions from the time to time party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-00237), filed November 11, 2022. |
| 10.12 | Amendment No. 4 to Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2023 by and among Gladstone Business Loan, LLC, as Borrower, Gladstone Management Corporation, as Servicer, KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, swingline lender, managing agent and lead arranger and certain other lenders party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed on June 22, 2023. |
| 10.13 | Amendment No. 5 to the Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 13, 2023 by and among Gladstone Business Loan, LLC as Borrower, Gladstone Management Corporation as Servicer, KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, swingline lender, managing agent and lead arranger and certain other lenders party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00237), filed February 5, 2024. |
| 10.14 | Amendment No. 6 to Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March 28, 2024 by and among Gladstone Business Loan, LLC as Borrower, Gladstone Management Corporation as Servicer, KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, swingline lender, managing agent and lead arranger and certain other lenders party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00237), filed May 1, 2024. |
| 10.15 | Amendment No. 7 to Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 27, 2024 by and among Gladstone Business Loan, LLC as Borrower, Gladstone Management Corporation as Servicer, KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, swingline lender, managing agent and lead arranger and certain other lenders party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed June 27, 2024. |
| 10.16 | Amendment No. 8 to Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August 12, 2024 by and among Gladstone Business Loan, LLC as Borrower, Gladstone Management Corporation as Servicer, KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, swingline lender, managing agent and lead arranger and certain other lenders party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed August 12, 2024. |
| 10.17 | Amendment No. 9 to Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 23, 2025 by and among Gladstone Business Loan, LLC, as Borrower, Gladstone Management Corporation, as Servicer, KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, swingline lender, managing agent and lead arranger and certain other lenders party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed June 25, 2025. |
| 14* | Code of Ethics |
| 19 | Insider Trading Policy For Gladstone Capital Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14 filed herewith. |
| 21* | Subsidiaries of the Registrant. |
| 23.1* | Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. |
| 31.1* | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| 31.2* | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| 32.1** | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| 32.2** | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| 97.1* | Clawback Policy |
| 99.1* | Estimated Value methodology for Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock at September 30, 2025 |
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document |
| 101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
| 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
| 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
| 101.DEF | XBRL Definition Linkbase |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
- Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith
Attached as Exhibit 101 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K are the following materials, formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, (v) the Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of September 30, 2025 and 2024 and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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