---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-252618"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GAIN"
cik: "0001321741"
company_name: "GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION\\DE"
filed_at: "2026-06-02T12:45:17+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-02T12:50:55.787947+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Gladstone Investment Elects George Stelljes to Board, Expands to 8 Directors

## Summary
- George 'Chip' Stelljes elected independent director effective June 1, 2026, joining the 2028 class.
- Board expanded from seven to eight members; Stelljes added to Compensation, Ethics, Nom/Gov, and Valuation Committees.
- Stelljes brings 25+ years investment experience; previously held senior roles at Gladstone companies (2001-2013).
- Currently managing partner of St. John's Capital; also serves as chairman of Equalize Community Development Fund.
- Compensation will be pro-rated under the independent director program; no other arrangements disclosed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-252618
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GAIN
- cik: 0001321741
- company_name: GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION\DE
- filed_at: 2026-06-02T12:45:17+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1321741/000119312526252618/0001193125-26-252618-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1321741/000119312526252618/d40927d8k.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: b54479b1ed
  claim: George Stelljes, III was elected as Director at GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION\DE.
  evidence_excerpt: On June 1, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Gladstone Investment Corporation (the “Company”) elected George “Chip” Stelljes, III to the Board, effective June 1, 2026.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1321741/000119312526252618/0001193125-26-252618-index.htm

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