Capital Southwest Announces Virtual 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Rhea-AI Summary

Capital Southwest Corporation (Nasdaq: CSWC) has transitioned its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to a virtual format due to COVID-19 concerns. Scheduled for July 29, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. Dallas time, shareholders can participate online using their control number from proxy materials. The company urges shareholders to vote ahead of the meeting. As of March 31, 2020, Capital Southwest reported approximately $272 million in net assets, focusing on investments between $5 million to $25 million in middle-market businesses.

Positive

• Shift to virtual meeting allows for increased participation amid health concerns.
• Approximately $272 million in net assets as of March 31, 2020 indicates financial stability.

Negative

• Potential impact of COVID-19 on business operations and portfolio performance.
• Uncertainties in financial and lending markets could affect future results.

DALLAS, June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC) announced today that, due to the public health impact of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and related health and travel concerns, it has changed the format of its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") from a physical in-person meeting to a virtual-only format. The Annual Meeting will still be hosted on July 29, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Dallas time.

To participate in the Annual Meeting, shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2020 will need to visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CSWC2020 and enter their control number included on their proxy card or voting instruction form previously received. Shareholders participating in the Annual Meeting will also be able to vote and submit questions pertinent to matters at the Annual Meeting.

Capital Southwest encourages eligible shareholders to vote on the proposals prior to the Annual Meeting using the instructions provided in the proxy materials previously distributed. The proxy card included with the Annual Meeting proxy materials will not be updated to reflect the information above and may continue to be used to vote shares in connection with the Annual Meeting.

About Capital Southwest

Capital Southwest Corporation (Nasdaq: CSWC) is a Dallas, Texas-based, internally managed business development company with approximately $272 million in net assets as of March 31, 2020. Capital Southwest is a middle market lending firm focused on supporting the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses with $5 million to $25 million investments across the capital structure, including first lien, unitranche, second lien, subordinated debt and non-control equity co-investments. As a public company with a permanent capital base, Capital Southwest has the flexibility to be creative in its financing solutions and to invest to support the growth of its portfolio companies over long periods of time.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains historical information and forward-looking statements with respect to the business and investments of Capital Southwest. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical statements and can often be identified by words such as "will," "believe," "expect" and similar expressions and variations or negatives of these words. These statements are based on management's current expectations, assumptions and beliefs. They are not guarantees of future results and are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. These risks include risks related to changes in the markets in which Capital Southwest invests; changes in the financial and lending markets; regulatory changes; tax treatment and general economic and business conditions; and uncertainties associated with the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impact on the global and U.S. capital markets and the global and U.S. economy, the length and duration of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States as well as worldwide and the magnitude of the economic impact of that outbreak; the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business prospects and the operational and financial performance of our portfolio companies, including our ability and their ability to achieve their respective objectives, and the effects of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on our ability to continue to effectively manage our business.

Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and are encouraged to review Capital Southwest's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2020 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of the risks and other factors that could affect any forward-looking statements. Except as required by the federal securities laws, Capital Southwest does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changing circumstances or any other reason after the date of this press release.

Investor Relations Contact:

Michael S. Sarner, Chief Financial Officer
214-884-3829

FAQ

What is the date of the Capital Southwest Annual Meeting in 2020?

The Capital Southwest Annual Meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2020.

How can shareholders participate in the Capital Southwest virtual meeting?

Shareholders can participate by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CSWC2020 and entering their control number.

Why was the Capital Southwest Annual Meeting changed to a virtual format?

The meeting was changed to a virtual format due to public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the current financial status of Capital Southwest?

As of March 31, 2020, Capital Southwest has approximately $272 million in net assets.