# EDGAR Filing Document

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**Filing Date:** 2025-6
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## Filing Summary
**0001398344-25-011723.hdr.sgml**: 20250611

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001398344-25-011723

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250605

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250611

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250611

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** RENN Fund, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000919567

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 752533518
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** TX
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-22299
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251039534

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 8080 N CENTRAL EXPRWY
- **STREET 2:** STE 210 LB59
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75206
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2148918294

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 8080 N CENTRAL EXPWY., SUITE 210 LB 59
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75206

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** RENN Global Entrepreneurs Fund, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20090519

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** RENAISSANCE CAPITAL GROWTH & INCOME FUND III INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19940228

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF**

**THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 5, 2025

**RENN Fund, Inc.**

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Texas** | 811-22299 | 75-2533518 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |

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470 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 (914) 703-6904 (Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **646-291-2300**

**1999 Bryan Street, Suite 900**

**Dallas, TX 75201-3136**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

**11520 North N. Central Expressway, Suite 162**

**Dallas, TX 75243**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

[ ] Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]

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| **Item 8.01** | **Other Events.** |

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The Renn Fund, Inc.

(the "Fund")

On June 5, 2025, the Board of Directors ("Board") for the Fund approved certain changes to the Fund's corporate governance documents and its Board of Directors as described herein.

Based on the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee, the Board unanimously approved changes to the Fund's Code of Ethics, effective immediately. A copy of the updated document is attached as an exhibit and is incorporated by reference.

Additionally, the Board accepted the resignation of Murray Stahl as a Director of the Fund, a position he held since July 2017. Mr. Stahl will, however, continue to serve as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Portfolio Manager for the Fund. In connection with Mr. Stahl's resignation, Douglas Cohen was appointed as the Chairman of the Board. With Mr. Stahl's resignation, the size of the board is now set to 5.

**<u>SIGNATURE</u>**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **RENN Fund, Inc.** | **RENN Fund, Inc.** |
| Date: June 11, 2025 | By: | /s/ Jay Kesslen |
|  |  | Jay Kesslen |
|  |  | Vice President |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**CODE OF ETHICS<br> FOR<br> THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br> OF<br> RENN FUND, INC.**

The Renn Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") is committed to conducting business in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and the highest standards of business ethics, and to full and accurate disclosure -- financial and otherwise -- in compliance with applicable law. This Code of Ethics (the "Code"), applicable to the Fund's Board of Directors (the "<u>Board</u>"), sets forth policies to guide you in the performance of your duties and is for the purpose of promoting:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical
handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable
disclosure in reports and documents that the Fund files with, or submit to, the Securities and Exchange Commission and in other public
communications made by the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· compliance with applicable laws and governmental
rules and regulations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the prompt internal reporting of violations of
the Code to an appropriate person or persons identified in this Code; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· accountability for adherence to this Code.

As a member of the Board, you must comply with applicable law. You also have a responsibility to conduct yourself in an honest and ethical manner. You have leadership responsibilities that include creating a culture of high ethical standards and a commitment to compliance, maintaining a work environment that encourages the internal reporting of compliance concerns and promptly addressing compliance concerns.

**Personal Securities Trading**

For purposes of personal trading, each member of the Board is categorized as either an Independent Director or an Interested Director<sup>1</sup>. Independent Directors, along with (a) their spouse; (b) members of their household who are economically dependent upon them; (c) entities in which they have trading discretion; and (d) entities in which they have a 10% or greater beneficial interest (hereinafter (a), (b), (c), and (d) referred to "Independent Director Affiliates") may engage in personal trading in brokerage accounts without receiving pre-clearance to transact in securities, subject to the following restrictions on transactions in securities on the Independent Director Restricted List.

<sup>1</sup> An Interested Director is defined as someone who is an "interested person" because they are an officer or employee of the adviser.

On a periodic basis, the Fund's advisor will distribute to the Independent Directors a list of securities in which the Independent Directors and the Independent Director Affiliates are prohibited from transacting (the "Independent Director Restricted List"). The Independent Directors and Independent Director Affiliates shall be prohibited from transacting (both purchasing, selling, or engaging in derivatives involving securities on the Restricted List) until such time as (a) the Fund's advisor provides an updated Restricted List that removes the security; or (b) the Independent Director receives written pre-approval to trade in such security from the Fund's CCO or his authorized designee.

The Fund's advisor shall compile the Independent Director Restricted List based on the CCO's determination (in consultation with the General Counsel), considering such factors as (i) whether the Fund's advisor is considering or actively purchasing a security for client accounts; (ii) the liquidity of certain securities held or being purchased in client accounts; (iii) the receipt of material non-public information ("MNPI") by employees of the advisor or other members of the Board; and (iv) other similar factors that might otherwise prevent conflicts of interest or the appearance of impropriety by members of the Board. The Fund's CCO or his authorized designee shall have the authority to request copies of brokerage statements from Independent Directors and the Independent Director Affiliates to the extent determined appropriate. Violations of these personal trading restrictions shall be reported to the Audit Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

**Conflicts Generally**

This Code recognizes that each member of the Board is subject to certain conflicts of interest inherent in the operation of investment companies, because, among other reasons, the members of the Board currently or may in the future serve as officers or employees of the Fund's investment advisor and/or affiliates of the Fund's investment advisor, Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC ("<u>Horizon</u>"). This Code also recognizes that certain laws and regulations applicable to, and certain policies and procedures adopted by, the Fund or Horizon govern your conduct in connection with many of the situations that arise in connection with the operations of the Fund, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulation promulgated thereunder by
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "1940 Act");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder
by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Advisers Act");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the Code of Ethics adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 17j-1(c) under the 1940 Act (the "Fund's
1940 Act Code of Ethics");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· one or more codes of ethics adopted by Horizon that have been reviewed and approved by the members of
the Board of the Fund that are not "interested persons" of the Fund within the meaning of the 1940 Act (the "Horizon
1940 Act Code of Ethics"); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Horizon's general policies and procedures to address, among other things, conflict of interest situations
and related matters (collectively, the "Horizon Policies").

The provisions of the 1940 Act, the Advisers Act, the Horizon 1940 Act Code of Ethics, and the Horizon Policies are referred to herein collectively as the "Additional Conflict Rules".

This Code is different from, and is intended to supplement, the Additional Conflict Rules. Accordingly, a violation of the Additional Conflict Rules by a member of the Board is hereby deemed not to be a violation of this Code, unless and until the Independent Directors determine that any such violation of the Additional Conflict Rules is also a violation of this Code.

**Members of the Board Should Act Honestly and Candidly**

Each member of the Board has a responsibility to the Fund to act with integrity. Integrity requires, among other things, being honest and candid.

Each Member of the Board must:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· act with integrity, including being honest and candid while still maintaining the confidentiality of information
where required by law or the Additional Conflict Rules;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· comply with the laws, rules and regulations that govern the conduct of the Fund's operations and
report any suspected violations thereof in accordance with the section below entitled "Compliance"; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· adhere to a high standard of business ethics.

**Conflicts Of Interest**

A conflict of interest for the purpose of this Code occurs when your private interests, or those of your family members, interfere in any way, or even appear to interfere, with the interests of the Fund.

Members of the Board are expected to use objective and unbiased standards when making decisions that affect the Fund, keeping in mind that members of the Board are subject to certain inherent conflicts of interest because members of the Board of the Fund, or a member of the Board's family, also are or may be officers of Horizon (as a result of which it is incumbent upon you to be familiar with and to seek to comply with the Additional Conflict Rules).

You are required to conduct the business of the Fund in an honest and ethical manner, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and business relationships. When making any investment, accepting any position or benefits, participating in any transaction or business arrangement or otherwise acting in a manner that creates or appears to create a conflict of interest with respect to the Fund where you are receiving a personal benefit, you should act in accordance with the letter and spirit of this Code.

If you are in doubt as to the application or interpretation of this Code to you as a member of the Board, you should make full disclosure of all relevant facts and circumstances to the Fund and obtain approval prior to taking action.

Each member of the Board must:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· avoid conflicts of interest wherever possible;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· handle any actual or apparent conflict of interest
ethically;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· not use his or her personal influence or personal
relationships to influence investment decisions or financial reporting by the Fund whereby the member of the Board would benefit personally
to the detriment of the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· not cause the Fund to take action, or fail to
take action, for the personal benefit of the member of the Board rather than the benefit of the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· not use material non-public knowledge of portfolio
transactions made or contemplated for the Fund to trade personally or cause others to trade personally in contemplation of the market
effect of such transactions; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· report at least annually affiliations or other
relationships with the Fund, Horizon (or its affiliates) or the distributor, including any related conflict of interest.

Some conflict of interest situations that should always be approved by the Fund (or one of its respective committees), if material, include the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the receipt of any entertainment or non-nominal gift by the member of the Board, or a member of his or
her family, from any company with which the Fund has current or prospective business dealings (other than Horizon), unless such entertainment
or gift is business related, reasonable in cost, appropriate as to time and place, and not so frequent as to raise any question of impropriety;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· any ownership interest in, or any consulting or employment relationship with, any of the Fund's
service providers, other than Horizon; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· a direct or indirect financial interest in commissions, transaction charges or spreads paid by the Fund
for effecting portfolio transactions or for selling or redeeming shares other than an interest arising from the member of the Board's
employment by Horizon, such as compensation or equity ownership.

**Disclosures**

It is the policy of the Fund to make full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in all reports and documents that the Fund files with, or submits to, the Securities and Exchange Commission and in all other public communications made by the Fund. As a member of the Board, you are required to promote compliance with this policy and to abide by the Fund's standards, policies and procedures designed to promote compliance with this policy.

Each member of the Board must:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· familiarize himself or herself with the disclosure requirements applicable to the Fund as well as the
business and financial operations of the Fund; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· not knowingly misrepresent, or cause others to misrepresent, facts about the Fund to others, including
to the other members of the Board, the Fund's independent auditors, the Fund's counsel, counsel to the Independent Directors,
governmental regulators or self-regulatory organizations.

Unless otherwise required by law, this Code shall be disclosed as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

**Compliance**

It is the Fund's policy to comply with all applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations. It is the personal responsibility of each member of the Board to adhere to the standards and restrictions imposed by those laws, rules and regulations, including those relating to affiliated transactions, accounting and auditing matters.

**Accountability**

Each member of the Board must:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· upon receipt of the Code, sign and submit to the Fund's Board an acknowledgement stating that he
or she has received, read and understands the Code on the certification attached hereto as Appendix A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· annually thereafter affirm to the Fund's Board that he or she has complied with the requirements
of the Code and reported any violations of the Code on the certification attached hereto as Appendix A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· notify the Fund promptly if he or she knows of any violation of this Code. Failure to do so is itself
a violation of this Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· not retaliate against any other member of the Board or any employee of the Fund or affiliated persons
of the Fund or the Fund's service providers for reports of potential violations that are made in good faith.

**Reporting Violations**

The Fund's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for applying this Code to specific situations in which questions are presented under it and has the authority to interpret this Code in any particular situation. The Fund's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may consult Fund counsel in order to effectively discharge its responsibilities.

**Investigation Procedures**

The Fund will follow these procedures in investigating and enforcing this Code:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will take all appropriate action to investigate any potential violations
of the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· If, after such investigation, the Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee believes that no violation has occurred, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is not required to take
any further action;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Any matter that the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee believes is a violation of this Code will be reported to
the Fund's Board; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· If the Board concurs that a violation has occurred,
it will take action which it considers appropriate. Such action may include a review of, and appropriate modifications to, applicable
policies and procedures; notification to appropriate personnel of each service provider or its governing body; or a recommendation to
dismiss the member of the Board.

**Waivers of Code of Ethics**

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for granting waivers, implicit or otherwise, of this Code, as appropriate. Such Committee will be responsible for granting waivers, as appropriate; and any changes to or waivers of this Code will, to the extent required, be disclosed as provided by SEC rules.

A waiver is the approval of a material departure from a provision of this Code. An implicit waiver is the Fund's failure to take action within a reasonable period of time regarding a material departure from a provision of this Code that has been made known to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

**Recordkeeping**

The Fund will maintain and preserve for a period of not less than six (6) years from the date an action is taken, the first two (2) years in an easily accessible place, a copy of the information or materials supplied to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee: (i) that provided the basis for any amendment or waiver to this Code; and (ii) relating to any violation of this Code and sanctions imposed for such violation, together with a written record of the approval or action taken by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

**Confidentiality**

All reports and records prepared or maintained pursuant to this Code shall be considered confidential and shall be maintained and protected accordingly. Except as otherwise required by law or this Code, such matters shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the Fund and their counsel, Horizon and its counsel and any other advisors, consultants or counsel retained by the Board or the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

**Amendments**

This Code, other than Exhibit A, may not be amended except in written form, which is specifically approved by a majority vote of the members of the Board of the Fund, including a majority of the Independent Directors.

**No Rights Created**

This Code is a statement of certain fundamental principles, policies and procedures that govern each of the members of the Board in the conduct of the Fund's business. It is not intended to and does not create any rights in any employee, investor, supplier, competitor, shareholder or any other person or entity.

Updated and Adopted: June 5, 2025

**<u>Appendix A</u>**

**<u>RENN FUND INC.</u>**

**<u>Certification and Acknowledgement of Receipt of Code of Ethics</u>**

I acknowledge and certify that I have received a copy of the Code of Ethics for the members of the Board of Directors of the Renn Fund, Inc. (the "Code"). I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to read and familiarize myself with the policies and procedures contained in the Code and to abide by those policies and procedures.

I acknowledge my commitment to comply with the Code.

I acknowledge that I complied with the Code for the quarter ended __________.

I acknowledge that I reported all violations of this Code for the quarter ended ___________ of which I am aware.

(*Please submit on a separate piece of paper, exceptions to these acknowledgements.*)

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