# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001571329
**File Stem:** 0001628280-25-029134
**Filing Date:** 2025-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001628280-25-029134.hdr.sgml**: 20250603

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001628280-25-029134

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 16

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250603

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250603

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250603

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Logan Ridge Finance Corp.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001571329

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 900945675
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 814-01022
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251020800

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 650 MADISON AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 3RD FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10022
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212-891-2880

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 650 MADISON AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 3RD FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10022

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Capitala Finance Corp.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130306

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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 3, 2025**

**Logan Ridge Finance Corporation**

**(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| **Maryland** | **814-01022** | **90-0945675** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction**<br>**of incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br>**File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br>**Identification No.)** |

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| **650 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor** | **650 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor** | **650 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor** | |
| **New York** | **,** | **New York** | **10022** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): (212) 891-2880**

**Not Applicable**

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

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☒ 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))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading<br>Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange<br>on which registered** |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | LRFC | The NASDAQ Global Select Market |

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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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On June 3, 2025, Logan Ridge Finance Corporation (the "Company") and Portman Ridge Finance Corporation ("PTMN") issued a joint press release. A copy of the joint press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits.

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| **Exhibit**<br>**<u>Number</u>** | **<u>Exhibit</u>** |
| 99.1 | <u>[Joint Press Release of Logan Ridge Finance Corporation and Portman Ridge Finance Corporation, dated June 3, 2025.](exhibit991.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURE** 

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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| LOGAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION | LOGAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION |
| By: | /s/ Brandon Satoren |
| Name: | Brandon Satoren |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer |

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Date: June 3, 2025

## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

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| ![portman_ridgea.jpg](portman_ridgea.jpg) | ![logan_ridgea.jpg](logan_ridgea.jpg) |

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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** 

**Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Glass Lewis and ISS Recommend that Shareholders Vote "FOR" the Proposed Merger Between PTMN and LRFC**

**NEW YORK, June 3, 2025** – Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: PTMN) ("Portman Ridge" or "PTMN") and Logan Ridge Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: LRFC) ("Logan Ridge" or "LRFC") (together, the "Companies") announced today that leading independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") and Glass, Lewis & Co. ("Glass Lewis"), have both recommended that LRFC stockholders vote "FOR" the proposed merger of LRFC with and into PTMN at the upcoming LRFC special meeting scheduled for June 6, 2025. In addition, ISS and Glass Lewis have both recommended that PTMN stockholders vote "FOR" the proposals related to the proposed merger at the upcoming PTMN special meeting scheduled for June 6, 2025.

In its May 30, 2025 report, Glass Lewis noted, "We recognize the transaction would consolidate two entities that are managed by affiliated investment advisers, have overlapping portfolios of investments, and similar strategies and risks. The transaction aims at creating an entity with greater scale, a more diversified portfolio and anticipated greater market liquidity, among other benefits. Overall, we believe the entities have presented a reasonable strategic rationale for the proposed merger." Similarly, in its report dated May 23, 2025, ISS commented, "The strategic rationale appears sound, as the combined company will have increased scale, structural simplification, and more diversification. On balance, in light of the compelling strategic rationale, support for the proposed share issuance is warranted."

Ted Goldthorpe, President and Chief Executive Officer of PTMN and LRFC and Head of the BC Partners Credit Platform, stated, "We're encouraged by the support from both ISS and Glass Lewis, which reflects their alignment with the LRFC and PTMN Boards' unanimous recommendations to their shareholders to vote in favor of the proposed merger. With PTMN standing as the surviving entity, we believe the combination will enhance PTMN's scale, increase trading liquidity, further increase portfolio diversification, and will generate meaningful earnings accretion for shareholders, all which pave the way for our future growth initiatives and strengthen our position as a leader in executing strategic growth transactions amongst publicly traded business development companies."

With special meetings scheduled for June 6, 2025, both PTMN and LRFC urge their stockholders to attend the meeting and cast their votes by following the instructions outlined in the joint proxy statement. Stockholders of PTMN can also access the virtual meeting and vote by going to the following website: <u>http://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PTMN2025SM</u>, or by calling 1-833-218-3911 and providing the control number which is listed in the proxy card

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received. Stockholders of LRFC can access the virtual meeting and vote by going to the following website: <u>http://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LRFC2025SM</u>, or by calling 1-833-218-3962 and providing the control number which is listed in the proxy card received.

Shareholders can access the joint proxy statement and prospectus by clicking <u>HERE</u>. Shareholders who have questions about the joint proxy statement or about voting their shares should contact the companies' proxy solicitor, Broadridge, at 1-833-218-3911 for PTMN shareholders and 1-833-218-3962 for LRFC shareholders.

**About Portman Ridge Finance Corporation** 

PTMN is a publicly traded, externally managed investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (a "BDC") under the 1940 Act. PTMN's middle market investment business originates, structures, finances and manages a portfolio of term loans, mezzanine investments and selected equity securities in middle market companies. PTMN's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Sierra Crest.

PTMN's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), earnings releases, press releases and other financial, operational and governance information are available on Portman Ridge's website at <u>www.portmanridge.com</u>.

**About Logan Ridge Finance Corporation** 

LRFC is a BDC that invests primarily in first lien loans and, to a lesser extent, second lien loans and equity securities issued by lower middle-market companies. LRFC invests in performing, well-established middle-market businesses that operate across a wide range of industries. It employs fundamental credit analysis, targeting investments in businesses with relatively low levels of cyclicality and operating risk. For more information, visit <u>www.loganridgefinance.com</u>.

**Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements**

Some of the statements in this communication constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events, future performance or financial condition. The forward-looking statements may include statements as to future operating results of PTMN and LRFC, and distribution projections; business prospects of PTMN and LRFC, and the prospects of their portfolio companies; and the impact of the investments that PTMN and LRFC expect to make. In addition, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "seek," "plan," "should," "estimate," "project" and "intend" indicate forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this communication involve risks and uncertainties. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected, including the uncertainties associated with

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(i) the ability of the parties to consummate the merger on the expected timeline, or at all; (ii) the expected synergies and savings associated with the merger; (iii) the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the merger, including the expected elimination of certain expenses and costs due to the merger; (iv) the percentage of PTMN shareholders and LRFC shareholders voting in favor of the applicable Proposal (as defined below) submitted for their approval; (v) the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals will be made; (vi) the possibility that any or all of the various conditions to the consummation of the merger may not be satisfied or waived; (vii) risks related to diverting management's attention from ongoing business operations; (viii) the combined company's plans, expectations, objectives and intentions, as a result of the merger; (ix) any potential termination of the merger agreement; (x) the future operating results and net investment income projections of PTMN, LRFC or, following the closing of the merger, the combined company; (xi) the ability of Sierra Crest to implement its future plans with respect to the combined company; (xii) the ability of Sierra Crest and its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals; (xiii) the business prospects of PTMN, LRFC or, following the closing of the merger, the combined company, and the prospects of their portfolio companies; (xiv) the impact of the investments that PTMN, LRFC or, following the closing of the merger, the combined company expect to make; (xv) the ability of the portfolio companies of PTMN, LRFC or, following the closing of the merger, the combined company to achieve their objectives; (xvi) the expected financings and investments and additional leverage that PTMN, LRFC or, following the closing of the merger, the combined company may seek to incur in the future; (xvii) the adequacy of the cash resources and working capital of PTMN, LRFC or, following the closing of the merger, the combined company; (xviii) the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of the portfolio companies of PTMN, LRFC or, following the closing of the merger, the combined company; (xix) the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the merger may result in significant costs of defense and liability; and (xx) future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities). PTMN and LRFC have based the forward-looking statements included in this document on information available to them on the date hereof, and they assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although PTMN and LRFC undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that they may make directly to you or through reports that PTMN and LRFC in the future may file with the SEC, including the Registration Statement and Joint Proxy Statement (in each case, as defined below), annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

**No Offer or Solicitation**

This communication is not, and under no circumstances is it to be construed as, a prospectus or an advertisement and the communication is not, and under no circumstances is it to be

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construed as, an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities in PTMN, LRFC or in any fund or other investment vehicle managed by BC Partners or any of its affiliates.

**Additional Information and Where to Find It** 

This communication relates to the proposed merger of PTMN and LRFC and certain related matters (the "Proposals"). In connection with the Proposals, PTMN has filed a registration statement (Registration No. 333-285230) with the SEC (the "Registration Statement") that contains a combined joint proxy statement for PTMN and LRFC and a prospectus of PTMN (the "Joint Proxy Statement") and has mailed the Joint Proxy Statement to its and LRFC's respective shareholders. The Registration Statement and Joint Proxy Statement will contain important information about PTMN, LRFC and the Proposals. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. **SHAREHOLDERS OF PTMN AND LRFC ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PTMN, LRFC AND THE PROPOSALS.** Investors and security holders will be able to obtain the documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov or, for documents filed by PTMN, from PTMN's website at <u>https://www.portmanridge.com</u>, and, for documents filed by LRFC, from LRFC's website at <u>https://www.loganridgefinance.com</u>.

**Participants in the Solicitation** 

PTMN, its directors, certain of its executive officers and certain employees and officers of Sierra Crest and its affiliates may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Proposals. Information about the directors and executive officers of PTMN is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 29, 2025. LRFC, its directors, certain of its executive officers and certain employees and officers of Mount Logan and its affiliates may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Proposals. Information about the directors and executive officers of LRFC is set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, which was filed with the SEC on April 29, 2025. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered participants in the solicitation of the PTMN and LRFC shareholders in connection with the Proposals will be contained in the Registration Statement, including the Joint Proxy Statement included therein, and other relevant materials when such documents

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become available. These documents may be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

Contacts:

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation

650 Madison Avenue, 3rd floor

New York, NY 10022

Logan Ridge Finance Corporation

650 Madison Avenue, 3rd floor

New York, NY 10022

Brandon Satoren

Chief Financial Officer (PTMN and LRFC)

Brandon.Satoren@bcpartners.com

(212) 891-2880

The Equity Group Inc.

Lena Cati

lcati@equityny.com

(212) 836-9611

Val Ferraro

vferraro@equityny.com

(212) 836-9633

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