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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Certain Officers; Appointment of Certain Officers |
Effective June 30, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), Patrick Farrell has retired from his position as Chief Financial Officer of ArrowMark Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BANX) (the “Company”), a closed-end investment company. The Company has appointed Katherine Jones, 41, as Chief Financial Officer, effective as of the Effective Date. Ms. Jones has been a key member of the ArrowMark Financial team since ArrowMark Partners assumed management of
the Company in 2019. Over the past seven years, she has been integral to the operations of the Fund, demonstrating deep expertise and a sustained commitment to the Company’s investment objectives and shareholder interests. Ms. Jones is not expected to receive any compensation from the Company for her services as its Chief Financial Officer.
Further, Dana Staggs has resigned as President of the Company, effective as of the Effective Date. The Company issued a press release, dated June 30, 2026, announcing the changes to its executive officers. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| 99.1 | Press Release, dated June 30, 2026 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ARROWMARK FINANCIAL CORP. | |
| Date: June 30, 2026 | |
| By: /s/ Katherine Jones | |
| Name: Katherine Jones | |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated June 30, 2026 |