Barings BDC, Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, showing a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $23.55 million, or $0.22 per share, compared to $22.02 million, or $0.21 per share, for the same period in 2024. Total investment income for the quarter was $72.40 million, up from $70.85 million in the prior year. Net investment income after taxes was $33.61 million, or $0.32 per share, compared to $30.19 million, or $0.29 per share, in the third quarter of 2024. The company attributed the increase in net investment income to increased dividends from portfolio companies and joint venture investments, partially offset by a decrease in the weighted average yield on the portfolio and decreased fee and other income.
Compared to the prior year, Barings BDC's net asset value per share decreased from $11.29 as of December 31, 2024, to $11.10 as of September 30, 2025. Total net assets decreased from $1.19 billion to $1.17 billion over the same period. The company's total assets increased from $2.70 billion as of December 31, 2024, to $2.82 billion as of September 30, 2025, while total liabilities increased from $1.51 billion to $1.66 billion. The company's investment portfolio at fair value increased from $2.45 billion as of December 31, 2024, to $2.54 billion as of September 30, 2025.
Strategic developments included the termination of the MVC Credit Support Agreement, resulting in a cash payment of $23.0 million to the company and a realized gain of $9.4 million. The company also continued its share repurchase program, buying back 250,000 shares for $2.3 million during the first nine months of 2025. The company declared total dividends of $0.31 per share for the third quarter of 2025, including a regular quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share and a special dividend of $0.05 per share, compared to $0.26 per share for the third quarter of 2024.
Key operational developments included an increase in the number of portfolio companies from 328 as of December 31, 2024, to 333 as of September 30, 2025. The company made new investments totaling $356.6 million and investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $198.1 million during the first nine months of 2025. The company also had $396.2 million in unused commitments to extend financing as of September 30, 2025. The company's non-accrual assets represented 0.8% of the total fair value of the portfolio as of September 30, 2025. The company's asset coverage ratio was 171.5% as of September 30, 2025.
About Barings BDC, Inc.
Barings BDC, Inc. is a closed-end, non-diversified business development company investing primarily in senior secured private debt of middle-market companies across various industries. It targets established, cash-flow positive businesses, often backed by private equity sponsors, to generate current income through customized financing solutions. Managed by Barings, a global asset manager, Barings BDC emphasizes rigorous credit analysis, active portfolio management, and diversified investments in U.S. and select international markets.
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