Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) reported its financial results in its recent 10-K filing, highlighting key aspects of its performance and strategic activities. The company, an externally managed business development company, aims to generate both current income and capital appreciation through investments primarily in senior secured and one-stop loans to U.S. middle-market companies. As of September 30, 2025, GBDC's investment portfolio at fair value totaled $8.8 billion, spread across 417 portfolio companies. The company's investment income for the year reached $870.8 million, compared to $724.7 million in the previous year, driven by an increase in average earning debt investments.
The company's net expenses for the year amounted to $474.0 million, up from $341.0 million in the prior year, primarily due to higher interest expenses and management fees associated with increased average adjusted gross assets. Net investment income after taxes was $397.3 million, a slight increase from $382.4 million in the previous fiscal year. The company experienced a net loss on investment transactions of $21.1 million, compared to a net loss of $109.3 million in the prior year. This was primarily due to net realized losses recognized on the restructuring of debt and equity investments of multiple portfolio company investments and the sale of two portfolio company debt investments.
Strategic developments during the year included the completion of a $2.2 billion debt securitization in November 2024, and the redemption of several prior debt securitizations. The company also issued additional unsecured notes in 2028 and 2029. In June 2024, GBDC completed its acquisition of Golub Capital BDC 3, Inc., expanding its asset base and investment portfolio. The company's board of directors approved a share repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to $150 million of its outstanding common stock. During the year, GBDC repurchased 2.9 million shares for an aggregate purchase price of $40.6 million.
Key operational developments included a shift in portfolio composition, with a greater emphasis on one-stop loans and senior secured loans. The weighted average income yield on earning portfolio company investments was 10.5%, while the weighted average investment income yield was 10.8%. The company's internal performance ratings indicated that the majority of its investments were performing as expected or above expectations. As of September 30, 2025, loans in eight portfolio companies and preferred equity securities in one portfolio company were on non-accrual status, representing 0.3% of total investments at fair value. The company's outlook includes a focus on generating current income and capital appreciation through investments in U.S. middle-market companies, while managing risks associated with market conditions, interest rates, and portfolio company performance.
About GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, Inc.
Golub Capital BDC is a management investment company focused on providing senior secured and one-stop loans to U.S. middle-market companies. It partners with private equity sponsors, offering debt and equity investments in industries like software, healthcare, and specialty retail. Managed by GC Advisors, it leverages Golub Capital’s extensive deal flow, disciplined underwriting, and active portfolio monitoring to generate income and capital appreciation.
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