GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC. ANNOUNCES $867.7 MILLION IN NEW MIDDLE-MARKET ORIGINATIONS FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR 2022 FIRST QUARTER

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) reported $867.7 million in new middle-market investment commitments for the quarter ending December 31, 2021. Of this amount, approximately 88% were one-stop loans, 4% senior secured loans, and 8% equity securities. The total investments at fair value rose by around 5.1%, translating to an increase of $251.9 million.

This performance demonstrates GBDC's solid position in the middle market, evidenced by its significant funding activities during this period.

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• Originated $867.7 million in new middle-market investment commitments for Q1 FY 2022.
• Total investments at fair value increased by approximately 5.1%, or $251.9 million.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golub Capital BDC, Inc. ("GBDC") (Nasdaq: GBDC, www.golubcapitalbdc.com), a business development company, today announced that it originated $867.7 million in new middle-market investment commitments during the three months ended December 31, 2021. Approximately 88% of the new middle-market investment commitments were one stop loans, 4% were senior secured loans and 8% were equity and other securities. Of the new middle-market investment commitments, $765.7 million funded at close.

Total investments at fair value are estimated to have increased by approximately 5.1%, or $251.9 million, during the three months ended December 31, 2021 after factoring in debt repayments, sales of securities, net fundings on revolvers and net change in unrealized gains (losses).

ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. ("GBDC") is an externally-managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. GBDC invests primarily in one-stop and other senior secured loans of U.S. middle market companies that are often sponsored by private equity investors. GBDC's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, GC Advisors LLC, an affiliate of the Golub Capital group of companies ("Golub Capital").

ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL

Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning direct lender and credit asset manager, with over $45 billion of capital under management. Golub Capital specializes in delivering reliable, creative and compelling financing solutions to middle market companies backed by private equity sponsors. The firm's sponsor finance expertise also forms the foundation of its Late Stage Lending, Broadly Syndicated Loan and Opportunistic Credit investment programs. Across its activities, Golub Capital nurtures long-term, win-win partnerships that inspire repeat business from private equity sponsors and investors. Founded over 25 years ago, Golub Capital today has over 600 employees and lending offices in Chicago, New York, San Francisco and London. For more information, please visit golubcapital.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Golub Capital BDC, Inc. undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

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SOURCE Golub Capital BDC, Inc.

FAQ

What new investment commitments did GBDC report for Q1 FY 2022?

GBDC reported $867.7 million in new middle-market investment commitments for the quarter ending December 31, 2021.

How much did GBDC's total investments increase by in Q1 FY 2022?

Total investments at fair value increased by approximately 5.1%, or $251.9 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021.

What types of loans comprised GBDC's new investment commitments?

Approximately 88% of the new commitments were one-stop loans, 4% were senior secured loans, and 8% were equity and other securities.

When did GBDC announce its new investment commitments?

GBDC announced its new investment commitments on January 10, 2022.