Golub Capital BDC, Inc. Announces Stockholder Approval of Proposed Merger With Golub Capital BDC 3, Inc.
At a separate meeting held on May 29, 2024, over
The merger is currently expected to close in June 2024, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
David B. Golub, CEO of GBDC, said, “We would like to thank our stockholders and the stockholders of GBDC 3 for their strong support of the proposed merger. We would also like to thank the independent directors of GBDC and GBDC 3 for their careful evaluation of the proposed merger on behalf of their respective stockholders. We believe the merger with GBDC 3 is a win-win-win—good for GBDC stockholders, good for GBDC 3 stockholders, and good for GBDC. We look forward to delivering the powerful advantages of the combined company to our current and future stockholders.”
About Golub Capital BDC, Inc.
Golub Capital BDC Inc. (“Golub Capital BDC”) is an externally-managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Golub Capital BDC invests primarily in one stop and other senior secured loans of
About Golub Capital
Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning direct lender and experienced credit asset manager. The firm specializes in delivering reliable, creative and compelling financing solutions to companies backed by private equity sponsors. Golub Capital’s sponsor finance expertise also forms the foundation of its Broadly Syndicated Loan and Credit Opportunities investment programs. Golub Capital nurtures long-term, win-win partnerships that inspire repeat business from private equity sponsors and investors.
As of January 1, 2024, Golub Capital had over 875 employees and over
Forward-Looking Statements
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Some of the statements in this communication constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events, future performance or financial condition or the two-step merger of GBDC 3 with and into GBDC (collectively, the “Mergers”). The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including statements as to: future operating results of GBDC and GBDC 3; business prospects of GBDC and GBDC 3 and the prospects of their portfolio companies; and the impact of the investments that GBDC and GBDC 3 expect to make. In addition, words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “would,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “potential,” “plan” or similar words 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 (i) expected synergies and savings associated with the Mergers; (ii) the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Mergers, including the expected elimination of certain expenses and costs due to the Mergers; (iii) changes in the economy, financial markets and political environment, including the impacts of inflation and rising interest rates; (iv) risks associated with possible disruption in the operations of GBDC and GBDC 3 or the economy generally, including those caused by global health pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, or other large scale events; (v) turmoil in
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Christopher Ericson
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Source: Golub Capital BDC, Inc.