Golub Capital BDC, Inc. Prices Public Offering of $150 Million 6.000% Notes Due 2029

Rhea-AI Summary

Golub Capital BDC (Nasdaq: GBDC) has priced a $150 million public offering of 6.000% notes due 2029. These notes will be combined with the previously issued $600 million notes, bringing the total to $750 million. The notes mature on July 15, 2029, with an option for early redemption before June 15, 2029. The proceeds will be used to repay outstanding debt under the JPM Credit Facility or the $383.6 million term debt securitization from Golub Capital BDC 3 CLO 2 The offering is expected to close on December 3, 2024.

Positive

• Additional $150M funding secured through notes offering
• Same 6.000% interest rate maintained for the new issuance
• Early redemption option available before June 15, 2029
• Debt refinancing opportunity through proceeds utilization

Negative

• Increases total debt obligation to $750M
• Additional interest expense burden at 6.000%

Insights

Fixed Income Analyst

This $150 million notes offering represents a significant expansion of GBDC's 2029 debt series, bringing the total to $750 million. The 6.000% fixed rate is notably competitive in the current market environment for BDCs. The company's strategic move to refinance existing debt through this offering, particularly targeting the JPM Credit Facility and CLO debt, suggests prudent liability management.

The fungibility with the existing February 2024 notes should enhance trading liquidity. The make-whole provision until June 2029 provides protection for noteholders while maintaining flexibility for the issuer. The strong syndicate of underwriters, including major financial institutions, indicates robust market confidence in GBDC's credit profile. This debt restructuring could potentially optimize the company's cost of capital and extend its debt maturity profile.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), a business development company (Nasdaq: GBDC), announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of an additional $150 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.000% notes due 2029. The notes will mature on July 15, 2029 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company’s option at any time prior to June 15, 2029, at par plus a “make-whole” premium, and thereafter at par.

The notes will constitute a further issuance of, have the same terms (except the issue date, the offering price and the initial interest payment date) as, rank equally in right of payment with, and be fungible and form a single series with the $600 million in aggregate principal amount of the 6.000% notes due 2029 that the Company initially issued on February 1, 2024. Upon the issuance of the notes, the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.000% notes due 2029 will be $750 million.

SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Santander US Capital Markets LLC, Truist Securities, Inc., Capital One Securities, Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., Regions Securities LLC, SG Americas Securities, LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for this offering. BNP Paribas Securities Corp., CastleOak Securities, L.P., CIBC World Markets Corp., Comerica Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and WauBank Securities LLC are acting as co-managers for the offering. The offering is expected to close on December 3, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay outstanding indebtedness under the Company’s senior secured revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “JPM Credit Facility”) or the $383.6 million term debt securitization issued by Golub Capital BDC 3 CLO 2 LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and indirect subsidiary of the Company, acquired as part of the Company’s June 2024 acquisition of Golub Capital BDC 3, Inc. However, the Company may reborrow under the JPM Credit Facility for general corporate purposes, which may include investing in portfolio companies in accordance with its investment strategy.

Investors are advised to carefully consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of the Company before investing. The preliminary prospectus supplement dated November 25, 2024 and the accompanying prospectus dated June 9, 2022, each of which have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), contain this and other information about the Company and should be read carefully before investing.

The pricing term sheet, the preliminary prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and this press release are not offers to sell any securities of the Company and are not soliciting an offer to buy the notes in any jurisdiction where such offer and sale is not permitted.

The offering may be made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained by calling SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. at 1-212-224-5135, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at 1-212-834-4533, Santander US Capital Markets LLC at 1-855-403-3636 and Truist Securities, Inc. at 1-800-685-4786.

ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.

The Company 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, as amended. The Company invests primarily in one stop and other senior secured loans of U.S. middle-market companies that are often sponsored by private equity investors. The Company’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 experienced private credit 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 October 1, 2024, Golub Capital had more than 1,000 employees and over $70 billion of capital under management, a gross measure of invested capital including leverage. The firm has offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. The forward-looking statements may include statements as to the Company’s notes offering, the expected net proceeds from the offering, and the anticipated use of the net proceeds of the offering. In addition, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “seek,” “plan,” “should,” “estimate,” “project” and “intend” indicate forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K and our other filings with the SEC. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: changes in the economy, financial and lending markets and geopolitical environment; changes in the markets in which we invest; changes in the interest rate environment and its impact on our business and our portfolio companies; the impact off elevated levels of inflation and its impact on our portfolio companies and the industries in which we invest; future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities) and conditions in our operating areas, particularly with respect to business development companies or regulated investment companies; and other considerations that may be disclosed from time to time in our publicly disseminated documents and filings.

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this press release on information available to us on the date of this press release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

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Investor Contact:

Christopher Ericson

312-212-4036

cericson@golubcapital.com

Source: Golub Capital BDC, Inc.

FAQ

What is the size and interest rate of Golub Capital BDC's (GBDC) new notes offering?

Golub Capital BDC's new notes offering is $150 million with a 6.000% interest rate, due 2029.

When will GBDC's 2029 notes offering close?

The notes offering is expected to close on December 3, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

How will GBDC use the proceeds from the 2029 notes offering?

GBDC will use the proceeds to repay debt under the JPM Credit Facility or the $383.6 million term debt securitization from Golub Capital BDC 3 CLO 2

What is the total outstanding amount of GBDC's 6.000% notes due 2029?

After this issuance, the total outstanding amount will be $750 million, combining the new $150 million with the previously issued $600 million.