UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2014
GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| DELAWARE | 814-00794 | 27-2326940 | ||||
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||||
| 150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, IL | 60606 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 205-5050
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 13, 2014, Golub Capital BDC, Inc. issued a press release announcing its origination activity for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release of Golub Capital BDC, Inc., dated as of October 13, 2014
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Golub Capital BDC, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC. | ||||
| Date: | October 13, 2014 | By: | /s/ Ross A. Teune | |
| Name: | Ross A. Teune | |||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |||
Exhibit 99.1
GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC. ANNOUNCES $331.5 MILLION IN NEW MIDDLE-MARKET ORIGINATIONS FOR ITS FOURTH FISCAL QUARTER
CHICAGO, IL, October 13, 2014 – Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBDC, www.golubcapitalbdc.com), a business development company, today announced that it originated $331.5 million in new middle-market investment commitments during the three months ended September 30, 2014. Approximately 11% of the new middle-market investment commitments were senior secured loans, 81% were one stop loans, 6% were second lien and 2% were equity securities. Of the new middle-market investment commitments, $293.5 million funded at close. In addition, during the three months ended September 30, 2014, Golub Capital BDC, Inc. invested $1.1 million in Senior Loan Fund LLC, an unconsolidated Delaware limited liability company (“SLF”) that invests in senior secured loans and is co-managed by Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and RGA Reinsurance Company.
“The quarter ending September 30, 2014 was marked by very strong originations and unusually high repayments. We are particularly pleased with the credit performance of the portfolio,” said David Golub, Chief Executive Officer of Golub Capital BDC, Inc.
Total investments at fair value are estimated to have increased by $22.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 after factoring in debt repayments, sales of securities, net fundings on revolvers, and net change in unrealized gains (losses). Total investments at fair value held by SLF are estimated to have decreased by approximately $0.5 million 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. (“Golub Capital BDC”) 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. Golub Capital BDC invests primarily in senior secured, one stop, second lien and subordinated loans of middle-market companies that are often sponsored by private equity investors. Golub Capital BDC’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 nationally recognized credit asset manager with over $10 billion of capital under management. Golub Capital has three highly complementary business lines: Middle Market Lending, Broadly Syndicated Loans and Opportunistic Credit. Golub Capital’s lending offices are located in Chicago, New York and San Francisco. For more information, please visit the firm’s website at www.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.
Contact:
Ross Teune
312-284-0111
rteune@golubcapital.com