BBDC

Barings BDC, Inc. is a publicly traded business development company providing debt financing to middle-market companies. The BDC invests primarily in senior secured loans, subordinated debt, and equity securities of private U.S. companies across diverse industries. Barings BDC is managed by Barings LLC, a global asset management firm with extensive experience in private credit markets. The company focuses on companies with EBITDA typically between $10 million and $75 million, providing financing for acquisitions, growth capital, refinancings, and recapitalizations. As a BDC, the company is required to distribute substantially all of its taxable income as dividends, making it an income-oriented investment. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Barings BDC leverages its manager's origination capabilities, credit analysis, and portfolio management expertise. The company benefits from Barings' global platform and relationships with private equity sponsors. Barings BDC maintains a diversified portfolio across industries and borrowers to manage risk. The company continues to focus on senior secured lending while selectively pursuing higher-return opportunities in subordinated debt and equity co-investments.