Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. 8-K
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Goldman Sachs BDC Enters Underwriting Agreement for $400M 5.10% Notes
What Happened
- Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. announced it entered into an underwriting agreement on January 21, 2026 to issue and sell $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.100% notes due 2029. The agreement names Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. as representative underwriters.
- The offering was made under the Company’s effective Form N-2 registration statement (File No. 333-274797) and was supported by a preliminary prospectus supplement and a pricing term sheet filed with the SEC on January 21, 2026. The 8-K reporting the agreement was filed January 26, 2026.
Key Details
- Offering size: $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount.
- Coupon / interest: 5.100% notes maturing in 2029.
- Agreement date and filing: Underwriting Agreement dated January 21, 2026; Form 8-K filed January 26, 2026.
- Underwriters: Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. (representative of the underwriters).
Why It Matters
- This transaction would increase the Company’s indebtedness by $400 million upon issuance of the notes, affecting capital structure and interest expense (the notes pay 5.100% until maturity in 2029).
- Investors should note the timing, coupon and maturity when assessing yield, credit risk and the Company’s near-term financing profile. The filing also notes standard representations, conditions and indemnities in the underwriting agreement and that underwriters may have provided other services to the Company.