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Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. · Feb 26, 8:29 PM ET

Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. 8-K

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Goldman Sachs BDC Reports Q4/FY2025 Results; Declares $0.32 Q1 2026 Dividend

What Happened

  • Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. issued a press release on February 26, 2026 (filed as Exhibit 99.1) announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.
  • The company’s board declared a first quarter 2026 base dividend of $0.32 per share (payable on or about April 28, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026) and a fourth quarter 2025 supplemental dividend of $0.03 per share (payable on or about March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026).

Key Details

  • Press release date: February 26, 2026; full text furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K.
  • Dividend amounts and dates: $0.32 base dividend (record date Mar 31, 2026; pay date ~Apr 28, 2026); $0.03 supplemental dividend (record date Mar 9, 2026; pay date ~Mar 20, 2026).
  • Portfolio composition: Loans underwritten based on annualized recurring revenue (ARR) instead of EBITDA represented 11.0% of the portfolio at fair value as of December 31, 2025.
  • Payment‑in‑kind (PIK) exposure: In Q4 2025, investments with PIK terms accounted for 9.0% of total investment income; 5.5% of total investment income came from PIK that was introduced via loan modification or amendment after the initial agreement.

Why It Matters

  • Dividend action: The declared base and supplemental dividends are direct cash returns to shareholders and affect near‑term yield expectations for income investors.
  • Portfolio risk/return signals: The disclosure that 11.0% of the portfolio is ARR‑underwritten and that PIK‑related income contributed materially to Q4 investment income (9.0%, including 5.5% from post‑origination PIK) gives investors insight into the types of loans the BDC holds and the quality/timing of interest cash flows.
  • Next steps for investors: Review the February 26, 2026 press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial metrics (net investment income, portfolio fair value, NAV, realized/unrealized gains or losses) to assess earnings, dividend sustainability, and portfolio composition.