GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) filed an 8-K reporting the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on February 2, 2026. Stockholders elected two Class I directors — David B. Golub and Anita J. Rival — each to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. Shareholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

Key Details

• Record date shares entitled to vote: 263,467,541 common shares (December 5, 2025).
• Director election votes:
  • David B. Golub — For: 74,678,734; Against: 19,492,055; Abstain: 475,775; Broker non-vote: 77,799,250.
  • Anita J. Rival — For: 63,198,329; Against: 30,955,348; Abstain: 492,887; Broker non-vote: 77,799,250.
• Auditor ratification votes: Ernst & Young LLP — For: 169,814,035; Against: 595,722; Abstain: 2,036,057.
• Form 8-K signed by CFO Christopher C. Ericson on February 5, 2026.

Why It Matters
Board elections and auditor ratification are routine but material corporate governance events. Re-election of the two Class I directors maintains board continuity through 2029, while ratifying Ernst & Young ensures continuity of the Company’s independent audit for the next fiscal year. The reported vote totals, including a significant broker non-vote amount (77,799,250), provide insight into shareholder participation and the level of support for the proposals. Investors monitoring governance, oversight, or audit continuity may consider these outcomes when assessing GBDC’s corporate stewardship.