New Mountain Guardian IV BDC, L.L.C. 8-K

What Happened

• New Mountain Guardian IV BDC, L.L.C. filed an 8-K (May 7, 2026) reporting that its Board appointed Laura C. Holson as interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective May 29, 2026. The appointment was made by the Board on May 4, 2026. Ms. Holson will serve as interim CFO/Treasurer until a permanent successor is hired and will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer.

Key Details

• Appointment announced in 8-K filed May 7, 2026; Board action dated May 4, 2026; effective date May 29, 2026.
• Ms. Holson (age 40) is currently Chief Operating Officer of the Company and a Managing Director at New Mountain Capital; she joined New Mountain Capital in 2009.
• She has been COO of New Mountain’s credit platform since January 2022 and COO of the Company since February 2022; she previously served as the Company’s interim CFO/Treasurer from March–November 2023.
• The Company’s adviser (New Mountain Finance Advisers, L.L.C.) states management is adequately staffed; there are no special arrangements, family ties, or reportable related-party transactions involving Ms. Holson.

Why It Matters

• For investors, this clarifies who will lead the Company’s finance function while a permanent CFO search is underway and signals continuity because Ms. Holson already holds senior operational and finance experience within New Mountain’s credit platform. The filing contains no indication of conflicts or related-party transactions tied to the appointment.