Golub Capital BDC 4, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• Golub Capital BDC 4, Inc. filed an 8-K on Feb 5, 2026 reporting results from its annual meeting held on Feb 2, 2026. Stockholders elected two Class I directors—David B. Golub and Anita J. Rival—each to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
• The record date for voting was December 5, 2025, with 71,496,901 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote.

Key Details

• Shares outstanding (record date): 71,496,901.
• Director elections:
  • David B. Golub: 36,181,564 votes for; 5,018,500 abstentions; no votes against reported.
  • Anita J. Rival: 36,162,476 votes for; 5,037,588 abstentions; no votes against reported.
• Auditor ratification (Ernst & Young LLP): 36,164,620 votes for; 5,035,444 abstentions; no votes against reported.
• 8-K signed by Christopher C. Ericson, Chief Financial Officer, dated Feb 5, 2026.

Why It Matters

• Board continuity: Re-election of the two Class I directors maintains current board composition through 2029, which can affect oversight and strategic continuity.
• Audit oversight: Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP confirms continuity of the external auditor for the coming fiscal year, which is relevant for financial reporting and investor confidence.
• Voting figures show a substantial number of abstentions relative to votes cast, but no opposing votes were recorded in the filing.