Barings BDC (BBDC) schedules virtual roadshow ahead of possible notes sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Barings BDC, Inc., which holds investment-grade credit ratings of Baa3 (Stable) from Moody’s and BBB- (Stable) from Fitch Ratings, is organizing a series of fixed income investor calls on Friday, September 5, 2025. The calls, coordinated by J.P. Morgan along with ING, MUFG and SMBC Nikko, will feature senior company representatives and be conducted via a virtual roadshow platform.

The company indicates that an offering of SEC-registered senior unsecured notes may follow these meetings, subject to market conditions, under its effective shelf registration statement. Any actual offering would be made only through a preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, which investors are encouraged to review carefully for detailed information, risks, charges and expenses.

Filed pursuant to Rule 497(a)

Registration No. 333-282335

Rule 482ad

**Fixed Income Investor Calls for Barings BDC, Inc.**

Barings BDC, Inc. (“BBDC” or the “Company”) (current ratings profile of Baa3 (Stable) by Moody’s and BBB- (Stable) by Fitch Ratings)* has asked J.P. Morgan, ING, MUFG and SMBC Nikko to arrange a series of fixed income investor calls to be conducted on Friday, September 5^th. An offering of SEC registered senior unsecured notes may follow, subject to market conditions. A virtual presentation will be made available for the calls.

J.P. Morgan will coordinate logistics.

Company Representatives

Matthew Freund – President

Elizabeth Murray – Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Danny Verwholt – Co-Portfolio Manager

Albert Perley – Treasurer

Schedule for Friday, September 5^th, 2025:

11:00 - 11:50AM ET;

12:00 - 12:50PM ET;

1:00 - 1:50PM ET;

Virtual Roadshow Investor Login Details

URL: https://dealroadshow.com; Entry Code: BBDC2025

Direct Link: https://dealroadshow.com/e/BBDC2025

Investors are advised to carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of Barings BDC, Inc. before investing. When available, a preliminary prospectus supplement, together with an accompanying prospectus, will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which will contain this and other information about Barings BDC, Inc. and should be read carefully before investing.

The information in any preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, when available, and in this announcement is not complete and may be changed. This announcement is not an offer to sell any securities of Barings BDC, Inc. and is not soliciting an offer to buy such securities in any state or jurisdiction where such offer and sale is not permitted.

Barings BDC, Inc.’s shelf registration statement is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and has become effective. Any offering of Barings BDC, Inc.’s securities may be made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus. In the event that Barings BDC, Inc. conducts an offering, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement, together with the accompanying prospectus relating to such offering, may be obtained from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (toll-free) at 1-212-834-4533,  ING Bank N.V. at 44-207-767-8156, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. (toll-free) at 1-877-649-6848 or SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. (toll-free) at 1-888-868-6856.

* Note: A securities rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time. 

ANY DISCLAIMER OR OTHER NOTICE THAT MAY APPEAR BELOW IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS COMMUNICATION AND SHOULD BE DISREGARDED. SUCH DISCLAIMER OR NOTICE WAS AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED AS A RESULT OF THIS COMMUNICATION BEING SENT VIA BLOOMBERG OR ANOTHER EMAIL SYSTEM.

FAQ

What is Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) planning with these fixed income investor calls?

Barings BDC, Inc. has arranged a series of virtual fixed income investor calls, coordinated by J.P. Morgan, ING, MUFG and SMBC Nikko, and notes that an offering of SEC-registered senior unsecured notes may follow, subject to market conditions.

When will the Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) investor calls take place and how are they scheduled?

The investor calls are scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025, in three time slots: 11:00–11:50 AM ET, 12:00–12:50 PM ET, and 1:00–1:50 PM ET, all conducted virtually through Deal Roadshow.

Which Barings BDC, Inc. executives will participate in the fixed income investor calls?

Company representatives include Matthew Freund (President), Elizabeth Murray (Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer), Danny Verwholt (Co-Portfolio Manager), and Albert Perley (Treasurer).

What credit ratings does Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) currently have?

Barings BDC, Inc. has a ratings profile of Baa3 (Stable) from Moody’s and BBB- (Stable) from Fitch Ratings, as noted in the communication.

Is the communication an offer to sell Barings BDC, Inc. securities?

No. The communication explicitly states it is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy Barings BDC, Inc. securities in any jurisdiction where such actions are not permitted.

How will any future Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) note offering be made available to investors?

Any offering would be made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus under Barings BDC, Inc.’s effective shelf registration statement, which investors are advised to read carefully before investing.