Barings BDC (NYSE: BBDC) markets $300M 3-year senior notes

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Barings BDC, Inc. is marketing a $300 million SEC-registered offering of three-year senior unsecured notes, initially guided at a spread of T+220 basis points and described as a $300mm 3y T+200bps transaction. The notes will pay a fixed coupon and are expected to mature on September 15, 2028, with settlement targeted for September 15, 2025 on a T+5 basis. Expected ratings are Moody’s Baa3 (Stable) and Fitch BBB- (Stable), and the notes rank as senior unsecured obligations. The company plans to use the proceeds to repay outstanding indebtedness, which effectively refinances existing debt rather than adding new borrowings for expansion.

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Barings BDC plans a $300M, 3-year investment‑grade senior note to refinance debt.

Barings BDC is issuing $300 million in SEC‑registered, three‑year senior unsecured notes with a fixed coupon, positioned around a T+200–220 basis point spread. The notes carry expected investment‑grade ratings of Moody’s Baa3 / Stable and Fitch BBB- / Stable, and rank as senior unsecured obligations, which typically sit above subordinated securities but below secured debt in the capital structure.

Proceeds are earmarked to repay outstanding indebtedness, so this deal functions primarily as a refinancing rather than incremental leverage. The three‑year tenor to a September 15, 2028 maturity helps ladder Barings BDC’s funding profile while locking in fixed‑rate funding. Actual investor demand and final pricing relative to the initial T+220 price talk will determine the company’s all‑in funding cost and how attractive the issue is for buyers.

Filed pursuant to Rule 497(a)

Registration No. 333-282335

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$300mm 3y T+200bps (the #)

Issuer/Ticker	Barings BDC, Inc. (“BBDC”)
Expected Ratings*	Moody’s: Baa3 / Stable Fitch: BBB- / Stable
Format	SEC-Registered
Ranking	Senior Unsecured Notes
Size	$300mm
Tenor	3-Year
IPT	T+220a
Settlement**	September 15, 2025 (T+5)
Coupon Type	Fixed
Maturity Date	September 15, 2028
Optional Redemption	Make Whole Call 1-Month Par Call
Active Bookrunners	JPM (B&D), ING, MUFG, SMBC
Change of Control	Yes at 100% (See Red)
Use of Proceeds	To repay outstanding indebtedness (see Red)
Denominations	2,000 x 1,000
Sale into Canada	Yes – Exemption
Timing	Today’s Business
CUSIP	06759LAE3
ISIN	US06759LAE39

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

**Under Rule 15c6-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, trades in the secondary market generally are required to settle in one business day, unless the parties to such trade expressly agree otherwise at the time of the trade. Accordingly, purchasers who wish to trade the Notes prior to the date of delivery of the Notes will be required, by virtue of the fact that the Notes initially will settle in five business days (T+5), to specify alternative settlement arrangements to prevent a failed settlement.

Investors are advised to carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of Barings BDC, Inc. before investing. The issuer has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus and a preliminary prospectus supplement) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the preliminary prospectus supplement relating to this offering, together with the accompanying prospectus, filed with the SEC and other documents Barings BDC, Inc. has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Barings BDC, Inc. and this offering. The information in the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, and in this announcement, is not complete and may be changed.

You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the issuer, any underwriter or any dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send you the prospectus and the preliminary prospectus supplement if you request them by contacting J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

The preliminary prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and this announcement do not constitute offers to sell or the solicitation of offers to buy nor will there be any sale of the securities referred to in this announcement in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

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FAQ

What is Barings BDC (BBDC) offering in this 497AD communication?

Barings BDC is offering $300 million of SEC-registered, three‑year senior unsecured notes with a fixed coupon, described as a $300mm 3y T+200bps transaction.

What are the expected credit ratings for Barings BDC’s new notes?

The notes have expected investment‑grade ratings of Moody’s: Baa3 / Stable and Fitch: BBB- / Stable, as indicated in the communication.

When do Barings BDC’s new senior notes mature and when is settlement expected?

The notes are expected to mature on September 15, 2028, with settlement targeted for September 15, 2025 on a T+5 basis.

How will Barings BDC use the proceeds from the $300 million notes offering?

Barings BDC states that the use of proceeds is to repay outstanding indebtedness, indicating a refinancing of existing debt.

What is the ranking and structure of Barings BDC’s new debt issue?

The securities are senior unsecured notes, ranking as senior unsecured obligations of Barings BDC, with a fixed coupon and an optional make‑whole call plus a 1‑month par call.

What initial price talk is indicated for Barings BDC’s senior notes?

The marketing communication references a $300mm 3y T+200bps structure and lists initial price talk (IPT) at T+220 basis points.