[8-K] Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE: BCSF) announced that it furnished a press release with its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company also declared a fourth fiscal quarter 2025 dividend of $0.42 per share and confirmed an additional dividend of $0.03 per share that was previously announced.

Both the $0.42 regular dividend and the $0.03 additional dividend are payable on December 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of December 16, 2025. These distributions outline the company’s planned cash return to shareholders for the quarter while results details are provided in the accompanying press release.

Insights

Dividend policy analyst

Regular $0.42 dividend plus $0.03 additional set for Q4.

BCSF declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share and affirmed an additional $0.03 per share. The dividends are for holders of record on December 16, 2025, payable on December 30, 2025. This pairs an ordinary payout with a small supplemental distribution.

The filing also notes a press release covering results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Specific financial metrics are provided in that press release, which was furnished as an exhibit.

Key items to note are the dividend amounts and the calendar (record and payment dates). Actual financial impact depends on the detailed results contained in the press release.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 10, 2025

BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINANCE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		814-01175		81-2878769
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 Clarendon Street 37th Floor Boston, Massachusetts		02116
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (617) 516-2000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share		BCSF		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 10, 2025, Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 10, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the declaration of a fourth fiscal quarter 2025 dividend of $0.42 per share and an additional dividend of $0.03 per share that was previously announced on February 27, 2025. The fourth fiscal quarter 2025 dividend of $0.42 per share and the additional dividend of $0.03 per share are for stockholders of record as of December 16, 2025 and payable on December 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1		Press Release, dated November 10, 2025.
104		Cover page interactive data file (formatted as Inline XBRL)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINANCE, INC.
Date: November 10, 2025				By:		/s/ Adriana Rojas Garzón
				Name:		Adriana Rojas Garzón
				Title:		Vice President

FAQ

What did BCSF announce in its latest 8-K?

The company furnished a press release with Q3 2025 results and declared a fourth fiscal quarter dividend of $0.42 per share plus an additional $0.03 per share.

What are the record and payment dates for BCSF’s dividends?

Both the $0.42 dividend and the $0.03 additional dividend are for stockholders of record as of December 16, 2025, payable on December 30, 2025.

How much is BCSF’s fourth fiscal quarter 2025 dividend?

The fourth fiscal quarter 2025 dividend is $0.42 per share.

Did BCSF announce any additional dividend?

Yes. BCSF confirmed an additional dividend of $0.03 per share that was previously announced on February 27, 2025.

Where can I find BCSF’s Q3 2025 financial details?

Detailed results are included in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

Which quarter’s results were addressed by BCSF?

Results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 were addressed.