Golub Capital BDC (NASDAQ: GBDC) COO Matthew Benton resigns, duties reassigned

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. reported a leadership change in its senior management team. On August 25, 2025, Chief Operating Officer Matthew W. Benton resigned from his position. The company stated that his resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement with Golub Capital BDC or its Board of Directors, indicating an orderly transition rather than a conflict-driven departure. Following his exit, Mr. Benton’s responsibilities have been taken over by Timothy J. Topicz, who has served as an officer of the company since February 2023. This change reflects a realignment of operational leadership while maintaining continuity through an existing officer.

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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): August 25, 2025

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		814-00794		27-2326940
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

200 Park Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10166

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 750-6060

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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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		GBDC		The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b–2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

¨ 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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 25, 2025, Matthew W. Benton resigned from his position as Chief Operating Officer of Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (the “Company”).  Mr. Benton’s resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement with the Company or its Board of Directors. Following Mr. Benton’s departure, his responsibilities within the Company have been assumed by Timothy J. Topicz, an officer of the Company since February 2023.

SIGNATURES

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

	GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.
Date: August 29, 2025	By:	/s/ Wu-Kwan Kit
	Name:	Wu-Kwan Kit
	Title:	Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC. (GBDC) disclose?

The company disclosed that Matthew W. Benton resigned as Chief Operating Officer on August 25, 2025, and his responsibilities were assumed by Timothy J. Topicz.

Why did Matthew W. Benton resign from GBDC?

The company stated that Mr. Benton’s resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement with Golub Capital BDC, Inc. or its Board of Directors.

Who is taking over the COO responsibilities at GBDC after Benton’s resignation?

Timothy J. Topicz, an officer of the company since February 2023, has assumed the responsibilities previously handled by former Chief Operating Officer Matthew W. Benton.

Does the filing indicate any conflict between Matthew W. Benton and GBDC?

No. The filing explicitly states that Mr. Benton’s resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement with the company or its Board of Directors.

What is the form and purpose of this GBDC filing?

The document is an Form 8-K current report, used by Golub Capital BDC, Inc. to disclose the resignation of its Chief Operating Officer and the reassignment of his responsibilities.

Who signed the reported change on behalf of GBDC?

The report was signed on behalf of Golub Capital BDC, Inc. by Wu-Kwan Kit, who serves as Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary.