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Golub Capital BDC (NASDAQ: GBDC) schedules Q2 2026 earnings release and call

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. is informing investors that it will release financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Monday, May 4, 2026 after the market close. The company will host an earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 to discuss these results.

The call is accessible via domestic and international dial-in numbers with conference ID 8711124, and a replay will be available through May 12, 2026. The filing also reiterates that Golub Capital BDC is an externally managed business development company focused on senior secured loans to middle market companies.

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Reporting period Quarter ended March 31, 2026 Fiscal Year 2026 second quarter results timing
Earnings release date May 4, 2026 Results to be released after market close
Earnings call time 11:00 a.m. ET Conference call on May 5, 2026
Replay availability end May 12, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET Archived call replay window
Capital under management Over $90 billion Golub Capital as of January 1, 2026
Employees Over 1,100 Golub Capital headcount as of January 1, 2026
Conference ID 8711124 Reference number for earnings call access
business development company financial
"has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
A business development company is a publicly traded investment vehicle that lends to and buys stakes in smaller or privately held companies, acting like a combination of a lender, investor, and business partner. It matters to investors because BDCs offer the potential for higher regular income through dividends and diversified exposure to growing businesses, but they can also carry greater credit and liquidity risk than typical stocks or bonds—think higher-yielding but riskier income instruments.
senior secured loans financial
"invests primarily in one stop and other senior secured loans to middle market companies"
Senior secured loans are debt agreements where lenders have first claim on specific assets as collateral and are paid back before other creditors if a borrower defaults. For investors, that priority and collateral generally make these loans less risky than unsecured or junior debt while still offering higher income than cash, like holding a first mortgage on a property rather than an unsecured IOU, and they often carry floating interest that helps protect against rising rates.
closed-end management investment company financial
"an externally-managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company"
A closed-end management investment company is a pooled investment fund that raises a fixed amount of capital by issuing a set number of shares and then lists those shares for trading on an exchange; investors buy and sell shares on the market rather than redeeming them back to the fund. Think of it like a store with a fixed number of bottles on the shelf: the market price can be higher or lower than the underlying value of the assets, which matters to investors because it affects returns, liquidity and income characteristics independent of the fund’s actual holdings.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
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Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): April 6, 2026

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)		 (IRS 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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareGBDC 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. o



Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On April 6, 2026, Golub Capital BDC, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Monday, May 4, 2026 after the close of the financial markets. A copy of this 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 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

99.1    Press release of Golub Capital BDC, Inc., dated as of April 6, 2026
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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: April 6, 2026
By:      /s/ Christopher C. Ericson    
Name:      Christopher C. Ericson
Title:     Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit 99.1

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. Schedules Release of
Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Results

NEW YORK, NY, April 6, 2026 - Golub Capital BDC, Inc., a business development company (NASDAQ: GBDC, www.golubcapitalbdc.com), announced today that it will report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Monday, May 4, 2026 after the close of the financial markets.

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. will host an earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 to discuss its quarterly financial results.

All interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (800) 715-9871 approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the call; international callers should dial (646) 307-1963. Participants should reference Golub Capital BDC, Inc. when prompted, or reference conference ID number 8711124. An archived replay of the call will be available shortly after the call until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on May 12, 2026. To hear the replay, please dial (800) 770-2030. International dialers, please dial (609) 800-9909. For all replays, please reference program ID number 8711124.

ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (“GBDC”) is an externally-managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. GBDC invests primarily in one stop and other senior secured loans to middle market companies that are often sponsored by private equity investors. GBDC’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, GC Advisors LLC, an affiliate of the Golub Capital LLC group of companies (“Golub Capital”).

ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL

Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning direct lender and experienced private credit manager. The firm specializes in delivering reliable, creative and compelling financing solutions to companies backed by private equity sponsors. Golub Capital’s sponsor finance expertise also forms the foundation of its Broadly Syndicated Loan and Credit Opportunities investment programs. Golub Capital nurtures long-term, win-win partnerships that inspire repeat business from private equity sponsors and investors.

As of January 1, 2026, Golub Capital had over 1,100 employees and over $90 billion of capital under management, a gross measure of invested capital including leverage. The firm has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit golubcapital.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Golub Capital BDC, Inc. undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

Contact:
Christopher Ericson
312-212-4036
cericson@golubcapital.com
Source: Golub Capital BDC, Inc.

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FAQ

When will Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) report its Q2 2026 results?

Golub Capital BDC will report financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Monday, May 4, 2026 after the close of financial markets. This timing lets investors review the figures before the company’s earnings call the following day.

When is the Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) Q2 2026 earnings conference call?

Golub Capital BDC will hold its earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Management will discuss financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and provide additional context around portfolio and business performance.

How can investors join the Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) Q2 2026 earnings call?

Investors can participate in the earnings call by dialing (800) 715-9871 in the U.S. or (646) 307-1963 internationally about 10–15 minutes before the start. Callers should reference Golub Capital BDC or conference ID 8711124 when prompted to join the discussion.

Is a replay available for the Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) Q2 2026 earnings call?

Yes. A replay will be available shortly after the live call until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 12, 2026. To access it, dial (800) 770-2030 in the U.S. or (609) 800-9909 internationally and reference program ID 8711124.

What type of company is Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) and what does it invest in?

Golub Capital BDC is an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company that has elected business development company status. It primarily invests in one stop and other senior secured loans to private equity sponsor-backed middle market companies, seeking income-focused credit exposure.

How large is Golub Capital, the adviser to Golub Capital BDC (GBDC)?

Golub Capital, the adviser to Golub Capital BDC, had over $90 billion of capital under management and more than 1,100 employees as of January 1, 2026. It operates across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East as a direct lender and private credit manager.

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