Kayne Anderson BDC (NYSE: KBDC) lines up $200M notes and swaps

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Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. reached a conditional agreement with institutional investors for a private placement of $200 million in senior unsecured notes, split into three series. The deal includes $40 million of floating rate Series C Notes at SOFR plus 2.32% due in June 2028, $60 million of 5.80% Series D Notes due in June 2028, and $100 million of 6.15% Series E Notes due in October 2030.

Net proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes, indicating a focus on managing the company’s liability profile. For the fixed-rate Series D and E Notes, the company entered into interest rate swaps so that it receives the fixed coupon and pays floating SOFR-based rates instead. This structure is intended to better match its predominantly floating rate loan portfolio while maintaining the same notional amounts and maturities.

The transaction is expected to close on or about September 9, 2025, subject to investor due diligence, legal documentation and standard closing conditions, and the notes will be offered in a private placement without registration under the Securities Act.

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Credit and capital structure analyst

$200M notes refinance debt and align rates with assets.

Kayne Anderson BDC is arranging a private placement of $200 million in senior unsecured notes across three tranches maturing in 2028 and 2030. The stated use of proceeds is to refinance existing debt and fund general corporate purposes, so this primarily reshapes the liability mix rather than expanding the balance sheet outright.

A key feature is the interest rate swaps on the fixed-rate $60 million Series D and $100 million Series E Notes. The company receives the fixed coupons of 5.80% and 6.15%, while paying floating rates of SOFR plus 2.37% and SOFR plus 2.6565%. This effectively converts those tranches to floating-rate liabilities, which the company notes is intended to align with its predominantly floating-rate loan portfolio.

The notes are senior unsecured and issued via a private placement, with closing targeted on or about September 9, 2025, subject to due diligence and standard conditions. Actual impact will depend on how the new coupons and swap costs compare with the debt being refinanced and on future SOFR levels, but the structure clearly emphasizes interest rate matching between assets and liabilities.

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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 22, 2025

Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		814-01363		83-0531326
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

717 Texas Avenue, Suite 2200, Houston, TX		77002
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1 (713) 493-2020

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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		KBDC		NYSE

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.

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 22, 2025, Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (the “Company”) reached a conditional agreement with institutional investors relating to a private placement of $200 million of senior unsecured notes (the “Series C, D and E Notes”). The private placement is expected to close on or about September 9, 2025, and consisted of $40 million of floating rate Series C Notes with an interest rate of SOFR plus 2.32% per annum due June 2028; $60 million of 5.80% Series D Notes due June 2028 and $100 million of 6.15% Series E Notes due October 2030. Net proceeds from the offering will be used to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes.

In connection with the Series D and Series E Notes, the Company entered into interest rate swaps to more closely align the interest rates of the Company’s liabilities with the Company’s investment portfolio, which consists of predominantly floating rate loans. Under the interest rate swap agreement related to the Series D Notes, the Company receives a fixed interest rate of 5.80% per annum and pays a floating interest rate of SOFR plus 2.37% per annum on the $60 million of the Series D Notes. Under the interest rate swap agreement related to the Series E Notes, the Company receives a fixed interest rate of 6.15% per annum and pays a floating interest rate of SOFR plus 2.6565% per annum on the $100 million of the Series E Notes. The Company designated each interest rate swap as the hedging instrument in a qualifying hedge accounting relationship.

Closing of this transaction is subject to investor due diligence, legal documentation and other standard closing conditions. The Series C, D and E Notes issued in connection with this private placement will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration.

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SIGNATURE

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.

	KAYNE ANDERSON BDC, INC.
Date: August 26, 2025	By:	/s/ Terry A. Hart
	Name:	Terry A. Hart
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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FAQ

What did Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (KBDC) announce in this 8-K?

Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. reached a conditional agreement with institutional investors for a private placement of $200 million in senior unsecured notes across three series, with proceeds earmarked to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes.

What are the key terms of the new senior unsecured notes issued by KBDC?

The private placement includes $40 million of floating rate Series C Notes at SOFR + 2.32% due June 2028, $60 million of 5.80% fixed-rate Series D Notes due June 2028, and $100 million of 6.15% fixed-rate Series E Notes due October 2030.

How will Kayne Anderson BDC use the $200 million in proceeds from these notes?

The company states that net proceeds from the $200 million senior unsecured notes offering will be used to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes.

What interest rate swaps did KBDC enter into in connection with the Series D and E Notes?

For the $60 million Series D Notes, KBDC receives a fixed 5.80% and pays SOFR + 2.37%. For the $100 million Series E Notes, it receives a fixed 6.15% and pays SOFR + 2.6565%. Each swap is designated as a hedging instrument in a qualifying hedge accounting relationship.

Why did Kayne Anderson BDC use interest rate swaps on the new notes?

The company states that the swaps are intended to more closely align the interest rates of its liabilities with its investment portfolio, which consists of predominantly floating rate loans, effectively shifting the economic exposure of the Series D and E Notes to floating rates.

When is the KBDC private placement of notes expected to close and what conditions apply?

The private placement is expected to close on or about September 9, 2025. Closing is subject to investor due diligence, legal documentation, and other standard closing conditions.

Are the new KBDC senior unsecured notes registered under the Securities Act?

No. The Series C, D and E Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration.