Golub Capital Bdc, Inc. · NASDAQ:GBDC
Golub Capital Bdc — Investor Presentation (December 2025)
36 slides from Golub Capital Bdc's investor presentation, December 2025
Slide 1: Golub Capital BDC, Inc. Investor Presentation December 2025
GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC. (Nasdaq: GBDC) INVESTOR PRESENTATION DECEMBER 2025 © 202 5 G OL UB CA P I T A L L L C
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer Some of the statements in this presentation constitute forward-looking statements, stock markets; the impact on our business of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and which relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. The Consumer Protection Act and the rules a
Slide 3: At a Glance: Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (Nasdaq: GBDC)
At a Glance: Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (Nasdaq: GBDC) GBDC’s Investment Focus GBDC Highlights − First lien first out senior secured floating rate loans Investment $8.8 billion, 417 portfolio − Private equity-backed companies with $10–100 million of EBITDA Portfolio companies, 0.2% average − “Core” mid
Slide 4: The Golub Capital Advantage
The Golub Capital Advantage O 1 GOLUB CAPITAL
Slide 5: Overview of Golub Capital
Overview of Golub Capital Founded in 1994, Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning1 Global Office Presence3 private credit manager dedicated to building long-term, win-win U.S. partnerships with investors and private equity firms. Chicago New York 30+ $85+ Billion 1,000+ Greenwich Year Hist
Slide 6: Broad Sponsor Finance Platform
Broad Sponsor Finance Platform 420+ 280+ $25MM–1BN Sponsor Relationships1 Repeat Sponsor Relationships Hold Size Range Golub Capital Advantages for Private Equity Sponsors Origination Volume with Repeat Sponsors2,3 % of retained commitments − Reliability 92% 94% 92% 96% − Product breadth and flexibi
Slide 7: Attractive Opportunities From Existing Borrowers
Attractive Opportunities From Existing Borrowers As the incumbent lender to over 390 middle market companies, we believe we are well positioned to capture attractive deal flow from our existing borrowers − We believe financings with existing borrowers generally have attractive risk-return characteri
Slide 8: Our Capabilities Enable Us To Lead Approximately 90% of Our Deals
Our Capabilities Enable Us To Lead Approximately 90% of Our Deals We believe acting as a lead lender provides distinct advantages relative to a participating role Advantages Origination Volume with Golub Capital as a Lead Lender* % of retained commitments − Lead lenders typically control pricing, de
Slide 9: Extensive Investment Team With Deep Industry Expertise
Extensive Investment Team With Deep Industry Expertise Golub Capital’s 230+ investment professionals have in-depth knowledge and experience across a variety of industry sub-sectors Software & Diversified Consumer, Healthcare Financial Services* Technology Industries Restaurant & Retail $87+ Billion
Slide 10: Differentiated Core Middle Market Focus v. Peers
Differentiated Core Middle Market Focus v. Peers Golub Capital’s lending focus spans from the lower middle market to the upper middle market Ability to finance upper middle market borrowers Blackstone Secured Lending Fund: $221 million Wtd. Avg. EBITDA Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (Nasdaq: GBDC): Oaktree
Slide 11: Ability to Work with Borrowers Across the Middle Market
Ability to Work with Borrowers Across the Middle Market Our range of financing solutions allows us to see more deal flow and be more selective. The result is a diversified set of originations across the middle market spectrum Distribution of Golub Capital Originations1 October 1, 2019–September 30,
Slide 12: Long-Standing Track Record of Low Default Rates
Long-Standing Track Record of Low Default Rates1 Our strong, long-term track record benefits from low defaults and credit losses over multiple market cycles* Golub Capital vs. Leveraged Loan Index Default Rate 2004 – Q3 2025 105 bps 149 bps 1.98% 0.00% Payment Default Rate4 during COVID-19 dislocati
Slide 13: GBDC's Value Proposition
GBDC’s Value Proposition O 2 GOLUB CAPITAL
Slide 14: GBDC's Value Proposition
GBDC’s Value Proposition GBDC is a premier BDC that primarily invests in first lien senior secured loans to middle market companies sponsored by private equity firms − GBDC is managed by an affiliate of Golub Capital, an industry-leading lender to U.S. middle market Golub Capital Affiliation compani
Slide 15: GBDC's Investment Portfolio is Conservatively Positioned
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns GBDC’s Investment Portfolio is Conservatively Positioned Portfolio Composition by Seniority Portfolio Composition by Interest Rate Type on Loans2 Predominantly first lien, first o
Slide 16: Higher First Lien Composition and Greater Portfolio Diversity
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns Higher First Lien Composition and Greater Portfolio Diversity Portfolio Composition by Seniority1 Diversification by Obligor GBDC’s portfolio is more conservatively positioned tha
Slide 17: GBDC's Portfolio Delivers Strong Relative Credit Performance
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns GBDC’s Portfolio Delivers Strong Relative Credit Performance % of Investment Income from PIK Interest v. BDC Peers Non-Accrual Rate v. BDC Peers GBDC’s total investment income is
Slide 18: GBDC's Long Track Record of Low Credit Losses
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns GBDC’s Long Track Record of Low Credit Losses Since its 2010 IPO, GBDC has delivered an 9bps annualized gain rate on the amount of its investments (% of portfolio at cost), wherea
Slide 19: GBDC's Underwriting Performance Ranks Top Amongst BDCs
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns GBDC’s Underwriting Performance Ranks Top Amongst BDCs1 Raymond James’ Historical Underwriting Score Cumulative Default Rates by Vintage v. Public BDC Average for CQ4 2003 through
Slide 20: Gold Standard in Public BDC Fee Structures & Shareholder Alignment
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns Gold Standard in Public BDC Fee Structures & Shareholder Alignment We believe GBDC’s fee structure positions it to deliver market-leading risk-adjusted returns across different ec
Slide 21: Diverse and Flexible Debt Capital Structure
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns Diverse and Flexible Debt Capital Structure GBDC Debt Capital Structure Debt Outstanding Undrawn Reinvestment Funding Source Commitment Par Commitment Period Stated Maturity Inter
Slide 22: Match-Funded Debt Capital Structure
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns Match-Funded Debt Capital Structure We believe GBDC’s relatively high proportion of floating rate debt capital positions it to mitigate the impact of declining interest rates on i
Slide 23: GBDC's Differentiated Credit Rating Profile
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns GBDC’s Differentiated Credit Rating Profile Golub Capital and GBDC are committed to a differentiated investment grade ratings profile Asset 1st Lien % Asset Non-Accrual Asset Cove
Slide 24: NAV Accretion from Affiliated BDC Mergers
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns NAV Accretion from Affiliated BDC Mergers Mergers between GBDC and Golub Capital-affiliated private-to-public BDCs have represented a highly effective capital raising alternative
Slide 25: GBDC's Return Drivers
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns GBDC’s Return Drivers We believe GBDC is positioned to deliver one of the most attractive risk-adjusted return profiles in the public BDC sector Attractive Asset Yields w/ 1st Lie
Slide 26: GBDC has Delivered Outsized Returns with Lower Volatility
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns GBDC has Delivered Outsized Returns with Lower Volatility Since its 2010 IPO, GBDC has outperformed BDC peers with lower volatility of returns Annualized IRR on NAV Since GBDC Inc
Slide 27: GBDC Has Outperformed Competing Asset Classes
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns GBDC Has Outperformed Competing Asset Classes Since its 2010 IPO, GBDC has performed in line with broad-based equity market indices while delivering significant outperformance rel
Slide 28: GBDC's Long History of Strong Shareholder Returns
Golub Capital High-Quality Credit Track Structural Attractive Affiliation Portfolio Record Advantages Historical Returns GBDC’s Long History of Strong Shareholder Returns Investors in GBDC’s 2010 IPO have achieved a 9.6% IRR on NAV1 As of September 30, 2025 $36.15 $0.33 $0.73 $20.12 $14.63 $14.97 De
Slide 29: Appendix
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Slide 30: The Sponsor Advantage
The Sponsor Advantage We believe lending to sponsor-backed companies helps us select better credits, maintain better portfolio performance and achieve better problem resolution than lending to non-sponsored companies Credit Selection − Sponsors specialize in creating equity value and implementing cr
Slide 31: Leading Provider of One-Stop Loans and Buy-and-Hold Solutions
Leading Provider of One-Stop Loans and Buy-and-Hold Solutions One-stop loans and buy-and-hold solutions provide a win-win for investors and sponsors Win-Win of the One-Stop Senior/Mezzanine Structure One-Stop Structure − For investors First lien, first-out senior secured debt 45% Senior 50% One-St
Slide 32: Golub Capital's Broad Sponsor Finance Platform Leads to Extensive Deal Flow
Golub Capital’s Broad Sponsor Finance Platform Leads to Extensive Deal Flow We believe our direct origination strategy, scale and market position create a wide deal funnel, allowing us to be selective and disciplined Historical Selectivity Golub Capital Middle Market Lending Opportunities 2,824 2,54
Slide 33: Common Stock and Distribution Information
Common Stock and Distribution Information Common Stock Price Data1 Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2024 High Low End of Period First Quarter $15.31 $14.06 $15.10 Second Quarter $16.63 $15.06 $16.63 Third Quarter $17.58 $15.50 $15.71 Fourth Quarter $16.00 $14.36 $15.11 Fiscal Year Ending September 3
Slide 34: Endnotes
Endnotes Page 3: At a Glance: Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (Nasdaq: GBDC) that (i) cash interest is reduced to a rate less than the applicable base rate + 1% for at least two 1. "Capital under management" is a gross measure of invested capital including leverage. As of consecutive quarters and (ii) the l
Slide 35: Endnotes (Continued)
Endnotes (Continued) Page 20: Gold Standard in Public BDC Fee Structures & High Degree of Shareholder Alignment change in the fair-value of the interest rate swaps are a non-cash item and will net to zero over 1. For ease of comparison, excludes MidCap Financial Investment Corporation which charges
Slide 36: Important Investor Information
Important Investor Information Golub Capital (including its various affiliates) creates and manages multiple investment funds. Two several inputs, including, among other factors, scheduled payments and comparable market yields. of its control affiliates, GC Advisors LLC (“GC Advisors”) and GC OPAL A
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