Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors described below and discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties are not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. During the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025, there have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 except for the following:

Changes to U.S. tariff and import or export regulations may negatively impact our business.

The U.S. has recently enacted and proposed to enact significant new tariffs. Additionally, the new Presidential Administration has directed various federal agencies to further evaluate key aspects of U.S. trade policy and there has been ongoing discussion and commentary regarding potential significant changes to U.S. trade policies, treaties and tariffs. These developments, or the perception that any of them could occur, may have a material adverse effect on global economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets, and may significantly reduce global trade and, in particular, trade between the impacted nations and the U.S. Any of these factors could depress economic activity and restrict our portfolio companies’ access to suppliers or customers and have a material adverse effect on their business, financial condition and results of operations, which in turn would negatively impact our business.