Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.

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We are a specialty finance company focused on lending to middle-market companies. We are a closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”). In addition, we have elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”), and we expect to qualify annually for tax treatment as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2013. From our formation in 2012 through September 30, 2024, we originated approximately $8.51 billion in aggregate principal amount of debt and equity investments prior to any subsequent exits and repayments. We seek to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation primarily through direct originations of secured debt, including first lien, unitranche debt, including last-out portions of such loans, and second lien debt, and unsecured debt, including mezzanine debt, as well as through select equity investments.

Current wording

We are a specialty finance company focused on lending to middle-market companies. We are a closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”). In addition, we have elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) and we expect to qualify annually for tax treatment as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2013. From our formation in 2012 through March 31, 2025, we originated approximately $8.77 billion in aggregate principal amount of debt and equity investments prior to any subsequent exits and repayments. We seek to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation primarily through direct originations of secured debt, including first lien, unitranche debt, including last-out portions of such loans, and second lien debt, and unsecured debt, including mezzanine debt, as well as through select equity investments.

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Our origination strategy focuses on leading the negotiation and structuring of the loans or securities in which we invest and holding the investments in our portfolio to maturity. In many cases, we are the sole investor in the loan or security in our portfolio. Where there are multiple investors, we generally seek to control or obtain significant influence over the rights of investors in the loan or security. We generally seek to make investments that have maturities between three and ten years and range in size between $10 million and $75 million, although we may make larger or smaller investments on occasion.

Current wording

Our origination strategy focuses on leading the negotiation and structuring of the loans or securities in which we invest and holding the investments in our portfolio to maturity. In many cases, we are the sole investor in the loan or security in our portfolio. Where there are multiple investors, we generally seek to control or obtain significant influence over the rights of investors in the loan or security. We generally seek to make investments that have maturities of three to ten years and investment size ranges from $10 million to $75 million or above.

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For a discussion of the competitive landscape we face, please see “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Competition—We operate in a highly competitive market for investment opportunities” and “Item 1. Business—Competitive Advantages” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

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For a discussion of the competitive landscape we face, please see “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Competition—We operate in a highly competitive market for investment opportunities” and “Item 1. Business—Competitive Advantages” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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fees and expenses, including travel expenses, incurred by our Investment Adviser or payable to third parties related to our investments, including, among others, professional fees (including the fees of consultants and experts) and fees and expenses from evaluating, monitoring, researching and performing due diligence on investments and prospective investments;

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fees and expenses, including travel expenses, incurred by our Investment Adviser or payable to third parties related to our investments, including, among others, professional fees (including the fees and expenses of consultants and experts) and fees and expenses from evaluating, monitoring, researching and performing due diligence on investments and prospective investments;

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fees and expenses associated with calculating our net asset value (“NAV”) (including expenses of any independent valuation firm);

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fees and expenses associated with calculating our net asset value (“NAV”) (including the costs and expenses of any independent valuation firm);

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the cost of preparing stock certificates, including clerical expenses of issue, redemption or repurchase of our shares;

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the cost of preparing stock certificates or any other expenses, including clerical expenses of issue, redemption or repurchase of our shares;

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Our senior secured revolving credit agreement (as amended, the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Truist Bank, as administrative agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent, our 3.75% Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”), our 2.875% Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) and our 6.375% Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) allow us to borrow money and lever our investment portfolio, subject to the limitations of the Investment Company Act, with the objective of increasing our yield. This is known as “leverage” and could increase or decrease returns to our stockholders. The use of leverage involves significant risks. We are permitted to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing (if certain requirements are met).

Current wording

Our senior secured revolving credit agreement (as amended, the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Truist Bank, as administrative agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent, our 2.875% Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) and our 6.375% Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) allow us to borrow money and lever our investment portfolio, subject to the limitations of the Investment Company Act, with the objective of increasing our yield. This is known as “leverage” and could increase or decrease returns to our stockholders. The use of leverage involves significant risks. We are permitted to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing (if certain requirements are met).

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Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate or yield earned plus amortization of fees and discounts on the performing debt and other income producing investments as of the reporting date, divided by (b) the total investments (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments) at amortized cost or fair value.

Current wording

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate or yield earned plus amortization of fees and discounts on the performing debt and other income producing investments as of the reporting date, divided by (b) the total investments (including investments on non-accrual status and non-income producing investments) at amortized cost or fair value.

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Computed based on (a) the stated coupon rate, if any, for each income-producing investment, divided by (b) the total investments (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments) at amortized cost or fair value.

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Computed based on (a) the stated coupon rate, if any, for each income-producing investment, divided by (b) the total investments (including investments on non-accrual status and non-income producing investments) at amortized cost or fair value.

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As of September 30, 2024, the total portfolio weighted average yield measured at amortized cost and fair value was 10.9% and 13.3%, as compared to 11.8% and 13.2% as of December 31, 2023. Within Second Lien/Senior Secured Debt, the increase in weighted average yield at cost and fair value was primarily driven by the restoration of MPI Engineering Technologies, LLC to accrual status. Within Unsecured Debt, the decrease in weighted average yield at cost and fair value was primarily driven by the underperformance of Wine.com and the sale of Zodiac Intermediate, LLC (dba Zipari), a first lien debt investment, to mPulse Mobile, Inc. (dba Zipari Inc.), a non-income producing security.

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As of March 31, 2025, the total portfolio weighted average yield measured at amortized cost and fair value was 10.0% and 11.3%, as compared to 10.1% and 13.2% as of December 31, 2024. The decrease in the total portfolio weighted average yield at fair value was primarily due to MPI Engineered Technologies, LLC being placed on non-accrual status and the restructuring of Streamland Midco LLC. Within First Lien/Senior Secured Debt, the decrease in weighted average yield at fair value was driven by the restructuring of Streamland Midco LLC. Within Second Lien/Senior Secured Debt, the decrease in weighted average yield at amortized cost was primarily driven by MPI Engineered Technologies, LLC being placed on non-accrual status, partially offset by the exit of Animal Supply Intermediate, LLC. The decrease in weighted average yield at fair value was primarily driven by MPI Engineered Technologies, LLC being placed on non-accrual status.

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Measured on a fair value basis. Excludes investments, if any, placed on non-accrual.

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Measured on a fair value basis. Excludes investments, if any, placed on non-accrual status.

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Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate or yield earned plus amortization of fees and discounts on the performing debt and other income producing investments as of the reporting date, divided by (b) the total performing debt and other income producing investments (excluding investments on non-accrual). Excludes the Purchase Discount and amortization related to the Merger.

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Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate or yield earned plus amortization of fees and discounts on the performing debt and other income producing investments as of the reporting date, divided by (b) the total performing debt and other income producing investments (excluding investments on non-accrual status). Excludes the Purchase Discount and amortization related to the Merger.

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For a particular portfolio company, we also calculate the level of contractual interest expense owed by the portfolio company and compare that amount to EBITDA (“interest coverage ratio”). We believe this calculation method assists in describing the risk of our portfolio investments, as it takes into consideration contractual interest obligations of the portfolio company. Weighted average interest coverage is weighted based on the fair value of our performing debt investments, excluding investments where interest coverage may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk, such as cash collateralized loans and investments that are underwritten and covenanted based on recurring revenue.

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For a particular portfolio company, we also calculate the level of contractual interest expense owed by the portfolio company and compare that amount to EBITDA. We believe this calculation method assists in describing the risk of our portfolio investments, as it takes into consideration contractual interest obligations of the portfolio company. Weighted average interest coverage is weighted based on the fair value of our performing debt investments, excluding investments where interest coverage may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk, such as cash collateralized loans and investments that are underwritten and covenanted based on recurring revenue.

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Portfolio company statistics are derived from the most recently available financial statements of each portfolio company as of the reported end date. Statistics of the portfolio companies have not been independently verified by us and may reflect a normalized or adjusted amount. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, investments where net debt to EBITDA may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk represented 24.9% and 42.9% of total debt investments.

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Portfolio company statistics are derived from the most recently available financial statements of each portfolio company as of the reported end date. Statistics of the portfolio companies have not been independently verified by us and may reflect a normalized or adjusted amount. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, investments where net debt to EBITDA may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk represented 21.9% and 20.5% of total debt investments.

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Our Investment Adviser grades the investments in our portfolio at least quarterly and it is possible that the grade of a portfolio investment may be reduced or increased over time. For investments graded 3 or 4, our Investment Adviser enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company. The following table shows the composition of our portfolio on the 1 to 4 grading scale:

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Our Investment Adviser grades the investments in our portfolio at least quarterly and it is possible that the grade of a portfolio investment may be reduced or increased over time. For investments graded 3 or 4, our Investment Adviser enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company. The following table shows the composition of our portfolio (excluding investments in money market funds, if any) on the 1 to 4 grading scale:

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The decrease in investments with a Grade 1 investment performance rating was driven by the exit of investments with an aggregate fair value of $46.81 million, partially offset by investments with an aggregate fair value of $19.81 million being upgraded from a Grade 2 investment performance rating to a Grade 1 investment performance rating due to potential exits.

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The increase in investments with a Grade 1 investment performance rating was driven by investments with an aggregate fair value of $48.70 million being upgraded from a Grade 2 investment performance rating due to potential exits. The decrease in investments with a Grade 3 investment performance rating was primarily driven by the exit of an investment with a fair value of $36.92 million, the restructuring of an investment with a fair value of $27.88 million and an investment with a fair value of $16.97 million being downgraded from a Grade 3 investment performance rating to a Grade 4 investment performance rating due to financial underperformance. The increase in investments with a Grade 4 investment performance rating was primarily driven by an investment with a fair value of $16.97 million being downgraded from a Grade 3 investment performance rating to a Grade 4 investment performance rating as mentioned above, partially offset by further markdowns on other investments with Grade 4 performance ratings.

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Investments are placed on non-accrual status when it is probable that principal, interest or dividends will not be collected according to the contractual terms. Accrued interest or dividends generally are reversed when an investment is placed on non-accrual status. Interest or dividend payments received on non-accrual investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual investments are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest or dividends are paid and, in management’s judgment, principal and interest or dividend payments are likely to remain current. We may make exceptions to this treatment if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

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Investments are placed on non-accrual status when it is probable that principal, interest or dividends will not be collected according to the contractual terms. Accrued interest or dividends generally are reversed when an investment is placed on non-accrual status. Interest or dividend payments received on non-accrual investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. We may make exceptions to this treatment if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. Non-accrual investments are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest or dividends are paid and, in management’s judgment, principal and interest or dividend payments are likely to remain current.

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New investment commitments are shown net of capitalized fees, expenses and original issue discount (“OID”) that occurred at the initial close. Figures for new investment commitments may also include positions originated during the period but not held at the reporting date. Figures for investments sold or repaid excludes unfunded commitments that may have expired or otherwise been terminated without receipt of cash proceeds or other consideration.

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New investment commitments are shown net of capitalized fees, expenses and original issue discount (“OID”) that occurred at the initial closing. Figures for new investment commitments may also include positions originated during the period but not held at the reporting date. Figures for investments sold or repaid excludes unfunded commitments that may have expired or otherwise been terminated without receipt of cash proceeds or other consideration.

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Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on new debt and income producing investment commitments, divided by (b) the total new debt and income producing investment commitments. The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes investments that are non-accrual. The annual actual interest rate used is as of the respective quarter end date when the investment activity occurred.

Current wording

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on new debt and income producing investment commitments, divided by (b) the total new debt and income producing investment commitments. The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes investments that are on non-accrual status. The annual actual interest rate used is as of the respective quarter end date when the investment activity occurred.

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Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on new investment commitments, divided by (b) the total new investment commitments (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments). The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments. The annual actual interest rate used is as of the respective quarter end date when the investment activity occurred.

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Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on new investment commitments, divided by (b) the total new investment commitments (including investments on non-accrual status and non-income producing investments). The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments. The annual actual interest rate used is as of the respective quarter end date when the investment activity occurred.

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Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on debt and income producing investments sold or paid down, divided by (b) the total debt and income producing investments sold or paid down. The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes prepayment premiums earned on exited investments and investments that are on non-accrual.

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Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on debt and income producing investments sold or paid down, divided by (b) the total debt and income producing investments sold or paid down. The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes prepayment premiums earned on exited investments and investments that are on non-accrual status.

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Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on investments sold or paid down, divided by (b) the total investments sold or paid down (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments). The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes prepayment premiums earned on exited investments.

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Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on investments sold or paid down, divided by (b) the total investments sold or paid down (including investments on non-accrual status and non-income producing investments). The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes prepayment premiums earned on exited investments.

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On October 12, 2020, we completed our Merger with GS MMLC. The Merger was accounted for as an asset acquisition in accordance with ASC 805-50, Business Combinations — Related Issues. The consideration paid to GS MMLC’s stockholders was less than the aggregate fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which resulted in a purchase discount (the “Purchase Discount”). The Purchase Discount was allocated to the cost of GS MMLC investments acquired by us on a pro-rata basis based on their relative fair values as of the closing date. Immediately following the Merger with GS MMLC, we marked the investments to their respective fair values and, as a result, the Purchase Discount allocated to the cost basis of the investments acquired was immediately recognized as unrealized appreciation on our Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Purchase Discount allocated to the loan investments acquired will amortize over the life of each respective loan through interest income with a corresponding adjustment recorded as unrealized depreciation on such loans acquired through their ultimate disposition. The Purchase Discount allocated to equity investments acquired will not amortize over the life of such investments through interest income and, assuming no subsequent change to the fair value of the equity investments acquired and disposition of such equity investments at fair value, we will recognize a realized gain with a corresponding reversal of the unrealized appreciation on disposition of such equity investments acquired.

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On October 12, 2020, we completed our Merger with GS MMLC. The Merger was accounted for as an asset acquisition in accordance with ASC 805-50, Business Combinations — Related Issues. The consideration paid to GS MMLC’s stockholders was less than the aggregate fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which resulted in a purchase discount (the “Purchase Discount”). The Purchase Discount was allocated to the cost of GS MMLC investments acquired by us on a pro-rata basis based on their relative fair values as of the closing date. Immediately following the Merger with GS MMLC, we marked the investments to their respective fair values and, as a result, the Purchase Discount allocated to the cost basis of the investments acquired was immediately recognized as unrealized appreciation on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Purchase Discount allocated to the loan investments acquired will amortize over the life of each respective loan through interest income with a corresponding adjustment recorded as unrealized depreciation on such loans acquired through their ultimate disposition. The Purchase Discount allocated to equity investments acquired will not amortize over the life of such investments through interest income and, assuming no subsequent change to the fair value of the equity investments acquired and disposition of such equity investments at fair value, we will recognize a realized gain with a corresponding reversal of the unrealized appreciation on disposition of such equity investments acquired.

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Interest income from investments decreased from $109.71 million and $310.83 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $99.14 million and $291.89 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to investments being placed on non-accrual status as a result of underperformance, as well as a decline in base interest rates.

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Interest income from investments decreased from $97.57 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 to $85.57 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to placing investments on non-accrual status as a result of underperformance, as well as a decline in base interest rates.

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Incentive fees decreased from $6.24 million and $36.38 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $0 million and $10.88 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The decrease was driven by the performance of the investment portfolio for the twelve quarters ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the twelve quarters ended September 30, 2023. For additional information, see Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions” in our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

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Incentive fees decreased from $10.88 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 to $6.80 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease was driven by the performance of the investment portfolio for the twelve quarters ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the twelve quarters ended March 31, 2024, as well as the change to the Incentive Fee Cap from 20% of the Cumulative Net Return to 17.5% of the Cumulative Net Return for the periods after December 31, 2024. For additional information, see Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions” in our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net realized losses were primarily driven by the exit of our second lien debt investment and common stock investment in National Spine and Pain Centers, LLC, which resulted in a realized loss of $36.27 million.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net realized losses were primarily driven by the restructuring of the first lien debt investments in Sweep Purchaser LLC, which resulted in a realized loss of $17.49 million.

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, Other, net includes gross unrealized appreciation of $4.72 million and $26.28 million, and gross unrealized depreciation of $(9.68) million and $(16.94) million.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Other, net includes gross unrealized appreciation of $2.84 million and gross unrealized depreciation of $(4.10) million.

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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in our investments for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily driven by the reversal of unrealized depreciation in connection with the aforementioned restructuring of the investments in Pluralsight, Inc. and the sale of Zodiac Intermediate, LLC (dba Zipari) to mPulse Mobile, Inc. (dba Zipari Inc.), partially offset by the financial underperformance of Hollander Intermediate LLC (dba Bedding Acquisition, LLC), Lithium Technologies, Inc. and Picture Head Midco LLC.

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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in our investments for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily driven by the reversal of unrealized depreciation in connection with the aforementioned restructuring of the first lien debt investments in Streamland Media Midco LLC and the exit of Animal Supply Holdings, LLC and Animal Supply Intermediate, LLC, partially offset by the financial underperformance of Lithium Technologies, Inc.

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, Other, net includes gross unrealized appreciation of $5.10 million and $10.64 million, and gross unrealized depreciation of $(8.51) million and $(12.77) million.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2024, Other, net includes gross unrealized appreciation of $11.53 million and gross unrealized depreciation of $(5.47) million.

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We expect to generate cash primarily from the net proceeds of any future offerings of securities, future borrowings and cash flows from operations. To the extent we determine that additional capital would allow us to take advantage of additional investment opportunities, if the market for debt financing presents attractively priced debt financing opportunities, or if our Board of Directors otherwise determines that leveraging our portfolio would be in our best interest and the best interests of our stockholders, we may enter into credit facilities in addition to our existing credit facilities, as discussed below, or issue other senior securities. We would expect any such credit facilities may be secured by certain of our assets and may contain advance rates based upon pledged collateral. The pricing and other terms of any such facilities would depend upon market conditions when we enter into any such facilities as well as the performance of our business, among other factors. As a BDC, with certain limited exceptions, we are only permitted to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing (if certain requirements are met). See “—Key Components of Operations—Leverage.” As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our asset coverage ratio based on the aggregate amount outstanding of our senior securities was 183% and 187%. We may also refinance or repay any of our indebtedness at any time based on our financial condition and market conditions.

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We expect to generate cash primarily from the net proceeds of any future offerings of securities, future borrowings and cash flows from operations. To the extent we determine that additional capital would allow us to take advantage of additional investment opportunities, if the market for debt financing presents attractively priced debt financing opportunities, or if our Board of Directors otherwise determines that leveraging our portfolio would be in our best interest and the best interests of our stockholders, we may enter into credit facilities in addition to our existing credit facilities, as discussed below, or issue other senior securities. We would expect any such credit facilities may be secured by certain of our assets and may contain advance rates based upon pledged collateral. The pricing and other terms of any such facilities would depend upon market conditions when we enter into any such facilities as well as the performance of our business, among other factors. As a BDC, with certain limited exceptions, we are only permitted to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing (if certain requirements are met). See “—Key Components of Operations—Leverage.” As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our asset coverage ratio based on the aggregate amount outstanding of our senior securities was 182% and 181%. We may also refinance or repay any of our indebtedness at any time based on our financial condition and market conditions.

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On November 15, 2023, we entered into an equity distribution agreement (the “2023 Equity Distribution Agreement”) by and among us, GSAM and Truist.

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We may, from time to time, issue and sell shares of our common stock through public or at-the-market (“ATM”) offerings. On November 15, 2023, we entered into an equity distribution agreement (the “2023 Equity Distribution Agreement”) by and among us, GSAM and Truist Securities, Inc. (“Truist”).

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For further details regarding the 2022 Equity Distribution Agreements and the 2023 Equity Distribution Agreement, see Note 9 “Net Assets—Equity Issuances—At-the-market (“ATM”) Offering” to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

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For further details regarding the 2023 Equity Distribution Agreement, see Note 9 “Net Assets—Equity Issuances—At-the-market (“ATM”) Offering” to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

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In November 2021, our Board of Directors approved and authorized a 10b5-1 stock repurchase plan (the “2022 10b5-1 Plan”), which provided for us to repurchase up to $75.00 million of shares of our common stock if our common stock traded below the most recently announced quarter-end NAV per share, subject to certain limitations. The 2022 10b5-1 Plan became effective on August 17, 2022, commenced on September 16, 2022 and expired on August 17, 2023. The 2022 10b5-1 Plan was temporarily suspended in accordance with its terms in connection with the March Offering on March 1, 2023 and remained suspended until its termination on August 17, 2023.

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In November 2021, our Board of Directors approved and authorized a 10b5-1 stock repurchase plan (the “2022 10b5-1 Plan”), which provided for us to repurchase up to $75.00 million of shares of our common stock if our common stock traded below the most recently announced quarter-end NAV per share, subject to certain limitations. The 2022 10b5-1 Plan was temporarily suspended in accordance with its terms in connection with the March Offering on March 1, 2023 and remained suspended until its termination on August 17, 2023.

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We have a voluntary dividend reinvestment plan (the “DRIP”) that provides for automatic reinvestment of all cash distributions declared by our Board of Directors unless a stockholder elects to “opt out” of the plan. As a result, if our Board of Directors declares a cash distribution, then the stockholders who have not “opted out” of the DRIP will have their cash distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock, rather than receiving the cash distribution. Due to regulatory considerations, GS Group Inc. has opted out of the DRIP, and GS & Co. had also opted out of the DRIP in respect of any shares of our common stock acquired through the 2022 10b5-1 Plan.

Current wording

We have a voluntary dividend reinvestment plan (the “DRIP”) that provides for automatic reinvestment of all cash distributions declared by our Board of Directors unless a stockholder elects to “opt out” of the plan. As a result, if our Board of Directors declares a cash distribution, then the stockholders who have not “opted out” of the DRIP will have their cash distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock, rather than receiving the cash distribution. Due to regulatory considerations, GS Group Inc. has opted out of the DRIP, and GS & Co. also opted out of the DRIP in respect of any shares of our common stock acquired through any 10b5-1 plan.

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All correspondence concerning the plan should be directed to the plan agent at Computershare Trust Company, N.A., P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078, with overnight correspondence being directed to the plan agent at Computershare Trust Company, N.A., 150 Royall St., Suite 101, Canton, MA 02021; by calling 855-807-2742; or through the plan agent’s website at www.computershare.com/investor.

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All correspondence concerning the plan should be directed to the plan agent at Computershare Trust Company, N.A., P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078, with overnight correspondence being directed to the plan agent at Computershare Trust Company, N.A., 150 Royall St., Suite 101, Canton, MA 02021; by calling 855-807-2742; or through the plan agent’s website at www.computershare.com/investor. Participants who hold their shares through a broker or other nominee should direct correspondence or questions concerning the DRIP to their broker or nominee.

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We may borrow amounts in USD or certain other permitted currencies. Debt outstanding denominated in currencies other than USD has been converted to USD using the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of the applicable reporting date. As of September 30, 2024, we had outstanding borrowings denominated in U.S. Dollars ("$" or "USD") of $524.67 million, in Euros ("EUR") of EUR of 0 million, in Great British Pounds ("GBP") of GBP 30.95 million and Canadian Dollars ("CAD") of CAD 83.52 million.

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We may borrow amounts in USD or certain other permitted currencies. Debt outstanding denominated in currencies other than USD has been converted to USD using the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of the applicable reporting date. As of March 31, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings denominated in U.S. Dollars ("$" or "USD") of $925.67 million, in Euros ("EUR") of EUR of 10.50 million, in Great British Pounds ("GBP") of GBP 18.95 million, Canadian Dollars ("CAD") of CAD 8.52 million and Australian Dollars ("AUD") of AUD 12.00 million.

Previous wording

Borrowings denominated in USD, including amounts drawn in respect of letters of credit, bear interest (at the Company’s election) of either (i) Term SOFR plus a margin of either (x) 2.00%, (y) 1.875% (subject to maintenance of certain long-term corporate debt ratings) or (z) 1.75% (subject to certain gross borrowing base conditions), in each case, plus an additional 0.10% credit adjustment spread or (ii) an alternative base rate, which is the highest of (i) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate for such day plus 1/2 of 1.00% and (iii) the rate per annum equal to (x) the greater of (A) Term SOFR for an interest period of one (1) month and (B) zero plus (y) 1.00%, plus a margin of either (x) 1.00%, (y) 0.875% (subject to maintenance of certain long-term corporate debt ratings) or (z) 0.75% (subject to certain gross borrowing base conditions). Borrowings denominated in non-USD bear interest of the applicable term benchmark rate or daily simple SONIA plus a margin of either 2.00%, 1.875% or 1.75% (subject to the conditions applicable to borrowings denominated in USD that bear interest based on the applicable term benchmark rate or daily simple SONIA) plus, (i) in the case of borrowings denominated in Pound Sterling (GBP) only, an additional 0.1193% credit adjustment spread, and (ii) in the case of borrowings denominated in Canadian Dollars only, an additional 0.29547% (one-month interest period) or an additional 0.32138% (three-month interest period) credit adjustment spread. With respect to borrowings denominated in USD, we may elect either Term SOFR, or an alternative base rate at the time of borrowing, and such borrowings may be converted from one benchmark to another at any time, subject to certain conditions. Interest is payable in arrears on the applicable interest payment date as specified therein. We pay a fee of 0.375% per annum on committed but undrawn amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility, payable quarterly in arrears. Any amounts borrowed under the Revolving Credit Facility with respect to certain lenders which hold approximately 87% of total lending commitments, will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest will be due and payable, on October 18, 2028. Any amounts borrowed under the Revolving Credit Facility with respect to remaining lenders will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest will be due and payable, on May 5, 2027.

Current wording

Borrowings denominated in USD, including amounts drawn in respect of letters of credit, bear interest (at our election) of either (i) Term SOFR plus a margin of either (x) 2.00%, (y) 1.875% (subject to maintenance of certain long-term corporate debt ratings) or (z) 1.75% (subject to certain gross borrowing base conditions), in each case, plus an additional 0.10% credit adjustment spread or (ii) an alternative base rate, which is the highest of (i) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate for such day plus 1/2 of 1.00% and (iii) the rate per annum equal to (x) the greater of (A) Term SOFR for an interest period of one (1) month and (B) zero plus (y) 1.00%, plus a margin of either (x) 1.00%, (y) 0.875% (subject to maintenance of certain long-term corporate debt ratings) or (z) 0.75% (subject to certain gross borrowing base conditions). Borrowings denominated in non-USD bear interest of the applicable term benchmark rate or daily simple Sterling Overnight Index Average (“SONIA”) plus a margin of either 2.00%, 1.875% or 1.75% (subject to the conditions applicable to borrowings denominated in USD that bear interest based on the applicable term benchmark rate or daily simple SONIA) plus, (i) in the case of borrowings denominated in GBP only, an additional 0.1193% credit adjustment spread, and (ii) in the case of borrowings denominated in CAD only, an additional 0.29547% (one-month interest period) or an additional 0.32138% (three-month interest period) credit adjustment spread. With respect to borrowings denominated in USD, we may elect either Term SOFR, or an alternative base rate at the time of borrowing, and such borrowings may be converted from one benchmark to another at any time, subject to certain conditions. Interest is payable in arrears on the applicable interest payment date as specified therein. We pay a fee of 0.375% per annum on committed but undrawn amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility, payable quarterly in arrears. Any amounts borrowed under the Revolving Credit Facility with respect to certain lenders which hold approximately 87% of total lending commitments, will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest will be due and payable, on October 18, 2028. Any amounts borrowed under the Revolving Credit Facility with respect to remaining lenders will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest will be due and payable, on May 5, 2027.

Previous wording

On February 10, 2020, we closed an offering of $360.00 million aggregate principal amount of 3.75% unsecured notes due 2025. The 2025 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture between us and Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee (as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”)). The 2025 Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.75% per year, payable semi-annually in arrearson February 10 and August 10 of each year. The 2025 Notes will mature on February 10, 2025 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option at any time or from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture. For further details, see Note 6 “Debt—2025 Notes” to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Current wording

On February 10, 2020, we closed an offering of $360.00 million aggregate principal amount of 3.75% unsecured notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”). The 2025 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture between us and Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee (as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”)). The 2025 Notes bore interest at a rate of 3.75% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 10 and August 10 of each year. The 2025 Notes matured and were fully repaid on February 10, 2025 in accordance with their terms, using proceeds from the Revolving Credit Facility. For further details, see Note 6 “Debt—2025 Notes” to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Previous wording

On November 24, 2020, we closed an offering of $500.00 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% unsecured notes due 2026. The 2026 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture between us and Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee (as successor to Wells Fargo). The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 2.875% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The 2026 Notes will mature on January 15, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option at any time or from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture. For further details, see Note 6 “Debt—2026 Notes” to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Current wording

On November 24, 2020, we closed an offering of $500.00 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% unsecured notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”). The 2026 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture between us and Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee (as successor to Wells Fargo). The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 2.875% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The 2026 Notes will mature on January 15, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option at any time or from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture. For further details, see Note 6 “Debt—2026 Notes” to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Previous wording

On March 11, 2024, we closed an offering of $400.00 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% unsecured notes due 2027. The 2027 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture between us and Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee (as successor to Wells Fargo). The 2027 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.375% per year, payable semi-annually, in arrears on March 11 and September 11 of each year, commencing on September 11, 2024. The 2027 Notes will mature on March 11, 2027 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option at any time or from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture. For further details, see Note 6 “Debt—2027 Notes” to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Current wording

On March 11, 2024, we closed an offering of $400.00 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% unsecured notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”). The 2027 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture between us and Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee (as successor to Wells Fargo). The 2027 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.375% per year, payable semi-annually, in arrears on March 11 and September 11 of each year, commencing on September 11, 2024. The 2027 Notes will mature on March 11, 2027 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option at any time or from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture. For further details, see Note 6 “Debt—2027 Notes” to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.