BBDCBarings BDC Inc.

Barings BDC Inc. is a publicly traded business development company that provides financing solutions to middle-market businesses. The company primarily invests in senior secured loans and other private credit instruments, including first lien, unitranche, second lien, subordinated debt, and equity co-investments. Its portfolio focuses on privately held companies across a broad range of industries, supporting needs such as acquisitions, growth financing, recapitalizations, and refinancing. Barings BDC operates as an externally managed investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is managed by Barings LLC, a global investment manager based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Through its emphasis on private credit and flexible capital structures, Barings BDC plays a role in supplying tailored financing to the middle market.