Form 8-K

8-K — GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, Inc.

Accession: 0001476765-26-000016

Filed: 2026-04-06

Period: 2026-04-06

CIK: 0001476765

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): April 6, 2026

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware 814-00794 27-2326940

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation) (Commission

File Number) (IRS Employer

Identification No.)

__ 200 Park Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10166_ _

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 750-6060

____ ____

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share GBDC The Nasdaq Global Select Market

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.

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 6, 2026, Golub Capital BDC, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Monday, May 4, 2026 after the close of the financial markets. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release of Golub Capital BDC, Inc., dated as of April 6, 2026

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Golub Capital BDC, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.

Date: April 6, 2026

By: /s/ Christopher C. Ericson

Name: Christopher C. Ericson

Title: Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. Schedules Release of

Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Results

NEW YORK, NY, April 6, 2026 - Golub Capital BDC, Inc., a business development company (NASDAQ: GBDC, www.golubcapitalbdc.com), announced today that it will report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Monday, May 4, 2026 after the close of the financial markets.

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. will host an earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 to discuss its quarterly financial results.

All interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (800) 715-9871 approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the call; international callers should dial (646) 307-1963. Participants should reference Golub Capital BDC, Inc. when prompted, or reference conference ID number 8711124. An archived replay of the call will be available shortly after the call until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on May 12, 2026. To hear the replay, please dial (800) 770-2030. International dialers, please dial (609) 800-9909. For all replays, please reference program ID number 8711124.

ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (“GBDC”) is an externally-managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. GBDC invests primarily in one stop and other senior secured loans to middle market companies that are often sponsored by private equity investors. GBDC’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, GC Advisors LLC, an affiliate of the Golub Capital LLC group of companies (“Golub Capital”).

ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL

Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning direct lender and experienced private credit manager. The firm specializes in delivering reliable, creative and compelling financing solutions to companies backed by private equity sponsors. Golub Capital’s sponsor finance expertise also forms the foundation of its Broadly Syndicated Loan and Credit Opportunities investment programs. Golub Capital nurtures long-term, win-win partnerships that inspire repeat business from private equity sponsors and investors.

As of January 1, 2026, Golub Capital had over 1,100 employees and over $90 billion of capital under management, a gross measure of invested capital including leverage. The firm has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit golubcapital.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Golub Capital BDC, Inc. undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

Contact:

Christopher Ericson

312-212-4036

cericson@golubcapital.com

Source: Golub Capital BDC, Inc.

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