Golub Capital BDC Files 8-K on Shareholder Vote Matters

TL;DR

GBDC filed an 8-K for a shareholder vote on Feb 3rd. Watch for governance updates.

AI Summary

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. filed an 8-K on February 6, 2025, reporting on a submission of matters to a vote of security holders that occurred on February 3, 2025. The filing details the company's corporate structure and historical name changes, indicating ongoing corporate governance activities.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates that Golub Capital BDC, Inc. is engaging in corporate actions requiring shareholder approval, which could impact the company's strategic direction or governance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine corporate disclosure regarding a shareholder vote, not indicating any immediate financial distress or significant operational changes.

Key Players & Entities

• Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• February 3, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• February 6, 2025 (date) — Date of report
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
• 200 Park Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10166 (address) — Principal Executive Offices

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.001 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share GBDC The Nasdaq Global Select

Filing Documents

• gbdc-20250203.htm (8-K) — 39KB
• 0001476765-25-000020.txt ( ) — 163KB
• gbdc-20250203.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
• gbdc-20250203_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
• gbdc-20250203_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
• gbdc-20250203_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. On February 3, 2025, Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (the "Company") held its annual meeting of stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"). The issued and outstanding shares of stock of the Company entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting consisted of 264,277,128 shares of common stock outstanding on the record date, December 5, 2024. At the Annual Meeting, the Company's stockholders approved two proposals and, pursuant to the Company's Bylaws, the presiding officer of the Annual Meeting exercised his power to adjourn the Annual Meeting with respect to the proposal to approve an amendment to the Company's certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of capital stock from 351,000,000 shares to 501,000,000 shares, consisting of 500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Certificate of Incorporation Amendment Proposal"). The final voting results from the two proposals that were approved prior to adjournment of the Annual Meeting were as follows: Proposal 1 . To elect three Class III directors of the Company who will each serve until the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Name Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote Lawrence E. Golub 118,983,084 18,107,688 2,177,567 55,912,109 Lofton P. Holder 117,444,122 19,412,063 2,412,154 55,912,109 William M. Webster IV 108,058,398 28,846,404 2,363,537 55,912,109 Proposal 2 . To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Votes for Votes Against Abstain 191,468,792 1,022,042 2,689,614 The Annual Meeting will reconvene with respect to the Certificate of Incorporation Amendment Proposal at the same virtual location on February 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Easter

SIGNATURES

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: February 5, 2025 By: /s/ Christopher C. Ericson Name: Christopher C. Ericson Title: Chief Financial Officer

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