Golub Capital BDC, Inc. Announces $58.1 Million In New Middle-Market Originations For Its Second Fiscal Quarter
CHICAGO, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBDC, www.golubcapitalbdc.com), a business development company, today announced that it originated $58.1 million in new middle-market investment commitments during the three months ended March 31, 2013. Approximately 36% of the new middle-market investment commitments were senior secured loans, 25% were one stop loans, 38% were second lien investments, and 1% were equity securities. Of the new middle-market investment commitments, $53.0 million funded at close. Overall, total investments in portfolio companies at fair value increased by $20.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013 after factoring in debt repayments and sales of securities.
ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. principally invests in senior secured, one stop, subordinated and second lien loans of middle-market companies that are, in most cases, sponsored by private equity investors. Golub Capital BDC, Inc.'s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, GC Advisors LLC, an affiliate of the Golub Capital group of companies ("Golub Capital").
ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL
With $8 billion of capital under management, Golub Capital is a leading provider of financing solutions for the middle market, including one stop financings (through the firm's proprietary GOLD and MEGA GOLD facilities), senior, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stock and co-investment equity. The firm underwrites and syndicates senior credit facilities up to $250 million. Golub Capital's hold sizes range up to $200 million per transaction.
Golub Capital has been a Top 3 Traditional Middle Market Bookrunner each year from 2008 through 2012 for senior secured loans of up to $100 million for leveraged buyouts (according to Thomson Reuters LPC and internal data; based on number of deals). In 2012, Golub Capital was awarded the ACG New York Champion's Award for "Senior Lender Firm of the Year." Golub Capital is a national firm with principal offices in Chicago and New York. For more information, please visit the firm's website at www.golubcapital.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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