Golub Capital BDC, Inc. · NASDAQ:GBDC
Golub Capital BDC — Investor Presentation (March 2024)
41 slides from Golub Capital BDC's investor presentation, March 2024
Slide 1: Golub Capital BDC, Inc. Investor Presentation March 2024
GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC. INVESTOR PRESENTATION MARCH 2024 © 2024 GOLUB CAPITAL LLC
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer Some of the statements in this presentation constitute forward-looking statements, attacks; general price and volume fluctuations in the stock markets; the impact on our which relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. The business of the Dodd-Frank Wall Str
Slide 3: We Believe GBDC is Well Positioned For the Current Environment
We Believe GBDC is Well Positioned For the Current Environment GBDC Value Proposition: We Believe GBDC is Well Positioned Against: 1 2 The Right Strategy The Right Manager Inflation • Invests in first lien first out • Golub Capital has a history senior secured floating rate of strong underwriting
Slide 4: The Right Strategy
The Right Strategy O 1 GOLUB CAPITAL
Slide 5: GBDC's Investment Portfolio is Conservatively Positioned
GBDC’s Investment Portfolio is Conservatively Positioned Predominantly First Lien, First Out Senior Secured Loan Portfolio Preponderance of Portfolio is Floating Rate, Mitigating Interest Mitigates Credit Risk Rate Risk Portfolio Composition by Seniority Portfolio Composition by Interest Rate Type o
Slide 6: Higher First Lien Composition, Greater Portfolio Diversity Than Peer Averages
Higher First Lien Composition, Greater Portfolio Diversity Than Peer Averages Portfolio Composition by Seniority1 Diversification by Obligor GBDC’s portfolio is more conservatively positioned than the GBDC’s portfolio is almost twice as diversified by obligor as the BDC BDC peer average peer average
Slide 7: Strong, Long-Term Track Record of Low Credit Losses and Low Volatility
Strong, Long-Term Track Record of Low Credit Losses and Low Volatility of Credit Losses… Realized & Unrealized Net Gain/(Loss) Rate Since Inception Volatility of Quarterly Loss Rates Since Inception Annualized, % of portfolio at cost1 Standard deviation, % of portfolio at cost GBDC has earned an ann
Slide 8: …Including Through the COVID Period
…Including Through the COVID Period CQ2 2020 – CQ1 2021 Realized Net Gains (Losses) CQ2 2020 – CQ1 2021 Volatility of Quarterly Loss Rates Annualized, % of portfolio at cost1 Standard Deviation, % of portfolio at cost GBDC delivered leading sector performance through the GBDC has the lowest volatili
Slide 9: Additional Footnotes
Additional Footnotes GBDC’s Investment Portfolio is Conservatively Positioned 1. Junior Debt consists of subordinated debt and second lien loans. 2. The percentage of fixed rate loans and floating rate loans is calculated using total investments at fair value. 3. Please see Internal Performance Rati
Slide 10: The Right Manager
The Right Manager O 2 GOLUB CAPITAL
Slide 11: Overview of Golub Capital
Overview of Golub Capital Firm Overview − Founded in 1994 $65+ billion − Over 875 employees with over 200 investment professionals Capital Under Management1 − Award-winning middle market lending franchise2 30 − Top 3 middle market bookrunner for each of the last 10 years3 − Office locations across N
Slide 12: The Golub Capital Advantage
The Golub Capital Advantage We believe our long-term partnerships with our investors, private equity sponsors and financing partners create sustainable, mutually reinforcing competitive advantages that are difficult to replicate Robust deal flow Performing, diversified, first lien portfolio Discipli
Slide 13: Broad Sponsor Finance Platform
Broad Sponsor Finance Platform 380+ 260+ $25–700MM Sponsor Relationships1 Repeat Sponsor Relationships Hold Size Range Golub Capital Advantages for Private Equity Sponsors Origination Volume with Repeat Sponsors2,3 % of total origination volume − Reliability − Product breadth and flexibility 90% 90%
Slide 14: The Sponsor Advantage
The Sponsor Advantage We believe lending to sponsor-backed companies helps us select better credits, maintain better portfolio performance and achieve better problem resolution than lending to non-sponsored companies Credit Selection − Sponsors specialize in creating equity value and implementing cr
Slide 15: Ability to Work with Borrowers Across the Middle Market
Ability to Work with Borrowers Across the Middle Market We provide a wide range of financing solutions across the entire middle market spectrum which allows us to see more deal flow, be more selective and grow with our borrowers over time $73 million Distribution of Middle Market Originations by Bor
Slide 16: Attractive Opportunities From Existing Borrowers
Attractive Opportunities From Existing Borrowers As the incumbent lender to over 300 middle market companies, we believe we are well positioned to capture attractive deal flow from our existing borrowers − We believe financings with existing borrowers generally have attractive risk-return characteri
Slide 17: Our Capabilities Enable Us To Lead Approximately 90% of Our Deals
Our Capabilities Enable Us To Lead Approximately 90% of Our Deals We believe acting as a lead lender provides distinct advantages relative to a participating role Advantages Golub Capital as a Lead Lender % of total origination volume* − Lead lenders control pricing, deal structure and terms − Lead
Slide 18: Our Broad Sponsor Finance Platform Leads to Extensive Deal Flow
Our Broad Sponsor Finance Platform Leads to Extensive Deal Flow We believe our direct origination strategy, scale and market position create a wide deal funnel, allowing us to be selective and disciplined Historical Selectivity Golub Capital Middle Market Lending Opportunities* 2,824 2,543 2,388 2,3
Slide 19: Rigorous and Disciplined Approach to Underwriting and Credit Selection
Rigorous and Disciplined Approach to Underwriting and Credit Selection We believe our track record of low defaults rates* is sustainable as a result of our underwriting approach, focus on risk management and industry expertise Originators each have 10+ years of credit underwriting experience Origi
Slide 20: Extensive Investment Team With Deep Industry Expertise
Extensive Investment Team With Deep Industry Expertise Golub Capital’s 200+ investment professionals have in-depth knowledge and experience across a variety of industry sub-sectors Software & Technology Healthcare 775+ $66+ Billion 500+ $36+ Billion Transactions closed Capital committed Transactions
Slide 21: Long-Standing Track Record of Low Default Rates
Long-Standing Track Record of Low Default Rates1 Our strong, long-term track record benefits from low defaults and credit losses over multiple market cycles* Golub Capital vs. Leveraged Loan Index Default Rate 2004 – 2023 118 bps 154 bps 2.06% 0.00% Payment Default Rate4 during COVID-19 dislocation5
Slide 22: Our Low Long-Term Default Rate Allows Us to Access Leverage on Attractive Terms
Our Low Long-Term Default Rate Allows Us to Access Leverage on Attractive Terms We believe our strong long-term track record lets us access diversified, long-term sources of debt financing across financing securitizations (CLOs), bank facilities, unsecured notes and other funding sources − Overall g
Slide 23: Low Default Rates and Diversified Sources of Debt Lead to Consistent Premium Fund Returns
Low Default Rates and Diversified, Long-Term Sources of Debt Lead to Consistent Premium Fund Returns GCP Quarterly Returns Distribution GBDC Quarterly ROE Distribution Since GCP Inception (2004) Since GBDC Inception (2010) 83% 75% 48% 35% 32% 28% 26% 16% 17% 9% 9% 7% 4% 4% 5% 2% Below 1.0% 1% to 2%
Slide 24: Growth in Capital Under Management Enhances Our Competitive Position
Growth in Capital Under Management Enhances Our Competitive Position and Allows for Innovation Our growth has given us scale advantages, including our buy-and-hold capabilities (up to $700 million per borrower), our syndication capabilities (up to $2 billion), a larger team and more areas of industr
Slide 25: Our Business Is Designed to Sustain and Reinforce Our Competitive Advantages
Our Business Is Designed to Sustain and Reinforce Our Competitive Advantages We approach direct lending as an operating business, and we believe our differentiated capabilities make our competitive advantages difficult to replicate $100MM+ Disciplined investments in proprietary systems and technolog
Slide 26: Additional Footnotes
Additional Footnotes The Golub Capital Advantage value of such unrealized assets as of the date of this analysis; divided by (b) total first lien middle 1. Please see slides titled, “Broad Sponsor Finance Platform”, “The Sponsor Advantage”, market loan principal outstanding at the end of the period.
Slide 27: The Right Structure
The Right Structure O03 GOLUB CAPITAL
Slide 28: GBDC's Structure Is Designed For Resilience And Strong Long-Term Performance
GBDC’s Structure Is Designed For Resilience—And Strong Long- Term Performance Key Structural Attributes of GBDC: Robust, conservative and diverse debt capital structure Highly flexible and low-cost funding relative to peers Minimal near-term debt maturities Significant available liquidity
Slide 29: Conservative Financial Leverage With a Durable and Diverse Funding Structure
Conservative Financial Leverage With a Durable and Diverse Funding Structure GBDC Debt Capital Structure1: Outstanding Undrawn Funding Source Debt Commitment Par Commitment Reinvestment Period Stated Maturity Interest Rate2 Securitizations: 2018 Debt Securitization $377,703 $377,703 $— January 20, 2
Slide 30: Flexible and Low-Cost Funding with Long-Dated Maturities
Flexible and Low-Cost Funding with Long-Dated Maturities Weighted Average Cost of Debt Investment Portfolio Generates Meaningful Liquidity Annualized % of debt outstanding as of December 31, 2023 Exits/Sales of Investments as % of Portfolio at Amortized Cost 6.8% 35% 30% 5.4% 25% Average: 20.3% 20%
Slide 31: Highly Flexible Funding Structure and Significant Available Liquidity
Highly Flexible Funding Structure and Significant Available Liquidity Funding Sources by Type and Available Liquidity 62% of debt funding from long-date, fixed Amount Outstanding as of December 31, 20231 ($ in millions) rate unsecured notes $1,344 Total Available Liquidity1 $76.7 Cash & Cash Equiv
Slide 32: Enhancing GBDC's Industry-Leading Fee Structure
Enhancing GBDC’s Industry-Leading Fee Structure – GBDC reduced its base management fee from 1.375% to 1.0% effective as of July 1, 2023 – GBDC reduced its incentive fee from 20.0% to 15.0%1 – The reductions permanently increase GBDC’s earnings power and enhances the existing market leading attribute
Slide 33: Compelling Fee and Expense Structure
Compelling Fee and Expense Structure1 Golub Capital pioneered the concept of—and GBDC is one of only three publicly-traded BDCs to implement—a cumulative incentive fee cap (total return hurdle) with a since-inception lookback period Comparative Incentive Fee Illustration: Typical BDC Shareholder Pro
Slide 34: High Degree of Alignment With Investment Adviser
High Degree of Alignment With Investment Adviser Which Benefits GBDC Shareholders in Myriad Ways Low base management fee and incentive fee One of the highest incentive fee hurdle rates in the publicly-traded BDC sector, potential to enhance shareholder return in a lower interest rate environment
Slide 35: Additional Footnotes
Additional Footnotes Conservative Financial Leverage With a Durable and Diverse Funding Structure 1. Information is presented as of December 31, 2023, except certain rating agency ratings profile information which is as of latest available. 2. Interest rate for securitizations represents the weighte
Slide 36: The Right Time
The Right Time O4 GOLUB CAPITAL
Slide 37: GBDC Has an Attractive Dividend Yield in the Context of its Structural Attributes
GBDC Has an Attractive Dividend Yield in the Context of its Structural Attributes Enhanced and Attractive Long-Term Track Record of 1. 2. 1st Lien Oriented Portfolio 3. Low Credit Losses Dividend Yield Profile Dividend Yield on NAV 1st Lien Debt as a % of Portfolio Realized & Unrealized Net Gain/(Lo
Slide 38: GBDC Has a Long-Term History of Strong Performance Against BDC Industry Peers
GBDC Has a Long-Term History of Strong Performance Against BDC Industry Peers Quarterly ROE Distribution Average Quarterly Change in NAV Per Share2 Since GBDC Inception (April 2010) Since GBDC Inception (April 2010) 75% 0.07% 48% 26% 16% 17% 9% 7% 2% (0.35%) Below 1.0% 1% to 2% 2% to 5% Above 5% GBD
Slide 39: GBDC Has Generated Strong Long-Term Stockholder Returns
GBDC Has Generated Strong Long-Term Stockholder Returns… GBDC has outperformed broad-based equity and fixed income market indices since its inception in 2010 Annualized Total Returns Since GBDC’s Inception April 15, 2010–December 31, 2023 9.5% 9.1% 6.5% 5.8% 4.7% GBDC¹ MSCI World Index KBW Bank Inde
Slide 40: …Over Multiple Time Horizons, With Less Volatility Than Peers
…Over Multiple Time Horizons, With Less Volatility Than Peers GBDC has outperformed BDC peers with lower volatility Annualized IRR on NAV Volatility of Annualized IRR on NAV As of December 31, 2023 As of December 31, 2023 GBDC BDC Peer Average¹ GBDC BDC Peer Average¹ 9.4% 12.2% 8.6% 8.4% Since GBDC
Slide 41: Important Investor Information
Important Investor Information Golub Capital (including its various affiliates) creates and manages multiple investment funds. Two Because many of the loans or other investments are not actively traded, this determination of of its control affiliates, GC Advisors LLC (“GC Advisors”) and GC OPAL Advi
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