Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total investment income for Q4 2025 was $67 million, consistent with the prior quarter, as an increase in average portfolio size was offset by a decrease in total portfolio yields due to lower base rates and lower spreads [17] - Net investment income for Q4 was $24 million, or $0.33 per share on a GAAP basis, and $0.36 per share after adjustments [18] - The board declared a first-quarter 2026 dividend of $0.40 per share, with an estimated $0.74 per share of spillover income to support the dividend [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - CGBD deployed over $1.2 billion and closed over $7 billion of commitments at the platform level in 2025, with Q4 being a record quarter for CGBD with over $400 million of investment fundings [9] - Total investments at CGBD increased from $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion during the quarter, while total investments at the MMCF joint venture increased to over $950 million [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - CGBD's net asset value as of December 31 was $16.26 per share, down from $16.36 per share as of September 30 [10] - The company reported a total aggregate realized and unrealized net loss for the quarter of about $7 million, primarily due to unrealized markdowns on select underperforming investments [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The core investment strategy remains focused on stable, high-quality credits in the core and upper middle market, with an emphasis on enhancing origination capabilities [7][8] - The formation of a new joint venture, Structured Credit Partners (SCP), aims to increase diversification and portfolio yield at CGBD, focusing on investing in broadly syndicated first lien, senior secured loans [14][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects earnings to trough in the first half of 2026 due to base rate cuts, with an anticipated increase in earnings thereafter as portfolios ramp up [19] - The company remains confident in the quality and stability of its portfolio despite market volatility, particularly in the software sector, which has shown strong performance metrics [10][12] Other Important Information - CGBD's software exposure as a percentage of the portfolio is below that of its peer group, with a strong track record of no defaults in software deals over the last five years [11] - The company has nearly exhausted its existing $200 million share repurchase program and has approved an increase to $300 million [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Who will CGBD take market share from? - CGBD plans to take market share from the BSL market, other private credit funds, and banks, leveraging its strong credit culture and industry expertise [28][29] Question: What is driving borrowing demand? - The middle market provides a consistent flow of opportunities, with increased activity in sectors like industrials, aerospace, and healthcare contributing to strong pipeline flow [32][33] Question: Rationale for the SCP joint venture? - The SCP joint venture aims to maximize non-qualifying asset buckets and leverage the broader Carlyle network for strong expected returns based on a no-fee structure [35][36] Question: How significant is interest expense for borrowers? - Interest coverage ratios are improving, and borrowers are adopting more conservative leverage profiles, which is beneficial for overall credit quality [53][55] Question: Is share repurchase or new investment the best use of capital? - A balanced approach is being taken, with ongoing share repurchases while also investing in joint ventures that are expected to be accretive [58][60]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The net investment income per share for Q2 2025 was 38¢, and the net asset value (NAV) per share was $13.02, a decrease of 1.4% from the previous quarter's NAV, primarily due to a special dividend of 16¢ per share [13][14] - The adjusted NAV per share for Q2 2025, accounting for the special dividend, was $12.99, a non-GAAP measure introduced due to a change in dividend policy [14] - The net debt to equity ratio at the end of Q2 2025 was 1.12 times, down from 1.16 times at the end of Q1 2025 [14][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - New investment commitments during the quarter totaled approximately $247.9 million across 15 portfolio companies, marking the highest level of new investment commitments since Q3 2024 [15][16] - 100% of originations during the quarter were in first lien senior secured loans, indicating a continued focus on maintaining exposure to the top of the capital structure [16] - The weighted average yield of debt and income-producing investments at the end of Q2 was 10.7%, slightly down from 10.8% at the end of Q1 [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total M&A dollar volumes in the first half of 2025 were up 29% year-over-year, indicating resilience in the M&A market despite policy volatility [11] - The interplay between the broadly syndicated loan market and direct lenders remains strong, with significant refinancing activity noted [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Goldman Sachs BDC is focused on leveraging its integration into the broader private credit platform to enhance origination capabilities and scale [4][10] - The management team emphasizes a selective approach to credit quality and discipline in investment decisions, particularly in a competitive deal environment [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that despite macroeconomic uncertainties, there are positive indicators for active and high-quality deployment across the credit complex as the year progresses [26] - The company believes it is in the second year of a five to seven-year M&A market recovery, with a backlog of deals building despite shifting macro conditions [13] Other Important Information - The board declared a supplemental dividend of 3¢ per share and a base dividend of 32¢ per share for Q3 2025, alongside a special dividend of 16¢ per share [14] - The company utilized its stock repurchase plan, repurchasing over 1 million shares for $12.1 million during the quarter [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on getting leverage back up in the second half of the year - Management indicated that some commitments slipped into the next quarter, but strong activity and new deal flow are expected to increase leverage over time [29] Question: Details on non-accruals and restructurings - Management provided details on exits from non-accrual status, including improvements in certain positions and a restructuring of a position into two securities [30]