Barings BDC, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2022 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 10-Q

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(Mark One)


ý			QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022


¨			TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 814-00733

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Barings BDC, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Maryland						06-1798488
(State or other jurisdiction of						(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)						Identification No.)

300 South Tryon Street, Suite 2500 Charlotte, North Carolina						28202
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (704) 805-7200

Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report: N/A

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	BBDC	The New York Stock Exchange

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ¨ No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	ý	Smaller reporting company	¨
		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.			¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No ý

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock on August 9, 2022 was 109,227,791.

BARINGS BDC, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q


		Page
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2022 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021	3
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021	4
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021	6
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021	8
	Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2022	9
	Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2021	36
	Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements	55
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	96
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	118
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	120

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	121
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	121
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	121
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	122
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	122
Item 5.	Other Information	122
Item 6.	Exhibits	123
Signatures		124

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)


	June 30, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(Unaudited)
Assets:
Investments at fair value:
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments (cost of $2,025,944 and $1,494,031 as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)	$	1,928,010	$	1,490,113
Affiliate investments (cost of $307,332 and $267,967 as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)	322,321		288,069
Control investments (cost of $105,791 and $25,826 as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)	138,745		22,412

Total investments at fair value	2,389,076		1,800,594
Cash	138,092		49,987
Foreign currencies (cost of $60,029 and $34,069 as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)	59,678		34,266
Interest and fees receivable	77,235		33,645
Prepaid expenses and other assets	14,180		4,297
Credit support agreements (cost of $58,000 and $13,600 as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)	46,040		15,400
Deferred financing fees	3,982		2,985
Receivable from unsettled transactions	101,195		219,732
Total assets	$	2,829,478	$	2,160,906
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	12,300	$	2,341
Interest payable	6,731		5,704
Administrative fees payable	860		750
Base management fees payable	7,381		5,422
Incentive management fees payable	—		4,067
Derivative liabilities	2,135		1,160
Payable from unsettled transactions	14,594		26,786
Borrowings under credit facilities	814,380		655,189

Notes payable (net of deferred financing fees)	718,222		717,556
Total liabilities	1,576,603		1,418,975
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Net Assets:
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share (150,000,000 shares authorized, 109,785,892 and 65,316,085 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)	110		65
Additional paid-in capital	1,584,076		1,027,687
Total distributable earnings (loss)	(331,311)		(285,821)
Total net assets	1,252,875		741,931
Total liabilities and net assets	$	2,829,478	$	2,160,906
Net asset value per share	$	11.41	$	11.36

See accompanying notes.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except share and per share data)


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021
Investment income:
Interest income:
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments	$	40,010	$	26,597	$	71,634	$	51,694
Affiliate investments	411		109		584		109
Control investments	363		109		636		216
Short-term investments	—		4		—		15
Total interest income	40,784		26,819		72,854		52,034
Dividend income:
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments	63		33		186		33
Affiliate investments	7,183		362		14,753		433

Total dividend income	7,246		395		14,939		466
Fee and other income:
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments	4,924		2,412		7,147		4,385
Affiliate investments	26		1		39		1
Control investments	122		155		(918)		315
Total fee and other income	5,072		2,568		6,268		4,701
Payment-in-kind interest income:
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments	2,070		3,068		4,358		6,106
Affiliate investments	93		303		137		439
Control investments	311		—		778		—
Total payment-in-kind interest income	2,474		3,371		5,273		6,545
Interest income from cash	16		—		16		1
Total investment income	55,592		33,153		99,350		63,747
Operating expenses:
Interest and other financing fees	13,168		7,994		24,829		15,279
Base management fee (Note 2)	7,381		4,891		13,253		8,821
Incentive management fees (Note 2)	—		3,510		4,754		6,232


General and administrative expenses (Note 2)	3,269		2,200		5,727		4,501
Total operating expenses	23,818		18,595		48,563		34,833


Net investment income before taxes	31,774		14,558		50,787		28,914
Income taxes, including excise tax expense	—		—		6		(18)
Net investment income after taxes	31,774		14,558		50,781		28,932


Barings BDC, Inc. Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations — (Continued) (in thousands, except share and per share data)
	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021
Realized gains (losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, credit support agreements and foreign currency transactions:
Net realized gains (losses):
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments	(6,701)		553		(6,951)		3,444
Affiliate investments	—		—		101		(77)
Control investments	(813)		—		(813)		—
Net realized gains (losses) on investments	(7,514)		553		(7,663)		3,367
Foreign currency transactions	(2,709)		(210)		(4,002)		(1,185)
Net realized gains (losses)	(10,223)		343		(11,665)		2,182
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation):
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments	(65,428)		4,304		(94,016)		9,661
Affiliate investments	(13,435)		7,087		(440)		9,532
Control investments	17,050		1,368		31,696		(2,602)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments	(61,813)		12,759		(62,760)		16,591
Credit support agreements	(13,361)		2,300		(13,760)		700

Foreign currency transactions	30,520		(650)		35,332		3,392
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	(44,654)		14,409		(41,188)		20,683
Net realized gains (losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, credit support agreements and foreign currency transactions	(54,877)		14,752		(52,853)		22,865

Provision for income taxes	(1,890)		(2)		(1,890)		(1)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	(24,993)	$	29,308	$	(3,962)	$	51,796
Net investment income per share—basic and diluted	$	0.29	$	0.22	$	0.52	$	0.44
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share—basic and diluted	$	(0.23)	$	0.45	$	(0.04)	$	0.79
Dividends/distributions per share:


Total dividends/distributions per share	$	0.24	$	0.20	$	0.47	$	0.39
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic and diluted	110,759,443		65,316,085		96,785,517		65,316,085

See accompanying notes.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(in thousands, except share amounts)


	Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital		Total Distributable Earnings (Loss)		Total Net Assets
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021	Number of Shares	Par Value
Balance, March 31, 2021	65,316,085	$	65	$	1,027,707	$	(299,890)	$	727,882
Net investment income	—	—		—		14,558		14,558

Net realized gain on investments / foreign currency transactions	—	—		—		343		343
Net unrealized appreciation of investments / CSA / foreign currency transactions	—	—		—		14,409		14,409

Provision for taxes	—	—		—		(2)		(2)
Dividends / distributions	—	—		—		(13,063)		(13,063)





Balance, June 30, 2021	65,316,085	$	65	$	1,027,707	$	(283,645)	$	744,127


	Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital		Total Distributable Earnings (Loss)		Total Net Assets
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022	Number of Shares	Par Value
Balance, March 31, 2022	111,095,334	$	111	$	1,597,257	$	(279,812)	$	1,317,556
Net investment income	—	—		—		31,774		31,774

Net realized loss on investments / foreign currency transactions	—	—		—		(10,223)		(10,223)
Net unrealized depreciation of investments / CSAs / foreign currency transactions	—	—		—		(44,654)		(44,654)

Provision for taxes	—	—		—		(1,890)		(1,890)

Dividends / distributions	—	—		—		(26,506)		(26,506)


Deemed contribution - from Adviser (See Note 9)	—			(174)		—		(174)

Purchases of shares in repurchase plan	(1,309,442)	(1)		(13,007)		—		(13,008)

Balance, June 30, 2022	109,785,892	$	110	$	1,584,076	$	(331,311)	$	1,252,875

See accompanying notes.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)


	Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital		Total Distributable Earnings (Loss)		Total Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021	Number of Shares	Par Value
Balance, December 31, 2020	65,316,085	$	65	$	1,027,707	$	(309,968)	$	717,804
Net investment income	—	—		—		28,932		28,932

Net realized gain on investments / foreign currency transactions	—	—		—		2,182		2,182
Net unrealized appreciation of investments / CSA / foreign currency transactions	—	—		—		20,683		20,683

Provision for taxes	—	—		—		(1)		(1)
Dividends / distributions	—	—		—		(25,473)		(25,473)





Balance, June 30, 2021	65,316,085	$	65	$	1,027,707	$	(283,645)	$	744,127


	Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital		Total Distributable Earnings (Loss)		Total Net Assets
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022	Number of Shares	Par Value
Balance, December 31, 2021	65,316,085	$	65	$	1,027,687	$	(285,821)	$	741,931
Net investment income	—	—		—		50,781		50,781

Net realized loss on investments / foreign currency transactions	—	—		—		(11,665)		(11,665)
Net unrealized depreciation of investments / CSAs / foreign currency transactions	—	—		—		(41,188)		(41,188)

Provision for taxes	—	—		—		(1,890)		(1,890)

Dividends / distributions	—	—		—		(41,528)		(41,528)

Deemed contribution - CSA (See Note 2)	—	—		44,400		—		44,400
Deemed contribution - from Adviser (See Note 9)	—	—		27,729		—		27,729
Public offering of common stock	45,986,926	46		499,372		—		499,418
Purchases of shares in repurchase plan	(1,517,119)	(1)		(15,112)		—		(15,113)

Balance, June 30, 2022	109,785,892	$	110	$	1,584,076	$	(331,311)	$	1,252,875

See accompanying notes.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)


	Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	(3,962)	$	51,797
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Purchases of portfolio investments	(708,703)		(538,012)
Net cash acquired from mergers (cash consideration paid) (See Note 9)	101,896		—
Transaction costs from mergers (See Note 9)	(6,804)		—
Repayments received/sales of portfolio investments	603,169		322,357

Purchases of short-term investments	—		(217,559)
Sales of short-term investments	—		272,542
Loan origination and other fees received	11,492		10,024
Net realized (gain) loss on investments	7,663		(3,367)
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions	4,002		1,185
Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments	62,760		(16,591)
Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of CSAs	13,760		(700)
Net unrealized appreciation on foreign currency transactions	(35,332)		(3,392)

Payment-in-kind interest	(5,273)		(6,545)
Amortization of deferred financing fees	1,498		713


Accretion of loan origination and other fees	(5,313)		(3,513)
Amortization / accretion of purchased loan premium / discount	(1,240)		(3,822)



Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Interest and fees receivables	(50,492)		(6,513)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	253		254
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(3,077)		142
Interest payable	1,033		2,011


Net cash used in operating activities	(12,670)		(138,989)




Cash flows from financing activities:


Borrowings under credit facilities	184,657		110,731
Repayments of credit facilities	—		(157,861)


Proceeds from notes	—		150,000
Financing fees paid	(1,829)		(191)

Purchases of shares in repurchase plan	(15,113)		—

Cash dividends / distributions paid	(41,528)		(25,473)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	126,187		77,206
Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currencies	113,517		(61,783)
Cash and foreign currencies, beginning of period	84,253		92,487
Cash and foreign currencies, end of period	$	197,770	$	30,704
Supplemental Information:
Cash paid for interest	$	21,766	$	12,186

Supplemental non-cash information
Acquisitions (See Note 9):
Fair value of Sierra net assets acquired, net of cash	$	(435,811)	$	—
Transaction Costs	3,756		—
Common stock issued in acquisition of Sierra net assets	499,418		—
Credit support agreement (See Note 2)	(44,400)		—
Deemed contribution -from Adviser	27,729		—
Deemed contributions - CSA	44,400		—

See accompanying notes.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Non–Control / Non–Affiliate Investments:

1WorldSync, Inc.	IT Consulting & Other Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	7/19	7/25	$	16,338	$	16,121	$	16,335	1.3	%	(7)(8)(10)
						16,338		16,121		16,335

Accelerant Holdings	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	Class A Convertible Preferred Equity (5,000 shares)	N/A	1/22	N/A			5,000		5,202		0.4	%	(7)
								5,000		5,202

Accelerate Learning, Inc.	Education Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 6.7% Cash	12/18	12/24	7,568		7,498		7,454		0.6	%	(7)(8)(9)
						7,568		7,498		7,454

Acclime Holdings HK Limited	Business services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.50%, 7.0% Cash	8/21	7/27	2,500		2,438		2,495		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(11)
						2,500		2,438		2,495

Accurus Aerospace Corporation	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.7% Cash	4/22	3/28	22,316		21,992		21,982		1.7	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.7% Cash	4/22	3/28	—		(33)		(35)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Common Stock (437,623.30 shares)	N/A	4/22	N/A			438		438		—	%	(7)
						22,316		22,397		22,385

Acogroup	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 7.50%, 7.5% Cash	3/22	10/26	22,195		22,786		21,693		1.7	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						22,195		22,786		21,693

ADB Safegate	Aerospace & Defense	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.75%, 9.4% Cash	8/21	10/25	5,500		5,136		4,989		0.4	%	(3)(8)(10)
						5,500		5,136		4,989

Advantage Software Company (The), LLC	Advertising, Printing & Publishing	Class A1 Partnership Units (8,717.76 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			280		880		0.1	%	(7)
		Class A2 Partnership Units (2,248.46 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			72		227		—	%	(7)
		Class B1 Partnership Units (8,717.76 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			9		—		—	%	(7)
		Class B2 Partnership Units (2,248.46 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			2		—		—	%	(7)
								363		1,107

Air Canada 2020-2 Class B Pass Through Trust	Airlines	Structured Secured Note - Class B	9.0% Cash	9/20	10/25	5,505		5,505		5,674		0.4	%
						5,505		5,505		5,674

Air Comm Corporation, LLC	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.75%, 8.6% Cash	6/21	7/27	11,482		11,255		11,285		0.9	%	(7)(8)(18)
						11,482		11,255		11,285

AIT Worldwide Logistics Holdings, Inc.	Transportation Services	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.50%, 9.8% Cash	4/21	4/29	6,460		6,332		6,202		0.5	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Partnership Units (348.68 units)	N/A	4/21	N/A			349		621		—	%	(7)
						6,460		6,681		6,823

Alpine SG, LLC	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.50%, 7.0% Cash	2/22	11/27	27,521		26,971		26,970		2.1	%	(7)(8)(17) (32)
						27,521		26,971		26,970

Alpine US Bidco LLC	Agricultural Products	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 9.00%, 10.1% Cash	5/21	5/29	18,157		17,666		16,522		1.3	%	(7)(8)(9)
						18,157		17,666		16,522

AMMC CLO 22, Limited Series 2018-22A	Multi-Sector Holdings	Subordinated Structured Notes	Residual Interest, current yield 12.61%	2/22	4/31	7,222		4,558		3,394		0.3	%	(3)(32)
						7,222		4,558		3,394

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes

AMMC CLO 23, Ltd. Series 2020-23A	Multi-Sector Holdings	Subordinated Structured Notes	Residual Interest, current yield 12.35%	2/22	10/31	$	2,000	$	1,910	$	1,509	0.1	%	(3)(32)
						2,000		1,910		1,509

Amtech LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 6.6% Cash	11/21	11/27	2,279		2,211		2,220		0.2	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.50%, 6.6% Cash	11/21	11/27	—		(12)		(11)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
						2,279		2,199		2,209

Anagram Holdings, LLC	Chemicals, Plastics, & Rubber	First Lien Senior Secured Note	10.0% Cash, 5.0% PIK	8/20	8/25	14,755		13,917		15,382		1.2	%
						14,755		13,917		15,382

AnalytiChem Holding GmbH	Chemicals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.50%, 6.5% Cash	11/21	11/28	7,558		7,777		7,369		0.6	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.50%, 6.5% Cash	11/21	12/28	723		789		705		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.50%, 6.5% Cash	4/22	10/28	5,626		5,711		5,463		0.4	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.50%, 7.5% Cash	6/22	10/28	1,019		1,019		993		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	EURIBOR + 6.50%, 6.5% Cash	4/22	10/23	—		(8)		(9)		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						14,926		15,288		14,521

Anju Software, Inc.	Application Software	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.25%, 8.9% Cash	2/19	2/25	13,458		13,312		12,691		1.0	%	(7)(8)(9)
						13,458		13,312		12,691

Apex Bidco Limited	Business Equipment & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	GBP LIBOR + 6.25%, 7.4% Cash	1/20	1/27	1,770		1,872		1,770		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(12)
		Subordinated Senior Unsecured Term Loan	8.0% PIK	1/20	7/27	259		275		259		—	%	(3)(7)
						2,029		2,147		2,029

Apidos CLO XXIV, Series 2016-24A	Multi-Sector Holdings	Subordinated Structured Notes	Residual Interest, current yield 20.96%	2/22	10/30	18,358		7,222		5,884		0.5	%	(3)(32)
						18,358		7,222		5,884

APOG Bidco Pty Ltd	Healthcare	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 7.25%, 8.4% Cash	4/22	3/30	2,134		2,277		2,091		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(22)
						2,134		2,277		2,091

Aptus 1829. GmbH	Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.50%, 6.5% Cash	9/21	9/27	4,981		5,459		4,871		0.4	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		Preferred Stock (13 shares)	N/A	9/21	N/A			120		102		—	%	(3)(7)
		Common Stock (48 shares)	N/A	9/21	N/A			12		10		—	%	(3)(7)
						4,981		5,591		4,983

Apus Bidco Limited	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.50%, 7.0% Cash	2/21	3/28	3,498		3,880		3,432		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(21)
						3,498		3,880		3,432

AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.	High Tech Industries	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.50%, 9.2% Cash	3/21	3/29	20,000		19,536		19,688		1.5	%	(7)(8)(9)
						20,000		19,536		19,688

Aquavista Watersides 2 LTD	Transportation Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 6.00%, 6.9% Cash	12/21	12/28	5,417		5,721		5,218		0.4	%	(3)(7)(8)(21)
		Revolver	SONIA + 6.00%, 6.9% Cash	12/21	12/22	—		(1)		(11)		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(20)
		Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 10.5% PIK	12/21	12/28	1,429		1,526		1,395		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(21)
						6,846		7,246		6,602

Arch Global Precision LLC	Industrial Machinery	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 7.0% Cash	4/19	4/26	9,201		9,197		9,182		0.7	%	(7)(8)(10)
						9,201		9,197		9,182

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes

Archimede	Consumer Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.7% Cash	10/20	10/27	$	6,168	$	6,440	$	6,014	0.5	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						6,168		6,440		6,014

Argus Bidco Limited	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 5.8% Cash	5/21	12/27	672		655		672		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.50%, 6.2% Cash	12/20	12/27	2,405		2,564		2,405		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(20)
						3,077		3,219		3,077

Armstrong Transport Group (Pele Buyer, LLC )	Air Freight & Logistics	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.50%, 6.2% Cash	6/19	6/24	4,000		3,952		3,939		0.3	%	(7)(8)(9)
						4,000		3,952		3,939

ASPEQ Heating Group LLC	Building Products, Air & Heating	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 7.5% Cash	11/19	11/25	8,412		8,336		8,412		0.7	%	(7)(8)(10)
						8,412		8,336		8,412

Astra Bidco Limited	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.75%, 7.2% Cash	11/21	11/28	1,981		2,098		1,915		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(20)
						1,981		2,098		1,915

Auxi International	Commercial Finance	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 7.25%, 7.3% Cash	12/19	12/26	1,464		1,523		1,320		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 7.25%, 7.9% Cash	4/21	12/26	814		899		734		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(21)
						2,278		2,422		2,054

Avance Clinical Bidco Pty Ltd	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 5.50%, 6.0% Cash	11/21	11/27	2,428		2,409		2,338		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(23)
						2,428		2,409		2,338

Aviation Technical Services, Inc.	Aerospace & Defense	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 2.00%, 3.7% Cash, 6.5% PIK	02/22	3/25	27,391		26,049		26,487		2.1	%	(7)(8)(9)(32)
						27,391		26,049		26,487

AVSC Holding Corp.	Advertising	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 3.25%, 5.1% Cash, 0.3% PIK	08/18	3/25	4,848		4,454		4,155		0.3	%	(8)(10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.50%, 6.1% Cash, 1.0% PIK	08/18	10/26	748		698		646		0.1	%	(8)(10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	5.0% Cash, 10.0% PIK	11/20	10/26	5,794		5,691		6,113		0.5	%
						11,390		10,843		10,914

Azalea Buyer, Inc.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.8% Cash	11/21	11/27	4,583		4,481		4,493		0.3	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.8% Cash	11/21	11/27	58		49		50		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Subordinated Term Loan	12.0% PIK	11/21	5/28	1,310		1,286		1,288		0.1	%	(7)
		Common Stock (192,307.7 shares)	N/A	11/21	N/A			192		156		—	%	(7)
						5,951		6,008		5,987

Bariacum S.A	Consumer Products	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	11/21	11/28	5,959		6,250		5,786		0.5	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						5,959		6,250		5,786

Benify (Bennevis AB)	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	STIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	7/19	7/26	1,136		1,223		1,136		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(26)
						1,136		1,223		1,136

Beyond Risk Management, Inc.	Other Financial	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.50%, 6.8% Cash	10/21	10/27	2,560		2,488		2,484		0.2	%	(7)(8)(10)
						2,560		2,488		2,484

Bidwax	Non-durable Consumer Goods	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.45%, 6.5% Cash	2/21	2/28	7,318		8,076		7,150		0.6	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						7,318		8,076		7,150

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
BigHand UK Bidco Limited	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR +5.50%, 6.3% Cash	1/21	1/28	$	2,156	$	2,095	$	2,115	0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(17)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR +5.50%, 7.0% Cash	1/21	1/28	377		377		370		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(17)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.50%, 6.7% Cash	1/21	1/28	815		891		800		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(20)
						3,348		3,363		3,285

Bounteous, Inc.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 7.2% Cash	8/21	8/27	1,902		1,818		1,828		0.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
						1,902		1,818		1,828

Brightline Trains Florida LLC	Transportation	Senior Secured Note	8.0% Cash	8/21	1/28	5,000		5,000		4,737		0.4	%	(7)
						5,000		5,000		4,737

Brightpay Limited	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	10/21	10/28	1,963		2,109		1,923		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						1,963		2,109		1,923

BrightSign LLC	Media & Entertainment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 8.0% Cash	10/21	10/27	6,777		6,716		6,601		0.5	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 8.0% Cash	10/21	10/27	—		(12)		(35)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		LLC units (1,107,492.71 units)	N/A	10/21	N/A			1,107		1,012		0.1	%	(7)
						6,777		7,811		7,578

British Airways 2020-1 Class B Pass Through Trust	Airlines	Structured Secured Note - Class B	8.4% Cash	11/20	11/28	756		756		813		0.1	%
						756		756		813

British Engineering Services Holdco Limited	Commercial Services & Supplies	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 7.0%, 9.3% Cash	12/20	12/27	13,925		15,107		13,582		1.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(21)
						13,925		15,107		13,582

Brook & Whittle Holding Corp.	Containers, Packaging & Glass	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.00%, 5.2% Cash	2/22	12/28	2,839		2,819		2,658		0.2	%	(8)(10)(32)
						2,839		2,819		2,658

Brown Machine Group Holdings, LLC	Industrial Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 7.5% Cash	10/18	10/24	6,281		6,244		6,281		0.5	%	(7)(8)(10)
						6,281		6,244		6,281

BVI Medical, Inc.	Healthcare	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 9.50%, 9.5% Cash	6/22	6/26	9,699		9,365		9,311		0.7	%	(7)(8)(14)
						9,699		9,365		9,311

Cadent, LLC (f/k/a Cross MediaWorks)	Media & Entertainment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 6.7% Cash	9/18	9/23	6,751		6,734		6,751		0.5	%	(7)(8)(9)
						6,751		6,734		6,751

CAi Software, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 8.4% Cash	12/21	12/28	9,034		8,865		8,854		0.7	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 6.25%, 8.4% Cash	12/21	12/27	—		(17)		(19)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
						9,034		8,848		8,835

Canadian Orthodontic Partners Corp.	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	CDOR + 6.50%, 9.7% Cash	6/21	3/26	1,645		1,737		1,593		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(25)
		Class A Equity (500,000 units)	N/A	5/22	N/A			389		388		—	%	(3)(7)
		Class C - Warrants (74,712.64 units)	N/A	5/22	N/A			—		—		—	%	(3)(7)
						1,645		2,126		1,981

Cardenas Markets, LLC	Retail	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 7.3% Cash	2/22	6/27	1,985		1,980		1,985		0.2	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
						1,985		1,980		1,985

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Caribou Holding Company, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 7.64%, 8.6% Cash	4/22	4/27	$	4,318	$	4,256	$	4,253	0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(17)
		LLC Units (681,818 units)	N/A	4/22	N/A			682		682		0.1	%	(3)(7)
						4,318		4,938		4,935

Carlson Travel, Inc	Business Travel Management	First Lien Senior Secured Note	8.5% Cash	11/21	11/26	6,050		5,686		5,438		0.4	%
		Common Stock (94,155 shares)	N/A	11/21	N/A			4,194		4,171		0.3	%
						6,050		9,880		9,609

Centralis Finco S.a.r.l.	Diversified Financial Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	5/20	5/27	742		741		732		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						742		741		732

Ceres Pharma NV	Pharma-ceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	10/21	10/28	1,261		1,300		1,186		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						1,261		1,300		1,186

CGI Parent, LLC	Business Equipment & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 6.9% Cash	2/22	2/28	17,751		17,415		17,441		1.4	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.50%, 6.9% Cash	2/22	2/28	—		(31)		(29)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Preferred Stock (551 shares)	N/A	2/22	N/A			551		806		0.1	%	(7)
						17,751		17,935		18,218

Cineworld Group PLC	Leisure Products	Super Senior Senior Secured Term Loan	7.0% Cash, 8.3% PIK	11/20	5/24	1,862		1,688		2,077		0.2	%	(3)
		Super Senior Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 8.25%, 10.1% Cash	7/21	2/25	994		967		1,033		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(11)
		Warrants (553,375 units)	N/A	12/20	11/25			102		57		—	%	(3)
						2,856		2,757		3,167

Classic Collision (Summit Buyer, LLC)	Auto Collision Repair Centers	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 8.1% Cash	1/20	1/26	6,305		6,210		6,212		0.5	%	(7)(8)(11)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 8.1% Cash	1/20	4/26	344		334		335		—	%	(7)(8)(11)
						6,649		6,544		6,547

CM Acquisitions Holdings Inc.	Internet & Direct Marketing	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 4.75%, 7.3% Cash	5/19	5/25	19,018		18,838		18,771		1.5	%	(7)(8)(17)
						19,018		18,838		18,771

CMT Opco Holding, LLC (Concept Machine)	Distributors	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 6.8% Cash	1/20	1/25	4,134		4,088		4,006		0.3	%	(7)(8)(11)
		LLC Units (8,782 units)	N/A	1/20	N/A			352		175		—	%	(7)
						4,134		4,440		4,181

Coastal Marina Holdings, LLC	Other Financial	Subordinated Term Loan	10.0% PIK	11/21	11/31	5,023		4,601		4,561		0.4	%	(7)
		Subordinated Term Loan	8.00% Cash	11/21	11/31	13,044		11,893		11,830		0.9	%	(7)
		LLC Units (547,591.0 units)	N/A	11/21	N/A			9,045		10,140		0.8	%	(7)
						18,067		25,539		26,531

Cobham Slip Rings SAS	Diversified Manufacturing	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 8.5% Cash	11/21	11/28	1,303		1,274		1,278		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(10)
						1,303		1,274		1,278

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Command Alkon (Project Potter Buyer, LLC)	Software	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.0%, 8.7% Cash	4/20	4/26	$	1,622	$	1,583	$	1,596	0.1	%	(7)(8)(9)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.0%, 8.7% Cash	4/20	4/27	12,087		11,808		11,894		0.9	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Class B Partnership Units (33,324.69 units)	N/A	4/20	N/A			—		237		—	%	(7)
						13,709		13,391		13,727

Compass Precision, LLC	Aerospace & Defense	Senior Subordinated Term Loan	11.0% Cash, 1.0% PIK	4/22	10/25	376		369		368		—	%	(7)
		LLC Units (46,085.6 units)	N/A	4/22	N/A			125		127		—	%	(7)
						376		494		495

Comply365, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.50%, 6.5% Cash	4/22	4/28	13,723		13,456		13,448		1.0	%	(7)(8)(17)
		Revolver	SOFR + 5.50%, 6.5% Cash	4/22	4/28	—		(21)		(22)		—	%	(7)(8)(17)
						13,723		13,435		13,426

Contabo Finco S.À R.L	Internet Software & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	11/21	10/26	5,469		5,804		5,457		0.4	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						5,469		5,804		5,457

Core Scientific, Inc.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	9.8% Cash	3/22	3/25	30,444		30,728		29,714		2.3	%	(3)(7)
						30,444		30,728		29,714

Coyo Uprising GmbH	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.50%, 6.5% Cash, 3.5% PIK	9/21	9/28	3,872		4,213		3,776		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		Class A Units (440.0 units)	N/A	9/21	N/A			205		188		—	%	(3)(7)
		Class B Units (191.0 units)	N/A	9/21	N/A			446		500		—	%	(3)(7)
						3,872		4,864		4,464

CPI International, Inc.	Aerospace & Defense	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.25%, 8.5% Cash	2/22	7/25	8,575		7,975		8,147		0.6	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
						8,575		7,975		8,147

Crash Champions, LLC	Automotive	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.00%, 7.2% Cash	5/21	8/25	21,556		20,881		20,679		1.6	%	(7)(8)(17)
						21,556		20,881		20,679

CSL DualCom	Tele-communications	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.50%, 6.7% Cash	09/20	9/27	1,203		1,208		1,177		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(19)
						1,203		1,208		1,177

CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.25%, 5.9% Cash	2/22	12/25	4,962		4,955		4,627		0.4	%	(8)(9)(32)
						4,962		4,955		4,627

Custom Alloy Corporation	Manufacturer of Pipe Fittings & Forgings	Revolver	15.0% PIK	12/20	4/23	5,125		4,222		487		—	%	(7)(29)(30)
		Second Lien Loan	15.0% PIK	12/20	4/23	54,203		42,162		5,154		0.4	%	(7)(29)(30)
						59,328		46,384		5,641

CVL 3	Capital Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	12/21	12/28	889		934		870		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.50%, 6.4% Cash	12/21	12/28	1,142		1,115		1,119		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(17)
						2,031		2,049		1,989

CW Group Holdings, LLC	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 7.7% Cash	1/21	1/27	2,803		2,753		2,708		0.2	%	(7)(8)(9)
		LLC Units (161,290.32 units)	N/A	1/21	N/A			161		108		—	%	(7)
						2,803		2,914		2,816

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
DataOnline Corp.	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 7.8% Cash	2/22	11/25	$	14,625	$	14,625	$	14,333	1.1	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 6.25%, 8.5% Cash	2/22	11/25	2,143		2,143		2,100		0.2	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
						16,768		16,768		16,433

DecksDirect, LLC	Building Materials	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 7.7% Cash	12/21	12/26	709		696		689		0.1	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 6.00%, 7.7% Cash	12/21	12/26	65		62		59		—	%	(7)(8)(9)
		LLC Units (1,280.8 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			55		38		—	%	(7)
						774		813		786

Distinct Holdings, Inc.	Systems Software	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	4/19	12/23	6,880		6,850		6,715		0.5	%	(7)(8)(9)
						6,880		6,850		6,715

Dragon Bidco	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.75%, 6.8% Cash	4/21	4/28	3,659		3,968		3,577		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						3,659		3,968		3,577

DreamStart Bidco SAS (d/b/a SmartTrade)	Diversified Financial Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	3/20	3/27	2,223		2,300		2,206		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						2,223		2,300		2,206

Dryden 43 Senior Loan Fund, Series 2016-43A	Multi-Sector Holdings	Subordinated Structured Notes	Residual Interest, current yield 11%	2/22	4/34	3,620		2,387		2,109		0.2	%	(3)(32)
						3,620		2,387		2,109

Dryden 49 Senior Loan Fund, Series 2017-49A	Multi-Sector Holdings	Subordinated Structured Notes	Residual Interest, current yield 12.5%	2/22	7/30	17,233		7,370		5,084		0.4	%	(3)(32)
						17,233		7,370		5,084

Dune Group	Health Care Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	9/21	9/28	121		108		111		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	9/21	9/28	1,230		1,211		1,214		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(10)
						1,351		1,319		1,325

Dunlipharder B.V.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 6.50%, 7.6% Cash	6/22	6/28	1,000		985		985		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(16)
						1,000		985		985

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.	Electric	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 8.3% Cash	7/21	7/27	4,540		4,454		4,435		0.3	%	(7)(8)(10)
						4,540		4,454		4,435

Echo Global Logistics, Inc.	Air Transportation	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.25%, 8.2% Cash	11/21	11/29	14,469		14,230		14,267		1.1	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Partnership Equity (530.92 units)	N/A	11/21	N/A			531		707		0.1	%	(7)
						14,469		14,761		14,974

Ellkay, LLC	Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.9% Cash	9/21	9/27	4,963		4,874		4,890		0.4	%	(7)(8)(10)
						4,963		4,874		4,890

EMI Porta Holdco LLC	Diversified Manufacturing	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.1% Cash	12/21	12/27	11,548		11,143		11,174		0.9	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.1% Cash	12/21	12/27	961		907		911		0.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
						12,509		12,050		12,085

Entact Environmental Services, Inc.	Environmental Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 8.0% Cash	2/21	12/25	5,619		5,577		5,450		0.4	%	(7)(8)(10)
						5,619		5,577		5,450

EPS NASS Parent, Inc.	Electrical Components & Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 8.0% Cash	4/21	4/28	6,125		6,015		6,048		0.5	%	(7)(8)(10)
						6,125		6,015		6,048

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
eShipping, LLC	Transportation Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.4% Cash	11/21	11/27	$	3,839	$	3,739	$	3,753	0.3	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.4% Cash	11/21	11/27	—		(27)		(23)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
						3,839		3,712		3,730

Events Software BidCo Pty Ltd	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 5.50%, 7.4% Cash	3/22	3/28	1,762		1,853		1,701		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(23)
						1,762		1,853		1,701

F24 (Stairway BidCo Gmbh)	Software Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.25%, 6.3% Cash	8/20	8/27	1,588		1,751		1,588		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						1,588		1,751		1,588

Ferrellgas L.P.	Oil & Gas Equipment & Services	Opco Preferred Units (2,886.0 units)	N/A	3/21	N/A			2,799		2,655		0.2	%	(3)(7)
								2,799		2,655

Fineline Technologies, Inc.	Consumer Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 7.0% Cash	2/21	2/28	1,299		1,279		1,299		0.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
						1,299		1,279		1,299

Finexvet	Consumer Cyclical	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	3/22	3/29	2,122		2,162		2,063		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						2,122		2,162		2,063

FinThrive Software Intermediate Holdings Inc.	Business Equipment & Services	Preferred Stock (6,582.7 shares)	11.0% PIK	3/22	N/A			7,263		7,695		0.6	%	(7)
								7,263		7,695

FitzMark Buyer, LLC	Cargo & Transportation	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.50%, 5.5% Cash	12/20	12/26	4,237		4,171		4,165		0.3	%	(7)(8)(10)
						4,237		4,171		4,165

Five Star Holding LLC	Packaging	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 7.25%, 8.8% Cash	5/22	5/30	13,692		13,422		13,418		1.0	%	(7)(8)(16)
		LLC Units (966.99 units)	N/A	5/22	N/A			967		967		0.1	%	(7)
						13,692		14,389		14,385

Flexential Issuer, LLC	Information Technology	Structured Secured Note - Class C	6.9% Cash	11/21	11/51	16,000		14,828		14,806		1.2	%
						16,000		14,828		14,806

Footco 40 Limited	Media & Entertainment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	4/22	4/29	1,504		1,556		1,441		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(20)
						1,504		1,556		1,441

FragilePak LLC	Transportation Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.4% Cash	5/21	5/27	4,661		4,499		4,612		0.4	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Partnership Units (937.5 units)	N/A	5/21	N/A			938		938		0.1	%	(7)
						4,661		5,437		5,550

Front Line Power Construction LLC	Construction Machinery	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 12.50%, 14.0% Cash	11/21	11/28	3,990		3,786		3,890		0.3	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Common Stock (192,000 shares)	N/A	11/21	N/A			219		121		—	%
						3,990		4,005		4,011

FSS Buyer LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.5% Cash	8/21	8/28	6,878		6,754		6,779		0.5	%	(7)(8)(9)
		LP Interest (1,160.9 units)	N/A	8/21	N/A			12		14		—	%	(7)
		LP Units (5,104.3 units)	N/A	8/21	N/A			51		60		—	%	(7)
						6,878		6,817		6,853

GC EOS Buyer, Inc.	Automotive	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.50%, 6.2% Cash	2/22	8/25	2,474		2,473		2,451		0.2	%	(8)(9)(32)
						2,474		2,473		2,451

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
GPZN II GmbH	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	6/22	6/29	$	449	$	427	$	422	—	%	(3)(7)(8)(13)
						449		427		422

GTM Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	Medical Equipment Manufacturer	Second Lien Loan	11.0% Cash, 1.0% PIK	12/20	12/24	10,559		10,512		10,559		0.8	%	(7)(30)
		Series A Preferred Units (1,434,472.41 units)	N/A	12/20	N/A			2,166		1,063		0.1	%	(7)(30)
		Series C Preferred Units (715,649.59 units)	N/A	12/20	N/A			1,081		1,482		0.1	%	(7)(30)
						10,559		13,759		13,104

Gulf Finance, LLC	Oil & Gas Exploration & Production	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.75%, 8.4% Cash	11/21	8/26	827		798		609		—	%	(8)(9)
						827		798		609

Heartland Veterinary Partners, LLC	Healthcare	Subordinated Term Loan	11.0% PIK	11/21	11/23	1,189		1,157		1,160		0.1	%	(7)
		Subordinated Term Loan	11.0% PIK	11/21	11/28	9,170		8,969		8,989		0.7	%	(7)
						10,359		10,126		10,149

Heartland, LLC	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 7.0% Cash	8/19	8/25	14,004		13,919		13,803		1.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
						14,004		13,919		13,803

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	11/21	11/27	7,368		7,234		7,251		0.6	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	11/21	11/27	—		(47)		(42)		—	%	(7)(8)(9)
						7,368		7,187		7,209

Heilbron (f/k/a Sucsez (Bolt Bidco B.V.))	Insurance	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.00%, 5.0% Cash	09/19	9/26	3,166		3,676		3,116		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						3,166		3,676		3,116

Highpoint Global LLC	Government Services	Second Lien Note	12.0% Cash, 2.0% PIK	12/20	9/22	5,489		5,468		5,489		0.4	%	(7)(30)
						5,489		5,468		5,489

Holland Acquisition Corp.	Energy: Oil & Gas	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 9.00%, 11.3% Cash	2/22	11/22	3,754		—		—		—	%	(7)(8)(11) (29)(32)
						3,754		—		—

Home Care Assistance, LLC	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.7% Cash	3/21	3/27	3,811		3,749		3,735		0.3	%	(7)(8)(9)
						3,811		3,749		3,735

Honour Lane Logistics Holdings Limited	Transportation Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.25%, 6.7% Cash	4/22	11/28	20,000		19,413		19,400		1.5	%	(3)(7)(8)(18)
						20,000		19,413		19,400

HTI Technology & Industries	Electronic Component Manufacturing	Second Lien Note	12.0% Cash, 4.0% PIK	12/20	9/24	24,736		24,080		24,241		1.9	%	(7)(30)
						24,736		24,080		24,241

HW Holdco, LLC (Hanley Wood LLC)	Advertising	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 6.0% Cash	12/18	12/24	11,012		10,838		10,816		0.8	%	(7)(8)(10)
						11,012		10,838		10,816

IM Analytics Holding, LLC (d/b/a NVT)	Electronic Instruments & Components	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.00%, 8.7% Cash	11/19	11/23	8,085		8,054		6,581		0.5	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Warrants (68,950 units)	N/A	11/19	11/26			—		—		—	%	(7)
						8,085		8,054		6,581

IM Square	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.5% Cash	5/21	4/28	2,614		2,918		2,573		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						2,614		2,918		2,573

Infoniqa Holdings GmbH	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	11/21	11/28	2,747		2,897		2,687		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						2,747		2,897		2,687

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes

Innovad Group II BV	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 6.0% Cash	4/21	4/28	$	6,193	$	6,779	$	5,673	0.4	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						6,193		6,779		5,673

Innovative XCessories & Services, LLC	Automotive	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.25%, 5.9% Cash	2/22	3/27	2,931		2,877		2,357		0.2	%	(8)(9)(32)
						2,931		2,877		2,357

INOS 19-090 GmbH	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.4%, 5.4% Cash	12/20	12/27	4,846		5,506		4,846		0.4	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						4,846		5,506		4,846

Iqor US Inc.	Services: Business	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.50%, 9.2% Cash	2/22	11/24	2,696		2,725		2,676		0.2	%	(8)(9)(32)
						2,696		2,725		2,676

Isagenix International, LLC	Wholesale	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.9% Cash	2/22	6/25	1,579		1,160		931		0.1	%	(8)(10)(32)
						1,579		1,160		931

ISS#2, LLC (d/b/a Industrial Services Solutions)	Commercial Services & Supplies	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.8% Cash	2/20	2/26	8,357		8,238		8,190		0.6	%	(7)(8)(10)
						8,357		8,238		8,190

ITI Intermodal, Inc.	Transportation Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 6.4% Cash	12/21	12/27	718		703		704		0.1	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 4.75%, 6.4% Cash	12/21	12/27	—		(2)		(2)		—	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Common Stock (1,433.37 shares)	N/A	1/22	N/A			144		143		—	%	(7)
						718		845		845

Ivanti Software, Inc.	High Tech Industries	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.25%, 8.8% Cash	2/22	12/28	6,000		5,989		5,460		0.4	%	(8)(10)(32)
						6,000		5,989		5,460

Jade Bidco Limited (Jane's)	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.25%, 6.3% Cash	11/19	2/29	3,999		4,077		3,910		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 8.0% Cash	11/19	2/29	6,714		6,506		6,564		0.5	%	(3)(7)(8)(11)
						10,713		10,583		10,474

Jaguar Merger Sub Inc.	Other Financial	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 7.5% Cash	12/21	9/24	3,780		3,734		3,733		0.3	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.25%, 7.5% Cash	12/21	9/24	—		(5)		(5)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
						3,780		3,729		3,728

Jedson Engineering, Inc.	Engineering & Construction Management	First Lien Loan	12.0% Cash	12/20	6/24	2,650		2,650		2,650		0.2	%	(7)(30)
						2,650		2,650		2,650

JetBlue 2019-1 Class B Pass Through Trust	Airlines	Structured Secured Note - Class B	8.0% Cash	8/20	11/27	3,887		3,887		3,897		0.3	%
						3,887		3,887		3,897

JF Acquisition, LLC	Automotive	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.3% Cash	5/21	7/24	3,846		3,755		3,635		0.3	%	(7)(8)(10)
						3,846		3,755		3,635

Jon Bidco Limited	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BKBM + 5.50%, 7.1% Cash	3/22	3/27	3,519		3,781		3,396		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(27)
						3,519		3,781		3,396

Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors LLC	Consumer Products	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	2/22	2/28	2,785		2,732		2,735		0.2	%	(7)(8)(11)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	2/22	2/28	—		(8)		(7)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		LLC Units (974.68 units)	N/A	2/22	N/A			97		97		—	%	(7)
						2,785		2,821		2,825

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Kano Laboratories LLC	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 7.0% Cash	11/20	11/26	$	5,684	$	5,552	$	5,548	0.4	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Partnership Equity (203.2 units)	N/A	11/20	N/A			203		203		—	%	(7)
						5,684		5,755		5,751

Kene Acquisition, Inc. (En Engineering)	Oil & Gas Equipment & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.25%, 6.5% Cash	8/19	8/26	7,188		7,098		7,070		0.6	%	(7)(8)(10)
						7,188		7,098		7,070

Kid Distro Holdings, LLC	Media & Entertainment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 8.0% Cash	10/21	10/27	9,279		9,113		9,140		0.7	%	(7)(8)(10)
		LLC Units (637,677.11 units)	N/A	10/21	N/A			638		607		—	%	(7)
						9,279		9,751		9,747

Kona Buyer, LLC	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 6.8% Cash	12/20	12/27	8,966		8,793		8,786		0.7	%	(7)(8)(10)
						8,966		8,793		8,786

LAF International	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	3/21	3/28	1,505		1,697		1,505		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						1,505		1,697		1,505

Lambir Bidco Limited	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.00%, 6.0% Cash	12/21	12/28	4,612		4,782		4,457		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	12.0% PIK	12/21	6/29	1,382		1,445		1,348		0.1	%	(3)(7)
						5,994		6,227		5,805

Lattice Group Holdings Bidco Limited	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.25%, 5.8% Cash	5/22	5/29	610		587		586		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(16)
		Revolver	SOFR + 5.25%, 6.7% Cash	5/22	11/28	35		35		35		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(16)
						645		622		621

LeadsOnline, LLC	Business Equipment & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 7.3% Cash	2/22	2/28	10,328		10,157		10,171		0.8	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.00%, 7.3% Cash	2/22	2/28	347		305		308		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		LLC Units (52,493.44 units)	N/A	2/22	N/A			52		52		—	%	(7)
						10,675		10,514		10,531

Learfield Communications, LLC	Broadcasting	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 3.25%, 4.9% Cash	8/20	12/23	135		95		118		—	%	(7)(8)(9)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	3.0% Cash, LIBOR + 10.0% PIK	8/20	12/23	8,369		8,334		8,327		0.6	%	(10)
						8,504		8,429		8,445

Legal Solutions Holdings	Business Services	Senior Subordinated Loan	16.0% PIK	12/20	3/23	12,319		10,129		—		—	%	(7)(29)(30)
						12,319		10,129		—

Liberty Steel Holdings USA Inc.	Industrial Other	Revolver	SOFR + 5.00%, 6.0% Cash	4/22	4/25	20,000		19,814		19,800		1.5	%	(7)(8)(16)
						20,000		19,814		19,800

Lifestyle Intermediate II, LLC	Consumer Goods: Durable	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.00%, 8.0% Cash	2/22	1/26	3,154		3,154		3,091		0.2	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 7.00%, 8.0% Cash	2/22	1/26	167		167		117		—	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
						3,321		3,321		3,208

LivTech Purchaser, Inc.	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 6.0% Cash	1/21	12/25	862		854		854		0.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
						862		854		854

LogMeIn, Inc.	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 6.3% Cash	2/22	8/27	1,975		1,957		1,496		0.1	%	(8)(9)(32)
						1,975		1,957		1,496

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Long Term Care Group, Inc.	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 7.3% Cash	4/22	9/27	$	8,082	$	7,925	$	7,920	0.6	%	(7)(8)(9)
						8,082		7,925		7,920

Magnetite XIX, Limited	Multi-Sector Holdings	Subordinated Notes	LIBOR + 8.77%, 9.8% Cash	2/22	4/34	5,250		5,107		4,534		0.4	%	(3)(32)
		Subordinated Structured Notes	Residual Interest, current yield 12.38%	2/22	4/34	13,730		9,332		7,595		0.6	%	(3)(32)
						18,980		14,439		12,129

Marmoutier Holding B.V.	Consumer Products	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	12/21	12/28	1,788		1,877		1,739		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		Revolver	EURIBOR + 5.00%, 5.0% Cash	12/21	6/27	—		(4)		(3)		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						1,788		1,873		1,736

Marshall Excelsior Co.	Capital Goods	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.50%, 7.7% Cash	2/22	2/28	10,973		10,800		10,781		0.8	%	(7)(8)(17)
		Revolver	SOFR + 5.50%, 7.7% Cash	2/22	2/28	964		937		935		0.1	%	(7)(8)(17)
						11,937		11,737		11,716

MC Group Ventures Corporation	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 8.4% Cash	7/21	6/27	3,669		3,587		3,610		0.3	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Partnership Units (746.66 Units)	N/A	6/21	N/A			747		833		0.1	%	(7)
						3,669		4,334		4,443

Media Recovery, Inc. (SpotSee)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 7.8% Cash	11/19	11/25	2,926		2,890		2,926		0.2	%	(7)(8)(10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 6.00%, 7.2% Cash	12/20	11/25	3,970		4,294		3,970		0.3	%	(7)(8)(20)
						6,896		7,184		6,896

Median B.V.	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 6.00%, 7.2% Cash	2/22	10/27	9,048		9,773		8,166		0.6	%	(3)(8)(20)
						9,048		9,773		8,166

Medical Solutions Parent Holdings, Inc.	Healthcare	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.00%, 9.9% Cash	11/21	11/29	4,421		4,380		4,067		0.3	%	(8)(10)
						4,421		4,380		4,067

MNS Buyer, Inc.	Construction and Building	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.2% Cash	8/21	8/27	916		900		903		0.1	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Partnership Units (76.92 Units)	N/A	8/21	N/A			77		64		—	%	(7)
						916		977		967

Modern Star Holdings Bidco Pty Limited.	Non-durable Consumer Goods	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 6.0%, 7.1% Cash	12/20	12/26	7,915		8,302		7,697		0.6	%	(3)(7)(8)(22)
						7,915		8,302		7,697

Murphy Midco Limited	Media, Diversified & Production	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 4.75%, 6.1% Cash	11/20	11/27	993		1,051		971		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(20)
						993		1,051		971

Music Reports, Inc.	Media & Entertainment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 7.1% Cash	08/20	8/26	7,424		7,289		7,279		0.6	%	(7)(8)(9)
						7,424		7,289		7,279

Napa Bidco Pty Ltd	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 6.00%, 7.2% Cash	03/22	3/28	19,133		19,484		18,583		1.4	%	(3)(7)(8)(23)
						19,133		19,484		18,583

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Narda Acquisitionco., Inc.	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 7.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	$	5,665	$	5,574	$	5,439	0.4	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.25%, 7.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	—		(21)		(52)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Class A Preferred Stock (4,587.38 shares)	N/A	12/21	N/A			459		385		—	%	(7)
		Class B Common Stock (509.71 shares)	N/A	12/21	N/A			51		—		—	%	(7)
						5,665		6,063		5,772

Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc.	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.8% Cash	02/21	2/27	2,708		2,655		2,670		0.2	%	(7)(8)(9)
						2,708		2,655		2,670

Nexus Underwriting Management Limited	Other Financial	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.25%, 5.9% Cash	10/21	10/28	1,555		1,681		1,513		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(21)
		Revolver	SONIA + 5.25%, 5.9% Cash	10/21	4/23	186		202		186		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(21)
						1,741		1,883		1,699

NGS US Finco, LLC (f/k/a Dresser Natural Gas Solutions)	Energy Equipment & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.25%, 5.9% Cash	10/18	10/25	4,728		4,716		4,718		0.4	%	(7)(8)(9)
						4,728		4,716		4,718

Northstar Recycling, LLC	Environmental Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 7.0% Cash	10/21	9/27	2,488		2,443		2,450		0.2	%	(7)(8)(10)
						2,488		2,443		2,450

Novotech Aus Bidco Pty Ltd	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 5.75%, 7.6% Cash	1/22	1/28	3,539		3,661		3,472		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(24)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.25%, 7.6% Cash	1/22	1/28	474		437		450		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(18)
						4,013		4,098		3,922

OA Buyer, Inc.	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 8.3% Cash	12/21	12/28	9,613		9,431		9,421		0.7	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 6.00%, 8.3% Cash	12/21	12/28	—		(25)		(27)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Partnership Units (210,920.11 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			211		211		—	%	(7)
						9,613		9,617		9,605

OAC Holdings I Corp	Automotive	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.00%, 7.8% Cash	3/22	3/29	3,630		3,560		3,563		0.3	%	(7)(8)(18)
		Revolver	SOFR + 5.00%, 6.7% Cash	3/22	3/28	1,076		1,050		1,051		0.1	%	(7)(8)(16)
						4,706		4,610		4,614

Odeon Cinemas Group Limited	Hotel, Gaming, & Leisure	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	11.3% Cash	2/21	8/23	3,602		4,079		3,422		0.3	%	(3)(7)
						3,602		4,079		3,422

Offen Inc.	Transportation: Cargo	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 7.9% Cash	2/22	6/26	3,744		3,707		3,651		0.3	%	(7)(11)(32)
						3,744		3,707		3,651

OG III B.V.	Containers & Glass Products	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	6/21	6/28	3,312		3,669		3,229		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						3,312		3,669		3,229

Omni Intermediate Holdings, LLC	Transportation	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 6.0% Cash	12/20	12/26	11,177		11,067		10,907		0.8	%	(7)(8)(9)
						11,177		11,067		10,907

Options Technology Ltd.	Computer Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 6.2% Cash	12/19	12/25	2,302		2,274		2,266		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(11)
						2,302		2,274		2,266

Oracle Vision Bidco Limited	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.25%, 5.7% Cash	6/21	5/28	2,780		3,146		2,729		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(21)
						2,780		3,146		2,729

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Origin Bidco Limited	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	6/21	6/28	$	347	$	394	$	341	—	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.2% Cash	6/21	6/28	597		583		586		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(10)
						944		977		927

OSP Hamilton Purchaser, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 7.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	2,269		2,227		2,232		0.2	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.25%, 7.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	56		53		53		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
						2,325		2,280		2,285

Pare SAS (SAS Maurice MARLE)	Health Care Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.50%, 6.5% Cash	12/19	12/26	4,263		4,483		4,250		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						4,263		4,483		4,250

Path Medical, LLC	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	13.0% PIK	2/22	10/22	11,764		—		—		—	%	(7)(29)(32)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	10.5% PIK	2/22	10/22	8,465		4,571		4,732		0.4	%	(7)(29)(32)
		Warrants (36,716 units)	N/A	2/22	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)(29)(32)
						20,229		4,571		4,732

Patriot New Midco 1 Limited (Forensic Risk Alliance)	Diversified Financial Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.75%, 6.8% Cash	2/20	2/27	2,780		2,844		2,638		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.75%, 8.2% Cash	2/20	2/27	3,539		3,473		3,359		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(10)
						6,319		6,317		5,997

PDQ.Com Corporation	Business equipment & services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 7.3% Cash	8/21	8/27	7,508		7,259		7,285		0.6	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Class A-2 Partnership Units (28.8 units)	N/A	8/21	N/A			29		39		—	%	(7)
						7,508		7,288		7,324

Perimeter Master Note Business Trust	Credit Card ABS	Structured Secured Note - Class A	4.7% Cash	5/22	5/27	109		109		106		—	%	(3)(7)
		Structured Secured Note - Class B	5.4% Cash	5/22	5/27	109		109		109		—	%	(3)(7)
		Structured Secured Note - Class C	5.9% Cash	5/22	5/27	109		109		104		—	%	(3)(7)
		Structured Secured Note - Class D	8.5% Cash	5/22	5/27	109		109		101		—	%	(3)(7)
		Structured Secured Note - Class E	11.4% Cash	5/22	5/27	5,564		5,564		5,178		0.4	%	(3)(7)
						6,000		6,000		5,598

Permaconn BidCo Pty Ltd	Telecommunications	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 6.50%, 7.8% Cash	12/21	12/27	2,817		2,852		2,753		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(23)
						2,817		2,852		2,753

Polara Enterprises, L.L.C.	Capital Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	12/21	12/27	1,236		1,214		1,212		0.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	12/21	12/27	71		61		60		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Partnership Units (7,409 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			741		741		0.1	%	(7)
						1,307		2,016		2,013

Policy Services Company, LLC	Property & Casualty Insurance	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 8.8% Cash, 4.0% PIK	12/21	6/26	48,699		47,381		47,238		3.7	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Warrants - Class A (25,582 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)
		Warrants - Class B (8,634 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)
		Warrants - Class C (888 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)
		Warrants - Class D (2,282 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)
						48,699		47,381		47,238

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Polymer Solutions Group Holdings, LLC	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.00%, 8.7% Cash	2/22	1/23	$	1,023	$	1,023	$	1,023	0.1	%	(7)(8)(9)(32)
						1,023		1,023		1,023

Premium Franchise Brands, LLC	Research & Consulting Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 8.5% Cash	12/20	12/26	14,740		14,508		14,499		1.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
						14,740		14,508		14,499

Premium Invest	Brokerage, Asset Managers & Exchanges	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.00%, 6.2% Cash	6/21	6/28	3,764		4,123		3,764		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						3,764		4,123		3,764

Preqin MC Limited	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.25%, 5.5% Cash	8/21	7/28	2,789		2,714		2,731		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(18)
						2,789		2,714		2,731

Process Equipment, Inc. (ProcessBarron)	Industrial Air & Material Handling Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.25%, 6.6% Cash	3/19	3/25	6,174		6,128		5,840		0.5	%	(7)(8)(10)
						6,174		6,128		5,840

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. (PDI)	Application Software	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.50%, 5.5% Cash	3/19	10/24	1,827		1,826		1,805		0.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
						1,827		1,826		1,805

ProfitOptics, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.5% Cash	3/22	3/28	1,774		1,740		1,743		0.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.5% Cash	3/22	3/28	—		(9)		(9)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Second Lien Senior Subordinated Term Loan	8.0% Cash	3/22	3/29	81		81		79		—	%	(7)
		LLC Units (241,935.48 units	N/A	3/22	N/A			161		166		—	%	(7)
						1,855		1,973		1,979

Proppants Holding, LLC	Energy: Oil & Gas	LLC Units (1,668,106 units)	N/A	2/22	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)(32)
								—		—

Protego Bidco B.V.	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.00%, 6.0% Cash	3/21	3/28	1,423		1,565		1,385		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		Revolver	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	3/21	3/27	2,048		2,272		2,013		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						3,471		3,837		3,398

PSP Intermediate 4, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	5/22	5/29	854		822		811		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.9% Cash	5/22	5/29	866		842		842		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(10)
						1,720		1,664		1,653

QPE7 SPV1 BidCo Pty Ltd	Consumer Cyclical	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 5.50%, 6.0% Cash	9/21	9/26	1,896		1,959		1,876		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(23)
						1,896		1,959		1,876

Questel Unite	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 7.3% Cash	12/20	12/27	6,892		6,808		6,892		0.5	%	(3)(7)(8)(10)
						6,892		6,808		6,892

RA Outdoors, LLC	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.75%, 9.0% Cash	2/22	4/26	12,917		12,658		12,658		1.0	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 6.75%, 9.0% Cash	2/22	4/26	—		—		(25)		—	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
						12,917		12,658		12,633

Recovery Point Systems, Inc.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.50%, 7.5% Cash	8/20	7/26	11,589		11,420		11,589		0.9	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Partnership Equity (187,235 units	N/A	3/21	N/A			187		127		—	%	(7)
						11,589		11,607		11,716

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Renovation Parent Holdings, LLC	Home furnishings	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.5% Cash	11/21	11/27	$	4,830	$	4,720	$	4,735	0.4	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Partnership Equity (197,368.42 units	N/A	11/21	N/A			197		197		—	%	(7)
						4,830		4,917		4,932

REP SEKO MERGER SUB LLC	Air Freight & Logistics	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.00%, 6.0% Cash	6/22	12/26	9,409		9,274		9,220		0.7	%	(7)(8)(15)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 6.7% Cash	12/20	12/26	8,101		7,921		7,920		0.6	%	(7)(8)(9)
						17,510		17,195		17,140

Resolute Investment Managers, Inc.	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 8.00%, 9.2% Cash	2/22	4/25	5,081		5,107		4,802		0.4	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
						5,081		5,107		4,802

Resonetics, LLC	Health Care Equipment	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.00%, 8.6% Cash	4/21	4/29	4,011		3,938		4,011		0.3	%	(7)(8)(10)
						4,011		3,938		4,011

Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd	Precious Metals & Minerals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 6.75%, 7.4% Cash	8/21	6/28	2,919		3,224		2,851		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(20)
						2,919		3,224		2,851

Riedel Beheer B.V.	Food & Beverage	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	12/21	12/28	1,746		1,838		1,703		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						1,746		1,838		1,703

RPX Corporation	Research & Consulting Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 7.7% Cash	10/20	10/25	7,436		7,299		7,311		0.6	%	(7)(8)(9)
						7,436		7,299		7,311

RTIC Subsidiary Holdings, LLC	Consumer Goods: Durable	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.75%, 9.0% Cash	2/22	9/25	10,434		10,434		10,288		0.8	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 7.75%, 9.0% Cash	2/22	9/25	3,968		3,968		3,913		0.3	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
		Class A Preferred Stock (145.347 shares	N/A	2/22	N/A			4		2		—	%	(7)(32)
		Class B Preferred Stock (145.347 shares	N/A	2/22	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)(32)
		Class C Preferred Stock (7,844.03 shares	N/A	2/22	N/A			450		325		—	%	(7)(32)
		Common Stock (153 shares)	N/A	2/22	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)(32)
						14,402		14,856		14,528

Ruffalo Noel Levitz, LLC	Media Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 8.3% Cash	1/19	5/24	9,470		9,470		9,470		0.7	%	(7)(8)(10)
						9,470		9,470		9,470

Safety Products Holdings, LLC	Non-durable Consumer Goods	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 7.6% Cash	12/20	12/26	11,994		11,785		11,838		0.9	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Preferred Stock (372.1 shares)	N/A	12/20	N/A			372		464		—	%	(7)
						11,994		12,157		12,302

Sanoptis S.A.R.L.	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	6/22	7/29	9,381		8,918		8,918		0.7	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SARON + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	6/22	7/29	3,240		3,151		3,151		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(28)
						12,621		12,069		12,069

Scaled Agile, Inc.	Research & Consulting Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.8% Cash	12/21	12/28	1,744		1,705		1,726		0.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.8% Cash	12/21	12/28	—		(6)		(3)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
						1,744		1,699		1,723

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Scout Bidco B.V.	Diversified Manufacturing	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.00%, 6.0% Cash	5/22	3/29	$	6,353	$	6,273	$	6,138	0.5	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		Revolver	EURIBOR + 6.00%, 6.0% Cash	5/22	3/29	—		(25)		(25)		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						6,353		6,248		6,113

Sereni Capital NV	Consumer Cyclical	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	5/22	11/28	81		69		68		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	5/22	5/29	480		478		467		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
		Revolver	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	5/22	11/22	—		(1)		(1)		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						561		546		534

Serta Simmons Bedding LLC	Home Furnishings	Super Priority First Out	LIBOR + 7.50%, 9.0% Cash	6/20	8/23	7,313		7,228		7,079		0.6	%	(8)(9)
		Super Priority Second Out	LIBOR + 7.50%, 9.0% Cash	6/20	8/23	3,589		3,373		2,505		0.2	%	(8)(9)
						10,902		10,601		9,584

SISU ACQUISITIONCO., INC.	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 7.5% Cash	12/20	12/26	6,970		6,861		6,692		0.5	%	(7)(8)(10)
						6,970		6,861		6,692

SMART Financial Operations, LLC	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	Preferred Stock (1,000,000 shares)	N/A	2/22	N/A			—		130		—	%	(7)(32)
								—		130

Smartling, Inc.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.3% Cash	11/21	10/27	13,776		13,490		13,530		1.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.3% Cash	11/21	10/27	—		(21)		(18)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
						13,776		13,469		13,512

Smile Brands Group Inc.	Health Care Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.50%, 6.1% Cash	10/18	10/25	4,559		4,540		4,527		0.4	%	(7)(8)(11)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.50%, 6.1% Cash	12/20	10/25	470		460		465		—	%	(7)(8)(11)
						5,029		5,000		4,992

SN BUYER, LLC	Health Care Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.8% Cash	12/20	12/26	18,129		17,846		18,129		1.4	%	(7)(8)(10)
						18,129		17,846		18,129

Sound Point CLO XX, Ltd.	Multi-Sector Holdings	Subordinated Structured Notes	Residual Interest, current yield 18.99%	2/22	7/31	4,489		2,252		1,784		0.1	%	(3)(32)
						4,489		2,252		1,784

Springbrook Software (SBRK Intermediate, Inc.)	Enterprise Software & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.8% Cash	12/19	12/26	21,035		20,736		21,035		1.6	%	(7)(8)(10)
						21,035		20,736		21,035

SPT Acquico Limited	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 7.0% Cash	01/21	12/27	658		645		658		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(10)
						658		645		658

SSCP Pegasus Midco Limited	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 6.75%, 7.7% Cash	12/20	11/27	2,469		2,552		2,370		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(20)
						2,469		2,552		2,370

Starnmeer B.V.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.40%, 6.9% Cash	10/21	4/27	2,500		2,466		2,471		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(10)
						2,500		2,466		2,471

Superjet Buyer, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 8.0% Cash	12/21	12/27	13,142		12,897		12,923		1.0	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 8.0% Cash	12/21	12/27	—		(34)		(30)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
						13,142		12,863		12,893

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Syniverse Holdings, Inc.	Technology Distributors	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 7.00%, 8.3% Cash	5/22	5/27	$	20,003	$	19,051	$	17,578	1.4	%	(8)(17)
		Series A Preferred Equity (7,575,758 units)	N/A	5/22	N/A			7,424		7,424		0.6	%	(7)
						20,003		26,475		25,002

Syntax Systems Ltd	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.2% Cash	11/21	10/28	2,040		2,009		2,009		0.2	%	(3)(7)(8)(9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 7.2% Cash	11/21	10/26	564		555		556		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(9)
						2,604		2,564		2,565

TA SL Cayman Aggregator Corp.	Technology	Subordinated Term Loan	7.8% PIK	7/21	7/28	2,084		2,050		2,055		0.2	%	(7)
		Common Stock (1,227.79 shares)	N/A	7/21	N/A			50		75		—	%	(7)
						2,084		2,100		2,130

Tank Holding Corp	Metal & Glass Containers	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 6.00%, 7.6% Cash	3/22	3/28	19,127		18,712		18,733		1.5	%	(7)(8)(16)
		Revolver	SOFR + 6.00%, 7.6% Cash	3/22	3/28	364		345		346		—	%	(7)(8)(16)
						19,491		19,057		19,079

Team Car Care, LLC	Automotive	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 8.00%, 9.0% Cash	2/22	6/24	12,492		12,492		12,317		1.0	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
						12,492		12,492		12,317

Team Services Group	Services: Consumer	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 6.7% Cash	2/22	12/27	9,887		9,887		9,492		0.7	%	(8)(9)(32)
		Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 9.00%, 10.7% Cash	02/22	12/28	5,000		4,975		4,900		0.4	%	(7)(8)(9)(32)
						14,887		14,862		14,392

Techone B.V.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	11/21	11/28	3,674		3,781		3,573		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		Revolver	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.5% Cash	11/21	5/28	278		274		264		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
						3,952		4,055		3,837

Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC	Capital Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	5,458		5,356		5,366		0.4	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	—		(18)		(16)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
						5,458		5,338		5,350

Terrybear, Inc.	Consumer Products	Subordinated Term Loan	10.0% Cash, 4.0% PIK	4/22	4/28	256		251		251		—	%	(7)
		Partnership Equity (24,358.97 units)	N/A	4/22	N/A			239		244		—	%	(7)
						256		490		495

The Caprock Group, Inc. (aka TA/TCG Holdings, LLC)	Brokerage, Asset Managers & Exchanges	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.25%, 5.9% Cash	10/21	12/27	843		778		798		0.1	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 4.25%, 5.9% Cash	10/21	12/27	—		(13)		(10)		—	%	(7)(8)(9)
		Subordinated Term Loan	9.00% Cash	10/21	12/27	3,333		3,272		3,282		0.3	%	(7)
						4,176		4,037		4,070

The Hilb Group, LLC	Insurance Brokerage	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.8% Cash	12/19	12/26	482		432		436		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 8.0% Cash	12/19	12/25	5,680		5,574		5,565		0.4	%	(7)(8)(10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 8.0% Cash	12/19	12/26	14,486		14,230		14,190		1.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
						20,648		20,236		20,191

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
The Octave Music Group, Inc.	Media: Diversified & Production	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 7.75%, 8.2% Cash	4/22	3/30	$	12,522	$	12,277	$	12,272	1.0	%	(7)(8)(17)
		Partnership Equity (676,880.98 units)	N/A	4/22	N/A			677		677		0.1	%	(7)
						12,522		12,954		12,949

Total Safety U.S. Inc.	Diversified Support Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 7.0% Cash	11/19	8/25	6,309		6,151		6,025		0.5	%	(8)(11)
						6,309		6,151		6,025

TPC Group, Inc.	Chemicals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 4.50%, 6.0% Cash	06/22	12/23	40,678		40,141		40,116		3.1	%	(7)(8)(17)
						40,678		40,141		40,116

Transit Technologies LLC	Software	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 6.2% Cash	02/20	2/25	6,035		5,977		5,860		0.5	%	(7)(8)(10)
						6,035		5,977		5,860

Transportation Insight, LLC	Air Freight & Logistics	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.25%, 5.9% Cash	08/18	12/24	11,258		11,210		11,128		0.9	%	(7)(8)(9)
						11,258		11,210		11,128

Trident Maritime Systems, Inc.	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 7.0% Cash	02/21	2/27	14,850		14,652		14,590		1.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
						14,850		14,652		14,590

Truck-Lite Co., LLC	Automotive Parts & Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 6.25%, 8.5% Cash	12/19	12/26	19,467		19,138		19,077		1.5	%	(7)(8)(10)
						19,467		19,138		19,077

True Religion Apparel, Inc.	Retail	Preferred Unit (2.8 units)	N/A	02/22	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)(32)
		Common Stock (2.71 shares)	N/A	02/22	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)(32)
								—		—

Trystar, LLC	Power Distribution Solutions	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.2% Cash	09/18	9/23	6,952		6,882		6,799		0.5	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Class A LLC Units (440.97 units)	N/A	09/18	N/A			481		317		—	%	(7)
						6,952		7,363		7,116

TSM II Luxco 10 SARL	Chemical & Plastics	Subordinated Term Loan	EURIBOR + 8.75%, 8.8% Cash	03/22	3/27	10,454		10,676		10,036		0.8	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						10,454		10,676		10,036

Turbo Buyer, Inc.	Finance Companies	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.00%, 8.2% Cash	11/21	12/25	7,592		7,424		7,456		0.6	%	(7)(8)(10)
						7,592		7,424		7,456

Turf Products, LLC	Landscaping & Irrigation Equipment Distributor	Senior Subordinated Debt	10.0% Cash	12/20	10/23	8,697		8,384		8,487		0.7	%	(7)(30)
						8,697		8,384		8,487

Turnberry Solutions, Inc.	Consumer Cyclical	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 6.00%, 7.1% Cash	07/21	9/26	5,000		4,916		4,870		0.4	%	(7)(8)(17)
						5,000		4,916		4,870

U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc.	Energy Services	Second Lien Loan	9.5% Cash	12/20	7/25	2,285		1,785		1,844		0.1	%	(7)(30)
		Second Lien Loan	9.5% Cash	12/20	7/25	2,485		—		—		—	%	(7)(30)(31)
						4,770		1,785		1,844

U.S. Silica Company	Metal & Glass Containers	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.00%, 5.7% Cash	08/18	5/25	1,464		1,466		1,406		0.1	%	(3)(8)(9)
						1,464		1,466		1,406

UKFast Leaders Limited	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 7.25%, 8.4% Cash	09/20	9/27	11,039		11,421		10,824		0.8	%	(3)(7)(8)(20)
						11,039		11,421		10,824

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Union Bidco Limited	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.50%, 6.7% Cash	06/22	6/29	$	818	$	797	$	798	0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(20)
						818		797		798

United Therapy Holding III GmbH	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.50%, 5.7% Cash	4/22	3/29	764		729		700		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(15)
						764		729		700

USLS Acquisition, Inc. (f/k/a US Legal Support, Inc.)	Legal Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.50%, 7.7% Cash	11/18	11/24	16,097		15,898		15,736		1.2	%	(7)(8)(17)
						16,097		15,898		15,736

Utac Ceram	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	9/20	9/27	1,568		1,709		1,545		0.1	%	(3)(7)(8)(14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 7.5% Cash	2/21	9/27	3,517		3,460		3,467		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(10)
						5,085		5,169		5,012

Validity, Inc.	IT Consulting & Other Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 6.4% Cash	7/19	5/25	4,783		4,700		4,783		0.4	%	(7)(8)(9)
						4,783		4,700		4,783

Velocity Pooling Vehicle, LLC	Automotive	Common Stock (4,676 shares)	N/A	2/22	N/A			60		29		—	%	(7)(32)
		Warrants (5,591 units)	N/A	2/22	N/A			72		35		—	%	(7)(32)
								132		64

Victoria Bidco Limited	Industrial Machinery	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 6.50%, 6.7% Cash	3/22	1/29	3,363		3,621		3,262		0.3	%	(3)(7)(8)(21)
						3,363		3,621		3,262

Vision Solutions Inc.	Business equipment & services	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.25%, 8.4% Cash	2/22	4/29	6,500		6,497		5,711		0.4	%	(8)(9)(32)
						6,500		6,497		5,711

VistaJet Pass Through Trust 2021-1B	Airlines	Structured Secured Note - Class B	6.3% Cash	11/21	2/29	5,000		5,000		4,836		0.4	%	(7)
						5,000		5,000		4,836

Vital Buyer, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.6% Cash	6/21	6/28	7,723		7,588		7,716		0.6	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Partnership Units (16,442.9 units)	N/A	6/21	N/A			164		289		—	%	(7)
						7,723		7,752		8,005

VOYA CLO 2015-2, LTD.	Multi-Sector Holdings	Subordinated Structured Notes	Residual Interest, current yield 454.7%	2/22	7/27	10,736		2,951		312		—	%	(3)(32)
						10,736		2,951		312

VOYA CLO 2016-2, LTD.	Multi-Sector Holdings	Subordinated Structured Notes	Residual Interest, current yield 15.09%	2/22	7/28	11,088		3,452		2,556		0.2	%	(3)(32)
						11,088		3,452		2,556

W2O Holdings, Inc.	Healthcare Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 7.1% Cash	10/20	6/25	3,351		3,351		3,351		0.3	%	(7)(11)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 7.6% Cash	10/20	6/25	—		(38)		—		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
						3,351		3,313		3,351

Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC	Consumer Goods: Durable	Common Stock (2,819.53 shares)	N/A	2/22	N/A			3,598		2,112		0.2	%	(7)(32)
								3,598		2,112

Watermill-QMC Midco, Inc.	Automotive	Equity (1.62% Partnership Interest)	N/A	2/22	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)(32)
								—		—

Wawona Delaware Holdings, LLC	Beverage & Food	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 6.0% Cash	2/22	9/26	45		41		35		—	%	(10)(32)
						45		41		35

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Wok Holdings Inc.	Retail	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 7.8% Cash	2/22	3/26	$	48	$	48	$	44	—	%	(8)(10)(32)
						48		48		44

Woodland Foods, LLC	Food & Beverage	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.1% Cash	12/21	12/27	8,470		8,314		8,333		0.6	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.50%, 7.1% Cash	12/21	12/27	778		736		741		0.1	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Common Stock (1,663.31 shares)	N/A	12/21	N/A			1,663		1,663		0.1	%	(7)
						9,248		10,713		10,737

World 50, Inc.	Professional Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 6.4% Cash	9/20	1/26	8,963		8,822		8,836		0.7	%	(7)(8)(9)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.9% Cash	1/20	1/26	2,624		2,568		2,624		0.2	%	(7)(8)(9)
						11,587		11,390		11,460

Xeinadin Bidco Limited	Financial Other	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.25%, 6.2% Cash	5/22	5/29	13,541		13,313		13,004		1.0	%	(3)(7)(8)(20)
		Subordinated Term Loan	11.0% PIK	5/22	5/29	4,629		4,569		4,479		0.3	%	(3)(7)
		Common Stock (442,851 shares)	N/A	5/22	N/A			550		538		—	%	(3)(7)
						18,170		18,432		18,021

ZB Holdco LLC	Food & Beverage	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 7.6% Cash	2/22	2/28	2,698		2,625		2,627		0.2	%	(7)(8)(10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.00%, 7.6% Cash	2/22	2/28	—		(16)		(15)		—	%	(7)(8)(10)
		LLC Units (152.69 units	N/A	2/22	N/A			153		188		—	%	(7)
						2,698		2,762		2,800

Zeppelin Bidco Limited	Services: Business	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 6.25%, 6.9% Cash	3/22	3/29	5,876		6,126		5,670		0.4	%	(3)(7)(8)(19)
		Revolver	SONIA + 6.25%, 6.9% Cash	3/22	5/22	—		(2)		(13)		—	%	(3)(7)(8)(19)
						5,876		6,124		5,657

Subtotal Non–Control / Non–Affiliate Investments (153.9%)						2,066,303		2,025,944		1,928,010

Affiliate Investments: (4)
1888 Industrial Services, LLC	Energy: Oil & Gas	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 6.0% Cash	2/22	5/23	4,264		419		—		—	%	(7)(8)(10) (29)(32)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 6.00%, 7.0% Cash	2/22	5/23	1,433		1,310		1,376		0.1	%	(7)(8)(10) (32)
		Warrants (7,546.76 units)	N/A	2/22	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)(32)
						5,697		1,729		1,376

Charming Charlie LLC	Retail	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	20.0% Cash	2/22	5/22	139		—		—		—	%	(7)(29)(32)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	10.4% Cash	2/22	11/22	770		—		—		—	%	(29)(32)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 12.00%, 14.3% Cash	2/22	4/23	4,178		—		—		—	%	(7)(8)(10) (29)(32)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.00%, 7.3% Cash	2/22	4/23	3,413		—		—		—	%	(7)(8)(10) (29)(32)
		Common Stock (34,923,249 shares)	N/A	2/22	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)(29)(32)
						8,500		—		—

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	Revolver	LIBOR + 7.25%	7/21	7/28	7,091		6,973		7,091		0.6	%	(7)(9)
		Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	7.5% Cash	7/21	7/28	4,545		4,505		4,545		0.4	%	(7)
		LLC Units (89,447,396 units)	N/A	7/21	N/A			89,850		115,894		9.0	%	(7)
						11,636		101,328		127,530

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Hylan Datacom & Electrical LLC	Construction & Building	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 8.00%, 9.5% Cash	2/22	3/26	$	3,917	$	3,633	$	3,839	0.3	%	(7)(8)(17)
		Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 10.00%, 11.0% Cash	2/22	3/27	3,850		3,850		3,773		0.3	%	(7)(8)(17)
		Common Stock (102,144 shares)	N/A	2/22	N/A	—		5,219		5,219		0.4	%	(7)
						7,767		12,702		12,831

Jocassee Partners LLC	Investment Funds & Vehicles	9.1% Member Interest	N/A	6/19	N/A			35,158		40,361		3.2	%	(3)
								35,158		40,361

Kemmerer Operations, LLC	Metals & Mining	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	15.0% PIK	2/22	6/23	2,422		2,422		2,422		0.2	%	(7)(32)
		Common Stock (6.78 shares)	N/A	2/22	N/A			1,589		1,839		0.1	%	(7)(32)
						2,422		4,011		4,261

Sierra Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC	Joint Venture	89.01% Member Interest	N/A	2/22	N/A			59,260		52,847		4.2	%	(3)(32)
								59,260		52,847

Thompson Rivers LLC	Investment Funds & Vehicles	16.0% Member Interest	N/A	6/20	N/A			70,624		61,389		4.8	%	(3)
								70,624		61,389

Waccamaw River LLC	Investment Funds & Vehicles	20% Member Interest	N/A	2/21	N/A			22,520		21,726		1.7	%	(3)
								22,520		21,726

Subtotal Affiliate Investments (25.7%)						36,022		307,332		322,321

Control Investments:(5)
Black Angus Steakhouses, LLC	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 9.00%, 10.7% Cash	2/22	1/24	5,647		5,647		5,647		0.4	%	(7)(8)(9)(32)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	10.0% PIK	2/22	1/24	24,071		9,628		9,628		0.7	%	(7)(29)(32)
		Common Stock (44.60 shares)	N/A	2/22	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7)(32)
						29,718		15,275		15,275

JSC Tekers Holdings	Real Estate Management	Preferred Stock (9,159,085 shares	N/A	12/20	N/A			4,753		5,716		0.4	%	(3)(7)(30)
		Common Stock (35,571 shares)	N/A	12/20	N/A			—		—		—	%	(3)(7)(30)
								4,753		5,716

MVC Automotive Group Gmbh	Automotive	Bridge Loan (6.0% Cash	6.0% Cash	12/20	6/26	7,149		7,149		7,149		0.6	%	(3)(7)(30)
		Common Equity interest (18,000 shares)	N/A	12/20	N/A			9,553		10,114		0.8	%	(3)(7)(30)
						7,149		16,702		17,263

MVC Private Equity Fund LP	Investment Funds & Vehicles	General Partnership Interest (1,831.4 units)	N/A	3/21	N/A			225		189		—	%	(3)(30)
		Limited Partnership Interest (71,790.4 units)	N/A	3/21	N/A			8,899		7,452		0.6	%	(3)(30)
								9,124		7,641

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company(6)	Industry	Investment Type (1) (2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Security Holdings B.V.	Electrical Engineering	Bridge Loan	5.0% PIK	12/20	5/24	$	5,871	$	5,871	$	5,871	0.5	%	(3)(7)(30)
		Senior Subordinated Term Loan	3.1% PIK	12/20	5/24	10,371		10,371		10,371		0.8	%	(3)(7)(30)
		Senior Unsecured Term Loan	6.0% Cash, 9.0% PIK	4/21	4/25	7,021		7,943		7,021		0.5	%	(3)(7)(30)
		Common Stock Series A (17,100 shares)	N/A	2/22	N/A			560		737		0.1	%	(3)(7)(30)
		Common Stock Series B (1,236 shares	N/A	12/20	N/A			35,192		68,850		5.4	%	(3)(7)(30)
						23,263		59,937		92,850

Subtotal Control Investments (11.1%)						60,130		105,791		138,745













Total Investments, June 30, 2022 (190.7%)*						$	2,162,455	$	2,439,067	$	2,389,076

Derivative Instruments


Credit Support Agreements
Description(d)	Counter Party	Settlement Date	Notional Amount		Value		Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
MVC Credit Support Agreement(a)(b)(c)	Barings LLC	01/01/31	$	23,000	$	9,340	$	(4,260)
Sierra Credit Support Agreement(e)(f)(g)	Barings LLC	04/01/32	100,000		36,700		(7,700)

Total Credit Support Agreements, June 30, 2022							$	(11,960)

(a) The MVC Credit Support Agreement covers all of the investments acquired by Barings BDC, Inc. (the “Company”) from MVC Capital, Inc. ("MVC") in connection with the MVC Acquisition (as defined in “Note 1 – Organization, Business and Basis of Presentation”) and any investments received by the Company in connection with the restructuring, amendment, extension or other modification (including the issuance of new securities) of any of the investments acquired by the Company from MVC in connection with the MVC Acquisition (collectively, the “MVC Reference Portfolio”). Each investment that is included in the MVC Reference Portfolio is denoted in the above Schedule of Investments with footnote (30).

(b) The Company and Barings LLC (“Barings”) entered into the MVC Credit Support Agreement pursuant to which Barings agreed to provide credit support to the Company in the amount of up to $23.0 million.

(c) Settlement Date means the earlier of (1) January 1, 2031 or (2) the date on which the entire MVC Reference Portfolio has been realized or written off.

(d) See “Note 2 – Agreements and Related Party Transactions” for additional information regarding the Credit Support Agreements.

(e) The Sierra Credit Support Agreement covers all of the investments acquired by the Company from Sierra Income Corporation (“Sierra”) in connection with the Sierra Acquisition (as defined in “Note 1 – Organization, Business and Basis of Presentation”) and any investments received by the Company in connection with the restructuring, amendment, extension or other modification (including the issuance of new securities) of any of the investments acquired by the Company from Sierra in connection with the Sierra Acquisition (collectively, the “Sierra Reference Portfolio”). Each investment that is included in the Sierra Reference Portfolio is denoted in the above Schedule of Investments with footnote (32).

(f) The Company and Barings entered into the Sierra Credit Support Agreement pursuant to which Barings agreed to provide credit support to the Company in the amount of up to $100.0 million.

(g) Settlement Date means the earlier of (1) April 1, 2032 or (2) the date on which the entire Sierra Reference Portfolio has been realized or written off.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts:

Description

Notional Amount to be Purchased

Notional Amount to be Sold

Counterparty

Settlement Date

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

A$69,982

$48,421

Bank of America, N.A.

07/07/22

(298)

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

$51,174

A$68,223

Bank of America, N.A.

07/07/22

4,260

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

$1,211

A$1,759

BNP Paribas SA

07/07/22

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

$48,426

A$69,930

Bank of America, N.A.

10/06/22

302

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

C$3,251

$2,528

HSBC Bank USA

07/07/22

(8)

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

$49

C$61

BNP Paribas SA

07/07/22

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

$2,549

C$3,190

HSBC Bank USA

07/07/22

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

$2,543

C$3,269

HSBC Bank USA

10/06/22

Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)

2,159kr.

$305

Bank of America, N.A.

07/07/22

(2)

Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)

$323

2,159kr.

Bank of America, N.A.

07/07/22

Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)

$310

2,178kr.

Bank of America, N.A.

10/06/22

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

€105,535

$111,094

HSBC Bank USA

07/07/22

(748)

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$111,089

€100,635

Bank of America, N.A.

07/07/22

5,867

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$5,201

€4,901

BNP Paribas SA

07/07/22

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$10,597

€10,000

Bank of America, N.A.

10/06/22

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$96,036

€90,657

HSBC Bank USA

10/06/22

620

Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)

NZ$11,801

$7,373

Bank of America, N.A.

07/07/22

(36)

Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)

$8,151

NZ$11,801

Bank of America, N.A.

07/07/22

813

Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)

$7,346

NZ$11,771

Bank of America, N.A.

10/06/22

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)

£23,156

$29,159

HSBC Bank USA

07/07/22

(1,037)

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)

$16,974

£13,500

HSBC Bank USA

07/07/22

579

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)

$12,612

£9,656

Bank of America, N.A.

07/07/22

886

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)

$16,274

£13,331

HSBC Bank USA

10/06/22

Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)

1,976kr

$195

Bank of America, N.A.

07/07/22

(2)

Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)

$213

1,976kr

HSBC Bank USA

07/07/22

Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)

$201

2,026kr

Bank of America, N.A.

10/06/22

Foreign currency forward contract (CHF)

3,100Fr.

$3,241

Bank of America, N.A.

07/07/22

(2)

Foreign currency forward contract (CHF)

$3,237

3,100Fr.

Bank of America, N.A.

07/07/22

(2)

Foreign currency forward contract (CHF)

$3,262

3,100Fr.

Bank of America, N.A.

10/06/22

Total Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, June 30, 2022

11,565

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* Fair value as a percentage of net assets.

(1)All debt investments are income producing, unless otherwise noted. Eclipse Business Capital, LLC, Ferrellgas L.P., Thompson Rivers LLC and Waccamaw River LLC equity investments are income producing. All other equity and any equity-linked investments are non-income producing. The Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") determined in good faith that all investments were valued at fair value in accordance with the Company's valuation policies and procedures and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), based on, among other things, the input of the Company's external investment adviser, Barings, the Company’s Audit Committee and independent valuation firms that have been engaged to assist in the valuation of the Company's middle-market investments. In addition, all debt investments are variable rate investments unless otherwise noted. Index-based floating interest rates are generally subject to a contractual minimum interest rate. A majority of the variable rate loans in the Company's investment portfolio bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to LIBOR, EURIBOR, GBP LIBOR, BBSY, STIBOR, CDOR, SOFR, SONIA, SARON, BKBM or an alternate Base Rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), which typically reset semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly at the borrower's option. The borrower may also elect to have multiple interest reset periods for each loan.

(2)All of the Company’s portfolio company investments (including joint venture investments), which as of June 30, 2022 represented 190.7% of the Company’s net assets, are subject to legal restrictions on sales. The acquisition date represents the date of the Company's initial investment in the relevant portfolio company.

(3)Investment is not a qualifying investment as defined under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Non-qualifying assets represent 27.7% of total investments at fair value as of June 30, 2022. Qualifying assets must represent at least 70% of total assets at the time of acquisition of any additional non-qualifying assets. If at any time qualifying assets do not represent at least 70% of the Company's total assets, the Company will be precluded from acquiring any additional non-qualifying asset until such time as it complies with the requirements of Section 55(a).

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)

(4)As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of the portfolio company as the Company owns between 5% or more, up to 25% (inclusive), of the portfolio company's voting securities (“non-controlled affiliate”). Transactions related to investments in non-controlled "Affiliate Investments" for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were as follows:


		December 31, 2021 Value		Gross Additions (b)		Gross Reductions (c)		Amount of Realized Gain (Loss)		Amount of Unrealized Gain (Loss)		June 30, 2022 Value		Amount of Interest or Dividends Credited to Income(d)
Portfolio Company	Type of Investment(a)
1888 Industrial Services, LLC(e)	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash)(f)	$	—	$	419	$	—	$	—	$	(419)	$	—	$	—
	Revolver (LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash)	—		1,310		—		—		66		1,376		32
	Warrants (7,546.76 units)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
		—		1,729		—		—		(353)		1,376		32

Charming Charlie LLC(e)(f)	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (20.0% Cash)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (10.4% Cash)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (LIBOR + 12.0%, 14.3% Cash)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.0%, 7.3% Cash)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
	Common Stock (34,923,249 shares)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
		—		—		—		—		—		—		—

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC (e)	Revolver (LIBOR + 7.25%)	1,818		5,283		—		—		(10)		7,091		156
	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (7.5% Cash)	4,738		2		—		—		(195)		4,545		170
	LLC units (89,447,396 units)	92,668		—		—		—		23,226		115,894		6,883
		99,224		5,285		—		—		23,021		127,530		7,209

Hylan Datacom & Electrical LLC(e)	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (SOFR + 8.0%, 9.5% Cash)	—		3,532		—		101		206		3,839		140
	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (SOFR + 10.0%, 11.0% Cash)	—		3,850		—		—		(77)		3,773		133
	Common Stock (102,144 shares)	—		5,219		—		—		—		5,219		—
		—		12,601		—		101		129		12,831		273

Jocassee Partners LLC	9.1% Member Interest	37,601		5,000		—		—		(2,240)		40,361		—
		37,601		5,000		—		—		(2,240)		40,361		—

JSC Tekers Holdings(e)	Preferred Stock (9,159,085 shares)	6,197		—		(6,197)		—		—		—		—
	Common Stock (3,201 shares)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
		6,197		—		(6,197)		—		—		—		—

Kemmerer Operations, LLC(e)	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (15.0% PIK)	—		2,693		(271)		—		—		2,422		131
	Common Stock (6.78 shares)	—		1,589		—		—		250		1,839
		—		4,282		(271)		—		250		4,261		131

Security Holdings B.V(e)	Bridge Loan (5.0% PIK 5/31/2021)	5,451		—		(5,451)		—		—		—		—
	Senior Subordinated Loan (3.1% PIK)	9,525		—		(9,525)		—		—		—		—
	Senior Unsecured Term Loan (9.0% PIK)	7,307		—		(7,307)		—		—		—		—
	Common Equity Interest	24,825		—		(24,825)		—		—		—		—
		47,108		—		(47,108)		—		—		—		—

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


		December 31, 2021 Value		Gross Additions (b)		Gross Reductions (c)		Amount of Realized Gain (Loss)		Amount of Unrealized Gain (Loss)		June 30, 2022 Value		Amount of Interest or Dividends Credited to Income(d)
Portfolio Company	Type of Investment(a)
Sierra Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC	89.01% Member Interest	—		85,963		(26,703)		—		(6,413)		52,847		1,602
		—		85,963		(26,703)		—		(6,413)		52,847		1,602


Thompson Rivers LLC	16.0% Member Interest	84,438		—		(8,790)		—		(14,259)		61,389		5,492
		84,438		—		(8,790)		—		(14,259)		61,389		5,492

Waccamaw River LLC	20% Member Interest	13,501		8,800		—		—		(575)		21,726		774
		13,501		8,800		—		—		(575)		21,726		774

Total Affiliate Investments		$	288,069	$	123,660	$	(89,069)	$	101	$	(440)	$	322,321	$	15,513

(a) Eclipse Business Capital, LLC, Thompson Rivers LLC, Sierra Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC and Waccamaw River LLC equity investments are income producing. All other equity and any equity-linked investments are non-income producing.

(b) Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new investments and follow-on investments.

(c) Gross reductions include decreases in the total cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments, sales and return of capital.

(d) Represents the total amount of interest, fees or dividends credited to income for the portion of the year an investment was included in the Affiliate category.

(e) The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(f) Non-accrual investment.

(5) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “affiliated person” and “control” the portfolio company because it owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions as of and during the six months ended June 30, 2022 in which the portfolio company is deemed to be a "Control Investment" of the Company were as follows:


		December 31, 2021 Value		Gross Additions (b)		Gross Reductions (c)		Amount of Realized Gain (Loss)		Amount of Unrealized Gain (Loss)		June 30, 2022 Value		Amount of Interest or Dividends Credited to Income(d)
Portfolio Company	Type of Investment(a)
Black Angus Steakhouses, LLC(e)	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (LIBOR + 9.0%, 10.7% Cash)	$	—	$	5,647	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	5,647	$	198
	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (10.0% PIK)(f)	—		9,628		—		—		—		9,628		—
	Common Stock (44.6 shares)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
		—		15,275		—		—		—		15,275		198

JSC Tekers Holdings(e)	Preferred Stock (9,159,085 shares)	—		6,197		—		—		(481)		5,716		—
	Common Stock (3,201 shares)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
		—		6,197		—		—		(481)		5,716		—

MVC Automotive Group GmbH(e)	Bridge Loan (6.0% PIK 12/31/2021)	7,149		—		—		—		—		7,149		216
	Common Equity Interest	7,699		—		—		—		2,415		10,114		—
		14,848		—		—		—		2,415		17,263		216

MVC Private Equity Fund LP	General Partnership Interest	188		—		—		—		1		189		(921)
	Limited Partnership Interest	7,376		—		—		—		76		7,452		—
		7,564		—		—		—		77		7,641		(921)

Barings BDC, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

June 30, 2022

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


		December 31, 2021 Value		Gross Additions (b)		Gross Reductions (c)		Amount of Realized Gain (Loss)		Amount of Unrealized Gain (Loss)		June 30, 2022 Value		Amount of Interest or Dividends Credited to Income(d)
Portfolio Company	Type of Investment(a)
Security Holdings B.V(e)	Bridge Loan (5.0% PIK, Acquired 12/20, Due 05/24)	$	—	$	5,871	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	5,871	$	144
	Senior Subordinated Term Loan (3.1% PIK, Acquired 12/20, Due 05/24)	—		10,371		—		—		—		10,371		169
	Senior Subordinated Note (5.0% PIK, Acquired 12/20, Due 05/22)	—		14,567		(13,754)		(813)		—		—		174
	Senior Unsecured Term Loan (6.0% Cash, 9.0% PIK, Acquired 04/21, Due 04/25)	—		7,610		—		—		(589)		7,021		516
	Common Stock Series A (17,100 shares, Acquired 02/22)	—		560		—		—		177		737		—
	Common Stock Series B (1,236 shares, Acquired 12/20)	—		38,753		—		—		30,097		68,850		—
		—		77,732		(13,754)		(813)		29,685		92,850		1,003

Total Control Investments		$	22,412	$	99,204	$	(13,754)	$	(813)	$	31,696	$	138,745	$	496

(a) Equity and equity-linked investments are non-income producing, unless otherwise noted.

(b) Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new investments and follow-on investments.

(c) Gross reductions include decreases in the total cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments, sales and return of capital.

(d) Represents the total amount of interest, fees or dividends credited to income for the portion of the year an investment was included in the Control category.

(e) The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(f) Non-accrual investment

(6)Some or all of the investment is or will be encumbered as security for the Company's $1.1 billion senior secured credit facility with ING Capital LLC initially entered into in February 2019 (as amended, restated and otherwise modified from time to time, the "February 2019 Credit Facility").

(7)The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(8)Debt investment includes interest rate floor feature.

(9)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 Month LIBOR, which as of June 30, 2022 was 1.78671%.

(10)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month LIBOR, which as of June 30, 2022 was 2.28514%.

(11)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 Month LIBOR, which as of June 30, 2022 was 2.93514%.

(12)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month GBP LIBOR, which as of June 30, 2022 was 1.66920%.

(13)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 Month EURIBOR, which as of June 30, 2022 was -0.50800%.

(14)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month EURIBOR, which as of June 30, 2022 was -0.19500%.

(15)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 Month EURIBOR, which as of June 30, 2022 was 0.26300%.

(16)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 Month SOFR, which as of June 30, 2022 was 1.68597%.

(17)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month SOFR, which as of June 30, 2022 was 2.11654%.

(18)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 Month SOFR, which as of June 30, 2022 was 2.63063%.

(19)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 Month SONIA, which as of June 30, 2022 was 1.19310%.

(20)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month SONIA, which as of June 30, 2022 was 1.54990%.

(21)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 Month SONIA, which as of June 30, 2022 was 1.97950%.

(22)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 Month BBSY, which as of June 30, 2022 was 1.14000%.

(23)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month BBSY, which as of June 30, 2022 was 1.81320%.

(24)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 Month BBSY, which as of June 30, 2022 was 2.67220%.

(25)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month CDOR, which as of June 30, 2022 was 2.75500%.

(26)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month STIBOR, which as of June 30, 2022 was 0.00802%.

(27)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month BKBM, which as of June 30, 2022 was 2.68000%.

(28)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month SARON, which as of June 30, 2022 was -0.62710%.

(29)Non-accrual investment.

(30)Investment was purchased as part of the MVC Acquisition and is part of the MVC Reference Portfolio for purposes of the MVC Credit Support Agreement.

(31)In 2017, MVC received $5.7 million of 9.5% second lien callable notes due in 2025, in lieu of an escrow to satisfy any indemnification claims associated with MVC’s sale of its equity investment in U.S. Gas & Electric ("U.S. Gas"). Effective January 1, 2018, the cost basis of the U.S. Gas second lien loan was decreased by approximately $3.0 million due to a working capital adjustment. This loan is still subject to indemnification adjustments.

(32)Investment was purchased as part of the Sierra Acquisition and is part of the Sierra Reference Portfolio for purposes of the Sierra Credit Support Agreement.

See accompanying notes.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Non–Control / Non–Affiliate Investments:

1WorldSync, Inc.	IT Consulting & Other Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 7.3% Cash	07/19	07/25	$	16,434	$	16,185	$	16,434	2.2	%	(7) (8) (10)
						16,434		16,185		16,434

Accelerate Learning, Inc.	Education Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	12/18	12/24	7,568		7,486		7,429		1.0	%	(7) (8) (10)
						7,568		7,486		7,429

Acclime Holdings HK Limited	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.5%, 7.0% Cash	08/21	07/27	1,211		1,138		1,147		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
						1,211		1,138		1,147

Accurus Aerospace Corporation	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.5%, 5.5% Cash, 1.50% PIK	10/18	10/24	24,874		24,684		24,016		3.2	%	(7) (8) (11)
						24,874		24,684		24,016

ADB Safegate	Aerospace & Defense	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.75%, 8.8% Cash	08/21	07/25	5,500		5,091		5,106		0.7	%	(3) (8) (10)
						5,500		5,091		5,106

Advantage Software Company (The), LLC	Advertising, Printing & Publishing	Class A1 Partnership Units (8,717.76 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			280		280		—	%	*(7)
		Class A2 Partnership Units (2,248.46 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			72		72		—	%	*(7)
		Class B1 Partnership Units (8,717.76 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			9		9		—	%	*(7)
		Class B2 Partnership Units (2,248.46 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			2		2		—	%	*(7)
								363		363

Aftermath Bidco Corporation	Professional Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	04/19	04/25	9,425		9,299		9,303		1.3	%	(7) (8) (10)
						9,425		9,299		9,303

Air Canada 2020-2 Class B Pass Through Trust	Airlines	Structured Secured Note - Class B	9.0% Cash	09/20	10/25	6,170		6,170		6,822		0.9	%
						6,170		6,170		6,822

Air Comm Corporation, LLC	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.3% Cash	06/21	07/27	11,540		11,265		11,280		1.5	%	(7) (8) (10)
						11,540		11,265		11,280

AIT Worldwide Logistics Holdings, Inc.	Transportation Services	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.75%, 8.5% Cash	04/21	04/29	6,460		6,325		6,460		0.9	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Partnership Units (348.68 units)	N/A	04/21	N/A			349		689		0.1	%	*(7)
						6,460		6,674		7,149

Alpine US Bidco LLC	Agricultural Products	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 9.0%, 9.8% Cash	05/21	05/29	18,157		17,642		17,975		2.4	%	(7) (8) (10)
						18,157		17,642		17,975

Amtech LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.3% Cash	11/21	11/27	4,091		3,958		3,955		0.5	%	(7) (8) (9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.3% Cash	11/21	11/27	—		(13)		(14)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						4,091		3,945		3,941

Anagram Holdings, LLC	Chemicals, Plastics, & Rubber	First Lien Senior Secured Note	10.0% Cash, 5.0% PIK	08/20	08/25	14,395		13,459		16,051		2.2	%	*(3)
						14,395		13,459		16,051

AnalytiChem Holding Gmbh	Chemicals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.25%, 6.3% Cash	11/21	11/28	2,801		2,580		2,576		0.3	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						2,801		2,580		2,576

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Anju Software, Inc.	Application Software	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 6.3% Cash	02/19	02/25	$	13,528	$	13,355	$	13,284	1.8	%	(7) (8) (9)
						13,528		13,355		13,284

AP Aristotle Holdings, LLC	Oil Field Services	Subordinated Term Loan	19.8% Cash	12/21	06/25	1,883		1,890		1,854		0.2	%	*(7)
						1,883		1,890		1,854

Apex Bidco Limited	Business Equipment & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	GBP LIBOR + 6.25%, 6.8% Cash	01/20	01/27	1,974		1,869		1,970		0.3	%	(3) (7) (8) (12)
		Subordinated Senior Unsecured Term Loan	8.0% PIK	01/20	01/27	278		264		278		—	%	(3) (7)
						2,252		2,133		2,248

Aptus 1829. GmbH	Chemicals, Plastics, & Rubber	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.5%, 6.5% Cash	09/21	09/27	4,656		4,717		4,552		0.6	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
		Preferred Stock (13 shares)	N/A	09/21	N/A			120		111		—	%	(3) (7)
		Common Stock (48 shares)	N/A	09/21	N/A			12		11		—	%	(3) (7)
						4,656		4,849		4,674

Apus Bidco Limited	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	02/21	03/28	3,902		3,874		3,823		0.5	%	(3) (7) (8) (17)
						3,902		3,874		3,823

AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.	High Tech Industries	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.5%, 8.0% Cash	03/21	03/29	20,000		19,510		20,000		2.7	%	(7) (8) (10)
						20,000		19,510		20,000

Aquavista Watersides 2 LTD	Transportation Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 6.0%, 6.1% Cash	12/21	12/28	6,042		5,696		5,766		0.8	%	(3) (7) (8) (17)
		Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 10.5% PIK	12/21	12/28	1,510		1,446		1,465		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (17)
		Revolver	SONIA + 6.0%, 6.1% Cash	12/21	12/22	—		(4)		(5)		—	%	(3) (7) (8) (17)
						7,552		7,138		7,226

Arch Global Precision LLC	Industrial Machinery	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 4.8% Cash	04/19	04/26	9,248		9,244		9,248		1.2	%	(7) (8) (10)
						9,248		9,244		9,248

Archimede	Consumer Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.0%, 6.0% Cash	10/20	10/27	8,415		8,761		8,255		1.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						8,415		8,761		8,255

Argus Bidco Limited	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.5%, 5.8% Cash	12/20	12/27	2,682		2,559		2,682		0.4	%	(3) (7) (8) (16)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 5.8% Cash	05/21	12/27	672		653		672		0.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
						3,354		3,212		3,354

Armstrong Transport Group (Pele Buyer, LLC )	Air Freight & Logistics	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	06/19	06/24	4,020		3,961		3,939		0.5	%	(7) (8) (10)
						4,020		3,961		3,939

ASPEQ Heating Group LLC	Building Products, Air & Heating	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	11/19	11/25	8,464		8,377		8,464		1.1	%	(7) (8) (9)
						8,464		8,377		8,464

Astra Bidco Limited	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	11/21	11/28	5,786		5,479		5,535		0.7	%	(3) (7) (8) (16)
						5,786		5,479		5,535

Auxi International	Commercial Finance	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.25%, 6.3% Cash	12/19	12/26	1,592		1,521		1,439		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (15)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 6.25%, 6.3% Cash	04/21	12/26	907		897		820		0.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (17)
						2,499		2,418		2,259

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Avance Clinical Bidco Pty Ltd	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 5.5%, 6.0% Cash	11/21	11/27	$	6,457	$	6,040	$	6,158	0.8	%	(3) (7) (8) (20)
						6,457		6,040		6,158

AVSC Holding Corp.	Advertising	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 3.25%, 4.3% Cash, 0.25% PIK	08/18	03/25	4,867		4,405		4,458		0.6	%	(8) (10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.5%, 5.5% Cash, 1.0% PIK	08/18	10/26	748		693		693		0.1	%	(8) (10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	5.0% Cash, 10.0% PIK	11/20	10/26	5,514		5,399		6,404		0.9	%
						11,129		10,497		11,555

Azalea Buyer, Inc.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	11/21	11/27	4,606		4,496		4,494		0.6	%	(7) (10)
		Subordinated Term Loan	12.0% PIK	11/21	05/28	1,260		1,235		1,234		0.2	%	*(7)
		Common Stock (192,307.7 shares)	N/A	11/21	N/A			192		192		—	%	*(7)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	11/21	11/27	—		(9)		(10)		—	%	(7) (10)
						5,866		5,914		5,910

Bariacum S.A.	Consumer Products	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	11/21	11/28	6,482		6,236		6,244		0.8	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						6,482		6,236		6,244

BDP International, Inc. (f/k/a BDP Buyer, LLC)	Air Freight & Logistics	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	12/18	12/24	14,849		14,643		14,626		2.0	%	(7) (8) (9)
						14,849		14,643		14,626

Benify (Bennevis AB)	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	STIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	07/19	07/26	1,286		1,222		1,286		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (18)
						1,286		1,222		1,286

Beyond Risk Management, Inc.	Other Financial	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.5%, 5.3% Cash	10/21	09/27	2,427		2,336		2,327		0.3	%	(7) (8) (10)
						2,427		2,336		2,327

Bidwax	Non-durable Consumer Goods	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.5%, 6.5% Cash	02/21	02/28	7,960		8,062		7,741		1.0	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						7,960		8,062		7,741

BigHand UK Bidco Limited	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	GBP LIBOR + 5.25%, 5.4% Cash	01/21	01/28	909		880		878		0.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (13)
						909		880		878

Black Diamond Equipment Rentals LLC	Equipment Rental	Second Lien Loan	12.5% Cash	12/20	06/22	10,000		10,000		10,000		1.4	%	(7) (25)
		Warrants (4.17 units)	N/A	12/20	N/A			1,010		864		0.1	%	(7) (25)
						10,000		11,010		10,864

Bounteous, Inc.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	08/21	08/27	4,911		4,752		4,756		0.6	%	(7) (8) (10)
						4,911		4,752		4,756

Brightline Trains Florida LLC	Transportation	Senior Secured Note	8.0% Cash	08/21	01/28	5,000		5,000		5,005		0.7	%	*(7)
						5,000		5,000		5,005

Brightpay Limited	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	10/21	10/28	1,918		1,883		1,862		0.3	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						1,918		1,883		1,862

BrightSign LLC	Media & Entertainment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	10/21	10/27	12,811		12,687		12,683		1.7	%	(7) (8) (10)
		LLC units (1,107,492.71 units)	N/A	10/21	N/A			1,107		1,135		0.2	%	*(7)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	10/21	10/27	—		(13)		(13)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						12,811		13,781		13,805

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes

British Airways 2020-1 Class B Pass Through Trust	Airlines	Structured Secured Note - Class B	8.4% Cash	11/20	11/28	$	810	$	810	$	916	0.1	%
						810		810		916

British Engineering Services Holdco Limited	Commercial Services & Supplies	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 6.75%, 7.0% Cash	12/20	12/27	15,530		15,081		15,406		2.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (17)
		Revolver	SONIA + 6.75%, 7.0% Cash	12/20	06/22	—		(2)		(5)		—	%	(3) (7) (8) (17)
						15,530		15,079		15,401

Brown Machine Group Holdings, LLC	Industrial Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	10/18	10/24	6,634		6,587		6,634		0.9	%	(7) (8) (9)
						6,634		6,587		6,634

Cadent, LLC (f/k/a Cross MediaWorks)	Media & Entertainment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	09/18	09/23	6,913		6,888		6,913		0.9	%	(7) (8) (9)
						6,913		6,888		6,913

CAi Software, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 7.3% Cash	12/21	12/28	9,057		8,877		8,876		1.2	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 6.25%, 7.3% Cash	12/21	12/28	—		(19)		(19)		—	%
						9,057		8,858		8,857

Canadian Orthodontic Partners Corp.	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	CDOR + 6.5%, 7.5% Cash	06/21	03/26	1,640		1,697		1,625		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (21)
						1,640		1,697		1,625

Carlson Travel, Inc	Business Travel Management	First Lien Senior Secured Note	8.5% Cash	11/21	11/26	6,050		5,654		6,161		0.8	%
		Common Stock (94,155 shares)	N/A	11/21	N/A			1,655		3,084		0.4	%
						6,050		7,309		9,245

Centralis Finco S.a.r.l.	Diversified Financial Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	05/20	05/27	807		739		807		0.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						807		739		807

Ceres Pharma NV	Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	10/21	10/28	4,556		4,444		4,355		0.6	%	(3) (7) (8) (15)
						4,556		4,444		4,355

Cineworld Group PLC	Leisure Products	Super Senior Secured Term Loan	7.0% Cash, 8.3% PIK	11/20	05/24	1,786		1,591		2,128		0.3	%	*(3)
		Super Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 8.25%, 9.3% Cash	07/21	05/24	994		961		1,054		0.2	%	*(3) (8) (11)
		Warrants (553,375 units)	N/A	12/20	N/A			102		244		—	%	*(3)
						2,780		2,654		3,426

Classic Collision (Summit Buyer, LLC)	Auto Collision Repair Centers	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	01/20	01/26	12,587		12,384		12,448		1.7	%	(7) (8) (10)
						12,587		12,384		12,448

CM Acquisitions Holdings Inc.	Internet & Direct Marketing	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	05/19	05/25	19,106		18,897		19,106		2.6	%	(7) (8) (10)
						19,106		18,897		19,106

CMT Opco Holding, LLC (Concept Machine)	Distributors	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	01/20	01/25	4,144		4,090		3,999		0.6	%	(7) (8) (10)
		LLC Units (8,782 units)	N/A	01/20	N/A			352		227		—	%	*(7)
						4,144		4,442		4,226

Coastal Marina Holdings, LLC	Other Financial	Subordinated Term Loan	10.0% PIK	11/21	11/31	17,608		15,965		15,966		2.2	%	*(7)
		LLC Units (547,591 units)	N/A	11/21	N/A			1,643		1,643		0.2	%	*(7)
						17,608		17,608		17,609

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Cobham Slip Rings SAS	Diversified Manufacturing	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 6.4% Cash	11/21	11/28	$	4,303	$	4,199	$	4,196	0.6	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
						4,303		4,199		4,196

Command Alkon (Project Potter Buyer, LLC)	Software	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 8.25%, 9.3% Cash	04/20	04/27	13,779		13,290		13,658		1.9	%	(7) (8) (9)
		Class A Units (90.384 units)	N/A	04/20	N/A			90		101		—	%	*(7)
		Class B Units (33,324.69 units)	N/A	04/20	N/A			—		186		—	%	*(7)
						13,779		13,380		13,945

Contabo Finco S.À R.L	Internet Software & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	11/21	10/26	5,949		5,819		5,830		0.8	%	(3) (7) (8) (16)
						5,949		5,819		5,830

Coyo Uprising GmbH	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.5%, 6.5% Cash	09/21	09/28	4,062		4,050		3,938		0.5	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
		Class A Units (440.0 units)	N/A	09/21	N/A			205		587		0.1	%	(3) (7)
		Class B Units (191.0 units)	N/A	09/21	N/A			446		252		—	%	(3) (7)
						4,062		4,701		4,777

Crash Champions	Automotive	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	05/21	08/25	14,567		14,040		13,968		1.9	%	(7) (8) (10)
						14,567		14,040		13,968

CSL DualCom	Tele-communications	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	GBP LIBOR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	09/20	09/27	1,341		1,203		1,301		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (13)
						1,341		1,203		1,301

Custom Alloy Corporation	Manufacturer of Pipe Fittings & Forgings	Second Lien Loan	15.0% PIK	12/20	04/22	45,000		37,043		27,450		3.7	%	(7) (24) (25)
		Revolver	15.0% PIK	12/20	04/22	4,255		3,738		2,596		0.3	%	(7) (24) (25)
						49,255		40,781		30,046

CVL 3	Capital Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	12/21	12/28	5,913		5,724		5,766		0.8	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	12/21	12/28	3,382		3,298		3,298		0.4	%	(3) (7) (8) (22)
		6-Month Bridge Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	12/21	06/22	796		772		788		0.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						10,091		9,794		9,852

CW Group Holdings, LLC	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	01/21	01/27	2,817		2,762		2,774		0.4	%	(7) (8) (10)
		LLC Units (161,290.32 units)	N/A	01/21	N/A			161		112		—	%	*(7)
						2,817		2,923		2,886

Dart Buyer, Inc.	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	04/19	04/25	12,217		12,047		11,734		1.6	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
						12,217		12,047		11,734

DecksDirect, LLC	Building Materials	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	12/21	12/26	727		713		713		0.1	%	*(7) (8) (9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	12/21	12/26	—		(4)		(4)		—	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		LLC Units (1,280.8 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			55		55		—	%	*(7)
						727		764		764

Discovery Education, Inc.	Publishing	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	10/20	10/26	11,815		11,626		11,815		1.6	%	(7) (8) (10)
						11,815		11,626		11,815

Distinct Holdings, Inc.	Systems Software	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	04/19	12/23	6,880		6,841		6,715		0.9	%	(7) (8) (9)
						6,880		6,841		6,715

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Dragon Bidco	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.75%, 6.8% Cash	04/21	04/28	$	2,729	$	2,812	$	2,676	0.4	%	(3) (7) (8) (15)
						2,729		2,812		2,676

DreamStart Bidco SAS (d/b/a SmartTrade)	Diversified Financial Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	03/20	03/27	2,418		2,295		2,385		0.3	%	(3) (7) (8) (15)
						2,418		2,295		2,385

Dune Group	Health Care Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.0% Cash	09/21	09/28	1,230		1,205		1,202		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	09/21	09/28	131		105		113		—	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						1,361		1,310		1,315

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.	Electric	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.50%, 6.3% Cash	07/21	07/27	4,563		4,452		4,516		0.6	%	(7) (8) (10)
						4,563		4,452		4,516

Echo Global Logistics, Inc.	Air Transportation	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.25%, 8.0% Cash	11/21	11/29	14,469		14,210		14,216		1.9	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Partnership Equity (530.92 units)	N/A	11/21	N/A			531		531		0.1	%	*(7)
						14,469		14,741		14,747

Ellkay, LLC	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	09/21	09/27	4,988		4,892		4,898		0.7	%	(7) (8) (10)
						4,988		4,892		4,898

EMI Porta Holdco LLC	Diversified Manufacturing	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	9,576		9,141		9,136		1.2	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	—		(59)		(59)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						9,576		9,082		9,077

Entact Environmental Services, Inc.	Environmental Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	02/21	12/25	5,705		5,657		5,631		0.8	%	(7) (8) (10)
						5,705		5,657		5,631

EPS NASS Parent, Inc.	Electrical Components & Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	04/21	04/28	5,813		5,695		5,715		0.8	%	(7) (8) (10)
						5,813		5,695		5,715

Eshipping, LLC	Transportation Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	11/21	11/27	5,965		5,799		5,795		0.8	%	(7) (8) (9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	11/21	12/27	255		226		225		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						6,220		6,025		6,020

F24 (Stairway BidCo Gmbh)	Software Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.0%, 6.0% Cash	08/20	08/27	1,621		1,649		1,621		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						1,621		1,649		1,621

Ferrellgas L.P.	Oil & Gas Equipment & Services	OpCo Preferred Units (2,886 units)	N/A	03/21	N/A			2,799		3,146		0.4	%	(3) (7)
								2,799		3,146

Fineline Technologies, Inc.	Consumer Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	02/21	02/28	1,306		1,283		1,306		0.2	%	(7) (8) (10)
						1,306		1,283		1,306

FitzMark Buyer, LLC	Cargo & Transportation	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.5%, 5.5% Cash	12/20	12/26	4,269		4,197		4,184		0.6	%	(7) (8) (10)
						4,269		4,197		4,184

Flexential Issuer, LLC	Information Technology	Structured Secured Note - Class C	6.9% Cash	11/21	11/51	16,000		14,817		15,609		2.1	%
						16,000		14,817		15,609

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
FragilePak LLC	Transportation Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	05/21	05/27	$	4,697	$	4,519	$	4,541	0.6	%	*(7) (8) (9)
		Partnership Units (937.5 units)	N/A	05/21	N/A			938		926		0.1	%
						4,697		5,457		5,467

Front Line Power Construction LLC	Construction Machinery	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 12.5%, 13.5% Cash	11/21	11/28	4,000		3,872		3,880		0.5	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Common Stock (50,848 shares)	N/A	11/21	N/A			130		111		—	%
						4,000		4,002		3,991

FSS Buyer LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.5% Cash	08/21	08/28	6,913		6,773		6,790		0.9	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		LP Interest (1,160.9 units)	N/A	08/21	N/A			12		30		—	%	*(7)
		LP Units (5,104.32 units)	N/A	08/21	N/A			51		132		—	%	*(7)
						6,913		6,836		6,952

GTM Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	Medical Equipment Manufacturer	Second Lien Loan	11.0% Cash, 1.0% PIK	12/20	12/24	11,500		11,449		11,500		1.5	%	(7) (25)
		Series A Preferred Units (1,434,472.41 units)	N/A	12/20	N/A			2,166		2,290		0.3	%	(7) (25)
		Series C Preferred Units (715,649.59 units)	N/A	12/20	N/A			1,081		1,184		0.2	%	(7) (25)
						11,500		14,696		14,974

Gulf Finance, LLC	Oil & Gas Exploration & Production	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.75%, 7.8% Cash	11/21	08/26	832		799		774		0.1	%	(8) (9)
						832		799		774

Hawaiian Airlines 2020-1 Class B Pass Through Certificates	Airlines	Structured Secured Note - Class B	11.3% Cash	08/20	09/25	6,093		6,093		7,213		1.0	%
						6,093		6,093		7,213

Heartland Veterinary Partners, LLC	Healthcare	Subordinated Term Loan	11.0% PIK	11/21	11/27	9,343		9,096		9,093		1.2	%	*(7)
						9,343		9,096		9,093

Heartland, LLC	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	08/19	08/25	14,075		13,976		13,794		1.9	%	(7) (8) (10)
						14,075		13,976		13,794

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.5% Cash	11/21	11/27	7,368		7,199		7,221		1.0	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.5% Cash	11/21	11/27	—		(54)		(53)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						7,368		7,145		7,168

Heilbron (f/k/a Sucsez (Bolt Bidco B.V.))	Insurance	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.0%, 5.0% Cash	09/19	09/26	8,789		9,380		8,612		1.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (15)
						8,789		9,380		8,612

Highpoint Global LLC	Government Services	Second Lien Note	12.0% Cash, 2.0% PIK	12/20	09/22	5,416		5,395		5,416		0.7	%	(7) (25)
						5,416		5,395		5,416

Home Care Assistance, LLC	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	03/21	03/27	3,830		3,762		3,753		0.5	%	(7) (8) (10)
						3,830		3,762		3,753

HTI Technology & Industries	Electronic Component Manufacturing	Second Lien Note	12.0% Cash, 4.8% PIK	12/20	09/24	22,746		22,096		22,215		3.0	%	(7) (25)
						22,746		22,096		22,215

HW Holdco, LLC (Hanley Wood LLC)	Advertising	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	12/18	12/24	13,437		13,189		13,137		1.8	%	(7) (8) (9)
						13,437		13,189		13,137

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
IGL Holdings III Corp.	Commercial Printing	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	11/20	11/26	$	4,324	$	4,231	$	4,268	0.6	%	(7) (8) (10)
						4,324		4,231		4,268

IM Analytics Holding, LLC (d/b/a NVT)	Electronic Instruments & Components	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.0%, 8.0% Cash	11/19	11/23	8,126		8,085		6,603		0.9	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Warrants (68,950 units)	N/A	11/19	N/A			—		—		—	%	(7) (8)
						8,126		8,085		6,603

IM Square	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	05/21	04/28	7,051		7,232		6,938		0.9	%	(3) (7) (8) (15)
						7,051		7,232		6,938

Infoniqa Holdings GmbH	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	11/21	11/28	9,243		8,947		8,989		1.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						9,243		8,947		8,989

Innovad Group II BV	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	04/21	04/28	6,256		6,321		5,876		0.8	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						6,256		6,321		5,876

INOS 19-090 GmbH	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.13%, 6.1% Cash	12/20	12/27	5,271		5,495		5,263		0.7	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						5,271		5,495		5,263

ISS#2, LLC (d/b/a Industrial Services Solutions)	Commercial Services & Supplies	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.5% Cash	02/20	02/26	6,737		6,639		6,407		0.9	%	(7) (8) (10)
						6,737		6,639		6,407

ITI Intermodal, Inc.	Transportation Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	12/21	12/27	721		705		705		0.1	%	(7) (8) (9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	12/21	12/27	—		(2)		(2)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						721		703		703

Jade Bidco Limited (Jane's)	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.5%, 4.5% Cash, 2.0% PIK	11/19	12/26	2,315		2,257		2,315		0.3	%	(3) (7) (8) (11)
						2,315		2,257		2,315

Jaguar Merger Sub Inc.	Other Financial	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	12/21	09/24	2,543		2,487		2,486		0.3	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	12/21	09/24	—		(6)		(6)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						2,543		2,481		2,480

Jedson Engineering, Inc.	Engineering & Construction Management	First Lien Loan	12.0% Cash	12/20	06/24	2,650		2,650		2,650		0.4	%	(7) (25)
						2,650		2,650		2,650

JetBlue 2019-1 Class B Pass Through Trust	Airlines	Structured Secured Note - Class B	8.0% Cash	08/20	11/27	4,165		4,165		4,805		0.6	%
						4,165		4,165		4,805

JF Acquisition, LLC	Automotive	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.5% Cash	05/21	07/24	3,866		3,763		3,711		0.5	%	(7) (8) (10)
						3,866		3,763		3,711

Kano Laboratories LLC	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	11/20	11/26	9,002		8,773		8,728		1.2	%	*(7) (8) (11)
		Partnership Equity (203.2 units)	N/A	11/20	N/A			203		205		—	%	*(7)
						9,002		8,976		8,933

Kene Acquisition, Inc. (En Engineering)	Oil & Gas Equipment & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.25%, 5.3% Cash	08/19	08/26	7,225		7,125		7,080		1.0	%	(7) (8) (9)
						7,225		7,125		7,080

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Kid Distro Holdings, LLC	Media & Entertainment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	10/21	10/27	$	9,362	$	9,168	$	9,174	1.2	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Partnership Equity (637,677.11 units)	N/A	10/21	N/A			638		638		0.1	%
						9,362		9,806		9,812

Kona Buyer, LLC	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.3% Cash	12/20	12/27	8,994		8,785		8,994		1.2	%	(7) (8) (10)
						8,994		8,785		8,994

LAF International	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.0%, 6.0% Cash	03/21	03/28	1,478		1,543		1,446		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (15)
						1,478		1,543		1,446

Lambir Bidco Limited	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.0%, 6.0% Cash	12/21	12/28	5,017		4,770		4,810		0.7	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
		Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	12.0% PIK	12/21	06/29	1,417		1,363		1,375		0.2	%	(3) (7)
		Revolver	EURIBOR + 6.0%, 6.0% Cash	12/21	12/24	314		292		295		—	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						6,748		6,425		6,480

Learfield Communications, LLC	Broadcasting	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 3.25%, 4.3% Cash	08/20	12/23	135		95		128		—	%	(8) (9)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 3.0%, 3.0% Cash, 10.2% PIK	08/20	12/23	7,954		7,909		7,959		1.1	%	*(10)
						8,089		8,004		8,087

Legal Solutions Holdings	Business Services	Senior Subordinated Loan	16.0% PIK	12/20	03/22	11,836		10,129		5,918		0.8	%	(7) (24) (25)
						11,836		10,129		5,918

LivTech Purchaser, Inc.	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	01/21	12/25	918		908		910		0.1	%	(7) (8) (10)
						918		908		910

Marmoutier Holding B.V.	Consumer Products	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	12/21	12/28	1,944		1,872		1,880		0.3	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
		Revolver	EURIBOR + 5.0%, 5.0% Cash	12/21	06/27	—		(4)		(4)		—	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						1,944		1,868		1,876

MC Group Ventures Corporation	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.5% Cash	07/21	06/27	3,687		3,598		3,656		0.5	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Partnership Units (746.66 units)	N/A	06/21	N/A			747		761		0.1	%	*(7)
						3,687		4,345		4,417

Media Recovery, Inc. (SpotSee)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	11/19	11/25	2,933		2,892		2,933		0.4	%	(7) (8) (10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	GBP LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	12/20	11/25	4,442		4,303		4,442		0.6	%	(7) (8) (12)
						7,375		7,195		7,375

Medical Solutions Parent Holdings, Inc.	Healthcare	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.0%, 7.5% Cash	11/21	11/29	4,421		4,377		4,362		0.6	%	(8) (10)
						4,421		4,377		4,362

MNS Buyer, Inc.	Construction & Building	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.5% Cash	08/21	08/27	921		903		905		0.1	%	*(7) (8) (9)
		Partnership Units (76.92 units)	N/A	08/21	N/A			77		78		—	%	*(7)
						921		980		983

Modern Star Holdings Bidco Pty Limited.	Non-durable Consumer Goods	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 6.25%, 6.8% Cash	12/20	12/26	8,368		8,281		8,299		1.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (19)
						8,368		8,281		8,299

MSG National Properties	Hotel, Gaming, & Leisure	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 7.0% Cash	11/20	11/25	2,437		2,378		2,486		0.3	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
						2,437		2,378		2,486

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Murphy Midco Limited	Media, Diversified & Production	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	GBP LIBOR + 4.75%, 4.8% Cash	11/20	11/27	$	5,252	$	4,951	$	5,104	0.7	%	(3) (7) (8) (13)
						5,252		4,951		5,104

Music Reports, Inc.	Media & Entertainment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	08/20	08/26	7,462		7,288		7,313		1.0	%	(7) (8) (10)
						7,462		7,288		7,313

Narda Acquisitionco., Inc.	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	12/21	12/27	5,680		5,581		5,580		0.7	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	12/21	12/27			(23)		(23)		—	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Class A Preferred Stock (4,587.38 shares)	N/A	12/21	N/A			459		459		0.1	%	*(7)
		Class B Common Stock (509.71 shares)	N/A	12/21	N/A			51		51		—	%	*(7)
						5,680		6,068		6,067

Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc.	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	02/21	02/27	2,727		2,668		2,703		0.4	%	(7) (8) (10)
						2,727		2,668		2,703

Nexus Underwriting Management Limited	Other Financial	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	12/21	10/28	1,691		1,620		1,630		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (17)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	12/21	04/22	103		102		101		—	%	(3) (7) (8) (17)
						1,794		1,722		1,731

NGS US Finco, LLC (f/k/a Dresser Natural Gas Solutions)	Energy Equipment & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.25%, 5.3% Cash	10/18	10/25	4,753		4,734		4,677		0.6	%	(7) (8) (9)
						4,753		4,734		4,677

Northstar Recycling, LLC	Environmental Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	10/21	09/27	2,500		2,452		2,450		0.3	%	(7) (8) (10)
						2,500		2,452		2,450

OA Buyer, Inc.	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 6.8% Cash	12/21	12/28	8,501		8,331		8,331		1.1	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 6.0%, 6.8% Cash	12/21	12/28	—		(27)		(27)		—	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Partnership Units (210,920.11 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			211		211		—	%	*(7)
						8,501		8,515		8,515

Odeon Cinemas Group Limited	Hotel, Gaming, & Leisure	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	10.8% Cash	02/21	08/23	3,954		4,055		4,033		0.5	%	(3) (7)
						3,954		4,055		4,033

OG III B.V.	Containers & Glass Products	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	06/21	06/28	2,916		2,997		2,843		0.4	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						2,916		2,997		2,843

Omni Intermediate Holdings, LLC	Transportation	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	12/20	12/26	11,831		11,461		11,491		1.5	%	(7) (8) (9)
						11,831		11,461		11,491

Options Technology Ltd.	Computer Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.5%, 5.5% Cash	12/19	12/25	2,313		2,282		2,267		0.3	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
						2,313		2,282		2,267

Oracle Vision Bidco Limited	Healthcare	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	06/21	05/28	3,100		3,141		3,028		0.4	%	(3) (7) (8) (17)
						3,100		3,141		3,028

Origin Bidco Limited	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	06/21	06/28	597		582		584		0.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.75%, 5.8% Cash	06/21	06/28	377		394		369		—	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						974		976		953

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
OSP Hamilton Purchaser, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	12/21	12/27	$	2,281	$	2,235	$	2,235	0.3	%	(7) (8) (9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	12/21	12/27	—		(4)		(4)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						2,281		2,231		2,231

Pacific Health Supplies Bidco Pty Limited	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 6.0%, 6.5% Cash	12/20	12/25	8,779		8,730		8,529		1.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (20)
						8,779		8,730		8,529

Pare SAS (SAS Maurice MARLE)	Health Care Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.75%, 6.8% Cash	12/19	12/26	4,638		4,478		4,638		0.6	%	(3) (7) (14)
						4,638		4,478		4,638

Patriot New Midco 1 Limited (Forensic Risk Alliance)	Diversified Financial Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.75%, 7.8% Cash	02/20	02/27	3,764		3,685		3,591		0.5	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.75%, 6.8% Cash	02/20	02/27	3,216		3,017		3,068		0.4	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						6,980		6,702		6,659

PDQ.Com Corporation	Business Equipment & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	08/21	08/27	9,062		8,710		8,707		1.2	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Class A-2 Partnership Units (26.32 units)	N/A	08/21	N/A			29		29		—	%	*(7)
						9,062		8,739		8,736

Permaconn Bidco Ltd	Tele-communications	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 6.5%, 6.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	15,012		14,386		14,599		2.0	%	(3) (7) (8) (19)
						15,012		14,386		14,599

Polara Enterprises, LLC	Capital Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	12/21	12/27	4,243		4,159		4,158		0.6	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	12/21	12/27	—		(11)		(11)		—	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Partnership Units (3,820.44 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			382		382		—	%	*(7)
						4,243		4,530		4,529

Policy Services Company, LLC	Property & Casualty Insurance	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash, 4.0% PIK	12/21	06/26	45,831		44,018		44,008		5.9	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Warrants - Class A (28,260 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			—		—		—	%	*(7)
		Warrants - Class B (9,537 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			—		—		—	%	*(7)
		Warrants - Class CC (980 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			—		—		—	%	*(7)
		Warrants - Class D (2,520 units)	N/A	12/21	N/A			—		—		—	%	*(7)
						45,831		44,018		44,008

Premium Franchise Brands, LLC	Research & Consulting Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 7.3% Cash	12/20	12/26	14,853		14,597		14,556		2.0	%	(7) (8) (10)
						14,853		14,597		14,556

Premium Invest	Brokerage, Asset Managers & Exchanges	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.0%, 6.0% Cash	06/21	06/28	4,094		4,113		4,010		0.5	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						4,094		4,113		4,010

Preqin MC Limited	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SOFR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	08/21	07/28	2,789		2,695		2,764		0.4	%	(3) (7) (8) (23)
						2,789		2,695		2,764

Process Equipment, Inc. (ProcessBarron)	Industrial Air & Material Handling Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	03/19	03/25	6,174		6,115		5,945		0.8	%	(7) (8) (10)
						6,174		6,115		5,945

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. (PDI)	Application Software	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.5%, 5.5% Cash	03/19	10/24	1,836		1,833		1,809		0.2	%	(7) (8) (10)
						1,836		1,833		1,809

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Protego Bidco B.V.	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	03/21	03/27	$	2,227	$	2,269	$	2,195	0.3	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 6.0%, 6.0% Cash	03/21	03/28	1,548		1,561		1,495		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						3,775		3,830		3,690

QPE7 SPV1 BidCo Pty Ltd	Consumer Cyclical	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	BBSY + 5.5%, 6.0% Cash	09/21	09/26	1,632		1,564		1,605		0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (20)
						1,632		1,564		1,605

Questel Unite	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 6.8% Cash	12/20	12/27	6,892		6,802		6,851		0.9	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
						6,892		6,802		6,851

Recovery Point Systems, Inc.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.5%, 7.5% Cash	08/20	08/26	11,648		11,460		11,648		1.6	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Partnership Equity (187,235 units)	N/A	03/21	N/A			187		150		—	%	*(7)
						11,648		11,647		11,798

Renovation Parent Holdings, LLC	Home Furnishings	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.5% Cash	11/21	11/27	4,854		4,735		4,733		0.7	%	*(7) (8) (11)
		Partnership Equity (197,368.42 units)	N/A	11/21	N/A			197		203		—	%	*(7)
						4,854		4,932		4,936

REP SEKO MERGER SUB LLC	Air Freight & Logistics	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	12/20	12/26	7,614		7,416		7,478		1.0	%	(7) (8) (10)
						7,614		7,416		7,478

Resonetics, LLC	Health Care Equipment	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 7.0%, 7.8% Cash	04/21	04/29	4,011		3,934		3,930		0.5	%	(7) (8) (10)
						4,011		3,934		3,930

Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd	Precious Metals & Minerals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 6.75%, 6.8% Cash	08/21	06/28	2,869		2,807		2,776		0.4	%	(3) (7) (8) (17)
						2,869		2,807		2,776

Riedel Beheer B.V.	Food & Beverage	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	12/21	12/28	1,899		1,835		1,843		0.3	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
		Revolver	EURIBOR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	12/21	06/28	—		(5)		(5)		—	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
		Super Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	12/21	12/28	230		222		223		—	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						2,129		2,052		2,061

RPX Corporation	Research & Consulting Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	10/20	10/25	7,612		7,426		7,455		1.0	%	(7) (8) (10)
						7,612		7,426		7,455

Ruffalo Noel Levitz, LLC	Media Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	01/19	05/24	9,543		9,524		9,543		1.3	%	(7) (8) (10)
						9,543		9,524		9,543

Safety Products Holdings, LLC	Non-durable Consumer Goods	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	12/20	12/26	12,026		11,798		11,755		1.5	%	*(7) (8) (9)
		Preferred Stock (372.1 shares)	N/A	12/20	N/A			372		510		0.1	%	*(7)
						12,026		12,170		12,265

Scaled Agile, Inc.	Research & Consulting Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.3% Cash	12/21	12/28	1,748		1,705		1,705		0.2	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.3% Cash	12/21	12/28	—		(7)		(7)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						1,748		1,698		1,698

Serta Simmons Bedding LLC	Home Furnishings	Super Priority First Out	LIBOR + 7.5%, 8.5% Cash	06/20	08/23	7,350		7,229		7,409		1.0	%	(8) (9)
		Super Priority Second Out	LIBOR + 7.5%, 8.5% Cash	06/20	08/23	3,607		3,374		3,365		0.4	%	(8) (9)
						10,957		10,603		10,774

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes

SISU ACQUISITIONCO., INC.	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	12/20	12/26	$	7,009	$	6,869	$	6,771	0.9	%	(7) (8) (10)
						7,009		6,869		6,771

Smartling, Inc.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	11/21	11/27	16,471		16,102		16,094		2.2	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	11/21	11/27	—		(23)		(24)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						16,471		16,079		16,070

Smile Brands Group Inc.	Health Care Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.5%, 5.3% Cash	10/18	10/25	4,593		4,571		4,553		0.6	%	(7) (8) (10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.5%, 5.3% Cash	12/20	10/25	—		(12)		(6)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						4,593		4,559		4,547

SN BUYER, LLC	Health Care Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	12/20	12/26	18,394		18,080		18,394		2.5	%	(7) (8) (9)
						18,394		18,080		18,394

Springbrook Software (SBRK Intermediate, Inc.)	Enterprise Software & Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.5% Cash	12/19	12/26	10,346		10,179		10,346		1.4	%	(7) (8) (10)
						10,346		10,179		10,346

SPT Acquico Limited	High Tech Industries	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	01/21	12/27	658		644		658		0.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
						658		644		658

SSCP Pegasus Midco Limited	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	GBP LIBOR + 6.75%, 6.8% Cash	12/20	11/27	2,754		2,488		2,722		0.4	%	(3) (7) (8) (12)
						2,754		2,488		2,722

Starnmeer B.V.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.4%, 6.9% Cash	10/21	04/27	7,500		7,391		7,388		1.0	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
						7,500		7,391		7,388

Superjet Buyer, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	23,175		22,711		22,711		3.0	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	—		(37)		(37)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						23,175		22,674		22,674

Syniverse Holdings, Inc.	Technology Distributors	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.0%, 6.0% Cash	08/18	03/23	17,314		16,493		17,192		2.3	%	(8) (10)
						17,314		16,493		17,192

Syntax Systems Ltd	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.3% Cash	11/21	10/28	2,056		2,018		2,016		0.3	%	(3) (7) (8) (9)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.3% Cash	11/21	10/26	442		432		432		—	%	(3) (7) (8) (9)
						2,498		2,450		2,448

TA SL Cayman Aggregator Corp.	Technology	Subordinated Term Loan	8.8% PIK	07/21	07/28	1,995		1,957		1,960		0.3	%	(7)
		Common Stock (1,227.79 shares)	N/A	07/21	N/A			50		65		—	%	(7)
						1,995		2,007		2,025

Techone B.V.	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	11/21	11/28	8,726		8,428		8,441		1.1	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
		Revolver	EURIBOR + 5.5%, 5.5% Cash	11/21	05/28	108		97		97		—	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
						8,834		8,525		8,538

Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC	Capital Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	5,486		5,375		5,374		0.7	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	—		(20)		(20)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						5,486		5,355		5,354

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
The Caprock Group, Inc. (aka TA/TCG Holdings, LLC)	Brokerage, Asset Managers & Exchanges	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.25%, 5.3% Cash	10/21	12/27	$	847	$	776	$	776	0.1	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 4.25%, 5.3% Cash	10/21	12/27	—		(14)		(14)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Subordinated Term Loan	7.8% PIK	10/21	10/28	3,333		3,268		3,267		0.4	%	*(7)
						4,180		4,030		4,029

The Hilb Group, LLC	Insurance Brokerage	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	12/19	12/26	20,279		19,880		19,874		2.7	%	(7) (8) (10)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.3% Cash	12/19	12/26	55		(1)		(2)		—	%	(7) (8) (10)
						20,334		19,879		19,872

Total Safety U.S. Inc.	Diversified Support Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	11/19	08/25	6,583		6,393		6,482		0.9	%	(8) (11)
						6,583		6,393		6,482

Transit Technologies LLC	Software	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	02/20	02/25	6,035		5,946		5,846		0.8	%	(7) (8) (10)
						6,035		5,946		5,846

Transportation Insight, LLC	Air Freight & Logistics	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.5%, 4.6% Cash	08/18	12/24	11,330		11,260		11,160		1.5	%	(7) (8) (9)
						11,330		11,260		11,160

Trident Maritime Systems, Inc.	Aerospace & Defense	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.5% Cash	02/21	02/27	14,888		14,665		14,888		2.0	%	(7) (8) (10)
						14,888		14,665		14,888

Truck-Lite Co., LLC	Automotive Parts & Equipment	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.25%, 7.3% Cash	12/19	12/26	15,002		14,623		14,611		2.0	%	(7) (8) (10)
						15,002		14,623		14,611

Trystar, LLC	Power Distribution Solutions	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	09/18	09/23	11,988		11,777		11,778		1.6	%	(7) (8) (10)
		Class A LLC Units (440.97 units)	N/A	09/18	N/A			481		412		—	%	*(7)
						11,988		12,258		12,190

Turbo Buyer, Inc.	Finance Companies	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	11/21	12/25	8,430		8,226		8,220		1.1	%	(7) (8) (10)
						8,430		8,226		8,220

Turf Products, LLC	Landscaping & Irrigation Equipment Distributor	Senior Subordinated Debt	10.0% Cash	12/20	10/23	8,697		8,384		8,627		1.2	%	(7) (25)
						8,697		8,384		8,627

Turnberry Solutions, Inc.	Consumer Cyclical	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 6.0%, 7.0% Cash	07/21	09/26	4,500		4,406		4,423		0.6	%	(7) (8) (10)
						4,500		4,406		4,423

U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc.	Energy Services	Second Lien Loan	9.5% Cash	12/20	07/25	2,285		1,785		1,785		0.2	%	(7) (25)
		Second Lien Loan	9.5% Cash	12/20	07/25	2,485		—		—		—	%	(7) (25) (26)
						4,770		1,785		1,785

U.S. Silica Company	Metal & Glass Containers	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.0%, 5.0% Cash	08/18	05/25	1,472		1,474		1,437		0.2	%	(3) (8) (9)
						1,472		1,474		1,437

UKFast Leaders Limited	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	SONIA + 7.0%, 7.1% Cash	09/20	09/27	12,312		11,399		12,090		1.6	%	(3) (7) (8) (16)
						12,312		11,399		12,090

USLS Acquisition, Inc. (f/k/a US Legal Support, Inc.)	Legal Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.75%, 6.8% Cash	11/18	11/24	16,222		16,065		16,222		2.2	%	(7) (8) (10)
						16,222		16,065		16,222

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Utac Ceram	Business Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	EURIBOR + 5.25%, 5.3% Cash	09/20	09/27	$	1,706	$	1,706	$	1,673	0.2	%	(3) (7) (8) (14)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 5.5% Cash	02/21	09/27	3,518		3,456		3,451		0.5	%	(3) (7) (8) (10)
						5,224		5,162		5,124

Validity, Inc.	IT Consulting & Other Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 4.8% Cash	07/19	05/25	4,783		4,687		4,764		0.6	%	(7) (8) (9)
						4,783		4,687		4,764

VistaJet Pass Through Trust 2021-1B	Airlines	Structured Secured Note - Class B	6.3% Cash	11/21	02/29	5,000		5,000		4,905		0.7	%
						5,000		5,000		4,905

Vital Buyer, LLC	Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.3% Cash	06/21	06/28	7,802		7,656		7,676		1.1	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Partnership Units (16,442.9 units)	N/A	06/21	N/A			164		171		—	%	*(7)
						7,802		7,820		7,847

W2O Holdings, Inc.	Healthcare Technology	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.75%, 5.8% Cash	10/20	06/25	2,152		2,090		2,152		0.3	%	(7) (8) (10)
						2,152		2,090		2,152

Woodland Foods, LLC	Food & Beverage	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	11,512		11,285		11,282		1.5	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 5.5%, 6.5% Cash	12/21	12/27	172		128		127		0.1	%	*(7) (8) (10)
		Common Stock (1,663,307.18 shares)	N/A	12/21	N/A			1,663		1,663		0.2	%	*(7)
						11,684		13,076		13,072

World 50, Inc.	Professional Services	First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 5.25%, 6.3% Cash	01/20	01/26	3,280		3,202		3,280		0.4	%	(7) (8) (9)
		First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	LIBOR + 4.5%, 5.5% Cash	09/20	01/26	9,009		8,849		8,874		1.2	%	(7) (8) (9)
						12,289		12,051		12,154

Subtotal Non–Control / Non–Affiliate Investments (200.9%)						1,518,708		1,494,028		1,490,115

Affiliate Investments: (4)
Eclipse Business Capital, LLC	Banking, Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan	7.5% Cash	07/21	07/28	4,545		4,502		4,738		0.6	%	*(7)
		Revolver	LIBOR + 7.25%	07/21	07/28	1,818		1,691		1,818		12.5	%	*(7) (10)
		LLC Units (89,447,396 units)	N/A	07/21	N/A			89,850		92,668		0.3	%	*(7)
						6,363		96,043		99,224

Jocassee Partners LLC	Investment Funds & Vehicles	9.1% Member Interest	N/A	06/19	N/A			30,158		37,601		5.1	%	*(3)
								30,158		37,601

JSC Tekers Holdings	Real Estate Management	Preferred Stock (9,159,085 shares)	N/A	12/20	N/A			4,753		6,197		0.8	%	(3) (7) (25)
		Common Stock (3,201 shares)	N/A	12/20	N/A			—		—		—	%	(3) (7) (25)
								4,753		6,197

Security Holdings B.V.	Electrical Engineering	Bridge Loan	5.0% PIK	12/20	02/27	5,451		5,451		5,451		0.7	%	(3) (7) (25)
		Senior Subordinated Loan	3.1% PIK	12/20	05/22	9,525		9,525		9,525		1.3	%	(3) (7) (25)
		Senior Unsecured Term Loan	6.0% Cash, 9.0% PIK	04/21	04/25	7,307		7,639		7,307		1.0	%	(3) (7) (25)
		Common Stock (900 shares)	N/A	12/20	N/A			21,264		24,825		3.3	%	(3) (7) (25)
						22,283		43,879		47,108

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


Portfolio Company	Industry	Investment Type (1)(2)	Interest	Acq. Date	Maturity Date	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value		% of Net Assets *		Notes
Thompson Rivers LLC	Investment Funds & Vehicles	15.90% Member Interest	N/A	06/20	N/A			$	79,414	$	84,438	11.3	%	*(3)
								79,414		84,438

Waccamaw River LLC	Investment Funds & Vehicles	20% Member Interest	N/A	02/21	N/A			13,720		13,501		1.8	%	*(3)
								13,720		13,501

Subtotal Affiliate Investments (38.8%)						$	28,646	267,967		288,069

Control Investments: (5)
MVC Automotive Group Gmbh	Automotive	Bridge Loan	6.0% Cash	12/20	06/26	7,149		7,149		7,149		1.0	%	(3) (7) (25)
		Common Equity Interest (18,000 shares)	N/A	12/20	N/A			9,553		7,699		1.0	%	(3) (7) (25)
						7,149		16,702		14,848

MVC Private Equity Fund LP	Investment Funds & Vehicles	General Partnership Interest	N/A	12/20	N/A			225		188		—	%	(3) (25)
		Limited Partnership Interest	N/A	12/20	N/A			8,899		7,376		1.0	%	(3) (25)
								9,124		7,564

Subtotal Control Investments (3.0%)						7,149		25,826		22,412













Total Investments, December 31, 2021 (242.7%)						$	1,554,503	$	1,787,821	$	1,800,596

Derivative Instruments


Credit Support Agreement(a)(b)(d)
Description	Counter Party	Settlement Date(c)	Notional Amount		Value		Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Credit Support Agreement	Barings LLC	01/01/31	$	23,000,000	$	15,400,000	$	1,800,000

Total Credit Support Agreement, December 31, 2021							$	1,800,000

(a) The MVC Credit Support Agreement covers all of the investments acquired by the Company from MVC in connection with the MVC Acquisition (as defined in “Note 1 – Organization, Business and Basis of Presentation”) and any investments received by the Company in connection with the restructuring, amendment, extension or other modification (including the issuance of new securities) of any of the MVC Reference Portfolio. Each investment that is included in the MVC Reference Portfolio is denoted in the above Schedule of Investments with footnote (25).

(b) The Company and Barings entered into a Credit Support Agreement pursuant to which Barings agreed to provide credit support to the Company in the amount of up to $23.0 million.

(c) Settlement Date means the earlier of (1) January 1, 2031 or (2) the date on which the entire MVC Reference Portfolio has been realized or written off.

(d) See “Note 2 – Agreements and Related Party Transactions” for additional information regarding the MVC Credit Support Agreement.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts:

Description

Notional Amount to be Purchased

Notional Amount to be Sold

Counterparty

Settlement Date

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

A$31,601

$22,850

Bank of America, N.A.

01/06/22

126

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

A$2,099

$1,508

HSBC Bank USA

01/06/22

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

$20,727

A$28,700

Citibank N.A.

01/06/22

(139)

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

$3,580

A$5,000

HSBC Bank USA

04/08/22

(55)

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

$18,247

A$25,386

Bank of America, N.A.

04/08/22

(215)

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

C$3,230

$2,528

Bank of America, N.A.

01/06/22

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

C$3,000

$2,425

HSBC Bank USA

01/06/22

(50)

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

$4,881

C$6,230

HSBC Bank USA

01/06/22

(51)

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

$2,506

C$3,203

Bank of America, N.A.

04/08/22

(29)

Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)

2,143kr.

$326

Bank of America, N.A.

01/06/22

Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)

$335

2,143kr.

Bank of America, N.A.

01/06/22

Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)

$323

2,116kr.

Bank of America, N.A.

04/08/22

(1)

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

€52,583

$59,524

Bank of America, N.A.

01/06/22

275

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

€5,020

$5,701

HSBC Bank USA

04/08/22

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$24,722

€21,500

Bank of America, N.A.

01/06/22

271

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$14,563

€12,900

HSBC Bank USA

01/06/22

(108)

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$20,655

€18,183

BNP Paribas SA

01/06/22

(23)

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$60,413

€53,265

Bank of America, N.A.

04/08/22

(282)

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$1,130

€1,000

HSBC Bank USA

04/08/22

(10)

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$8,514

€7,500

BNP Paribas SA

04/08/22

(33)

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)

£9,900

$13,220

Bank of America, N.A.

01/06/22

190

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)

$13,349

£9,900

BNP Paribas SA

01/06/22

(60)

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)

$6,122

£4,599

Bank of America, N.A.

04/08/22

(104)

Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)

1,792kr

$198

HSBC Bank USA

01/07/22

—

Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)

$204

1,792kr

Bank of America, N.A.

01/07/22

Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)

$207

1,875kr

HSBC Bank USA

04/08/22

—

Total Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, December 31, 2021

(219)

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(1)All debt investments are income producing, unless otherwise noted. Eclipse Business Capital, LLC, Ferrellgas L.P., Kano Laboratories LLC, Thompson Rivers LLC and Waccamaw River LLC equity investments are income producing. All other equity and any equity-linked investments are non-income producing. The Board determined in good faith that all investments were valued at fair value in accordance with the Company's valuation policies and procedures and the 1940 Act, based on, among other things, the input of the Company's external investment adviser, Barings, the Company’s Audit Committee and independent valuation firms that have been engaged to assist in the valuation of the Company's middle-market investments. In addition, all debt investments are variable rate investments unless otherwise noted. Index-based floating interest rates are generally subject to a contractual minimum interest rate. A majority of the variable rate loans in the Company's investment portfolio bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to LIBOR, EURIBOR, GBP LIBOR, BBSY, STIBOR, CDOR, SOFR, SONIA or an alternate Base Rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), which typically reset semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly at the borrower's option. The borrower may also elect to have multiple interest reset periods for each loan.

(2)All of the Company’s portfolio company investments (including joint venture investments), which as of December 31, 2021 represented 242.0% of the Company’s net assets, are subject to legal restrictions on sales. The acquisition date represents the date of the Company's initial investment in the relevant portfolio company.

(3)Investment is not a qualifying investment as defined under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Non-qualifying assets represent 25.7% of total investments at fair value as of December 31, 2021. Qualifying assets must represent at least 70% of total assets at the time of acquisition of any additional non-qualifying assets. If at any time qualifying assets do not represent at least 70% of the Company's total assets, the Company will be precluded from acquiring any additional non-qualifying asset until such time as it complies with the requirements of Section 55(a).

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)


		December 31, 2020 Value		Gross Additions (b)		Gross Reductions (c)		Amount of Realized Gain (Loss)		Amount of Unrealized Gain (Loss)		December 31, 2021 Value		Amount of Interest or Dividends Credited to Income(d)
Portfolio Company	Type of Investment(a)
Advantage Insurance, Inc.(e)	Preferred Stock (587,001 shares)	$	5,947	$	—	$	(5,870)	$	(77)	$	—	$	—	$	72
		5,947		—		(5,870)		(77)		—		—		72

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC (e)	Second Lien Senior Secured Term Loan (7.5% Cash)	—		4,502		—		—		236		4,738		170
	Revolver (LIBOR + 7.25%)	—		1,691		—		—		127		1,818		53
	LLC units (89,447,396 units)	—		89,850		—		—		2,818		92,668		3,582
		—		96,043		—		—		3,181		99,224		3,805

Jocassee Partners LLC	9.1% Member Interest	22,624		10,000		—		—		4,978		37,602		—
		22,624		10,000		—		—		4,978		37,602		—

JSC Tekers Holdings(e)	Preferred Stock (9,159,085 shares)	4,753		—		—		—		1,444		6,197		—
	Common Stock (3,201 shares)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
		4,753		—		—		—		1,444		6,197		—

Security Holdings B.V(e)	Bridge Loan (5.0% PIK 5/31/2021)	5,188		264		—		—		—		5,452		276
	Senior Subordinated Loan (3.1% PIK)	8,746		778		—		—		—		9,524		285
	Senior Unsecured Term Loan (9.0% PIK)	—		8,831		(1,168)		(24)		(332)		7,307		820
	Common Equity Interest	21,329		—		—		—		3,496		24,825		—
		35,263		9,873		(1,168)		(24)		3,164		47,108		1,381

Thompson Rivers LLC	15.90% Member Interest	10,012		69,414		—		—		5,012		84,438		4,776
		10,012		69,414		—		—		5,012		84,438		4,776

Waccamaw River LLC	20% Member Interest	—		13,762		(68)		—		(194)		13,500		280
		—		13,762		(68)		—		(194)		13,500		280

Total Affiliate Investments		$	78,599	$	199,092	$	(7,106)	$	(101)	$	17,585	$	288,069	$	10,314

(a) Eclipse Business Capital, LLC, Thompson Rivers LLC and Waccamaw River LLC equity investments are income producing. All other equity and any equity-linked investments are non-income producing.

(b) Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new investments and follow-on investments.

(c) Gross reductions include decreases in the total cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments or sales.

(d) Represents the total amount of interest, fees or dividends credited to income for the portion of the year an investment was included in the Affiliate category.

(e) The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)

December 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)

(5) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “affiliated person” and “control” the portfolio company because it owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions as of and during the year ended December 31, 2021 in which the portfolio company is deemed to be a "Control Investment" of the Company were as follows:


		December 31, 2020 Value		Gross Additions (b)		Gross Reductions (c)		Amount of Realized Gain (Loss)		Amount of Unrealized Gain (Loss)		December 31, 2021 Value		Amount of Interest or Dividends Credited to Income(d)
Portfolio Company	Type of Investment(a)
MVC Automotive Group GmbH(e)	Common Equity Interest	$	9,582	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(1,883)	$	7,699	$	—
	Bridge Loan (6.0% Cash 12/31/2021)	7,149		—		—		—		—		7,149		435
		16,731		—		—		—		(1,883)		14,848		435

MVC Private Equity Fund LP	Limited Partnership Interest	8,899		—		—		—		(1,523)		7,376		—
	General Partnership Interest	225				—		—		(37)		188		643
		9,124		—		—		—		(1,560)		7,564		643

Waccamaw River LLC	50% Member Interest	—		4,500		(4,474)		—		(26)		—		—

Total Control Investments		$	25,855	$	4,500	$	(4,474)	$	—	$	(3,469)	$	22,412	$	1,078

(a) Equity and equity-linked investments are non-income producing, unless otherwise noted.

(b) Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new investments and follow-on investments.

(c) Gross reductions include decreases in the total cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments or sales.

(d) Represents the total amount of interest, fees or dividends credited to income for the portion of the year an investment was included in the Control category.

(e) The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(6)Some or all of the investment is or will be encumbered as security for the Company's senior secured credit facility with ING Capital LLC.

(7)The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(8)Debt investment includes interest rate floor feature.

(9)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 Month LIBOR, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.10125%.

(10)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month LIBOR, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.20913%.

(11)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 Month LIBOR, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.33875%.

(12)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month GBP LIBOR, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.26225%.

(13)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 Month GBP LIBOR, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.47363%.

(14)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month EURIBOR, which as of December 31, 2021 was -0.57200%.

(15)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 Month EURIBOR, which as of December 31, 2021 was -0.54600%.

(16)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month SONIA, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.33830%.

(17)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 Month SONIA, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.49870%.

(18)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month STIBOR, which as of December 31, 2021 was -0.00050%.

(19)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 Month BBSY, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.01500%.

(20)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month BBSY, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.06770%.

(21)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month CDOR, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.51750%.

(22)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 Month SOFR, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.09125%.

(23)The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 Month SOFR, which as of December 31, 2021 was 0.19947%.

(24)Non-accrual investment.

(25)Investment was purchased as part of the MVC Acquisition and is part of the MVC Reference Portfolio for purposes of the MVC Credit Support Agreement.

(26)In 2017, MVC received $5.7 million of 9.5% second lien callable notes due in 2025, in lieu of an escrow to satisfy any indemnification claims associated with MVC’s sale of its equity investment in U.S. Gas. Effective January 1, 2018, the cost basis of the U.S. Gas second lien loan was decreased by approximately $3.0 million due to a working capital adjustment. This loan is still subject to indemnification adjustments.

See accompanying notes.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

1. ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are specialty finance companies. The Company currently operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the 1940 Act. The Company has elected for federal income tax purposes to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

Organization

The Company is a Maryland corporation incorporated on October 10, 2006. On August 2, 2018, the Company entered into an investment advisory agreement (the “Original Advisory Agreement”) and an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) and became an externally-managed BDC managed by Barings LLC (“Barings” or the “Adviser”). An externally-managed BDC generally does not have any employees, and its investment and management functions are provided by an outside investment adviser and administrator under an investment advisory agreement and administration agreement. Instead of the Company directly compensating employees, the Company pays the Adviser for investment and management services pursuant to the terms of the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement (as defined in “Note 2 – Agreements and Related Party Transactions”) (and, from January 1, 2021 to February 25, 2022, pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement (as defined in “Note 2 – Agreements and Related Party Transactions”)) and the Administration Agreement. See “Note 2 – Agreements and Related Party Transactions” for additional information regarding the Company’s investment advisory agreement and administration agreement.

Basis of Presentation

The financial statements of the Company include the accounts of Barings BDC, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The effects of all intercompany transactions between the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company is an investment company and, therefore, applies the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. ASC Topic 946 states that consolidation by the Company of an investee that is not an investment company is not appropriate, except when the Company holds a controlling interest in an operating company that provides all or substantially all of its services directly to the Company or to its portfolio companies. None of the portfolio investments made by the Company qualify for this exception. Therefore, the Company's investment portfolio is carried on the Unaudited and Audited Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value, as discussed further in “Note 3 – Investments”, with any adjustments to fair value recognized as “Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)” on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6, 10 and 12 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim period, have been reflected in the unaudited consolidated financial statements. The current period’s results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the full fiscal year. Additionally, the unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2021. Financial statements prepared on a U.S. GAAP basis require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures reported in the unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Such estimates and assumptions could change in the future as more information becomes known, which could impact the amounts reported and disclosed herein.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update, 2020-04, Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”). The amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. ASU 2020-04 is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2020-04 on its consolidated financial statements.

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Share Purchase Programs

In connection with the completion of the Company’s acquisition of MVC on December 23, 2020 (the “MVC Acquisition”), the Company committed to make open-market purchases of shares of its common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $15.0 million at then-current market prices at any time shares trade below 90% of the Company’s then most recently disclosed NAV per share. Any repurchases pursuant to the authorized program will occur during the 12-month period commencing upon the filing of the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, which occurred on May 6, 2021, and will be made in accordance with applicable legal, contractual and regulatory requirements. The MVC repurchase program terminated on May 6, 2022. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company did not repurchase any shares of common stock in the open market under the authorized program. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company repurchased a total of 207,677 shares of common stock in the open market under the authorized program at an average price of $10.14 per share, including broker commissions.

In connection with the completion of the Company’s acquisition of Sierra on February 25, 2022 (the “Sierra Acquisition”), the Company committed to make open-market purchases of shares of its common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $30.0 million at then-current market prices at any time shares trade below 90% of the Company’s then most recently disclosed NAV per share. Any repurchases pursuant to the authorized program will occur during the 12-month period commencing on April 1, 2022 and are expected to be made in accordance with a Rule 10b5-1 purchase plan that qualifies for the safe harbors provided by Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as well as subject to compliance with the Company’s covenant and regulatory requirements. During both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company repurchased a total of 1,309,442 shares of common stock in the open market under the authorized program at an average price of $9.93 per share, including broker commissions.

2. AGREEMENTS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

On August 2, 2018, the Company entered into the Original Advisory Agreement and the Administration Agreement with the Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. In connection with the MVC Acquisition, on December 23, 2020, the Company entered into an amended and restated investment advisory agreement (the “Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement”) with the Adviser, following approval of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement by the Company’s stockholders at its December 23, 2020 special meeting of stockholders. The terms of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement became effective on January 1, 2021.

The Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement amended the Original Advisory Agreement to, among other things, (i) reduce the annual base management fee payable to the Adviser from 1.375% to 1.250% of the Company’s gross assets, (ii) reset the commencement date for the rolling 12-quarter “look-back” provision used to calculate the income incentive fee and incentive fee cap to January 1, 2021 from January 1, 2020 and (iii) describe the fact that the Company may enter into guarantees, sureties and other credit support arrangements with respect to one or more of its investments, including the impact of these arrangements on the income incentive fee cap.

In connection with the Sierra Acquisition, on February 25, 2022, the Company entered into a second amended and restated investment advisory agreement (the “New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement”) with the Adviser, which increased the hurdle rate applicable to the income incentive fee from 2.0% to 2.0625% per quarter (or from 8.0% to 8.25% annualized) and therefore increased the catch-up amount that is used in calculating the income incentive fee to correspond to the increase in the hurdle rate. All other terms and provisions of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement between the Company and the Adviser, including with respect to the calculation of the other fees payable to the Adviser, remained unchanged under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement.

Investment Advisory Agreement

Pursuant to the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement, the Adviser manages the Company's day-to-day operations and provides the Company with investment advisory services. Among other things, the Adviser (i) determines the composition of the portfolio of the Company, the nature and timing of the changes therein and the manner of implementing such changes; (ii) identifies, evaluates and negotiates the structure of the investments made by the Company; (iii) executes, closes, services and monitors the investments that the Company makes; (iv) determines the securities and other assets that the Company will purchase, retain or sell; (v) performs due diligence on prospective portfolio companies and (vi) provides the Company with such other investment advisory, research and related services as the Company may, from time to time, reasonably require for the investment of its funds.

The New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement provides that, absent fraud, willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of the reckless disregard of its duties and obligations, the Adviser, and

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its officers, managers, partners, agents, employees, controlling persons, members and any other person or entity affiliated with the Adviser (collectively, the “IA Indemnified Parties”), are entitled to indemnification from the Company for any damages, liabilities, costs, demands, charges, claims and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and amounts reasonably paid in settlement) incurred by the IA Indemnified Parties in or by reason of any pending, threatened or completed action, suit, investigation or other proceeding (including an action or suit by or in the right of the Company or its security holders) arising out of any actions or omissions or otherwise based upon the performance of any of the Adviser’s duties or obligations under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement or otherwise as an investment adviser of the Company. The Adviser’s services under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement are not exclusive, and the Adviser is generally free to furnish similar services to other entities so long as its performance under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement is not adversely affected.

The Adviser has entered into a personnel-sharing arrangement with its affiliate, Baring International Investment Limited (“BIIL”). BIIL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Baring Asset Management Limited, which in turn is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser. Pursuant to this arrangement, certain employees of BIIL may serve as “associated persons” of the Adviser and, in this capacity, subject to the oversight and supervision of the Adviser, may provide research and related services, and discretionary investment management and trading services (including acting as portfolio managers) to the Company on behalf of the Adviser. This arrangement is based on no-action letters of the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that permit SEC-registered investment advisers to rely on and use the resources of advisory affiliates or "participating affiliates," subject to the supervision of that SEC-registered investment adviser. BIIL is a “participating affiliate” of the Adviser, and the BIIL employees are “associated persons” of the Adviser.

Under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement, the Company pays the Adviser (i) a base management fee (the “Base Management Fee”) and (ii) an incentive fee (the “Incentive Fee”) as compensation for the investment advisory and management services it provides the Company thereunder.

Base Management Fee

The Base Management Fee is calculated based on the Company’s gross assets, including the Company’s credit support agreements, assets purchased with borrowed funds or other forms of leverage and excluding cash and cash equivalents, at an annual rate of 1.25%. The Base Management Fee is payable quarterly in arrears on a calendar quarter basis. The Base Management Fee will be calculated based on the average value of the Company’s gross assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters prior to the quarter for which such fees are being calculated. Base Management Fees for any partial month or quarter will be appropriately pro-rated.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Base Management Fee determined in accordance with the terms of the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement was approximately $7.4 million and $13.3 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Base Management Fee determined in accordance with the terms of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement was approximately $4.9 million and $8.8 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2022, the Base Management Fee of $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was unpaid and included in “Base management fees payable” in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of December 31, 2021, the Base Management Fee of $5.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was unpaid and included in “Base management fees payable” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Incentive Fee

The Incentive Fee consists of two components that are independent of each other, with the result that one component may be payable even if the other is not. A portion of the Incentive Fee is based on the Company's income (the “Income-Based Fee”) and a portion is based on the Company's capital gains (the “Capital Gains Fee”), each as described below:

(i) The Income-Based Fee will be determined and paid quarterly in arrears based on the amount by which (x) the aggregate “Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income” (as defined below) in respect of the current calendar quarter and the eleven preceding calendar quarters beginning with the calendar quarter that commences on or after January 1, 2021, as the case may be (or the appropriate portion thereof in the case of any of the Company's first eleven calendar quarters that commences on or after January 1, 2021) (in either case, the “Trailing Twelve Quarters”) exceeds (y) the Hurdle Amount (as defined below) in respect of the Trailing Twelve Quarters. The Hurdle Amount will be determined on a quarterly basis, and will be calculated by multiplying 2.0625% (8.25% annualized) by the aggregate of the Company's NAV at the beginning of each applicable calendar quarter comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. For this purpose, “Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income” means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including, without limitation, any accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash and any other fees such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus the Company's operating

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expenses accrued during the calendar quarter (including, without limitation, the Base Management Fee, administration expenses and any interest expense and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the Income-Based Fee and the Capital Gains Fee). For the avoidance of doubt, Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.

The calculation of the Income-Based Fee for each quarter is as follows:

(A) No Income-Based Fee will be payable to the Adviser in any calendar quarter in which the Company's aggregate Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income for the Trailing Twelve Quarters does not exceed the Hurdle Amount;

(B) 100% of the Company's aggregate Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income for the Trailing Twelve Quarters, if any, that exceeds the Hurdle Amount but is less than or equal to an amount (the “Catch-Up Amount”) determined on a quarterly basis by multiplying 2.578125% (10.3125% annualized) by the aggregate of the Company's NAV at the beginning of each applicable calendar quarter comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. The Catch-Up Amount is intended to provide the Adviser with an incentive fee of 20% on all of the Company's Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income when the Company's Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income reaches the Catch-Up Amount for the Trailing Twelve Quarters; and

(C) For any quarter in which the Company's aggregate Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income for the Trailing Twelve Quarters exceeds the Catch-Up Amount, the Income-Based Fee shall equal 20% of the amount of the Company's aggregate Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income for such Trailing Twelve Quarters, as the Hurdle Amount and Catch-Up Amount will have been achieved.

Subject to the Incentive Fee Cap described below, the amount of the Income-Based Fee that will be paid to the Adviser for a particular quarter will equal the excess of the aggregate Income-Based Fee so calculated less the aggregate Income-Based Fees that were paid to the Adviser in the preceding eleven calendar quarters (or portion thereof) comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters.

(ii) The Income-Based Fee is subject to a cap (the “Incentive Fee Cap”). The Incentive Fee Cap in any quarter is an amount equal to (a) 20% of the Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return (as defined below) during the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters less (b) the aggregate Income-Based Fee that were paid to the Adviser in the preceding eleven calendar quarters (or portion thereof) comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. For this purpose, “Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return” during the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters means (x) Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income in respect of the Trailing Twelve Quarters less (y) any Net Capital Loss, if any, in respect of the Trailing Twelve Quarters. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap is zero or a negative value, the Company will pay no Income-Based Fee to the Adviser in that quarter. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap is a positive value but is less than the Income-Based Fee calculated in accordance with paragraph (i) above, the Company will pay the Adviser the Incentive Fee Cap for such quarter. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap is equal to or greater than the Income-Based Fee calculated in accordance with paragraph (i) above, the Company will pay the Adviser the Income-Based Fee for such quarter.

“Net Capital Loss” in respect of a particular period means the difference, if positive, between (i) aggregate capital losses on the Company's assets, whether realized or unrealized, in such period and (ii) aggregate capital gains or other gains on the Company's assets (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the value ascribed to any credit support arrangement in the Company's financial statements even if such value is not categorized as a gain therein), whether realized or unrealized, in such period.

(iii) The second part of the Incentive Fee (the “Capital Gains Fee”) will be determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the investment advisory agreement), commencing with the calendar year ended on December 31, 2018, and is calculated at the end of each applicable year by subtracting (1) the sum of the Company's cumulative aggregate realized capital losses and aggregate unrealized capital depreciation from (2) the Company's cumulative aggregate realized capital gains, in each case calculated from August 2, 2018. If such amount is positive at the end of such year, then the Capital Gains Fee payable for such year is equal to 20% of such amount, less the cumulative aggregate amount of Capital Gains Fees paid in all prior years commencing with the calendar year ended on December 31, 2018. If such amount is negative, then there is no Capital Gains Fee payable for such year. If this Agreement is terminated as of a date that is not a calendar year end, the termination date will be treated as though it were a calendar year end for purposes of calculating and paying a Capital Gains Fee.

Barings BDC, Inc.

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Under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement, the "cumulative aggregate realized capital gains" are calculated as the sum of the differences, if positive, between (a) the net sales price of each investment in the Company's portfolio when sold and (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.

The cumulative aggregate realized capital losses are calculated as the sum of the differences, if negative, between (a) the net sales price of each investment in the Company's portfolio when sold and (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.

The aggregate unrealized capital depreciation is calculated as the sum of the differences, if negative, between (a) the valuation of each investment in the Company's portfolio as of the applicable Capital Gains Fee calculation date and (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.

Under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement, the “accreted or amortized cost basis of an investment” shall mean the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment as reflected in the Company’s financial statements.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Income-Based Fee determined in accordance with the terms of the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement was zero and $4.8 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Income-Based Fee determined in accordance with the terms of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement was $3.5 million and $6.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, the Income-Based Fee of $4.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was unpaid and included in “Incentive management fees payable” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company did not incur any capital gains fees for either of the three or six months ended June 30, 2022 or 2021.

Payment of Company Expenses

Under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement, all investment professionals of the Adviser and its staff, when and to the extent engaged in providing services required to be provided by the Adviser under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement, and the compensation and routine overhead expenses of such personnel allocable to such services, are provided and paid for by the Adviser and not by the Company, except that all costs and expenses relating to the Company's operations and transactions, including, without limitation, those items listed in the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement, will be borne by the Company.

Administration Agreement

Under the terms of the Administration Agreement, the Adviser performs (or oversees, or arranges for, the performance of) the administrative services necessary for the operation of the Company, including, but not limited to, office facilities, equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and record-keeping services at such office facilities and such other services as the Adviser, subject to review by the Board, from time to time, determines to be necessary or useful to perform its obligations under the Administration Agreement. The Adviser also, on behalf of the Company and subject to oversight by the Board, arranges for the services of, and oversees, custodians, depositories, transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, other stockholder servicing agents, accountants, attorneys, valuation experts, underwriters, brokers and dealers, corporate fiduciaries, insurers, banks and such other persons in any such other capacity deemed to be necessary or desirable.

The Company will reimburse Barings for the costs and expenses incurred by it in performing its obligations and providing personnel and facilities under the Administration Agreement in an amount to be negotiated and mutually agreed to by the Company and Barings quarterly in arrears. In no event will the agreed-upon quarterly expense amount exceed the amount of expenses that would otherwise be reimbursable by the Company under the Administration Agreement for the applicable quarterly period, and Barings will not be entitled to the recoupment of any amounts in excess of the agreed-upon quarterly expense amount. The costs and expenses incurred by the Adviser on behalf of the Company under the Administration Agreement include, but are not limited to:

•the allocable portion of the Adviser’s rent for the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Compliance Officer and their respective staffs, which is based upon the allocable portion of the usage thereof by such personnel in connection with their performance of administrative services under the Administration Agreement;

•the allocable portion of the salaries, bonuses, benefits and expenses of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer and their respective staffs, which is based upon the allocable portion of the time spent by such personnel in connection with performing administrative services for the Company under the Administration Agreement;

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•the actual cost of goods and services used for the Company and obtained by the Adviser from entities not affiliated with the Company, which is reasonably allocated to the Company on the basis of assets, revenues, time records or other methods conforming with generally accepted accounting principles;

•all fees, costs and expenses associated with the engagement of a sub-administrator, if any; and

•costs associated with (a) the monitoring and preparation of regulatory reporting, including filings with the SEC and tax reporting, (b) the coordination and oversight of service provider activities and the direct cost of such contractual matters related thereto and (c) the preparation of all financial statements and the coordination and oversight of audits, regulatory inquiries, certifications and sub-certifications.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company incurred and was invoiced by the Adviser for expenses of approximately $0.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively, under the terms of the Administration Agreement, which amounts are included in “General and administrative expenses” in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company incurred and was invoiced by the Adviser for expenses of approximately $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively, under the terms of the Administration Agreement, which amounts are included in “General and administrative expenses” in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of June 30, 2022, the administrative expenses of $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were unpaid and included in “Administrative fees payable” in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of December 31, 2021, the administrative expenses of $0.8 million incurred for the three months ended December 31, 2021 were unpaid and included in “Administrative fees payable” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

MVC Credit Support Agreement

In connection with the MVC Acquisition, on December 23, 2020, promptly following the closing of the Company’s merger with MVC, the Company entered into a Credit Support Agreement (the “MVC Credit Support Agreement”) with the Adviser, pursuant to which the Adviser has agreed to provide credit support to the Company in the amount of up to $23.0 million relating to the net cumulative realized and unrealized losses on the acquired MVC investment portfolio over a 10-year period. A summary of the material terms of the MVC Credit Support Agreement are as follows:

•The MVC Credit Support Agreement covers all of the investments in the MVC Reference Portfolio.

•The Adviser has an obligation to provide credit support to the Company in an amount equal to the excess of (1) the aggregate realized and unrealized losses on the MVC Reference Portfolio over (2) the aggregate realized and unrealized gains on the MVC Reference Portfolio, in each case from the date of the closing of the Company’s merger with MVC through the MVC Designated Settlement Date (up to a $23.0 million cap) (such amount, the “MVC Covered Losses”). For purposes of the MVC Credit Support Agreement, “MVC Designated Settlement Date” means the earlier of (1) January 1, 2031 and (2) the date on which the entire MVC Reference Portfolio has been realized or written off. No credit support is required to be made by the Adviser to the Company under the MVC Credit Support Agreement if the aggregate realized and unrealized gains on the MVC Reference Portfolio exceed realized and unrealized losses of the MVC Reference Portfolio on the MVC Designated Settlement Date.

•The Adviser will settle any credit support obligation under the MVC Credit Support Agreement as follows. If the MVC Covered Losses are greater than $0.00, then, in satisfaction of the Adviser’s obligation set forth in the MVC Credit Support Agreement, the Adviser will irrevocably waive during the MVC Waiver Period (as defined below) (1) the incentive fees payable under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement (including any incentive fee calculated on an annual basis during the MVC Waiver Period), and (2) in the event that MVC Covered Losses exceed such incentive fee, the base management fees payable under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement. The “MVC Waiver Period” means the four quarterly measurement periods immediately following the quarter in which the MVC Designated Settlement Date occurs. If the MVC Covered Losses exceed the aggregate amount of incentive fees and base management fees waived by the Adviser during the MVC Waiver Period, then, on the date on which the last incentive fee or base management fee payment would otherwise be due during the MVC Waiver Period, the Adviser shall make a cash payment to the Company equal to the positive difference between the MVC Covered Losses and the aggregate amount of incentive fees and base management fees previously waived by the Adviser during the MVC Waiver Period.

•The MVC Credit Support Agreement and the rights of the Company thereunder shall automatically terminate if the Adviser (or an affiliate of the Adviser) ceases to serve as the investment adviser to the Company or any successor thereto, other than as a result of the voluntary termination by the Adviser of its investment advisory agreement with the Company. In the event of such a voluntary termination by the Adviser of the then-current investment advisory

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agreement with the Company, the Adviser will remain obligated to provide the credit support contemplated by the MVC Credit Support Agreement. In the event of a non-voluntary termination of the advisory agreement or its expiration (due to non-renewal by the Board), the Adviser will have no obligations under the MVC Credit Support Agreement.

The MVC Credit Support Agreement is intended to give stockholders of the combined company following the MVC Acquisition downside protection from net cumulative realized and unrealized losses on the acquired MVC portfolio and insulate the combined company’s stockholders from potential value volatility and losses in MVC’s portfolio following the closing of the MVC Acquisition. There is no fee or other payment by the Company to the Adviser or any of its affiliates in connection with the MVC Credit Support Agreement. Any cash payment from the Adviser to the Company under the MVC Credit Support Agreement will be excluded from the Company’s incentive fee calculations under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement.

When the Company and the Adviser entered into the MVC Credit Support Agreement, it was accounted for as a deemed contribution from the Adviser and was included in "Additional paid-in capital" in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated Balance Sheet. In addition, the MVC Credit Support Agreement is accounted for as a derivative in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and is included in “Credit support agreements” in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Sierra Credit Support Agreement

In connection with the Sierra Acquisition, on February 25, 2022, promptly following the closing of the Company’s merger with Sierra, the Company entered into a Credit Support Agreement (the “Sierra Credit Support Agreement”) with the Adviser, pursuant to which the Adviser has agreed to provide credit support to the Company in the amount of up to $100.0 million relating to the net cumulative realized and unrealized losses on the acquired Sierra investment portfolio over a 10-year period. A summary of the material terms of the Sierra Credit Support Agreement are as follows:

•The Sierra Credit Support Agreement covers all of the investments in the Sierra Reference Portfolio.

•The Adviser has an obligation to provide credit support to the Company in an amount equal to the excess of (1) the aggregate realized and unrealized losses on the Sierra Reference Portfolio less (2) the aggregate realized and unrealized gains on the Sierra Reference Portfolio, in each case from the date of the closing of the Company’s merger with Sierra through the Designated Settlement Date (up to a $100.0 million cap) (such amount, the “Covered Losses”). For purposes of the Sierra Credit Support Agreement, “Designated Settlement Date” means the earlier of (1) April 1, 2032 and (2) the date on which the entire Sierra Reference Portfolio has been realized or written off. No credit support is required to be made by the Adviser to the Company under the Sierra Credit Support Agreement if the aggregate realized and unrealized gains on the Sierra Reference Portfolio exceed realized and unrealized losses of the Sierra Reference Portfolio on the Designated Settlement Date.

•The Adviser will settle any credit support obligation under the Sierra Credit Support Agreement as follows. If the Covered Losses are greater than $0.00, then, in satisfaction of the Adviser’s obligation set forth in the Sierra Credit Support Agreement, the Adviser will irrevocably waive during the Waiver Period (as defined below) (1) the incentive fees payable under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement (including any incentive fee calculated on an annual basis during the Waiver Period), and (2) in the event that Covered Losses exceed such incentive fee, the base management fees payable under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement. The “Waiver Period” means the four quarterly measurement periods immediately following the quarter in which the Designated Settlement Date occurs. If the Covered Losses exceed the aggregate amount of incentive fees and base management fees waived by the Adviser during the Waiver Period, then, on the date on which the last incentive fee or base management fee payment would otherwise be due during the Waiver Period, the Adviser shall make a cash payment to the Company equal to the positive difference between the Covered Losses and the aggregate amount of incentive fees and base management fees previously waived by the Adviser during the Waiver Period.

•The Sierra Credit Support Agreement and the rights of the Company thereunder shall automatically terminate if the Adviser (or an affiliate of the Adviser) ceases to serve as the investment adviser to the Company or any successor thereto, other than as a result of the voluntary termination by the Adviser of its investment advisory agreement with the Company. In the event of such a voluntary termination by the Adviser of the then-current investment advisory agreement with the Company, the Adviser will remain obligated to provide the credit support contemplated by the Sierra Credit Support Agreement. In the event of a non-voluntary termination of the advisory agreement or its expiration (due to non-renewal by the Board), the Adviser will have no obligations under the Sierra Credit Support Agreement.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

The Sierra Credit Support Agreement is intended to give stockholders of the combined company following the Sierra Acquisition downside protection from net cumulative realized and unrealized losses on the acquired Sierra portfolio and insulate the combined company’s stockholders from potential value volatility and losses in Sierra’s portfolio following the closing of the Company’s merger with Sierra. There is no fee or other payment by the Company to the Adviser or any of its affiliates in connection with the Sierra Credit Support Agreement. Any cash payment from the Adviser to the Company under the Sierra Credit Support Agreement will be excluded from the combined company’s incentive fee calculations under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement.

When the Company and the Adviser entered into the Sierra Credit Support Agreement, it was accounted for as a deemed contribution from the Adviser and was included in "Additional paid-in capital" in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet. In addition, the Sierra Credit Support Agreement is accounted for as a derivative in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and is included in "Credit support agreement" in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet.

3. INVESTMENTS

Portfolio Composition

The Company invests predominately in senior secured private debt investments in well-established middle-market businesses that operate across a wide range of industries, as well as syndicated senior secured loans, structured product investments, bonds and other fixed income securities. Structured product investments include collateralized loan obligations and asset-backed securities. The Adviser's existing SEC co-investment exemptive relief under the 1940 Act permits the Company and the Adviser's affiliated private funds and SEC regulated funds to co-invest in loans originated by the Adviser, which allows the Adviser to efficiently implement its senior secured private debt investment strategy for the Company.

The cost basis of the Company's debt investments includes any unamortized purchased premium or discount, unamortized loan origination fees and PIK interest, if any. Summaries of the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio at cost and fair value, and as a percentage of total investments and net assets, are shown in the following tables:


($ in thousands)	Cost		Percentage of Total Portfolio		Fair Value		Percentage of Total Portfolio		Percentage of Total Net Assets
June 30, 2022:
Senior debt and 1st lien notes	$	1,582,312	65	%	$	1,550,204	65	%	124	%
Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes	370,972		15		315,809		13		25
Structured products	82,515		3		70,385		3		6
Equity shares	206,407		9		268,622		11		21
Equity warrants	174		—		92		—		—
Investment in joint ventures / PE fund	196,687		8		183,964		8		15

	$	2,439,067	100	%	$	2,389,076	100	%	191	%
December 31, 2021:
Senior debt and 1st lien notes	$	1,217,899	68	%	$	1,221,598	68	%	165	%
Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes	253,551		14		240,037		13		32
Structured products	37,055		2		40,271		2		6
Equity shares	145,791		8		154,477		9		21
Equity warrants	1,111		—		1,107		—		—
Investment in joint ventures / PE fund	132,417		8		143,104		8		19

	$	1,787,824	100	%	$	1,800,594	100	%	243	%

During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company made 26 new investments totaling $248.7 million, made investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $101.5 million and made additional investments in joint venture equity portfolio companies totaling $2.1 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company made 48 new investments totaling $495.2 million, purchased $442.2 million of investments as part of the Sierra Acquisition, made investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $173.5 million and made additional investments in joint venture equity portfolio companies totaling $13.8 million.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

During the three months ended June 30, 2021, the Company made 22 new investments totaling $204.2 million, made investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $54.2 million, and made net additional investments in existing joint venture equity portfolio companies totaling $6.0 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company made 40 new investments totaling $390.9 million, made investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $112.9 million, made a net new joint venture equity investment totaling $5.5 million and additional investments in joint venture equity portfolio companies totaling $30.0 million.

Industry Composition

The industry composition of investments at fair value at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, excluding short-term investments, was as follows:


($ in thousands)	June 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
Aerospace and Defense	$	119,558	5.0	%	$	91,129	5.1	%
Automotive	85,370		3.6		55,875		3.1
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	246,208		10.3		208,397		11.6
Beverage, Food and Tobacco	37,472		1.6		38,985		2.2
Capital Equipment	48,770		2.0		42,916		2.4
Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber	91,813		3.8		32,234		1.8
Construction and Building	42,586		1.8		62,083		3.4
Consumer goods: Durable	71,634		3.0		47,316		2.6
Consumer goods: Non-durable	27,149		1.1		28,306		1.6
Containers, Packaging and Glass	46,246		1.9		10,218		0.6
Energy: Electricity	7,116		0.3		12,190		0.7
Energy: Oil and Gas	4,640		0.2		5,774		0.3
Environmental Industries	7,900		0.3		8,081		0.4

Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals	190,182		8.0		134,286		7.5
High Tech Industries	266,291		11.1		139,590		7.7
Hotel, Gaming and Leisure	48,396		2.0		27,553		1.5
Investment Funds and Vehicles	183,963		7.7		143,104		7.9
Media: Advertising, Printing and Publishing	32,307		1.4		46,414		2.6
Media: Broadcasting and Subscription	8,838		0.4		7,441		0.4
Media: Diversified and Production	55,347		2.3		52,887		2.9
Metals and Mining	34,649		1.5		10,684		0.6
Retail	2,029		0.1		—		—
Services: Business	423,015		17.7		342,758		19.0
Services: Consumer	70,888		3.0		65,801		3.7
Structured Products	64,787		2.7		24,662		1.4
Telecommunications	39,756		1.7		45,182		2.5
Transportation: Cargo	102,253		4.3		86,964		4.8
Transportation: Consumer	11,339		0.5		12,231		0.7
Utilities: Electric	12,925		0.5		12,857		0.7
Utilities: Oil and Gas	4,718		0.2		4,677		0.3
Wholesale	931		—		—		—
Total	$	2,389,076	100.0	%	$	1,800,594	100.0	%

Jocassee Partners LLC

On May 8, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with South Carolina Retirement Systems Group Trust ("SCRS") to create and co-manage Jocassee Partners LLC ("Jocassee"), a joint venture, which invests in a highly diversified asset mix including senior secured, middle-market, private debt investments, syndicated senior secured loans and structured product investments. The Company and SCRS committed to initially provide $50.0 million and $500.0 million, respectively, of equity capital to Jocassee. On June 2, 2022, the Company committed an additional $50.0 million to Jocassee. Equity contributions will be called from each member on a pro-rata basis, based on their equity commitments.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

The total value of Jocassee’s investment portfolio was $1,247.9 million as of June 30, 2022, as compared to $1,258.2 million as of December 31, 2021. As of June 30, 2022, Jocassee’s investments had an aggregate cost of $1,316.5 million, as compared to $1,242.2 million as of December 31, 2021. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the weighted average yield on the principal amount of Jocassee’s outstanding debt investments was approximately 6.2% and 5.3%, respectively. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Jocassee investment portfolio consisted of the following investments:


($ in thousands)	Cost		Percentage of Total Portfolio		Fair Value		Percentage of Total Portfolio
June 30, 2022:
Senior debt and 1st lien notes	$	1,172,075	89	%	$	1,109,710	89	%
Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes	22,679		2	%	21,959		2	%

Equity shares	4,704		—	%	3,129		—	%
Equity warrants	31		—	%	18		—	%
Investment in joint ventures	108,231		8	%	104,314		8	%
Short-term investments	8,760		1	%	8,760		1	%
	$	1,316,480	100	%	$	1,247,890	100	%
December 31, 2021:
Senior debt and 1st lien notes	$	1,084,502	87	%	$	1,085,172	86	%
Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes	23,607		2		24,011		2
Structured products	4,569		—		5,410		1
Equity shares	5,448		1		3,887		—
Equity warrants	31		—		75		—
Investment in joint ventures	111,490		9		127,092		10
Short-term investments	12,572		1		12,572		1
	$	1,242,219	100	%	$	1,258,219	100	%

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

The industry composition of Jocassee’s investments at fair value at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, excluding short-term investments, was as follows:


($ in thousands)	June 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
Aerospace and Defense	$	69,598	5.6	%	$	71,857	5.8	%
Automotive	26,665		2.2		18,626		1.5
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	107,711		8.7		109,961		8.8
Beverage, Food and Tobacco	29,661		2.4		30,352		2.4
Capital Equipment	27,028		2.2		17,006		1.4
Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber	26,182		2.1		24,665		2.0
Construction and Building	14,861		1.2		14,506		1.2
Consumer goods: Durable	17,359		1.4		10,294		0.8
Consumer goods: Non-durable	22,231		1.8		23,886		1.9
Containers, Packaging and Glass	23,379		1.9		25,277		2.0

Energy: Electricity	15,133		1.2		10,571		0.8
Energy: Oil and Gas	4,607		0.4		5,091		0.4
Environmental Industries	7,230		0.6		7,563		0.6
Forest Products & Paper	329		—		475		—
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals	125,631		10.1		128,495		10.3
High Tech Industries	172,076		13.9		171,960		13.8
Hotel, Gaming and Leisure	22,800		1.8		35,383		2.8
Investment Funds and Vehicles	104,314		8.4		127,092		10.2
Media: Advertising, Printing and Publishing	6,289		0.5		18,423		1.5
Media: Broadcasting and Subscription	33,885		2.7		37,840		3.0
Media: Diversified and Production	28,366		2.3		21,059		1.7
Metals and Mining	5,725		0.5		5,792		0.5
Retail	14,237		1.1		14,420		1.2
Services: Business	175,727		14.2		151,723		12.2
Services: Consumer	52,072		4.2		55,156		4.4
Structured Product	—		—		5,409		0.4
Telecommunications	40,133		3.2		36,036		2.9
Transportation: Cargo	43,751		3.5		49,103		3.9
Transportation: Consumer	12,061		1.0		6,546		0.5
Utilities: Electric	3,159		0.3		3,265		0.3
Utilities: Oil and Gas	6,930		0.6		6,870		0.6
Wholesale	—		—		945		0.1
Total	$	1,239,130	100.0	%	$	1,245,647	100.0	%

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

The geographic composition of Jocassee’s investments at fair value at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, excluding short-term investments, was as follows:


($ in thousands)	June 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
Australia	$	26,453	2.1	%	$	16,509	1.3	%
Austria	6,581		0.5		1,115		0.1
Belgium	16,990		1.4		14,814		1.2
Canada	8,011		0.7		8,507		0.7
Denmark	931		0.1		6,960		0.6
Finland	1,824		0.2		47,992		3.9
France	123,085		9.9		3,391		0.3
Germany	40,813		3.3		6,357		0.5
Hong Kong	4,990		0.4		2,272		0.2
Ireland	3,867		0.3		123,816		9.9
Italy	—		—		113,896		9.1
Luxembourg	1,112		0.1		4,766		0.4
Netherlands	35,832		2.9		3,744		0.3
Panama	909		0.1		—		—
Singapore	4,942		0.4		—		—
Spain	3,930		0.3		1,225		0.1
Sweden	4,687		0.4		32,150		2.6
Switzerland	4,856		0.3		965		0.1
United Kingdom	118,869		9.6		5,305		0.4
USA	830,448		67.0		851,863		68.4
Total	$	1,239,130	100	%	$	1,245,647	100	%

Jocassee’s subscription facility with Bank of America N.A., which is non-recourse to the Company, had approximately $173.6 million and $176.3 million outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Jocassee’s credit facility with Citibank, N.A., which is non-recourse to the Company, had approximately $351.6 million and $342.8 million outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Jocassee’s term debt securitization, which is non-recourse to the Company, had approximately $323.2 million and $323.1 million outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

The Company may sell portions of its investments via assignment to Jocassee. Since inception, as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had sold $830.8 million and $698.5 million, respectively, of its investments to Jocassee. For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company realized a loss on the sales of its investments to Jocassee of $0.2 million. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company realized a gain on the sales of its investments to Jocassee of $0.9 million and $1.4 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had $24.1 million and $216.9 million, respectively, in unsettled receivables due from Jocassee that were included in "Receivable from unsettled transactions" in the accompanying Unaudited and Audited Consolidated Balance Sheets. The sale of the investments met the criteria set forth in ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing for treatment as a sale and satisfies the following conditions:

•Assigned investments have been isolated from the Company, and put presumptively beyond the reach of the Company and its creditors, even in bankruptcy or other receivership;

•each participant has the right to pledge or exchange the assigned investments it received, and no condition both constrains the participant from taking advantage of its right to pledge or exchange and provides more than a trivial benefit to the Company; and

•the Company, its consolidated affiliates or its agents do not maintain effective control over the assigned investments through either: (i) an agreement that entitles and/or obligates the Company to repurchase or redeem the assets before maturity, or (ii) the ability to unilaterally cause the holder to return specific assets, other than through a cleanup call.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

The Company has determined that Jocassee is an investment company under ASC, Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies, however, in accordance with such guidance, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than a substantially wholly owned investment company subsidiary, which is an extension of the operations of the Company, or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. The Company does not consolidate its interest in Jocassee as it is not a substantially wholly owned investment company subsidiary. In addition, Jocassee is not an operating company and the Company does not control Jocassee due to the allocation of voting rights among Jocassee members.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Jocassee had the following contributed capital and unfunded commitments from its members:



($ in thousands)	As of June 30, 2022		As of December 31, 2021
Total contributed capital by Barings BDC, Inc.	$	35,000	$	30,000
Total contributed capital by all members	$	385,000	$	330,000

Total unfunded commitments by Barings BDC, Inc.	$	65,000	$	20,000
Total unfunded commitments by all members	$	215,000	$	220,000

Thompson Rivers LLC

On April 28, 2020, Thompson Rivers LLC (“Thompson Rivers”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. On May 13, 2020, the Company entered into a limited liability company agreement governing Thompson Rivers. Under Thompson Rivers’ current operating agreement, as amended to date, the Company has a capital commitment of $75.0 million of equity capital to Thompson Rivers, all of which has been funded as of June 30, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, aggregate commitments to Thompson Rivers by the Company and the other members under the current operating agreement total $450.0 million, all of which has been funded.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, Thompson Rivers declared $69.4 million and $89.4 million in dividends, respectively, of which $2.3 million and $5.5 million, respectively, was recognized as dividend income in the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Operations. In addition, for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized $8.8 million of the dividends as a return of capital.

As of June 30, 2022, Thompson Rivers had $1.5 billion in Ginnie Mae early buyout loans and $267.1 million in cash. As of December 31, 2021, Thompson Rivers had $3.1 billion in Ginnie Mae early buyout loans and $220.6 million in cash. As of June 30, 2022, Thompson Rivers had 8,676 outstanding loans with an average unpaid balance of $0.2 million and weighted average coupon of 4.0%. As of December 31, 2021, Thompson Rivers had 15,617 outstanding loans with an average unpaid balance of $0.2 million and weighted average coupon of 4.0%.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Thompson Rivers investment portfolio consisted of the following investments:


($ in thousands)	Cost		Percentage of Total Portfolio		Fair Value		Percentage of Total Portfolio
June 30, 2022:
Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) loans	$	1,419,533	90	%	$	1,389,345	90	%
Veterans Affairs (“VA”) loans	155,498		10	%	150,594		10	%

	$	1,575,031	100	%	$	1,539,939	100	%
December 31, 2021:
Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) loans	$	2,799,869	93	%	$	2,839,495	93	%
Veterans Affairs (“VA”) loans	224,660		7	%	223,540		7	%

	$	3,024,529	100	%	$	3,063,035	100	%

Thompson Rivers’ repurchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, which is non-recourse to the Company, had approximately $396.6 million and $694.8 million outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Thompson Rivers’ repurchase agreement with Bank of America N.A., which is non-recourse to the Company, had approximately $693.1 million and $1,245.2 million outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Thompson Rivers’ repurchase agreement with Barclays Bank, which is non-recourse to the Company, had approximately $340.3 million and $933.1 million outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

The Company has determined that Thompson Rivers is an investment company under ASC, Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies, however, in accordance with such guidance, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than a substantially wholly owned investment company subsidiary, which is an extension of the operations of the Company, or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. The Company does not consolidate its interest in Thompson Rivers as it is not a substantially wholly owned investment company subsidiary. In addition, Thompson Rivers is not an operating company and the Company does not control Thompson Rivers due to the allocation of voting rights among Thompson Rivers members.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Thompson Rivers had the following contributed capital and unfunded commitments from its members:


($ in thousands)	As of June 30, 2022			As of December 31, 2021
Total contributed capital by Barings BDC, Inc.(1)	$	79,411		$	79,414
Total contributed capital by all members	$	482,083	(2)	$	482,120	(3)

Total unfunded commitments by Barings BDC, Inc.	$	—		$	—
Total unfunded commitments by all members	$	—		$	—

(1)Includes $4.4 million of dividend re-investments.

(2)Includes dividend re-investments of $32.1 million and $162.1 million of total contributed capital by related parties.

(3)Includes dividend re-investments of $32.1 million and $162.3 million of total contributed capital by related parties.

Waccamaw River LLC

On January 4, 2021, Waccamaw River LLC (“Waccamaw River”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. On February 8, 2021, the Company entered into a limited liability company agreement governing Waccamaw River. Under Waccamaw River’s current operating agreement, as amended to date, the Company has a capital commitment of $25.0 million of equity capital to Waccamaw River, of which approximately $22.5 million (including approximately $5.3 million of recallable return of capital) has been funded as of June 30, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, aggregate commitments to Waccamaw River by the Company and the other members under the current operating agreement total $125.0 million, of which $112.6 million (including $14.0 million of recallable return of capital) has been funded.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, Waccamaw River declared $2.4 million and $3.9 million in dividends, respectively, of which $0.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively, was recognized as dividend income in the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

As of June 30, 2022, Waccamaw River had $130.1 million in unsecured consumer loans and $12.3 million in cash. As of December 31, 2021, Waccamaw River had $60.8 million in unsecured consumer loans and $4.9 million in cash. As of June 30, 2022, Waccamaw River had 11,626 outstanding loans with an average loan size of $11,488, remaining average life to maturity of 45.4 months and weighted average interest rate of 11.0%. As of December 31, 2021, Waccamaw River had 5,500 outstanding loans with an average loan size of $11,280, remaining average life to maturity of 46.5 months and weighted average interest rate of 10.9%.

Waccamaw River's secured loan borrowing with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., which is non-recourse to the Company, had approximately $37.1 million as of June 30, 2022.

The Company has determined that Waccamaw River is an investment company under ASC, Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies, however, in accordance with such guidance, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than a substantially wholly owned investment company subsidiary, which is an extension of the operations of the Company, or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. The Company does not consolidate its interest in Waccamaw River as it is not a substantially wholly owned investment company subsidiary. In addition, Waccamaw River is not an operating company and the Company does not control Waccamaw River due to the allocation of voting rights among Waccamaw River members.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Waccamaw River had the following contributed capital and unfunded commitments from its members:


($ in thousands)	As of June 30, 2022			As of December 31, 2021
Total contributed capital by Barings BDC, Inc.	$	27,800		$	19,000
Total contributed capital by all members	$	126,620	(1)	$	82,620	(4)

Total return of capital (recallable) by Barings BDC, Inc.	$	(5,280)		$	(5,280)
Total return of capital (recallable) by all members(2)	$	(14,020)		$	(14,020)

Total unfunded commitments by Barings BDC, Inc.	$	2,480		$	11,280
Total unfunded commitments by all members	$	12,400	(3)	$	56,400	(5)

(1)Includes $74.6 million of total contributed capital by related parties.

(2)Includes ($7.0) million of total return of capital (recallable) by related parties.

(3)Includes $7.4 million of unfunded commitments by related parties.

(4)Includes $48.2 million of total contributed capital by related parties.

(5)Includes $33.8 million of unfunded commitments by related parties.

Sierra Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC

On February 25, 2022, as part of the Sierra Acquisition, the Company purchased its interest in Sierra Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC (“Sierra JV”). The Company and MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company (“MMALIC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, are the members of Sierra JV, a joint venture formed as a Delaware limited liability company and commenced operations on July 15, 2015. Sierra JV’s investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in the debt of privately-held middle market companies with a focus on senior secured first lien term loans. The members of Sierra JV make capital contributions as investments by Sierra JV are completed, and all portfolio and other material decisions regarding Sierra JV must be submitted to Sierra JV’s board of managers, which is comprised of four members, two of whom are selected by the Company and the other two are selected by MMALIC. Approval of Sierra JV’s board of managers requires the unanimous approval of a quorum of the board of managers, with a quorum consisting of equal representation of members appointed by each of the Company and MMALIC.

As of June 30, 2022, Sierra JV had total capital commitments of $124.5 million with the Company committing $110.1 million and MMALIC committing $14.5 million. The Company had fully funded its $110.1 million commitment and total commitments of $124.5 million were funded as of June 30, 2022.

For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, Sierra JV declared $31.8 million in dividends, of which $1.6 million was recognized as dividend income in the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Operations. In addition, for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized $26.7 million of the dividends as a return of capital.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

The Company has determined that Sierra JV is an investment company under ASC, Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies, however, in accordance with such guidance, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than a substantially wholly owned investment company subsidiary, which is an extension of the operations of the Company, or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. The Company does not consolidate its interest in Sierra JV as it is not a substantially wholly owned investment company subsidiary. In addition, Sierra JV is not an operating company and the Company does not control Sierra JV due to the allocation of voting rights among Sierra JV members.

As of June 30, 2022, the total cost and value of Sierra JV’s investment portfolio was $140.8 million and $130.0 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2022, the weighted average yield on the principal amount of Sierra JV’s outstanding debt investments was approximately 6.7%. As of June 30, 2022, the Sierra JV investment portfolio consisted of the following investments:


($ in thousands)	Cost		Percentage of Total Portfolio		Fair Value		Percentage of Total Portfolio
June 30, 2022:
Senior debt and 1st lien notes	$	140,753	100	%	$	129,992	100	%






	$	140,753	100	%	$	129,992	100	%

The industry composition of Sierra JV’s investments at fair value at June 30, 2022, excluding short-term investments, was as follows:


($ in thousands)	June 30, 2022

Automotive	5,674		4.4	%
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	1,601		1.2
Beverage, Food and Tobacco	4,261		3.3
Capital Equipment	9,254		7.1
Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber	2,869		2.2
Construction and Building	1,900		1.5
Consumer goods: Durable	2,816		2.2

Containers, Packaging and Glass	1,822		1.4



Environmental Industries	8,310		6.4
Forest Products & Paper	3,899		3.0
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals	14,356		11.0
High Tech Industries	14,433		11.1


Media: Advertising, Printing and Publishing	10,059		7.7

Media: Diversified and Production	5,330		4.1

Retail	11,745		9.0
Services: Business	12,093		9.3
Services: Consumer	8,349		6.4


Transportation: Cargo	6,194		4.8
Transportation: Consumer	5,027		3.9



Total	$	129,992	100.0	%

Sierra JV’s revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which is non-recourse to the Company, had $75.0 million outstanding as of June 30, 2022.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

Eclipse Business Capital Holdings LLC

On July 8, 2021, the Company made an equity investment in Eclipse Business Capital Holdings LLC (“Eclipse”) of $89.8 million, a second lien senior secured loan of $4.5 million and unfunded revolver of $13.6 million, alongside other related party affiliates. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, $7.1 million and $1.8 million, respectively, of the revolver was funded. Eclipse conducts its business through Eclipse Business Capital LLC. Eclipse is one of the country’s leading independent asset-based lending (“ABL”) platforms that provides financing to middle-market borrowers in the U.S. and Canada. Eclipse provides revolving lines of credit and term loans ranging in size from $10 – $125 million that are secured by collateral such as accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, or real estate. Eclipse lends to both privately-owned and publicly-traded companies across a range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, automotive, oil & gas, services, distribution, and consumer products. The addition of Eclipse to the portfolio allows the Company to participate in an asset class and commercial finance operations that offer differentiated income returns as compared to directly originated loans. Eclipse is led by a seasoned team of ABL experts.

The Company has determined that Eclipse is not an investment company under ASC, Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies. Under ASC 810-10-15-12(d), an investment company generally does not consolidate an investee that is not an investment company other than a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the company. Thus, the Company is not required to consolidate Eclipse because it does not provide services to the Company. Instead the Company accounts for its investment in Eclipse in accordance with ASC 946-320, presented as a single investment measured at fair value.

Valuation of Investments

The Company conducts the valuation of its investments, upon which its net asset value is primarily based, in accordance with its valuation policy, as well as established and documented processes and methodologies for determining the fair values of portfolio company investments on a recurring (at least quarterly) basis in accordance with the 1940 Act and FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC Topic 820"). The Company's current valuation policy and processes were established by the Adviser and have been approved by the Board.

Under ASC Topic 820, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between a willing buyer and a willing seller at the measurement date. For the Company’s portfolio securities, fair value is generally the amount that the Company might reasonably expect to receive upon the current sale of the security. The fair value measurement assumes that the sale occurs in the principal market for the security, or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the security. If no market for the security exists or if the Company does not have access to the principal market, the security should be valued based on the sale occurring in a hypothetical market.

Under ASC Topic 820, there are three levels of valuation inputs, as follows:

Level 1 Inputs – include quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Inputs – include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

Level 3 Inputs – include inputs that are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

A financial instrument is categorized within the ASC Topic 820 valuation hierarchy based upon the lowest level of input to the valuation process that is significant to the fair value measurement. For example, a Level 3 fair value measurement may include inputs that are observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3). Therefore, unrealized appreciation and depreciation related to such investments categorized as Level 3 investments within the tables below may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable inputs (Level 3).

The Company’s investment portfolio includes certain debt and equity instruments of privately held companies for which quoted prices or other observable inputs falling within the categories of Level 1 and Level 2 are generally not available. In such cases, the Company determines the fair value of its investments in good faith primarily using Level 3 inputs. In certain cases, quoted prices or other observable inputs exist, and if so, the Company assesses the appropriateness of the use of these third-party quotes in determining fair value based on (i) its understanding of the level of actual transactions used by the broker to develop the quote and whether the quote was an indicative price or binding offer and (ii) the depth and consistency of broker quotes and the correlation of changes in broker quotes with the underlying performance of the portfolio company.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the valuations currently assigned.

Investment Valuation Process

The Adviser has established a pricing committee that is, subject to the oversight of the Board, responsible for the approval, implementation and oversight of the processes and methodologies that relate to the pricing and valuation of assets held by the Company. The Adviser uses independent third-party providers to price the portfolio, but in the event an acceptable price cannot be obtained from an approved external source, the Adviser will utilize alternative methods in accordance with internal pricing procedures established by the Adviser's pricing committee.

At least annually, the Adviser conducts reviews of the primary pricing vendors to validate that the inputs used in the vendors’ pricing process are deemed to be market observable. While the Adviser is not provided access to proprietary models of the vendors, the reviews have included on-site walkthroughs of the pricing process, methodologies and control procedures for each asset class and level for which prices are provided. The review also includes an examination of the underlying inputs and assumptions for a sample of individual securities across asset classes, credit rating levels and various durations, a process the Adviser continues to perform annually. In addition, the pricing vendors have an established challenge process in place for all security valuations, which facilitates identification and resolution of prices that fall outside expected ranges. The Adviser believes that the prices received from the pricing vendors are representative of prices that would be received to sell the assets at the measurement date (i.e., exit prices).

The Company's money market fund investments are generally valued using Level 1 inputs and its equity investments listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued using Level 1 inputs, using the last quoted sale price of that day. The Company’s syndicated senior secured loans and structured products are generally valued using Level 2 inputs, which are generally valued at the bid quotation obtained from dealers in loans by an independent pricing service. The Company's middle-market, private debt and equity investments are generally valued using Level 3 inputs.

Independent Valuation

The fair value of loans and equity investments that are not syndicated or for which market quotations are not readily available, including middle-market loans, are generally submitted to independent providers to perform an independent valuation on those loans and equity investments as of the end of each quarter. Such loans and equity investments are initially held at cost, as that is a reasonable approximation of fair value on the acquisition date, and monitored for material changes that could affect the valuation (for example, changes in interest rates or the credit quality of the borrower). At the quarter end following the initial acquisition, such loans and equity investments are generally sent to a valuation provider which will determine the fair value of each investment. The independent valuation providers apply various methods (synthetic rating analysis, discounting cash flows, and re-underwriting analysis) to establish the rate of return a market participant would require (the “discount rate”) as of the valuation date, given market conditions, prevailing lending standards and the perceived credit quality of the issuer. Future expected cash flows for each investment are discounted back to present value using these discount rates in the discounted cash flow analysis. A range of values will be provided by the valuation provider and the Adviser will determine the point within that range that it will use in making valuation recommendations to the Board, and will report to the Board on its rationale for each such determination. The Adviser uses its internal valuation model as a comparison point to validate the price range provided by the valuation provider and, where applicable, in determining the point within that range that it will use in making valuation recommendations to the Board. If the Adviser’s pricing committee disagrees with the price range provided, it may make a fair value recommendation to the Board that is outside of the range provided by the independent valuation provider, and will notify the Board of any such override and the reasons therefore. In certain instances, the Company may determine that it is not cost-effective, and as a result is not in the stockholders' best interests, to request an independent valuation firm to perform an independent valuation on certain investments. Such instances include, but are not limited to, situations where the fair value of the investment in the portfolio company is determined to be insignificant relative to the total investment portfolio. Pursuant to these procedures, the Board determines in good faith whether the Company's investments were valued at fair value in accordance with the Company's valuation policies and procedures and the 1940 Act based on, among other things, the input of Barings, the Company’s Audit Committee and the independent valuation firm.

Valuation Techniques

The Company's valuation techniques are based upon both observable and unobservable pricing inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's market assumptions. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the financial instrument. An independent pricing service provider is the preferred source of pricing a loan, however, to the extent the independent pricing service provider price is unavailable or not relevant and

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

reliable, the Company will utilize alternative approaches such as broker quotes or manual prices. The Company attempts to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The availability of observable inputs can vary from investment to investment and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets and other characteristics particular to the security.

Valuation of Investments in Jocassee, Thompson Rivers, Waccamaw River, Sierra JV and MVC Private Equity Fund LP

As Jocassee, Thompson Rivers, Waccamaw River, Sierra JV and MVC Private Equity Fund LP are investment companies with no readily determinable fair values, the Company estimates the fair value of the Company’s investments in these entities using net asset value of each company and the Company’s ownership percentage as a practical expedient. The net asset value is determined in accordance with the specialized accounting guidance for investment companies.

Level 3 Unobservable Inputs

The following tables summarize the significant unobservable inputs the Company used in the valuation of its Level 3 debt and equity securities as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The weighted average range of unobservable inputs is based on fair value of investments.

June 30, 2022:

($ in thousands)

Fair Value

Valuation
Model

Level 3
Input

Range of
Inputs

Weighted
Average

Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input

Senior debt and 1st lien notes(1)

1,010,697

Yield Analysis

Market Yield

6.4% – 34.3%

10.0%

Decrease

23,233

Market Approach

Adjusted EBITDA Multiple

1.8x – 6.0x

5.5x

Increase

4,732

Market Approach

Revenue Multiple

0.4x

Increase

4,738

Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

Discount Rate

9.2%

Decrease

386,310

Recent Transaction

Transaction Price

96.0% – 100.0%

97.9%

Increase

Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes(2)

127,812

Yield Analysis

Market Yield

6.2% – 15.6%

11.8%

Decrease

34,899

Market Approach

Adjusted EBITDA Multiple

6.8x – 10.3x

8.0x

Increase

5,642

Market Approach

Revenue Multiple

0.8x

Increase

92,859

Recent Transaction

Transaction Price

92.7% – 98.0%

96.6%

Increase

Structured products

10,434

Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

Discount Rate

5.5% – 13.0%

10.2%

Decrease

Equity shares(3)

236,778

Market Approach

Adjusted EBITDA Multiple

1.8x – 49.5x

10.0x

Increase

5,716

Expected Transaction(4)

Transaction Price

$5,716

Increase

19,182

Recent Transaction

Transaction Price

$0.98 – $7,876

$95.63

Increase

Equity warrants

Market Approach

Adjusted EBITDA Multiple

3.5x – 19.5x

3.5x

Increase

—

Market Approach

Revenue Multiple

0.4x

Increase

(1)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $8,224, which the Company valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.

(2)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $34,370, which the Company valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.

(3)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $2,655, which the Company valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.

(4)Estimated proceeds expected to be received under legally binding asset purchase agreement for sale of real estate held by portfolio company.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

December 31, 2021:

($ in thousands)

Fair Value

Valuation
Model

Level 3
Input

Range of
Inputs

Weighted
Average

Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input

Senior debt and 1st lien notes(1)

717,374

Yield Analysis

Market Yield

5.2% – 33.5%

7.7%

Decrease

416,010

Recent Transaction

Transaction Price

96.5% – 99.0%

97.7%

Increase

Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes(2)

107,345

Yield Analysis

Market Yield

5.3% – 19.0%

11.5%

Decrease

64,895

Market Approach

Adjusted EBITDA Multiple

0.6x – 9.0x

5.67x

Increase

40,354

Recent Transaction

Transaction Price

97.0% – 100.0%

98.0%

Increase

Equity shares(3)

137,393

Market Approach

Adjusted EBITDA Multiple

5.5x – 54.0x

13.1x

Increase

6,197

Expected Transaction(4)

Transaction Price

$6,197,037

Increase

4,546

Recent Transaction

Transaction Price

$1.0 – $1,000

$140.03

Increase

Equity warrants

864

Market Approach

Adjusted EBITDA Multiple

5.0x-6.0x

6.0x

Increase

(1)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $3,938, which the Company valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.

(2)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $17,974, which the Company valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.

(3)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $3,146, which the Company valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.

(4)Estimated proceeds expected to be received under legally binding asset purchase agreement for sale of real estate held by portfolio company.

The following tables present the Company’s investment portfolio at fair value as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, categorized by the ASC Topic 820 valuation hierarchy, as previously described:


	Fair Value as of June 30, 2022
($ in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Senior debt and 1st lien notes	$	—	$	112,270	$	1,437,934	$	1,550,204
Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes	—		20,227		295,582		315,809
Structured products	—		59,951		10,434		70,385
Equity shares	121		4,170		264,331		268,622
Equity warrants	—		57		35		92

Investments subject to leveling	$	121	$	196,675	$	2,008,316	$	2,205,112
Investment in joint ventures / PE fund(1)							183,964
							$	2,389,076

	Fair Value as of December 31, 2021
($ in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Senior debt and 1st lien notes	$	—	$	84,275	$	1,137,323	$	1,221,598
Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes	—		9,468		230,569		240,037
Structured products	—		40,271		—		40,271
Equity shares	111		3,084		151,282		154,477
Equity warrants	—		243		864		1,107

Investments subject to leveling	$	111	$	137,341	$	1,520,038	$	1,657,490
Investment in joint ventures / PE fund(2)							143,104
							$	1,800,594

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

(1)The Company's investments in Jocassee, Sierra JV, Thompson Rivers, Waccamaw River and MVC Private Equity Fund LP are measured at fair value using NAV and have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated Balance Sheet.

(2)The Company's investments in Jocassee, Thompson Rivers, Waccamaw River and MVC Private Equity Fund LP are measured at fair value using NAV and have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The following tables reconcile the beginning and ending balances of the Company’s investment portfolio measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:


Six Months Ended June 30, 2022: ($ in thousands)	Senior Debt and 1st Lien Notes		Subordinated Debt and 2nd Lien Notes		Structured Products		Equity Shares		Equity Warrants		Total
Fair value, beginning of period	$	1,137,323	$	230,569	$	—	$	151,282	$	864	$	1,520,038
New investments	510,243		80,752		6,000		45,116		—		642,111
Investments acquired in Sierra merger	210,176		54,177		—		7,065		72		271,490
Transfers into (out of) Level 3, net	(6,054)		—		4,905		7,263		—		6,114
Proceeds from sales of investments	(220,592)		(14,754)		—		(1,472)		(250)		(237,068)
Loan origination fees received	(10,371)		(1,121)		—		—		—		(11,492)
Principal repayments received	(157,387)		(22,610)		—		—		—		(179,997)
Payment-in-kind interest	985		8,939		—		—		—		9,924

Accretion of loan premium/discount	74		36		—		—		—		110
Accretion of deferred loan origination revenue	4,178		974		—		—		—		5,152
Realized gain (loss)	(5,329)		(1,506)		—		18		(760)		(7,577)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	(25,312)		(39,874)		(471)		55,059		109		(10,489)
Fair value, end of period	$	1,437,934	$	295,582	$	10,434	$	264,331	$	35	$	2,008,316


Six Months Ended June 30, 2021: ($ in thousands)	Senior Debt and 1st Lien Notes		Subordinated Debt and 2nd Lien Notes		Equity Shares		Equity Warrants		Total
Fair value, beginning of period	$	1,055,717	$	130,820	$	44,227	$	1,134	$	1,231,898
New investments	420,633		75,316		5,461		163		501,573
Transfers into Level 3, net	—		2,233		3,224		—		5,457
Proceeds from sales of investments	(277,575)		(8,771)		(5,946)		—		(292,292)
Loan origination fees received	(9,037)		(987)		—		—		(10,024)
Principal repayments received	(71,713)		(17,705)		—		—		(89,418)
Payment-in-kind interest	483		7,570		—		—		8,053
Accretion of loan premium/discount	6		199		—		—		205
Accretion of deferred loan origination revenue	3,110		285		—		—		3,395
Realized gain (loss)	2,574		(24)		(462)		—		2,088
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	4,958		(2,070)		5,499		(160)		8,227
Fair value, end of period	$	1,129,156	$	186,866	$	52,003	$	1,137	$	1,369,162

All realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation are included in earnings (changes in net assets) and are reported on separate line items within the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. Pre-tax net unrealized depreciation on Level 3 investments of $(32.0) million and $(11.0) million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, was related to portfolio company investments that were still held by the Company as of June 30, 2022. Pre-tax net unrealized appreciation on Level 3 investments of $9.3 million and $8.9 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, was related to portfolio company investments that were still held by the Company as of June 30, 2021.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company made investments of approximately $1,076.7 million in portfolio companies to which it was not previously contractually committed to provide such financing. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company made investments of $62.0 million in portfolio companies to which it was previously committed to provide such financing.

Exclusive of short-term investments, during the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company made investments of approximately $503.5 million in portfolio companies to which it was not previously contractually committed to provide such financing. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company made investments of $35.8 million in portfolio companies to which it was previously committed to provide such financing.

Unsettled Purchases and Sales of Investments

Investment transactions are recorded based on the trade date of the transaction. As a result, unsettled purchases and sales are recorded as payables and receivables from unsettled transactions, respectively. While purchases and sales of the Company's syndicated senior secured loans generally settle on a T+7 basis, the settlement period will sometimes extend past the scheduled settlement. In such cases, the Company generally is contractually owed and recognizes interest income equal to the applicable margin ("spread") beginning on the T+7 date. Such income is accrued as interest receivable and is collected upon settlement of the investment transaction.

Realized Gain or Loss and Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation of Portfolio Investments

Realized gains or losses are recorded upon the sale or liquidation of investments and are calculated as the difference between the net proceeds from the sale or liquidation, if any, and the cost basis of the investment using the specific identification method. Unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the difference between the fair value of the investments and the cost basis of the investments.

Investment Classification

In accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Company classifies investments by level of control. As defined in the 1940 Act, "Control Investments" are investments in those companies that the Company is deemed to "Control." "Affiliate Investments" are investments in those companies that are "Affiliated Persons" of the Company, as defined in the 1940 Act, other than Control Investments. "Non-Control / Non-Affiliate Investments" are those that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliate Investments. Generally, under the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to control a company in which it has invested if the Company owns more than 25.0% of the voting securities (i.e., securities with the right to elect directors) and/or has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company. Generally, under the 1940 Act, “Affiliate Investments” that are not otherwise “Control Investments” are defined as investments in which the Company owns at least 5.0%, up to 25.0% (inclusive), of the voting securities and does not have the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company.

Short-Term Investments

Short-term investments represent investments in money market funds.

Deferred Financing Fees

Costs incurred to issue debt are capitalized and are amortized over the term of the debt agreements using the effective interest method.

Investment Income

Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. Generally, when interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if the Company otherwise does not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, the Company will place the loan on non-accrual status and will generally cease recognizing interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Company writes off any previously accrued and uncollected interest when it is determined that interest is no longer considered collectible. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

Company had seven and two portfolio companies, respectively, with investments that were on non-accrual. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Payment-in-Kind Interest

The Company currently holds, and expects to hold in the future, some loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind ("PIK") interest provisions. PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is periodically added to the principal balance of the loan, rather than being paid to the Company in cash, and is recorded as interest income. Thus, the actual collection of PIK interest may be deferred until the time of debt principal repayment.

PIK interest, which is a non-cash source of income at the time of recognition, is included in the Company’s taxable income and therefore affects the amount the Company is required to distribute to its stockholders to maintain its tax treatment as a RIC for federal income tax purposes, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. Generally, when current cash interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if the Company otherwise does not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, the Company will place the loan on non-accrual status and will generally cease recognizing PIK interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Company writes off any accrued and uncollected PIK interest when it is determined that the PIK interest is no longer collectible.

Fee Income

Origination, facility, commitment, consent and other advance fees received in connection with loan agreements ("Loan Origination Fees") are recorded as deferred income and recognized as investment income over the term of the loan. Upon prepayment of a loan, any unamortized Loan Origination Fees are recorded as investment income. In the general course of its business, the Company receives certain fees from portfolio companies, which are non-recurring in nature. Such fees include loan prepayment penalties, structuring fees and loan waiver and amendment fees, and are recorded as investment income when earned.

Fee income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
($ in thousands)	June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021
Recurring Fee Income:
Amortization of loan origination fees	$	1,489	$	1,164	$	2,816	$	2,242
Management, valuation and other fees	633		547		47		1,129
Total Recurring Fee Income	2,122		1,711		2,863		3,371
Non-Recurring Fee Income:
Prepayment fees	133		—		133		49
Acceleration of unamortized loan origination fees	2,301		868		2,497		1,271
Advisory, loan amendment and other fees	516		(11)		775		10
Total Non-Recurring Fee Income	2,950		857		3,405		1,330
Total Fee Income	$	5,072	$	2,568	$	6,268	$	4,701

Concentration of Credit Risk

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no individual investments representing greater than 10% of the fair value of the Company’s portfolio. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company’s largest single portfolio company investment represented approximately 5.3% and 5.5%, respectively, of the fair value of the Company’s portfolio. Income, consisting of interest, dividends, fees, other investment income and realization of gains or losses on equity interests, can fluctuate dramatically upon repayment of an investment or sale of an equity interest and in any given year can be highly concentrated among several portfolio companies.

The Company places its cash with financial institutions and, at times, cash may exceed insured limits under applicable law.

As of June 30, 2022, all of the Company's assets were or will be pledged as collateral for the February 2019 Credit Facility.

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Investments Denominated in Foreign Currencies

As of June 30, 2022, the Company held one investment that was denominated in Canadian dollars, one investment that was denominated in Danish kroner, eight investments that were denominated in Australian dollars, one investment that was denominated in New Zealand dollars, one investment that was denominated in Swiss francs, one investment that was denominated in Swedish kronas, 48 investments that were denominated in Euros and 24 investments that were denominated in British pounds sterling. As of December 31, 2021, the Company held one investment that was denominated in Canadian dollars, one investment that was denominated in Danish kroner, five investments that were denominated in Australian dollars, one investment that was denominated in Swedish kronas, 36 investments that were denominated in Euros and 18 investments that were denominated in British pounds sterling.

At each balance sheet date, portfolio company investments denominated in foreign currencies are translated into United States dollars using the spot exchange rate on the last business day of the period. Purchases and sales of foreign portfolio company investments, and any income from such investments, are translated into United States dollars using the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

Although the fair values of foreign portfolio company investments and the fluctuation in such fair values are translated into United States dollars using the applicable foreign exchange rates described above, the Company does not separately report that portion of the change in fair values resulting from foreign currency exchange rates fluctuations from the change in fair values of the underlying investment. All fluctuations in fair value are included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments in the Company's Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.

In addition, during both the six months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021, the Company entered into forward currency contracts primarily to help mitigate the impact that an adverse change in foreign exchange rates would have on net interest income from the Company's investments and related borrowings denominated in foreign currencies. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currency contracts are included in "Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) - foreign currency transactions" and net realized gains or losses on forward currency contracts are included in "Net realized gains (losses) - foreign currency transactions" in the Company's Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Investments denominated in foreign currencies and foreign currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin, including unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. Dollar.

4. INCOME TAXES

The Company has elected for federal income tax purposes to be treated, and intends to qualify annually, as a RIC under the Code and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to maintain its tax treatment as a RIC, the Company must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then the Company is generally required to pay taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute (actually or constructively) and certain built-in gains. The Company has historically met its minimum distribution requirements and continually monitors its distribution requirements with the goal of ensuring compliance with the Code.

Depending on the level of investment company taxable income (“ICTI”) and net capital gains, if any, or taxable income, the Company may choose to carry forward undistributed taxable income and pay a 4% nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax on certain undistributed income unless the Company distributes, in a timely manner, an amount at least equal to the sum of (i) 98% of net ordinary income for each calendar year, (ii) 98.2% of the amount by which capital gains exceed capital losses (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (iii) certain undistributed amounts from previous years on which the Company paid no U.S. federal income tax. Any such carryover of taxable income must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing of the tax return related to the year which generated such taxable income not to be subject to U.S. federal income tax.

Tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Company's tax returns are evaluated to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than not threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Company's tax positions taken, or to be taken, on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (fiscal years 2018-2020), and has concluded that the provision for uncertain tax positions in the Company's financial statements is appropriate.

Taxable income generally differs from increase in net assets resulting from operations due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses, and generally excludes net unrealized gains or losses, as unrealized gains

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or losses are generally not included in taxable income until they are realized. The Company makes certain adjustments to the classification of net assets as a result of permanent book-to-tax differences, which include differences in the book and tax basis of certain assets and liabilities, and nondeductible federal taxes or losses among other items. To the extent these differences are permanent, they are charged or credited to additional paid in capital, or total distributable earnings (loss), as appropriate.

For federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments owned as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was approximately $2,451.3 million and $1,792.1 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2022, net unrealized depreciation on the Company's investments (tax basis) was approximately $32.8 million, consisting of gross unrealized appreciation, where the fair value of the Company's investments exceeds their tax cost, of approximately $111.7 million and gross unrealized depreciation, where the tax cost of the Company's investments exceeds their fair value, of approximately $144.5 million. As of December 31, 2021, net unrealized appreciation on the Company's investments (tax basis) was approximately $16.4 million, consisting of gross unrealized appreciation, where the fair value of the Company's investments exceeds their tax cost, of approximately $45.6 million and gross unrealized depreciation, where the tax cost of the Company's investments exceeds their fair value, of approximately $29.2 million.

In addition, the Company has wholly-owned taxable subsidiaries (the “Taxable Subsidiaries”), which hold certain portfolio investments that are listed on the Unaudited and Audited Consolidated Schedules of Investments. The Taxable Subsidiaries are consolidated for financial reporting purposes, such that the Company’s consolidated financial statements reflect the Company’s investments in the portfolio companies owned by the Taxable Subsidiaries. The purpose of the Taxable Subsidiaries is to permit the Company to hold certain portfolio companies that are organized as LLCs (or other forms of pass-through entities) and still satisfy the RIC tax requirement that at least 90% of the RIC’s gross revenue for income tax purposes must consist of qualifying investment income. Absent the Taxable Subsidiaries, a proportionate amount of any gross income of an LLC (or other pass-through entity) portfolio investment would flow through directly to the RIC. To the extent that such income did not consist of qualifying investment income, it could jeopardize the Company’s ability to qualify as a RIC and therefore cause the Company to incur significant amounts of federal income taxes. When LLCs (or other pass-through entities) are owned by the Taxable Subsidiaries, their income is taxed to the Taxable Subsidiaries and does not flow through to the RIC, thereby helping the Company preserve its RIC tax treatment and resultant tax advantages. The Taxable Subsidiaries are not consolidated for income tax purposes and may generate income tax expense as a result of their ownership of the portfolio companies. This income tax expense or benefit, if any, is reflected in the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. Additionally, any unrealized appreciation related to portfolio investments held by the Taxable Subsidiaries (net of unrealized depreciation related to portfolio investments held by the Taxable Subsidiaries) is reflected net of applicable federal and state income taxes, if any, in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations, with the related deferred tax assets or liabilities, if any, included in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" in the Company's Unaudited and Audited Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of June 30, 2022, two of the Company’s taxable subsidiaries had a deferred tax asset of $8.1 million pertaining to operating losses and tax basis differences related to certain partnership interests, and the Company’s other taxable subsidiary had a deferred tax liability of $0.8 million pertaining to tax basis differences related to certain partnership interests. As of December 31, 2021, the Company’s taxable subsidiaries had a deferred tax asset of $8.6 million pertaining to operating losses and tax basis differences related to certain partnership interests. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, given the losses generated by the entity, the deferred tax assets have been offset by a valuation allowance of $8.1 million and $8.6 million, respectively.

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5. BORROWINGS

The Company had the following borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:


Issuance Date ($ in thousands)	Maturity Date	Interest Rate as of June 30, 2022		June 30, 2022		December 31, 2021
Credit Facilities:
February 21, 2019	February 21, 2025	2.939	%	814,380		$	655,189
Total Credit Facilities				$	814,380	$	655,189
Notes:
September 24, 2020 - August 2025 Notes	August 4, 2025	4.660%		$	25,000	$	25,000
September 29, 2020 - August 2025 Notes	August 4, 2025	4.660%		25,000		25,000
November 5, 2020 - Series B Notes	November 4, 2025	4.250%		62,500		62,500
November 5, 2020 - Series C Notes	November 4, 2027	4.750%		112,500		112,500
February 25, 2021 Series D Notes	February 26, 2026	3.410%		80,000		80,000
February 25, 2021 Series E Notes	February 26, 2028	4.060%		70,000		70,000
November 23, 2021 - November 2026 Notes	November 23, 2026	3.300%		350,000		350,000
(Less: Deferred financing fees)				(6,778)		(7,444)
Total Notes				$	718,222	$	717,556

February 2019 Credit Facility

The Company has entered into the February 2019 Credit Facility with ING, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto. The initial commitments under the February 2019 Credit Facility total $800.0 million. Effective on November 4, 2021, the Company increased aggregate commitments under the February 2019 Credit Facility to $875.0 million from $800.0 million pursuant to the accordion feature under the February 2019 Credit Facility, which allows for an increase in the total commitments to an aggregate of $1.2 billion subject to certain conditions and the satisfaction of specified financial covenants. Effective February 25, 2022, the Company increased aggregate commitments under the February 2019 Credit Facility to $965.0 million from $875.0 million pursuant to the accordion feature under the February 2019 Credit Facility, and the allowance for an increase in the total commitments increased to $1.5 billion from $1.2 billion subject to certain conditions and the satisfaction of specified financial covenants. Effective on April 1, 2022, the Company increased aggregate commitments under the February 2019 Credit Facility to $1.1 billion from $965.0 million pursuant to the accordion feature under the February 2019 Credit Facility, which allows for an increase in the total commitments to an aggregate of $1.5 billion subject to certain conditions and the satisfaction of specified financial covenants. The Company can borrow foreign currencies directly under the February 2019 Credit Facility. The February 2019 Credit Facility, which is structured as a revolving credit facility, is secured primarily by a material portion of the Company's assets and guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of the Company. Following the termination on June 30, 2020 of Barings BDC Senior Funding I, LLC’s (“BSF”) credit facility entered into in August 2018 with Bank of America, N.A. (the “August 2018 Credit Facility”), BSF became a subsidiary guarantor and its assets secure the February 2019 Credit Facility. The revolving period of the February 2019 Credit Facility ends on February 21, 2024, followed by a one-year repayment period with a maturity date of February 21, 2025.

Borrowings denominated in U.S. Dollars under the February 2019 Credit Facility bear interest, subject to the Company’s election, on a per annum basis equal to (i) the alternate base rate plus 1.25% (or 1.00% for so long as the Company maintains an investment grade credit rating) or (ii) the term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 2.25% (or 2.00% for so long as the Company maintains an investment grade credit rating) plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% for borrowings with an interest period of one month, 0.15% for borrowings with an interest period of three months or 0.25% for borrowings with an interest period of six months. The alternate base rate is equal to the greatest of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (iii) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 0.5%, (iv) one-month term SOFR plus 1.0% plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% and (v) 1.0%. For borrowings denominated in certain foreign currencies other than Australian dollars, the applicable currency rate for the foreign currency as defined in the credit agreement plus 2.00% (or 2.25% if the Company no longer maintains an investment grade credit rating) or for borrowings denominated in Australian dollars, the applicable Australian dollars Screen Rate, plus 2.20% (or 2.45% if the Company no longer maintains an investment grade credit rating).

In addition, the Company pays a commitment fee of (i) 0.5% per annum on undrawn amounts if the unused portion of the February 2019 Credit Facility is greater than two-thirds of total commitments or (ii) 0.375% per annum on undrawn amounts if the unused portion of the February 2019 Credit Facility is equal to or less than two-thirds of total commitments. In connection

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with entering into the February 2019 Credit Facility, the Company incurred financing fees of approximately $6.4 million, which will be amortized over the remaining life of the February 2019 Credit Facility.

The February 2019 Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including but not limited to (i) maintaining minimum stockholders' equity, (ii) maintaining minimum obligors' net worth, (iii) maintaining a minimum asset coverage ratio, (iv) meeting a minimum liquidity test and (v) maintaining the Company's status as a regulated investment company and as a business development company. The February 2019 Credit Facility also contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice provisions, including, without limitation, nonpayment, misrepresentation of representations and warranties in a material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default to other indebtedness, bankruptcy, change of control, and material adverse effect. The February 2019 Credit Facility also permits the administrative agent to select an independent third-party valuation firm to determine valuations of certain portfolio investments for purposes of borrowing base provisions. As of June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the February 2019 Credit Facility.

As of June 30, 2022, the Company had U.S. dollar borrowings of $537.5 million outstanding under the February 2019 Credit Facility with an interest rate of 3.198% (one month SOFR of 1.098%), borrowings denominated in Swedish kronas of 12.8kr million ($1.2 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.250% (one month STIBOR of 0.250%), borrowings denominated in British pounds sterling of £77.6 million ($94.2 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.972% (one month SONIA of 0.972%), borrowings denominated in Australian dollars of A$53.1 million ($36.5 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.780% (one month AUD Screen Rate of 0.780%) and borrowings denominated in Euros of €138.6 million ($144.9 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.000% (one month EURIBOR of 0.000%). The borrowings denominated in foreign currencies were translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date. The impact resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on the February 2019 Credit Facility borrowings is included in "Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) - foreign currency transactions" in the Company's Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had U.S. dollar borrowings of $377.0 million outstanding under the February 2019 Credit Facility with an interest rate of 2.125% (one month LIBOR of 0.125%), borrowings denominated in Swedish kronas of 12.8kr million ($1.4 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.000% (one month STIBOR of 0.000%), borrowings denominated in British pounds sterling of £68.3 million ($92.5 million U.S. dollars) with an average interest rate of 2.125% (one month GBP LIBOR of 0.125%), borrowings denominated in Australian dollars of A$36.6 million ($26.6 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.250% (one month AUD Screen Rate of 0.250%) and borrowings denominated in Euros of €138.6 million ($157.6 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.00% (one month EURIBOR of 0.000%). The borrowings denominated in foreign currencies were translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date. The impact resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on the February 2019 Credit Facility borrowings is included in "Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) - foreign currency transactions" in the Company's Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the total fair value of the borrowings outstanding under the February 2019 Credit Facility was $814.4 million and $655.2 million, respectively. The fair values of the borrowings outstanding under the February 2019 Credit Facility are based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model.

August 2025 Notes

On August 3, 2020, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the "August 2020 NPA") with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company governing the issuance of (1) $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Series A senior unsecured notes due August 2025 (the "Series A Notes due 2025") with a fixed interest rate of 4.66% per year, and (2) up to $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of additional senior unsecured notes due August 2025 with a fixed interest rate per year to be determined (the "Additional Notes" and, collectively with the Series A Notes due 2025, the "August 2025 Notes"), in each case, to qualified institutional investors in a private placement. An aggregate principal amount of $25.0 million of the Series A Notes due 2025 was issued on September 24, 2020 and an aggregate principal amount of $25.0 million of the Series A Notes due 2025 was issued on September 29, 2020, both of which will mature on August 4, 2025 unless redeemed, purchased or prepaid prior to such date by the Company in accordance with their terms. Interest on the August 2025 Notes is due semiannually in March and September, beginning in March 2021. In addition, the Company is obligated to offer to repay the August 2025 Notes at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of prepayment) if certain change in control events occur. Subject to the terms of the August 2020 NPA, the Company may redeem the August 2025 Notes in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option at par plus accrued interest to the prepayment date and, if redeemed on or before November 3, 2024, a make-whole premium. The August 2025 Notes are guaranteed by certain of the

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Company's subsidiaries, and are the Company's general unsecured obligations that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company.

On November 4, 2020, the Company amended the August 2020 NPA to reduce the aggregate principal amount of unissued Additional Notes from $50.0 million to $25.0 million.

The August 2020 NPA contains certain representations and warranties, and various covenants and reporting requirements customary for senior unsecured notes issued in a private placement, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as information reporting, maintenance of the Company’s status as a BDC within the meaning of the 1940 Act, certain restrictions with respect to transactions with affiliates, fundamental changes, changes of line of business, permitted liens, investments and restricted payments, minimum shareholders’ equity, maximum net debt to equity ratio and minimum asset coverage ratio. The August 2020 NPA also contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under our other indebtedness or that of our subsidiary guarantors, certain judgements and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the holders of at least 66-2/3% in principal amount of the August 2025 Notes at the time outstanding may declare all August 2025 Notes then outstanding to be immediately due and payable. As of June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the August 2020 NPA.

The August 2025 Notes were offered in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The August 2025 Notes have not and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act, as applicable.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the outstanding August 2025 Notes was $47.5 million and $52.2 million, respectively. The fair value determination of the August 2025 Notes was based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model.

November Notes

On November 4, 2020, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “November 2020 NPA”) governing the issuance of (1) $62.5 million in aggregate principal amount of Series B senior unsecured notes due November 2025 (the “Series B Notes”) with a fixed interest rate of 4.25% per year and (2) $112.5 million in aggregate principal amount of Series C senior unsecured notes due November 2027 (the “Series C Notes” and, collectively with the Series B Notes, the “November Notes”) with a fixed interest rate of 4.75% per year, in each case, to qualified institutional investors in a private placement. Each stated interest rate is subject to a step up of (x) 0.75% per year, to the extent the applicable November Notes do not satisfy certain investment grade conditions and/or (y) 1.50% per year, to the extent the ratio of the Company’s secured debt to total assets exceeds specified thresholds, measured as of each fiscal quarter end. The November Notes were delivered and paid for on November 5, 2020. The Series B Notes will mature on November 4, 2025, and the Series C Notes will mature on November 4, 2027 unless redeemed, purchased or prepaid prior to such date by the Company in accordance with their terms. Interest on the November Notes is due semiannually in May and November, beginning in May 2021. In addition, the Company is obligated to offer to repay the November Notes at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of prepayment) if certain change in control events occur. Subject to the terms of the November 2020 NPA, the Company may redeem the Series B Notes and the Series C Notes in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option at par plus accrued interest to the prepayment date and, if redeemed on or before May 4, 2025, with respect to the Series B Notes, or on or before May 4, 2027, with respect to the Series C Notes, a make-whole premium. The November Notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, and are the Company's general unsecured obligations that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company.

The November 2020 NPA contains certain representations and warranties, and various covenants and reporting requirements customary for senior unsecured notes issued in a private placement, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as information reporting, maintenance of the Company’s status as a BDC within the meaning of the 1940 Act, certain restrictions with respect to transactions with affiliates, fundamental changes, changes of line of business, permitted liens, investments and restricted payments, minimum shareholders’ equity, maximum net debt to equity ratio and minimum asset coverage ratio. The November 2020 NPA also contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under our other indebtedness or that of our subsidiary guarantors, certain judgements and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the holders of at least 66-2/3% in principal amount of the November Notes at the time outstanding may declare all November Notes then outstanding to be immediately due and payable. As of June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the November 2020 NPA.

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The November Notes were offered in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The November Notes have not and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act, as applicable.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the outstanding Series B Notes was $58.4 million and $64.1 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the outstanding Series C Notes was $101.7 million and $115.3 million, respectively. The fair value determinations of the Series B Notes and Series C Notes were based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model.

February Notes

On February 25, 2021, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “February 2021 NPA”) governing the issuance of (1) $80.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Series D senior unsecured notes due February 26, 2026 (the “Series D Notes”) with a fixed interest rate of 3.41% per year and (2) $70.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Series E senior unsecured notes due February 26, 2028 (the “Series E Notes” and, collectively with the Series D Notes, the “February Notes”) with a fixed interest rate of 4.06% per year, in each case, to qualified institutional investors in a private placement. Each stated interest rate is subject to a step up of (x) 0.75% per year, to the extent the applicable February Notes do not satisfy certain investment grade rating conditions and/or (y) 1.50% per year, to the extent the ratio of the Company’s secured debt to total assets exceeds specified thresholds, measured as of each fiscal quarter end. The February Notes were delivered and paid for on February 26, 2021.

The Series D Notes will mature on February 26, 2026, and the Series E Notes will mature on February 26, 2028 unless redeemed, purchased or prepaid prior to such date by the Company in accordance with the terms of the February 2021 NPA. Interest on the February Notes is due semiannually in February and August of each year, beginning in August 2021. In addition, the Company is obligated to offer to repay the February Notes at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of prepayment) if certain change in control events occur. Subject to the terms of the February 2021 NPA, the Company may redeem the Series D Notes and the Series E Notes in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option at par plus accrued interest to the prepayment date and, if redeemed on or before August 26, 2025, with respect to the Series D Notes, or on or before August 26, 2027, with respect to the Series E Notes, a make-whole premium. The February Notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, and are the Company's general unsecured obligations that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company.

The February 2021 NPA contains certain representations and warranties, and various covenants and reporting requirements customary for senior unsecured notes issued in a private placement , including, without limitation, information reporting, maintenance of the Company’s status as a BDC within the meaning of the 1940 Act, and certain restrictions with respect to transactions with affiliates, fundamental changes, changes of line of business, permitted liens, investments and restricted payments. In addition, the February 2021 NPA contains the following financial covenants: (a) maintaining a minimum obligors’ net worth, measured as of each fiscal quarter end; (b) not permitting the Company’s asset coverage ratio, as of the date of the incurrence of any debt for borrowed money or the making of any cash dividend to shareholders, to be less than the statutory minimum then applicable to the Company under the 1940 Act; and (c) not permitting the Company’s net debt to equity ratio to exceed 2.0x, measured as of each fiscal quarter end.

The February 2021 NPA also contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under other indebtedness or that of the Company’s subsidiary guarantors, certain judgements and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, the holders of at least 66-2/3% in principal amount of the February Notes at the time outstanding may declare all February Notes then outstanding to be immediately due and payable. As of June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the February 2021 NPA.

The February Notes were offered in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The February Notes have not and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act, as applicable.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the outstanding Series D Notes were $71.6 million and $79.2 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the outstanding Series E Notes was $60.2 million and $68.7 million, respectively. The fair value determinations of the Series D Notes and Series E Notes were based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

November 2026 Notes

On November 23, 2021, the Company and U.S. Bank National Association (the “Trustee”) entered into an Indenture (the “Base Indenture”) and a Supplemental Indenture (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”). The First Supplemental Indenture relates to the Company’s issuance of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.300% notes due 2026 (the “November 2026 Notes”).

The November 2026 Notes will mature on November 23, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company’s option at any time or from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture. The November 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.300% per year payable semi-annually on May 23 and November 23 of each year, commencing on May 23, 2022. The November 2026 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the November 2026 Notes, rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, rank effectively junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by the Company’s subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

The Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to comply with the asset coverage requirements of Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) and (2) of the 1940 Act, whether or not it is subject to those requirements, and to provide financial information to the holders of the November 2026 Notes and the Trustee if the Company is no longer subject to the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the Indenture.

In addition, on the occurrence of a “change of control repurchase event,” as defined in the Indenture, the Company will generally be required to make an offer to purchase the outstanding November 2026 Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such November 2026 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the outstanding November 2026 Notes was $298.9 million and $346.8 million, respectively. The fair value determinations of the November 2026 Notes were based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model.

6. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

MVC Credit Support Agreement

In connection with the MVC Acquisition, on December 23, 2020, promptly following the closing of the Company’s merger with MVC, the Company and the Adviser entered into the MVC Credit Support Agreement, pursuant to which the Adviser has agreed to provide credit support to the Company in the amount of up to $23.0 million relating to the net cumulative realized and unrealized losses on the acquired MVC investment portfolio over a 10-year period. See “Note 2 – Agreements and Related Party Transactions” for additional information regarding the MVC Credit Support Agreement. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on the MVC Credit Support Agreement is included in "Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) - credit support agreements" in the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following tables present the fair value and aggregate unrealized depreciation of the MVC Credit Support Agreement as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:


As of June 30, 2022 Description ($ in thousands)	Counter Party	Settlement Date	Notional Amount		Value		Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
MVC Credit Support Agreement	Barings LLC	01/01/31	$	23,000	$	9,340	$	(4,260)

Total MVC Credit Support Agreement							$	(4,260)


As of December 31, 2021 Description ($ in thousands)	Counter Party	Settlement Date	Notional Amount		Value		Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
MVC Credit Support Agreement	Barings LLC	01/01/31	$	23,000	$	15,400	$	1,800

Total MVC Credit Support Agreement							$	1,800

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the MVC Credit Support Agreement was $9.3 million and $15.4 million, respectively, and is included in "Credit support agreements" in the accompanying Unaudited and Audited Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the MVC Credit Support Agreement was determined based on an income approach, with the primary inputs being the enterprise value, the continuously annual risk-free interest rate, a measure of expected asset volatility, and the expected time until an exit event for each portfolio company in the MVC Reference Portfolio, which are all Level 3 inputs.

Sierra Credit Support Agreement

In connection with the Sierra Acquisition, on February 25, 2022, promptly following the closing of the Company’s merger with Sierra, the Company and the Adviser entered into the Sierra Credit Support Agreement, pursuant to which the Adviser has agreed to provide credit support to the Company in the amount of up to $100.0 million relating to the net cumulative realized and unrealized losses on the acquired Sierra investment portfolio over a 10-year period. See “Note 2 – Agreements and Related Party Transactions” for additional information regarding the Sierra Credit Support Agreement. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on the Sierra Credit Support Agreement is included in "Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) - credit support agreements" in the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table presents the fair value and aggregate unrealized depreciation of the Sierra Credit Support Agreement as of June 30, 2022:


As of June 30, 2022 Description ($ in thousands)	Counter Party	Settlement Date	Notional Amount		Value		Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Sierra Credit Support Agreement	Barings LLC	04/01/32	$	100,000	$	36,700	$	(7,700)

Total Sierra Credit Support Agreement							$	(7,700)

As of June 30, 2022, the fair value of the Sierra Credit Support Agreement was $36.7 million, and is included in “Credit support agreements” in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet. The fair value of the Sierra Credit Support Agreement was determined based on an income approach, with the primary inputs being the enterprise value, the continuously annual risk-free interest rate, a measure of expected asset volatility, and the expected time until an exit event for each portfolio company in the Sierra Reference Portfolio, which are all Level 3 inputs.

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

The Company enters into forward currency contracts from time to time to primarily help mitigate the impact that an adverse change in foreign exchange rates would have on net interest income from the Company's investments and related borrowings denominated in foreign currencies. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currency contracts are included in "Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) - foreign currency transactions" and net realized gains or losses on forward currency contracts are included in "Net realized gains (losses) - foreign currency transactions" in the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. Forward currency contracts are considered undesignated derivative instruments.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

The following tables present the Company's foreign currency forward contracts as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

As of June 30, 2022

Description

($ in thousands)

Notional Amount to be Purchased

Notional Amount to be Sold

Maturity Date

Gross Amount of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)

Balance Sheet Location of Net Amounts

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

A$69,982

$48,421

07/07/22

(298)

Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

$51,174

A$68,223

07/07/22

4,260

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

$1,211

A$1,759

07/07/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)

$48,426

A$69,930

10/06/22

302

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

C$3,251

$2,528

07/07/22

(8)

Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

$49

C$61

07/07/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

$2,549

C$3,190

07/07/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)

$2,543

C$3,269

10/06/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)

2,159kr.

$305

07/07/22

(2)

Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)

$323

2,159kr.

07/07/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)

$310

2,178kr.

10/06/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

€105,535

$111,094

07/07/22

(748)

Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$111,089

€100,635

07/07/22

5,867

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$5,201

€4,901

07/07/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$10,597

€10,000

10/06/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)

$96,036

€90,657

10/06/22

620

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)

NZ$11,801

$7,373

07/07/22

(36)

Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)

$8,151

NZ$11,801

07/07/22

813

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)

$7,346

NZ$11,771

10/06/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)

£23,156

$29,159

07/07/22

(1,037)

Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)

$16,974

£13,500

07/07/22

579

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)

$12,612

£9,656

07/07/22

886

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)

$16,274

£13,331

10/06/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)

1,976kr

$195

07/07/22

(2)

Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)

$213

1,976kr

07/07/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)

$201

2,026kr

10/06/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Foreign currency forward contract (CHF)

3,100Fr.

$3,241

07/07/22

(2)

Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (CHF)

$3,237

3,100Fr.

07/07/22

(2)

Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (CHF)

$3,262

3,100Fr.

10/06/22

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Total

11,565

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)


As of December 31, 2021 Description ($ in thousands)	Notional Amount to be Purchased	Notional Amount to be Sold	Maturity Date	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)		Balance Sheet Location of Net Amounts
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)	A$31,601	$22,850	01/06/22	$	126	Prepaid expenses and other assets
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)	A$2,099	$1,508	01/06/22	18		Prepaid expenses and other assets
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)	$20,727	A$28,700	01/06/22	(139)		Derivative liability
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)	$3,580	A$5,000	04/08/22	(55)		Derivative liability
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)	$18,247	A$25,386	04/08/22	(215)		Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)	$3,230	$2,528	01/06/22	29		Prepaid expenses and other assets
Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)	$3,000	$2,425	01/06/22	(50)		Derivative liability
Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)	$4,881	$6,230	01/06/22	(51)		Derivative liability
Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)	$2,506	$3,203	04/08/22	(29)		Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)	2,143kr.	$326	01/06/22	1		Prepaid expenses and other assets
Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)	$335	2,143kr.	01/06/22	7		Prepaid expenses and other assets
Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)	$323	2,116kr.	04/08/22	(1)		Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)	€52,583	$59,524	01/06/22	275		Prepaid expenses and other assets
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)	€5,020	$5,701	04/08/22	19		Prepaid expenses and other assets
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)	$24,722	€21,500	01/06/22	271		Prepaid expenses and other assets
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)	$14,563	€12,900	01/06/22	(108)		Derivative liability
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)	$20,655	€18,183	01/06/22	(23)		Derivative liability
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)	$60,413	€53,265	04/08/22	(282)		Derivative liability
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)	$1,130	€1,000	04/08/22	(10)		Derivative liability
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)	$8,514	€7,500	04/08/22	(32)		Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)	£9,900	$13,220	01/06/22	190		Prepaid expenses and other assets
Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)	$13,349	£9,900	01/06/22	(60)		Derivative liability
Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)	$6,122	£4,599	04/08/22	(104)		Derivative liability

Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)	1,792kr	$198	01/07/22	—		Derivative liability
Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)	$204	1,792kr	01/07/22	6		Prepaid expenses and other assets
Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)	$207	1,875kr	04/08/22	—		Prepaid expenses and other assets
Total				$	(217)

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the total fair value of the Company's foreign currency forward contracts was $11.6 million and $(0.2) million, respectively. The fair values of the Company's foreign currency forward contracts are based on unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes, which are Level 2 inputs.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In the normal course of business, the Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, consisting primarily of unused commitments to extend financing to the Company's portfolio companies. Since commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. As of June 30, 2022, the Company believed that it had adequate financial resources to satisfy its unfunded commitments. The balances of unused commitments to extend financing as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were as follows:


Portfolio Company ($ in thousands)	Investment Type	June 30, 2022		December 31, 2021
1888 Industrial Services, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	$	189	$	—
Acclime Holdings HK Limited(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—		1,179
Acclime Holdings HK Limited(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—		110
Accurus Aerospace Corporation(1)(2)	Revolver	2,305		—
Air Comm Corporation, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	11		11
Air Comm Corporation, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,448		1,448
Amtech Software(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,527		2,727
Amtech Software(1)	Revolver	682		682
AnalytiChem Holding GmbH(1)(2)(3)	Incremental Term Loan	917		6,207
AnalytiChem Holding GmbH(1)(2)(3)	Bridge Revolver	359		—
Aquavista Watersides 2 LTD(1)(2)(4)	Bridge Revolver	451		503
Aquavista Watersides 2 LTD(1)(2)(4)	Acquisition Facility	2,821		3,147
Astra Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	885		2,571
Avance Clinical Bidco Pty Ltd(1)(2)(5)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,314		3,497
Azalea Buyer, Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	961		962
Azalea Buyer, Inc.(1)(2)	Revolver	423		481
Bariacum S.A(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	1,986		2,161
Beyond Risk Management, Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,423		2,573
BigHand UK Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Acquisition Facility	—		378
Black Angus Steakhouses, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	417		—
Bounteous, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,840		2,840
Brightpay Limited(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	197		432
Brightpay Limited(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	132		144
BrightSign LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	1,329		1,329
British Engineering Services Holdco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Bridge Revolver	—		613
CAi Software, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	943		943
Canadian Orthodontic Partners Corp.(1)(2)(6)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	116		167
Centralis Finco S.a.r.l.(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	424		461
Ceres Pharma NV(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,976		2,149
CGI Parent, LLC(1)	Revolver	1,653		—
Classic Collision (Summit Buyer, LLC)(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	267		393
Coastal Marina Holdings, LLC(1)(2)	PIK Tranche B Term Loan	1,311		1,311
Coastal Marina Holdings, LLC(1)(2)	Tranche A Term Loan	3,576		3,576
Command Alkon (Project Potter Buyer, LLC)(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—		6,018
Comply365, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	1,100		—
Coyo Uprising GmbH(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	821		894
Crash Champions, LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	378		5,420
CSL Dualcom(1)(2)(4)	Acquisition Term Loan	895		998
Dart Buyer, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—		2,431
DecksDirect, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	153		218
DreamStart Bidco SAS(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	567		617

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)


Portfolio Company ($ in thousands)	Investment Type	June 30, 2022	December 31, 2021
Dune Group(1)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	611	665
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	692	692
Eclipse Business Capital, LLC(1)	Revolver	6,545	11,818
EMI Porta Holdco LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	10,441	12,458
EMI Porta Holdco LLC(1)	Revolver	2,005	2,966
EPS NASS Parent, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	257	583
eShipping, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,650	2,548
eShipping, LLC(1)	Revolver	1,486	1,232
Events Software BidCo Pty Ltd(1)(2)(5)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	440	—
F24 (Stairway BidCo GmbH)(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	274	405
Fineline Technologies, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	180	180
Finexvet(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	230	—
Footco 40 Limited(1)(2)(4)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	773	—
FragilePak LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,354	2,354
GPZN II GmbH(1)(2)(3)	CAF Term Loan	549	—
Heartland Veterinary Partners, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	267	657
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, LLC(1)	Revolver	2,632	2,632
HW Holdco, LLC (Hanley Wood LLC)(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	913	1,563
IGL Holdings III Corp.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	1,217
Innovad Group II BV(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,236	1,825
INOS 19-090 GmbH(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	2,331	2,535
ITI Intermodal, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	103	103
ITI Intermodal, Inc.(1)	Revolver	124	124
Jaguar Merger Sub Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	711	1,961
Jaguar Merger Sub Inc.(1)(2)	Revolver	490	490
Jocassee Partners LLC	Joint Venture	65,000	20,000
Jon Bidco Limited(1)(2)(7)	Capex & Acquisition Facility	1,416	—
Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors LLC(1)	Revolver	418	—
Kano Laboratories LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,830	153
Kano Laboratories LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	153	4,544
Kemmerer Operations LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	908	—
LAF International(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	167	341
Lambir Bidco Limited(1)(2)(3)	Bridge Revolver	—	941
Lambir Bidco Limited(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,730	1,881
Lattice Group Holdings Bidco Limited(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	354	—
LeadsOnline, LLC(1)	Revolver	2,256	—
Lifestyle Intermediate II, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	2,333	—
LivTech Purchaser, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	34	82
Marmoutier Holding B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	372	405
Marmoutier Holding B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Revolver	149	162
Marshall Excelsior Co.(1)(2)	Revolver	689	—
MC Group Ventures Corporation(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	817	817
Modern Star Holdings Bidco Pty Limited(1)(2)(5)	Capex Term Loan	982	1,038
Murphy Midco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	598	2,617
Narda Acquisitionco., Inc.(1)(2)	Revolver	1,311	1,311
Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,261	1,261
Nexus Underwriting Management Limited(1)(2)(4)	Revolver	—	103

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)


Portfolio Company ($ in thousands)	Investment Type	June 30, 2022	December 31, 2021
Nexus Underwriting Management Limited(1)(2)(4)	Acquisition Facility	447	541
Novotech Aus Bidco Pty Ltd(1)(2)	Capex & Acquisition Facility	809	—
OA Buyer, Inc.(1)(2)	Revolver	1,331	1,331
OAC Holdings I Corp(1)	Revolver	294	—
OG III B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition CapEx Facility	—	686
Omni Intermediate Holdings, LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	817
Omni Intermediate Holdings, LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,289	4,357
OSP Hamilton Purchaser, LLC(1)	Revolver	131	187
Pacific Health Supplies Bidco Pty Limited(1)(5)	CapEx Term Loan	—	1,283
PDQ.Com Corporation(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	289
PDQ.Com Corporation(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	7,753	10,948
Perimeter Master Note Business Trust(1)(2)	Series 2022-One Class A	73	—
Perimeter Master Note Business Trust(1)(2)	Series 2022-One Class B	73	—
Perimeter Master Note Business Trust(1)(2)	Series 2022-One Class C	73	—
Perimeter Master Note Business Trust(1)(2)	Series 2022-One Class D	73	—
Perimeter Master Note Business Trust(1)(2)	Series 2022-One Class E	3,709	—
Polara Enterprises, L.L.C.(1)	Revolver	474	545
Policy Services Company, LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	6,944
Premium Invest(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	1,777	1,933
ProfitOptics, LLC(1)	Revolver	484	—
Protego Bidco B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	776	844
PSP Intermediate 4, LLC(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	712
QPE7 SPV1 BidCo Pty Ltd(1)(2)(5)	Acquisition Term Loan	—	373
RA Outdoors, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	1,235	—
Rep Seko Merger Sub LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	929	1,455
Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd(1)(2)(4)	Acquisition Facility	606	1,061
Riedel Beheer B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Revolver	—	230
Riedel Beheer B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	141	153
Sanoptis S.A.R.L.(1)(3)	Acquisition Capex Facility	7,482	—
Scaled Agile, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	416	416
Scaled Agile, Inc.(1)	Revolver	336	336
Scout Bidco B.V.(1)(3)	Revolver	1,009	—
Scout Bidco B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,223	—
Security Holdings B.V.(1)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,091	2,274
Security Holdings B.V.(1)(3)	Revolver	1,045	1,137
Sereni Capital NV(1)(2)(3)	Revolver	53	—
Sereni Capital NV(1)(2)(3)	Term Loan	376	—
Smartling, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,978	2,353
Smartling, Inc.(1)	Revolver	1,176	1,176
Smile Brands Group, Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	185	655
Springbrook Software (SBRK Intermediate, Inc.)(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	2,373
SSCP Pegasus Midco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	4,709	5,251
Superjet Buyer, LLC(1)	Revolver	1,825	1,825
Syntax Systems Ltd(1)	Revolver	448	569
Syntax Systems Ltd(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,933	1,933
Tank Holding Corp(1)	Revolver	509	—
Techone B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	1,621

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)


Portfolio Company ($ in thousands)	Investment Type	June 30, 2022		December 31, 2021
Techone B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Revolver	219		432
Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	886		886
Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC(1)	Revolver	1,129		1,129
The Caprock Group, Inc. (aka TA/TCG Holdings, LLC)(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,811		2,811
The Caprock Group, Inc. (aka TA/TCG Holdings, LLC)(1)	Revolver	827		827
The Hilb Group, LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,345		2,773
TPC Group, Inc.(1)(2)	Revolver	34,322		—
Transit Technologies LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—		1,857
Truck-Lite Co., LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—		4,540
Turbo Buyer, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—		2,070
Turbo Buyer, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,130		—
Union Bidco Limited(1)(4)	Acquisition Facility	151		—
United Therapy Holding III GmbH(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	1,588		—
USLS Acquisition, Inc.(f/k/a US Legal Support, Inc.)(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	3,820		—
Victoria Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	423		—
Waccamaw River, LLC(2)	Joint Venture	2,480		11,280
W2O Holdings, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,622		3,832
Woodland Foods, Inc.(1)	Revolver	1,465		2,070
Xeinadin Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	CAF Term Loan	5,986		—
ZB Holdco LLC(1)	Revolver	845		—
ZB Holdco LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,352		—
Zeppelin Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Capex / Acquisition Facility	2,541		—
Zeppelin Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Revolver	534		—
Total unused commitments to extend financing		$	279,328	$	234,658

(1)The Company's estimate of the fair value of the current investments in these portfolio companies includes an analysis of the fair value of any unfunded commitments.

(2)Represents a commitment to extend financing to a portfolio company where one or more of the Company's current investments in the portfolio company are carried at less than cost.

(3)Actual commitment amount is denominated in Euros. Commitment was translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

(4)Actual commitment amount is denominated in British pounds sterling. Commitment was translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

(5)Actual commitment amount is denominated in Australian dollars. Commitment was translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

(6)Actual commitment amount is denominated in Canadian dollars. Commitment was translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

(7)Actual commitment amount is denominated in New Zealand dollars. Commitment was translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

In the normal course of business, the Company guarantees certain obligations in connection with its portfolio companies (in particular, certain controlled portfolio companies). Under these guarantee arrangements, payments may be required to be made to third parties if such guarantees are called upon or if the portfolio companies were to default on their related obligations, as applicable. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had guaranteed €9.9 million ($10.3 million U.S. dollars and $11.3 million U.S. dollars, respectively) relating to credit facilities among Erste Bank and MVC Automotive Group Gmbh ("MVC Auto"). The Company would be required to make payments to Erste Bank if MVC Auto were to default on their related payment obligations. None of the credit facility guarantees are recorded as a liability on the Company's Unaudited and Audited Consolidated Balance Sheets, as such the credit facility liabilities are considered in the valuation of the investments in MVC Auto. The guarantees denominated in foreign currencies were translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

Neither the Company, the Adviser, nor the Company’s subsidiaries are currently subject to any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to their respective businesses. The Company, the Adviser, and the Company’s subsidiaries may from time to time, however, be involved in litigation arising out of operations in the normal course of business or otherwise, including in connection with strategic transactions. Furthermore, third parties may seek to impose liability on the Company in connection with the activities of its portfolio companies. While the outcome of any current legal proceedings cannot at this time be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect any current matters will materially affect its financial condition or results of operations; however, there can be no assurance whether any pending legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations in any future reporting period.

COVID-19 Developments

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic continued to have an impact on the U.S and global economies. To the extent the Company's portfolio companies are adversely impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may have a material adverse impact on the Company's future net investment income, the fair value of its portfolio investments, its financial condition and the results of operations and financial condition of the Company's portfolio companies.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

8. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:


	Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands, except share and per share amounts)	2022			2021
Per share data:
Net asset value at beginning of period	$	11.36		$	10.99
Net investment income(1)	0.52			0.44
Net realized gain (loss) on investments / foreign currency transactions(1)	(0.12)			0.03
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments / CSAs / foreign currency transactions(1)	(0.43)			0.32
Total increase (decrease) from investment operations(1)	(0.03)			0.79
Dividends/distributions paid to stockholders from net investment income	(0.47)			(0.39)



Sierra Acquisition (See Note 9)(2)	0.10			—
Deemed contribution - CSA (See Note 9)	0.40			—

Purchases of shares in share repurchase plan	0.02			—

Tax provision(1)	(0.02)			—
Other(3)	0.05			—
Net asset value at end of period	$	11.41		$	11.39
Market value at end of period(4)	$	9.31		$	10.56
Shares outstanding at end of period	109,785,892			65,316,085
Net assets at end of period	$	1,252,875		$	744,128
Average net assets	$	1,121,688		$	731,948
Ratio of total expenses, including loss on extinguishment of debt and provision for taxes, to average net assets (annualized)(5)	9.00		%	9.51		%

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (annualized)	9.05		%	7.91		%
Portfolio turnover ratio (annualized)(6)	26.75		%	33.77		%
Total return(7)	(11.51)		%	19.22		%

(1)Weighted average per share data—basic and diluted; per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the applicable period.

(2)Includes the impact of share issuance and deemed contribution from Barings LLC associated with the Sierra Acquisition

(3)Represents the impact of the different share amounts used in calculating per share data as a result of calculating certain per share data based upon the weighted average basic shares outstanding during the period and certain per share data based on the shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.

(4)Represents the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the last day of the period.

(5)Does not include expenses of underlying investment companies, including joint ventures and short-term investments.

(6)Portfolio turnover ratio as of June 30, 2022 and 2021 excludes the impact of short-term investments. Portfolio turnover ratio as of June 30, 2022 excludes the purchase of investment assets included in the Sierra Acquisition.

(7)Total return is based on purchase of stock at the current market price on the first day and a sale at the current market price on the last day of each period reported on the table and assumes reinvestment of dividends at prices obtained by the Company's dividend reinvestment plan during the period. Total return is not annualized.

9. SIERRA ACQUISITION

On February 25, 2022, the Company completed the Sierra Acquisition pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Sierra Merger Agreement”), dated as of September 21, 2021, by and among the Company, Mercury Acquisition Sub, Inc., a Maryland corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Sierra Acquisition Sub”), Sierra Income Corporation, a Maryland corporation (“Sierra”), and Barings. To effect the acquisition, Sierra Acquisition Sub merged with and into Sierra, with Sierra surviving the merger as the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary (the “First Sierra Merger”). Immediately thereafter, Sierra merged with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving company (the “Second Sierra Merger” and, together with the First Sierra Merger, the “Sierra Merger”). The Merger has been treated as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(A) of the Code.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

Pursuant to the Sierra Merger Agreement, Sierra stockholders received the right to the following merger consideration in exchange for each share of Sierra common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the First Sierra Merger (excluding any shares cancelled pursuant to the Sierra Merger Agreement): (i) approximately $0.9783641 per share in cash, without interest, from Barings and (ii) 0.44973 of a validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable share of the Company’s common stock. The Company issued approximately 45,986,926 shares of its common stock to Sierra’s former stockholders in connection with the Sierra Merger, thereby resulting in the Company’s then-existing stockholders owning approximately 58.7% of the combined company and Sierra’s former stockholders owning approximately 41.3% of the combined company.

In connection with the completion of the Company’s acquisition of Sierra, the Board affirmed the Company’s commitment to make open-market purchases of shares of its common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $30.0 million at then-current market prices at any time shares trade below 90% of the Company’s then most recently disclosed NAV per share. Any repurchases pursuant to the authorized program will occur during the 12-month period commencing on April 1, 2022 and are expected to be made in accordance with a Rule 10b5-1 purchase plan that qualifies for the safe harbors provided by Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, as well as subject to compliance with the Company’s covenant and regulatory requirements.

In connection with the Sierra Acquisition, on February 25, 2022, the Company entered into the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. Promptly following the closing of the Sierra Merger, the Company also entered into the Sierra Credit Support Agreement with Barings. See “Note 2 - Agreements and Related Party Transactions” for more information regarding the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement and the Sierra Credit Support Agreement.

The Sierra Acquisition was accounted for in accordance with the asset acquisition method of accounting as detailed in ASC 805-50, Business Combinations-Related Issues. Under asset acquisition accounting, acquiring assets in groups not only requires ascertaining the cost of the asset (or net assets), but also allocating that cost to the individual assets (or individual assets and liabilities) that make up the group. Per ASC 805-50-30-1, the acquired assets (as a group) are recognized based on their cost to the acquiring entity, which generally includes transaction costs of the asset acquisition, and no gain or loss is recognized unless the fair value of noncash assets given as consideration differs from the assets carrying amounts on the acquiring entity’s records. ASC 805-50-30-2 goes on to say asset acquisitions in which the consideration given is cash are measured by the amount of cash paid. However, if the consideration given is not in the form of cash (that is, in the form of noncash assets, liabilities incurred, or equity interests issued), measurement is based on the cost to the acquiring entity or the fair value of the assets (or net assets) acquired, whichever is more clearly evident and, thus, more reliably measured.

The fair value of the merger consideration paid by the Company was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values as of the date of acquisition and did not give rise to goodwill. Since the fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the fair value of the merger consideration paid by the Company, the Company recognized a deemed contribution from the Adviser.

The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as a result of the Sierra Acquisition:


($ in thousands)
Common stock issued by the Company	$	499,418
Cash consideration paid by the Company(1)	10,670
Deemed contribution from Barings LLC	27,729
Total purchase price	$	537,817
Assets acquired:
Investments(2)	$	442,198
Cash	102,006
Other assets(3)	3,519
Total assets acquired	$	547,723
Liabilities assumed(4)	(9,906)
Net assets acquired	$	537,817

(1)The Company incurred $10.6 million in professional fees and other costs related to the Sierra Acquisition, including $4.0 million in investment banking fees.

(2)Investments acquired were recorded at fair value, which is also the Company's initial cost basis

Barings BDC, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

(3)Other assets acquired in the Sierra Acquisition consisted of the following:


($ in thousands)
Interest and fees receivable	$	2,874

Escrow receivable	645

Total	$	3,519

(4)Liabilities assumed in the Sierra Acquisition consisted of the following:


($ in thousands)
Accrued merger expenses	$	3,327
Current and deferred tax liability	3,814
Other liabilities	2,765
Total	$	9,906

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to June 30, 2022, the Company made approximately $215.4 million of new commitments, of which $171.5 million closed and funded. The $171.5 million of investments consists of $159.8 million of first lien senior secured debt investments, $10.6 million of second lien senior secured and subordinated debt investments and $1.1 million of equity investments. The weighted average yield of the debt investments was 8.2%. In addition, the Company funded $11.6 million of previously committed delayed draw term loans.

On August 9, 2022, the Board declared a quarterly distribution of $0.24 per share payable on September 14, 2022 to holders of record as of September 7, 2022.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion is designed to provide a better understanding of our unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, including a brief discussion of our business, key factors that impacted our performance and a summary of our operating results. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Historical results and percentage relationships among any amounts in the financial statements are not necessarily indicative of trends in operating results for any future periods.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements in this Quarterly Report constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. Forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements as to our future operating results, our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies, the impact of the investments that we expect to make, the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives, our expected financings and investments, the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital, and the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "target," "goals," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate," "continue," "forecast," "may," "should," "potential," variations of such words, and similar expressions indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Readers are cautioned that the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report are only predictions, are not guarantees of future performance, and are subject to risks, events, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the items discussed herein, in Item 1A entitled "Risk Factors" in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and in Item 1A entitled "Risk Factors" in Part II of our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Other factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially include, but are not limited to, changes in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment or conditions affecting the financial and capital markets, including with respect to changes from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the length and duration of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States as well as worldwide and the magnitude of the economic impact of that outbreak; the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies, including our and their ability to achieve our respective objectives; the effect of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on our ability to continue to effectively manage our business and on the availability of equity and debt capital and our use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments; risks associated with possible disruption due to terrorism in our operations or the economy generally; and future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in our operating areas. These statements are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts, information and projections about the industry in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management as of the date of filing of this Quarterly Report. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless we are required to do so by law. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

Overview of Our Business

We are a Maryland corporation incorporated on October 10, 2006. In August 2018, in connection with the closing of an externalization transaction through which Barings LLC (“Barings”) agreed to become our external investment adviser, we entered into an investment advisory agreement (the “Original Advisory Agreement”) and an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with Barings. In connection with the completion of our acquisition of MVC Capital, Inc., a Delaware corporation, on December 23, 2020 (the “MVC Acquisition”), we entered into an amended and restated investment advisory agreement (the “Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement”) with Barings on December 23, 2020, following approval of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement by our stockholders at our December 23, 2020 special meeting of stockholders. The terms of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement became effective on January 1, 2021. In connection with the completion of the Sierra Acquisition (as defined below), on February 25, 2022, we entered into a second amended and restated investment advisory agreement (the “New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement”) with the Adviser. Under the terms of the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement and the Administration Agreement, Barings serves as our investment adviser and administrator and manages our investment portfolio and performs (or oversees, or arranges for, the performance of) the administrative services necessary for our operation.

An externally-managed BDC generally does not have any employees, and its investment and management functions are provided by an outside investment adviser and administrator under an advisory agreement and administration agreement. Instead of directly compensating employees, we pay Barings for investment management and administrative services pursuant to the terms of an investment advisory agreement and an administration agreement. Under the terms of the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement, the fees paid to Barings for managing our affairs are determined based upon an objective and fixed formula, as compared with the subjective and variable nature of the costs associated with employing management and employees in an internally-managed BDC structure, which include bonuses that cannot be directly tied to Company performance because of restrictions on incentive compensation under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”).

Beginning in August 2018, Barings shifted our investment focus to invest in syndicated senior secured loans, bonds and other fixed income securities. Since that time, Barings has transitioned our portfolio to primarily senior secured private debt investments in well-established middle-market businesses that operate across a wide range of industries. Barings’ existing SEC co-investment exemptive relief under the 1940 Act (the “Exemptive Relief”) permits us and Barings’ affiliated private and SEC-registered funds to co-invest in Barings-originated loans, which allows Barings to efficiently implement its senior secured private debt investment strategy for us.

Barings employs fundamental credit analysis, and targets investments in businesses with relatively low levels of cyclicality and operating risk. The holding size of each position will generally be dependent upon a number of factors including total facility size, pricing and structure, and the number of other lenders in the facility. Barings has experience managing levered vehicles, both public and private, and will seek to enhance our returns through the use of leverage with a prudent approach that prioritizes capital preservation. Barings believes this strategy and approach offers attractive risk/return with lower volatility given the potential for fewer defaults and greater resilience through market cycles. A significant portion of our investments are expected to be rated below investment grade by rating agencies or, if unrated would be rated below investment grade if they were rated. Below investment grade securities, which are often referred to as “junk,” have predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal.

We generate revenues in the form of interest income, primarily from our investments in debt securities, loan origination and other fees and dividend income. Fees generated in connection with our debt investments are recognized over the life of the loan using the effective interest method or, in some cases, recognized as earned. Our senior secured, middle-market, private debt investments generally have terms of between five and seven years. Our senior secured, middle-market, first lien private debt investments generally bear interest between LIBOR (or the applicable currency rate for investments in foreign currencies) plus 450 basis points and LIBOR plus 650 basis points per annum. Our subordinated middle-market, private debt investments generally bear interest between LIBOR (or the applicable currency rate for investments in foreign currencies) plus 700 basis points and LIBOR plus 900 basis points per annum if floating rate, and between 8% and 15% if fixed rate. From time to time, certain of our investments may have a form of interest, referred to as payment-in-kind, or PIK, interest, which is not paid currently but is instead accrued and added to the loan balance and paid at the end of the term.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the weighted average yield on the principal amount of our outstanding debt investments other than non-accrual debt investments was approximately 7.6% and 7.2%, respectively. The weighted average yield on the principal amount of all of our outstanding debt investments (including non-accrual debt investments) was approximately 7.2% and 6.9% as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Sierra Income Corporation Acquisition

On February 25, 2022, we completed our acquisition of Sierra Income Corporation, a Maryland corporation (“Sierra”), pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Sierra Merger Agreement”), dated as of September 21, 2021, with Sierra, Mercury Acquisition Sub, Inc., a Maryland corporation and our direct wholly owned subsidiary (“Sierra Acquisition Sub”), and Barings. To effect the acquisition, Sierra Acquisition Sub merged with and into Sierra, with Sierra surviving the merger as our wholly owned subsidiary (the “First Sierra Merger”). Immediately thereafter, Sierra merged with and into us, with Barings BDC, Inc. as the surviving company (the “Second Sierra Merger” and, together with the First Sierra Merger, the “Sierra Merger”).

Pursuant to the Sierra Merger Agreement, each share of Sierra common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Sierra Common Stock”), issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the First Sierra Merger (other than shares of Sierra Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the First Sierra Merger that were held by a subsidiary of Sierra or held, directly or indirectly, by us or Sierra Acquisition Sub) was converted into the right to receive (i) an amount in cash from Barings, without interest, equal to $0.9783641, and (ii) 0.44973 shares of the our common stock, plus any cash in lieu of fractional shares. As a result of the Sierra Merger, former Sierra stockholders received approximately 46.0 million shares of our common stock for their shares of Sierra Common Stock.

In connection with the Sierra Acquisition, on February 25, 2022, following the closing of the Sierra Merger, we entered into (1) the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement, and (2) a credit support agreement (the “Sierra Credit Support Agreement”) with Barings, pursuant to which Barings has agreed to provide credit support to us in the amount of up to $100.0 million relating to the net cumulative realized and unrealized losses on the acquired Sierra investment portfolio over a 10-year period. See “Note 2. Agreements and Related Party Transactions” and “Note. 6 Derivative Instruments” in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information.

In addition, in connection with the closing of the Sierra Merger, our board of directors (the “Board”) affirmed our commitment to purchase in open-market transactions, pursuant to Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and subject to our compliance with our covenant and regulatory requirements, shares of our common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $30,000,000 at then-current market prices at any time the shares of our common stock trade below 90% of our then most recently disclosed net asset value per share during the 12-month period commencing on April 1, 2022.

COVID-19 Developments

The spread of the Coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic, and the related effect on the U.S. and global economies, has had adverse consequences for the business operations of some of our portfolio companies but no longer adversely affects our operations and the operations of Barings, including with respect to us. Barings continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation globally and is prepared to adapt office working patterns as required to ensure the safety of its employees and clients who visit Barings office locations. Barings’ cybersecurity policies are applied consistently when working remotely or in the office.

While we have been carefully monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our business and the business of our portfolio companies, we have continued to fund our existing debt commitments. In addition, we have continued to make and originate, and expect to continue to make and originate, new loans.

We will continue to monitor the situation relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and guidance from U.S. and international authorities, including federal, state and local public health authorities and may take additional actions based on their recommendations. In these circumstances, there may be developments outside our control requiring us to adjust our plan of operation. As such, given the dynamic nature of this situation, we cannot reasonably estimate the impacts of COVID-19 on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in the future. However, to the extent our portfolio companies are adversely impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may have a material adverse impact on our future net investment income, the fair value of our portfolio investments, our financial condition and the results of operations and financial condition of our portfolio companies.

Relationship with Our Adviser, Barings

Our investment adviser, Barings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, is a leading global asset management firm and is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Barings’ primary investment capabilities include fixed income, private credit, real estate, equity, and alternative investments. Subject to the overall supervision of the Board, Barings’ Global Private Finance Group (“BGPF”) manages our day-to-day operations, and provides investment advisory and management services to us. BGPF is part of Barings’ $274.4 billion Global Fixed Income Platform that invests in liquid, private and structured credit. BGPF manages private funds and separately managed accounts, along with multiple public vehicles.

Among other things, Barings (i) determines the composition of our portfolio, the nature and timing of the changes therein and the manner of implementing such changes; (ii) identifies, evaluates and negotiates the structure of the investments made by us; (iii) executes, closes, services and monitors the investments that we make; (iv) determines the securities and other assets that we will purchase, retain or sell; (v) performs due diligence on prospective portfolio companies and (vi) provides us with such other investment advisory, research and related services as we may, from time to time, reasonably require for the investment of our funds.

Under the terms of the Administration Agreement, Barings performs (or oversees, or arranges for, the performance of) the administrative services necessary for our operation, including, but not limited to, office facilities, equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services at such office facilities and such other services as Barings, subject to review by the Board, will from time to time determine to be necessary or useful to perform its obligations under the Administration Agreement. Barings also, on our behalf and subject to the Board’s oversight, arranges for the services of, and oversees, custodians, depositories, transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, other stockholder servicing agents, accountants, attorneys, underwriters, brokers and dealers, corporate fiduciaries, insurers, banks and such other persons in any such other capacity

deemed to be necessary or desirable. Barings is responsible for the financial and other records that we are required to maintain and will prepare all reports and other materials required to be filed with the SEC or any other regulatory authority.

Stockholder Approval of Reduced Asset Coverage Ratio

On July 24, 2018, our stockholders voted at a special meeting of stockholders (the “2018 Special Meeting”) to approve a proposal to authorize us to be subject to a reduced asset coverage ratio of at least 150% under the 1940 Act. As a result of the stockholder approval at the 2018 Special Meeting, effective July 25, 2018, our applicable asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act has been decreased to 150% from 200%. As a result, we are permitted under the 1940 Act to incur indebtedness at a level which is more consistent with a portfolio of senior secured debt. As of June 30, 2022, our asset coverage ratio was 181.4%.

Portfolio Investment Composition

The total value of our investment portfolio was $2,389.1 million as of June 30, 2022, as compared to $1,800.6 million as of December 31, 2021. As of June 30, 2022, we had investments in 294 portfolio companies with an aggregate cost of $2,439.1 million. As of December 31, 2021, we had investments in 212 portfolio companies with an aggregate cost of $1,787.8 million. As of both June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, none of our portfolio investments represented greater than 10% of the total fair value of our investment portfolio.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our investment portfolio consisted of the following investments:


($ in thousands)	Cost		Percentage of Total Portfolio		Fair Value		Percentage of Total Portfolio
June 30, 2022:
Senior debt and 1st lien notes	$	1,582,312	65	%	$	1,550,204	65	%
Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes	370,972		15		315,809		13
Structured products	82,515		3		70,385		3
Equity shares	206,407		9		268,622		11
Equity warrants	174		—		92		—
Investment in joint ventures / PE fund	196,687		8		183,964		8

	$	2,439,067	100	%	$	2,389,076	100	%
December 31, 2021:
Senior debt and 1st lien notes	$	1,217,899	68	%	$	1,221,598	68	%
Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes	253,551		14		240,037		13
Structured products	37,055		2		40,271		2
Equity shares	145,791		8		154,477		9
Equity warrants	1,111		—		1,107		—
Investment in joint ventures / PE fund	132,417		8		143,104		8

	$	1,787,824	100	%	$	1,800,594	100	%

Investment Activity

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we made 48 new investments totaling $495.2 million, purchased $442.2 million of investments as part of the Sierra Acquisition, made investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $173.5 million and made additional investments in joint venture equity portfolio companies totaling $13.8 million. We had 21 loans repaid totaling $178.3 million, received $22.5 million of portfolio company principal payments and received $35.5 million of return of capital from our joint ventures. In addition, we sold $101.7 million of loans, recognizing a net realized loss on these transactions of $6.1 million, and sold $132.3 million of middle-market portfolio company debt investments to one of our joint ventures and realized a loss on these transactions of $0.2 million. We received proceeds related to the sale of equity investments totaling $1.7 million and recognized a net realized loss on such sales totaling $0.7 million. Lastly, we exchanged a debt investment totaling $13.8 million in one portfolio company for equity totaling $13.9 million and realized a loss on such exchange of $0.8 million.

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we made 40 new investments totaling $390.9 million, made investments in

existing portfolio companies totaling $112.9 million, made a net new joint venture equity investment totaling $5.5 million and

additional investments in joint venture equity portfolio companies totaling $30.0 million. We had 13 loans repaid at par totaling

$92.6 million and received $25.6 million of portfolio company principal payments. In addition, we sold $57.0 million of loans,

recognizing a net realized gain on these transactions of $2.4 million, and sold $250.4 million of middle-market portfolio

company debt investments to one of our joint ventures and realized a gain on these transactions of $1.4 million. Lastly, we

received proceeds related to the sale of equity investments totaling $5.9 million and recognized a net realized loss on such sales

totaling $0.5 million.

Total portfolio investment activity for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:


Six Months Ended June 30, 2022: ($ in thousands)	Senior Debt and 1st Lien Notes		Subordinated Debt and 2nd Lien Notes		Structured Products		Equity Shares		Equity Warrants		Investments in Joint Ventures / PE Fund		Total
Fair value, beginning of period	$	1,221,598	$	240,037	$	40,271	$	154,477	$	1,107	$	143,104	$	1,800,594
New investments	539,897		80,753		7,060		55,006		—		13,797		696,513
Investments acquired in Sierra merger	235,770		66,662		46,666		7,065		72		85,963		442,198
Proceeds from sales of investments	(227,678)		(14,754)		(5,389)		(1,607)		(250)		(35,490)		(285,168)
Loan origination fees received	(10,371)		(1,121)		—		—		—		—		(11,492)
Principal repayments received	(175,265)		(22,610)		(2,888)		—		—		—		(200,763)
Payment-in-kind interest	2,125		8,939		—		—		—		—		11,064
Accretion of loan premium/discount	1,146		83		11		—		—		—		1,240
Accretion of deferred loan origination revenue	4,339		974		—		—		—		—		5,313
Realized gain (loss)	(5,551)		(1,505)		—		153		(760)		—		(7,663)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	(35,806)		(41,649)		(15,346)		53,528		(77)		(23,410)		(62,760)
Fair value, end of period	$	1,550,204	$	315,809	$	70,385	$	268,622	$	92	$	183,964	$	2,389,076


Six Months Ended June 30, 2021: ($ in thousands)	Senior Debt and 1st Lien Notes		Subordinated Debt and 2nd Lien Notes		Structured Products		Equity Shares		Equity Warrants		Investments in Joint Ventures / PE Fund		Short-term Investments		Total
Fair value, beginning of period	$	1,171,250	$	138,767	$	32,509	$	44,651	$	1,300	$	41,760	$	65,558	$	1,495,795
New investments	420,633		75,316		—		8,260		163		38,200		217,559		760,131
Proceeds from sales of investments	(291,705)		(8,771)		(6,823)		(5,972)		—		(2,675)		(272,542)		(588,488)
Loan origination fees received	(9,037)		(987)		—		—		—		—		—		(10,024)
Principal repayments received	(91,580)		(24,847)		(2,307)		—		—		—		—		(118,734)
Payment-in-kind interest	1,565		7,570		—		—		—		—		—		9,135
Accretion of loan premium/discount	1,267		2,528		27		—		—		—		—		3,822
Accretion of deferred loan origination revenue	3,228		285		—		—		—		—		—		3,513
Realized gain (loss)	3,176		(24)		652		(436)		—		—		(1)		3,367
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	10,068		(2,970)		777		5,499		25		3,192		—		16,591
Fair value, end of period	$	1,218,865	$	186,867	$	24,835	$	52,002	$	1,488	$	80,477	$	10,574	$	1,575,108

Non-Accrual Assets

Generally, when interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if we otherwise do not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, we will place the loan on non-accrual status and will generally cease recognizing interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. As of June 30, 2022, we had seven portfolio companies with investments on non-accrual, the fair value of which was $20.0 million, which comprised 0.8% of the total fair value of our portfolio, and the cost of which was $71.1 million, which comprised 2.9% of the total cost of our portfolio. As of December 31, 2021, we had two portfolio companies with investments on non-accrual, the fair value of which was $36.0 million, which comprised 2.0% of the total fair value of our portfolio, and the cost of which was $50.9 million, which comprised 2.9% of the total cost of our portfolio.

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A summary of our non-accrual assets as of June 30, 2022 is provided below:

1888 Industrial Services, LLC

In connection with the Sierra Acquisition, we purchased our debt and equity investments in 1888 Industrial Services, LLC, or 1888. The 1888 first lien senior secured term loan is on non-accrual status and as a result, under U.S. GAAP, we will not recognize interest income on our first lien senior secured term loan in 1888 for financial reporting purposes. As of June 30, 2022, the cost and fair value of our first lien senior secured term loan in 1888 was $0.4 million and zero, respectively.

Black Angus Steakhouse, LLC

In connection with the Sierra Acquisition, we purchased our debt and equity investments in Black Angus Steakhouse, LLC, or Black Angus. The Black Angus PIK term loan is on non-accrual status and as a result, under U.S. GAAP, we will not recognize interest income on our PIK term loan in Black Angus for financial reporting purposes. As of June 30, 2022, both the cost and fair value of our PIK term loan in Black Angus was $9.6 million.

Charming Charlie LLC

In connection with the Sierra Acquisition, we purchased our debt and equity investments in Charming Charlie, LLC, or Charming Charlie. Charming Charlie is on non-accrual status and as a result, under U.S. GAAP, we will not recognize interest income on our debt investments in Charming Charlie for financial reporting purposes. As of June 30, 2022, both the cost and fair value of our debt investments in Charming Charlie was zero.

Custom Alloy Corporation

In connection with the MVC Acquisition, we purchased our debt investment in Custom Alloy Corporation, or Custom Alloy. During the quarter ended December 31, 2021, we placed our debt investment in Custom Alloy on non-accrual status. As a result, under U.S. GAAP, we will not recognize interest income on our debt investment in Custom Alloy for financial reporting purposes. As of June 30, 2022, the cost of our debt investment in Custom Alloy was $46.4 million and the fair value of such investment was $5.6 million.

Holland Acquisition Corp.

In connection with the Sierra Acquisition, we purchased our debt investment in Holland Acquisition Corp., or Holland. Holland is on non-accrual status and as a result, under U.S. GAAP, we will not recognize interest income on our debt investments in Holland for financial reporting purposes. As of June 30, 2022, both the cost and fair value of our debt investments in Holland was zero.

Legal Solutions Holdings

In connection with the MVC Acquisition, we purchased our debt investment in Legal Solutions Holdings, or Legal Solutions. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, we placed our debt investment in Legal Solutions on non-accrual status. As a result, under U.S. GAAP, we will not recognize interest income on our debt investment in Legal Solutions for financial reporting purposes. As of June 30, 2022, the cost of our debt investment in Legal Solutions was $10.1 million and the fair value of such investment was zero.

Path Medical LLC

In connection with the Sierra Acquisition, we purchased our debt and equity investments in Path Medical LLC, or Path Medical. Path Medical is on non-accrual status and as a result, under U.S. GAAP, we will not recognize interest income on our debt investments in Path Medical for financial reporting purposes. As of June 30, 2022, the cost and fair value of our debt investments in Path Medical was $4.6 million and $4.7 million, respectively.

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Results of Operations

Comparison of the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021

Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
(in thousands)	June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021























Total investment income	$	55,592	$	33,153	$	99,350	$	63,747









Total operating expenses	23,818		18,595		48,563		34,833
Net investment income before taxes	31,774		14,558		50,787		28,914
Income taxes, including excise tax provision	—		—		6		(18)
Net investment income after taxes	31,774		14,558		50,781		28,932







Net realized gains (losses)	(10,223)		343		(11,665)		2,182







Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	(44,654)		14,409		(41,188)		20,683
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, credit support agreements and foreign currency borrowings	(54,877)		14,752		(52,853)		22,865

Provision for taxes	(1,890)		(2)		(1,890)		(1)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	(24,993)	$	29,308	$	(3,962)	$	51,796

Net increases or decreases in net assets resulting from operations can vary substantially from period to period due to various factors, including recognition of realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As a result, quarterly comparisons of net changes in net assets resulting from operations may not be meaningful.

Investment Income


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
($ in thousands)	June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021
Investment income:





Total interest income	$	40,784	$	26,819	$	72,854	$	52,034




Total dividend income	7,246		395		14,939		466




Total fee and other income	5,072		2,568		6,268		4,701




Total payment-in-kind interest income	2,474		3,371		5,273		6,545
Interest income from cash	16		—		16		1
Total investment income	$	55,592	$	33,153	$	99,350	$	63,747

The change in total investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, was primarily due to an increase in the average size of our portfolio, increased dividends from portfolio companies and joint venture investments and an increase in acceleration of unamortized OID and unamortized loan origination fee income associated with repayments of loans. The increase in the average size of our portfolio was largely due to the increased middle-market investment opportunities and the investments acquired as part of the Sierra Acquisition. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, dividends from portfolio companies and joint venture investments were $7.2 million and $14.9 million, respectively, as compared to $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. The amount of our outstanding debt investments was $2,162.5 million as of June 30, 2022, as compared to $1,463.6 million as of June 30, 2021. This increase is in part due to the acquisition of investment assets in the Sierra Acquisition. The weighted average yield on the principal amount of our outstanding debt investments other than non-accrual debt investments was 7.6% as of June 30, 2022, as compared to 7.4% as of June 30, 2021. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, acceleration of unamortized OID income and unamortized loan origination fees totaled $2.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively, as compared to $2.2 million and $2.6 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, PIK interest income was $2.5 million and $5.3 million, respectively, as compared to $3.4 million and $6.5 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

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Operating Expenses


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
($ in thousands)	June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021
























Operating expenses:
Interest and other financing fees	$	13,168	$	7,994	$	24,829	$	15,279
Base management fees	7,381		4,891		13,253		8,821
Incentive management fees	—		3,510		4,754		6,232


General and administrative expenses	3,269		2,200		5,727		4,501
Total operating expenses	$	23,818	$	18,595	$	48,563	$	34,833

Interest and Other Financing Fees

Interest and other financing fees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 were attributable to borrowings under the February 2019 Credit Facility, the August 2025 Notes, the November Notes, the February Notes and the November 2026 Notes (each as defined below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources”). Interest and other financing fees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 were attributable to borrowings under the February 2019 Credit Facility, the August 2025 Notes, the November Notes and the February Notes. The increase in interest and other financing fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, was primarily attributable to the issuance of the November 2026 Notes and increased borrowings under the February 2019 Credit Facility.

Base Management Fees

Under the terms of the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement, we pay Barings a base management fee (the “Base Management Fee”), quarterly in arrears on a calendar quarter basis. The Base Management Fee is calculated based on the average value of our gross assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters prior to the quarter for which such fees are being calculated. Base Management Fees for any partial month or quarter are appropriately pro-rated. See Note 2 to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the terms of the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement (and, from January 1, 2021 to February 25, 2022, the terms of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement) and the fee arrangements thereunder. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the amount of Base Management Fee incurred was approximately $7.4 million and $13.3 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the amount of Base Management Fee incurred was approximately $4.9 million and $8.8 million, respectively. The increase in the Base Management Fee for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 versus the corresponding 2021 periods is primarily related to the average value of gross assets increasing from $1,565.2 million as of the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters prior to June 30, 2021 to $2,361.8 million as of the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters prior to June 30, 2022. For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Base Management Fee rate was 1.250%.

Incentive Fee

Under the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement (and, from January 1, 2021 to February 25, 2022, pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement), we pay Barings an incentive fee. A portion of the incentive fee is based on our income and a portion is based on our capital gains. The income-based fee will be determined and paid quarterly in arrears based on the amount by which (x) the aggregate pre-incentive fee net investment income in respect of the current calendar quarter and the eleven preceding calendar quarters beginning with the calendar quarter that commences on or after January 1, 2021, as the case may be (or the appropriate portion thereof in the case of any of our first eleven calendar quarters that commences on or after January 1, 2021) exceeds (y) the hurdle amount as calculated for the same period. See Note 2 to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the terms of the New Barings BDC Advisory Agreement and the fee arrangements thereunder. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the amount of income-based fee incurred was zero and $4.8 million, respectively, as compared to $3.5 million and $6.2 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. The Income-Based Fee is subject to a cap (the “Incentive Fee Cap”). During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the incentive fee was zero due to the the Incentive Fee Cap. The Incentive Fee Cap in any quarter is an amount equal to (a) 20% of the Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return during the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters less (b) the aggregate Income-Based Fee that were paid to the Adviser in the preceding eleven calendar quarters (or portion thereof) comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. See Note 2 to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the terms of the Incentive Fee Cap.

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General and Administrative Expenses

We entered into the Administration Agreement with Barings in August 2018. Under the terms of the Administration Agreement, Barings performs (or oversees, or arranges for, the performance of) the administrative services necessary for our operations. We will reimburse Barings for the costs and expenses incurred by it in performing its obligations and providing personnel and facilities under the Administration Agreement in an amount to be negotiated and mutually agreed to by us and Barings quarterly in arrears; provided that the agreed-upon quarterly expense amount will not exceed the amount of expenses that would otherwise be reimbursable by us under the Administration Agreement for the applicable quarterly period, and Barings will not be entitled to the recoupment of any amounts in excess of the agreed-upon quarterly expense amount. See Note 2 to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Administration Agreement. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the amount of administration expense incurred and invoiced by Barings for expenses was approximately $0.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the amount of administration expense incurred and invoiced by Barings for expenses was approximately $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively. In addition to expenses incurred under the Administration Agreement, general and administrative expenses include Board fees, D&O insurance costs, as well as legal, valuation and accounting expenses.

Net Realized Gains (Losses)

Net realized gains (losses) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
($ in thousands)	June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021




































Net realized gain (losses):
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments	$	(6,701)	$	553	$	(6,951)	$	3,444
Affiliate investments	—		—		101		(77)
Control investments	(813)		—		(813)		—
Net realized gains (losses) on investments	(7,514)		553		(7,663)		3,367
Foreign currency transactions	(2,709)		(210)		(4,002)		(1,185)
Net realized gains (losses)	$	(10,223)	$	343	$	(11,665)	$	2,182

During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we recognized net realized losses totaling $10.2 million, which consisted primarily of a net loss on our loan portfolio of $6.7 million, a $0.8 million loss on the exchange of a debt investment in one portfolio company for equity, and a net loss on foreign currency transactions of $2.7 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we recognized net realized losses totaling $11.7 million, which consisted primarily a net loss on our loan portfolio of $6.9 million, a $0.8 million loss on the exchange of a debt investment in one portfolio company for equity, and a net loss on foreign currency transactions of $4.0 million.

During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recognized net realized gains totaling $0.3 million, which consisted primarily of a net gain on our loan portfolio of $0.6 million partially offset by a net loss on foreign currency transactions of $0.2 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we recognized net realized gains totaling $2.2 million, which consisted primarily of a net gain on our loan portfolio of $3.4 million partially offset by a net loss on foreign currency transactions of $1.2 million.

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
($ in thousands)	June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021











































Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation):
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments	$	(65,428)	$	4,304	$	(94,016)	$	9,661
Affiliate investments	(13,435)		7,087		(440)		9,532
Control investments	17,050		1,368		31,696		(2,602)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments	(61,813)		12,759		(62,760)		16,591
Credit support agreements	(13,361)		2,300		(13,760)		700
Foreign currency transactions	30,520		(650)		35,332		3,392
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	$	(44,654)	$	14,409	$	(41,188)	$	20,683

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During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded net unrealized depreciation totaling $44.7 million, consisting of net unrealized depreciation on our current portfolio of $62.7 million, unrealized depreciation of $5.7 million on the MVC credit support agreement with Barings, unrealized depreciation of $7.7 million on the Sierra credit support agreement with Barings, net of unrealized appreciation reclassification adjustments of $0.9 million related to the net realized gains on the sales / repayments of certain investments and net unrealized appreciation related to foreign currency transactions of $30.5 million. The net unrealized depreciation on our current portfolio of $62.7 million was driven primarily by credit or fundamental performance of investments of $5.8 million, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on investments of $24.5 million and broad market moves for investments of $32.4 million.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded net unrealized depreciation totaling $41.2 million, consisting of net unrealized depreciation on our current portfolio of $62.6 million, net unrealized depreciation of $6.1 million on the MVC credit support agreement with Barings, net unrealized depreciation of $7.7 million on the Sierra credit support agreement with Barings and unrealized depreciation reclassification adjustments of $0.1 million related to the net realized gains on the sales / repayments of certain investments, net of unrealized appreciation related to foreign currency transactions of $35.3 million. The net unrealized depreciation on our current portfolio of $62.6 million was driven primarily by the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on investments of $29.2 million and broad market moves for investments of $55.4 million, partially offset by credit or fundamental performance of investments of $22.0 million.

During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded net unrealized appreciation totaling $14.4 million, consisting of net unrealized appreciation on our current portfolio of $12.1 million, unrealized appreciation of $2.3 million on the credit support agreement with Barings and unrealized appreciation reclassification adjustments of $0.7 million related to the net realized gains on the sales / repayments of certain investments, net of unrealized depreciation related to foreign currency transactions of $0.6 million. The net unrealized appreciation on the current portfolio of $12.1 million was driven primarily by broad market moves for investments of $7.8 million and the credit or fundamental performance of investments of $5.1 million, partially offset by the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on investments of $0.8 million.

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded net unrealized appreciation totaling $20.7 million, consisting of net unrealized appreciation on our current portfolio of $18.5 million, unrealized appreciation related to foreign currency transactions of $3.4 million and unrealized appreciation of $0.7 million on the credit support agreement with Barings, net of unrealized depreciation reclassification adjustments of $1.9 million related to the net realized gains on the sales / repayments of certain investments. The net unrealized appreciation on the current portfolio of $18.5 million was driven primarily by broad market moves for investments of $21.7 million and the credit or fundamental performance of investments of $2.0 million, partially offset by the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on investments of $5.2 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We believe that our current cash and foreign currencies on hand, our available borrowing capacity under the February 2019 Credit Facility and our anticipated cash flows from operations will be adequate to meet our cash needs for our daily operations for at least the next twelve months. This “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section should be read in conjunction with “COVID-19 Developments” above, as well as with the notes to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cash Flows

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we experienced a net increase in cash in the amount of $113.5 million. During that period, our operating activities used $12.7 million in cash, consisting primarily of purchases of portfolio investments of $708.7 million, partially offset by net cash acquired from the acquisition of Sierra of $101.9 million and proceeds from sales or repayments of portfolio investments totaling $603.2 million. In addition, our financing activities provided net cash of $126.2 million, consisting of net borrowings under the February 2019 Credit Facility (as defined below under “Financing Transactions”) of $184.7 million, partially offset by dividends paid in the amount of $41.5 million and share repurchases of $15.1 million. As of June 30, 2022, we had $197.8 million of cash and foreign currencies on hand.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, we experienced a net decrease in cash in the amount of $61.8 million. During that period, our operating activities used $139.0 million in cash, consisting primarily of purchases of portfolio investments of $538.0 million and purchases of short-term investments of $217.6 million, partially offset by proceeds from sales of portfolio investments totaling $322.4 million and sales of short-term investments of $272.5 million. In addition, our financing activities provided $77.2 million of cash, consisting of net proceeds of $149.8 million from the issuance of the February Notes (as defined below under “Financing Transactions”), partially offset by net repayments under the February 2019 Credit Facility of $47.1 million and dividends paid in the amount of $25.5 million. As of June 30, 2021, we had $30.7 million of cash and foreign currencies on hand.

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Financing Transactions

February 2019 Credit Facility

On February 21, 2019, we entered into a senior secured credit facility with ING Capital LLC (“ING”), as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (as amended, restated and otherwise modified from time to time, the “February 2019 Credit Facility”). The initial commitments under the February 2019 Credit Facility total $800.0 million. Effective on November 4, 2021, we increased aggregate commitments under the February 2019 Credit Facility to $875.0 million from $800.0 million pursuant to the accordion feature under the February 2019 Credit Facility, which allows for an increase in the total commitments to an aggregate of $1.2 billion subject to certain conditions and the satisfaction of specified financial covenants. Effective on February 25, 2022, we increased aggregate commitments under the February 2019 Credit Facility to $965.0 million from $875.0 million pursuant to the accordion feature under the February 2019 Credit Facility, and the allowance for an increase in the total commitments increased to $1.5 billion from $1.2 billion subject to certain conditions and the satisfaction of specified financial covenants. Effective on April 1, 2022, we increased aggregate commitments under the February 2019 Credit Facility to $1.1 billion from $965.0 million pursuant to the accordion feature under the February 2019 Credit Facility, which allows for an increase in the total commitments to an aggregate of $1.5 billion subject to certain conditions and the satisfaction of specified financial covenants. We can borrow foreign currencies directly under the February 2019 Credit Facility. The February 2019 Credit Facility, which is structured as a revolving credit facility, is secured primarily by a material portion of our assets and guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries. Following the termination on June 30, 2020 of Barings BDC Senior Funding I, LLC’s (“BSF”) credit facility entered into in August 2018 with Bank of America, N.A. (the “August 2018 Credit Facility”), BSF became a subsidiary guarantor and its assets secure the February 2019 Credit Facility. The revolving period of the February 2019 Credit Facility ends on February 21, 2024, followed by a one-year repayment period with a maturity date of February 21, 2025.

In addition, we pay a commitment fee of (i) 0.5% per annum on undrawn amounts if the unused portion of the February 2019 Credit Facility is greater than two-thirds of total commitments or (ii) 0.375% per annum on undrawn amounts if the unused portion of the February 2019 Credit Facility is equal to or less than two-thirds of total commitments. In connection with entering into the February 2019 Credit Facility, we incurred financing fees of approximately $6.4 million, which will be amortized over the life of the February 2019 Credit Facility.

As of June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all covenants under the February 2019 Credit Facility and had U.S. dollar borrowings of $537.5 million outstanding under the February 2019 Credit Facility with an interest rate of 3.198% (one month SOFR of 1.098%), borrowings denominated in Swedish kronas of 12.8kr million ($1.2 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.250% (one month STIBOR of 0.250%), borrowings denominated in British pounds sterling of £77.6 million ($94.2 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.972% (one month SONIA of 0.972%), borrowings denominated in Australian dollars of A$53.1 million ($36.5 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.780% (one month AUD Screen Rate of 0.780%) and borrowings denominated in Euros of €138.6 million ($144.9 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.000% (one month EURIBOR of 0.000%). The borrowings denominated in foreign currencies were translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date. The impact resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on the February 2019 Credit Facility borrowings is included in "Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) - foreign currency transactions" in our Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The fair values of the borrowings outstanding under the February 2019 Credit Facility are based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model. As of June 30, 2022, the total fair value of the borrowings outstanding under the February 2019 Credit Facility was $814.4 million. See Note 5 to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the February 2019 Credit Facility.

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August 2025 Notes

On August 3, 2020, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “August 2020 NPA”) with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company governing the issuance of (1) $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Series A senior unsecured notes due August 2025 (the “Series A Notes due 2025”) with a fixed interest rate of 4.66% per year, and (2) up to $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of additional senior unsecured notes due August 2025 with a fixed interest rate per year to be determined (the “Additional Notes” and, collectively with the Series A Notes due 2025, the “August 2025 Notes”), in each case, to qualified institutional investors in a private placement. An aggregate principal amount of $25.0 million of the Series A Notes due 2025 was issued on September 24, 2020 and an aggregate principal amount of $25.0 million of the Series A Notes due 2025 was issued on September 29, 2020, both of which will mature on August 4, 2025 unless redeemed, purchased or prepaid prior to such date by us in accordance with their terms. Interest on the August 2025 Notes is due semiannually in March and September, beginning in March 2021. In addition, we are obligated to offer to repay the August 2025 Notes at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of prepayment) if certain change in control events occur. Subject to the terms of the August 2020 NPA, we may redeem the August 2025 Notes in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option at par plus accrued interest to the prepayment date and, if redeemed on or before November 3, 2024, a make-whole premium. The August 2025 Notes are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries, and are our general unsecured obligations that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by us.

On November 4, 2020, we amended the August 2020 NPA to reduce the aggregate principal amount of unissued Additional Notes from $50.0 million to $25.0 million.

The August 2020 NPA contains certain representations and warranties, and various covenants and reporting requirements customary for senior unsecured notes issued in a private placement, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as information reporting, maintenance of our status as a BDC within the meaning of the 1940 Act, certain restrictions with respect to transactions with affiliates, fundamental changes, changes of line of business, permitted liens, investments and restricted payments, minimum shareholders’ equity, maximum net debt to equity ratio and minimum asset coverage ratio. The August 2020 NPA also contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under our other indebtedness or that of our subsidiary guarantors, certain judgements and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the holders of at least 66-2/3% in principal amount of the August 2025 Notes at the time outstanding may declare all August 2025 Notes then outstanding to be immediately due and payable. As of June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all covenants under the August 2020 NPA.

As of June 30, 2022, the fair value of the outstanding August 2025 Notes was $47.5 million. The fair value determination of the August 2025 Notes was based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model.

November Notes

On November 4, 2020, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “November 2020 NPA”) governing the issuance of (1) $62.5 million in aggregate principal amount of Series B senior unsecured notes due November 2025 (the “Series B Notes”) with a fixed interest rate of 4.25% per year and (2) $112.5 million in aggregate principal amount of Series C senior unsecured notes due November 2027 (the “Series C Notes,” and, collectively with the Series B Notes, the “November Notes”) with a fixed interest rate of 4.75% per year, in each case, to qualified institutional investors in a private placement. Each stated interest rate is subject to a step up of (x) 0.75% per year, to the extent the applicable November Notes do not satisfy certain investment grade conditions and/or (y) 1.50% per year, to the extent the ratio of our secured debt to total assets exceeds specified thresholds, measured as of each fiscal quarter end. The November Notes were delivered and paid for on November 5, 2020.

The Series B Notes will mature on November 4, 2025, and the Series C Notes will mature on November 4, 2027 unless redeemed, purchased or prepaid prior to such date by us in accordance with their terms. Interest on the November Notes is due semiannually in May and November, beginning in May 2021. In addition, we are obligated to offer to repay the November Notes at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of prepayment) if certain change in control events occur. Subject to the terms of the November 2020 NPA, we may redeem the Series B Notes and the Series C Notes in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option at par plus accrued interest to the prepayment date and, if redeemed on or

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before May 4, 2025, with respect to the Series B Notes, or on or before May 4, 2027, with respect to the Series C Notes, a make-whole premium. The November Notes are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries, and are our general unsecured obligations that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by us.

The November 2020 NPA contains certain representations and warranties, and various covenants and reporting requirements customary for senior unsecured notes issued in a private placement, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as information reporting, maintenance of our status as a BDC within the meaning of the 1940 Act, certain restrictions with respect to transactions with affiliates, fundamental changes, changes of line of business, permitted liens, investments and restricted payments, minimum shareholders’ equity, maximum net debt to equity ratio and minimum asset coverage ratio. The November 2020 NPA also contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under our other indebtedness or that of our subsidiary guarantors, certain judgements and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the holders of at least 66-2/3% in principal amount of the November Notes at the time outstanding may declare all November Notes then outstanding to be immediately due and payable. As of June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all covenants under the November 2020 NPA.

As of June 30, 2022, the fair value of the outstanding Series B Notes and the Series C Notes was $58.4 million and $101.7 million, respectively. The fair value determinations of the Series B Notes and Series C Notes were based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model.

February Notes

On February 25, 2021, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “February 2021 NPA”) governing the issuance of (1) $80.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Series D senior unsecured notes due February 26, 2026 (the “Series D Notes”) with a fixed interest rate of 3.41% per year and (2) $70.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Series E senior unsecured notes due February 26, 2028 (the “Series E Notes” and, collectively with the Series D Notes, the “February Notes”) with a fixed interest rate of 4.06% per year, in each case, to qualified institutional investors in a private placement. Each stated interest rate is subject to a step up of (x) 0.75% per year, to the extent the applicable February Notes do not satisfy certain investment grade rating conditions and/or (y) 1.50% per year, to the extent the ratio of our secured debt to total assets exceeds specified thresholds, measured as of each fiscal quarter end. The February Notes were delivered and paid for on February 26, 2021.

The Series D Notes will mature on February 26, 2026, and the Series E Notes will mature on February 26, 2028 unless redeemed, purchased or prepaid prior to such date by us in accordance with the terms of the February 2021 NPA. Interest on the February Notes is due semiannually in February and August of each year, beginning in August 2021. In addition, we are obligated to offer to repay the February Notes at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of prepayment) if certain change in control events occur. Subject to the terms of the February 2021 NPA, we may redeem the Series D Notes and the Series E Notes in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option at par plus accrued interest to the prepayment date and, if redeemed on or before August 26, 2025, with respect to the Series D Notes, or on or before August 26, 2027, with respect to the Series E Notes, a make-whole premium. The February Notes are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries, and are our general unsecured obligations that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by us.

The February 2021 NPA contains certain representations and warranties, and various covenants and reporting requirements customary for senior unsecured notes issued in a private placement, including, without limitation, information reporting, maintenance of our status as a BDC within the meaning of the 1940 Act, and certain restrictions with respect to transactions with affiliates, fundamental changes, changes of line of business, permitted liens, investments and restricted payments. In addition, the February 2021 NPA contains the following financial covenants: (a) maintaining a minimum obligors’ net worth, measured as of each fiscal quarter end; (b) not permitting our asset coverage ratio, as of the date of the incurrence of any debt for borrowed money or the making of any cash dividend to shareholders, to be less than the statutory minimum then applicable to us under the 1940 Act; and (c) not permitting our net debt to equity ratio to exceed 2.0x, measured as of each fiscal quarter end.

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indebtedness or that of our subsidiary guarantors, certain judgements and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, the holders of at least 66-2/3% in principal amount of the February Notes at the time outstanding may declare all February Notes then outstanding to be immediately due and payable. As of June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all covenants under the February 2021 NPA.

As of June 30, 2022, the fair value of the outstanding Series D Notes and the Series E Notes was $71.6 million and $60.2 million, respectively. The fair value determinations of the Series D Notes and Series E Notes were based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model.

November 2026 Notes

On November 23, 2021, we entered into an Indenture (the “Base Indenture”) and a Supplemental Indenture (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”) with U.S. Bank National Association (the “Trustee”). The First Supplemental Indenture relates to our issuance of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.300% notes due 2026 (the “November 2026 Notes”).

The November 2026 Notes will mature on November 23, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option at any time or from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture. The November 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.300% per year payable semi-annually on May 23 and November 23 of each year, commencing on May 23, 2022. The November 2026 Notes are our general unsecured obligations that rank senior in right of payment to all of our existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the November 2026 Notes, rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by us, rank effectively junior to any of our secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that we later secure) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by our subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

The Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring us to comply with the asset coverage requirements of Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) and (2) of the 1940 Act, whether or not it is subject to those requirements, and to provide financial information to the holders of the November 2026 Notes and the Trustee if we are no longer subject to the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the Indenture.

In addition, on the occurrence of a “change of control repurchase event,” as defined in the Indenture, we will generally be required to make an offer to purchase the outstanding November 2026 Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such November 2026 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date.

The November 2026 Notes were offered to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to certain non-U.S. persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The November 2026 Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.

As of June 30, 2022, the fair value of the outstanding November 2026 Notes was $298.9 million. The fair value determinations of the November 2026 Notes were based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model.

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Share Repurchases

In connection with the closing of the MVC Acquisition on December 23, 2020, we committed to make open-market purchases of shares of our common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $15.0 million at then-current market prices at any time shares trade below 90% of our then most recently disclosed NAV per share. Any repurchases pursuant to the authorized program will occur during the 12-month period that commenced upon the filing of our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, which occurred on May 6, 2021, and will be made in accordance with applicable legal, contractual and regulatory requirements. The MVC repurchase program terminated on May 6, 2022. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we repurchased a total of 207,677 shares of common stock in the open market under the authorized program at an average price of $10.14 per share, including broker commissions.

In connection with the completion of the acquisition of Sierra, we committed to make open-market purchases of shares of our common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $30.0 million at then-current market prices at any time shares trade below 90% of our then most recently disclosed NAV per share. Any repurchases pursuant to the authorized program will occur during the 12-month period commencing on April 1, 2022 and are expected to be made in accordance with a Rule 10b5-1 purchase plan that qualifies for the safe harbors provided by Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, as well as subject to compliance with our covenant and regulatory requirements. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we repurchased a total of 1,309,442 shares of common stock in the open market under the authorized program at an average price of $9.93 per share, including broker commissions.

Distributions to Stockholders

We intend to pay quarterly distributions to our stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution. We have adopted a dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) that provides for reinvestment of dividends on behalf of our stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, when we declare a dividend, stockholders who have not opted out of the DRIP will have their dividends automatically reinvested in shares of our common stock, rather than receiving cash dividends.

We have elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intend to make the required distributions to our stockholders as specified therein. In order to maintain our tax treatment as a RIC and to obtain RIC tax benefits, we must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then we are generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of our taxable income and gains we do not distribute (actually or constructively) and certain built-in gains. We have historically met our minimum distribution requirements and continually monitor our distribution requirements with the goal of ensuring compliance with the Code. We can offer no assurance that we will achieve results that will permit the payment of any level of cash distributions and our ability to make distributions will be limited by the asset coverage requirement and related provisions under the 1940 Act and contained in any applicable indenture or financing agreement and related supplements. In addition, in order to satisfy the annual distribution requirement applicable to RICs, we may declare a significant portion of our dividends in shares of our common stock instead of in cash. As long as a portion of such dividend is paid in cash (which portion may be as low as 20% of such dividend (and 10% of the dividend declared through June 30, 2022) under published guidance from the Internal Revenue Service) and certain requirements are met, the entire distribution will be treated as a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, a stockholder generally would be subject to tax on 100% of the fair market value of the dividend on the date the dividend is received by the stockholder in the same manner as a cash dividend, even though most of the dividend was paid in shares of our common stock.

The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require us to distribute to our stockholders each year at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, or ICTI, as defined by the Code. Depending on the level of ICTI and net capital gain, if any, earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year and pay a 4% U.S. federal excise tax on such excess. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of the next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.

ICTI generally differs from net investment income for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses. We may be required to recognize ICTI in certain circumstances in which we do not receive cash. For example, if we hold debt obligations that are treated under applicable tax rules as having original issue discount (such as debt instruments issued with warrants), we must include in ICTI each year a portion of the original issue discount that accrues over the life of the obligation, regardless of whether cash representing such income is received by us in the same taxable year. We may also have to include in ICTI other amounts that we have not yet received in cash, such as (i) PIK interest income and (ii) interest income from investments that have been classified as non-accrual for financial reporting purposes. Interest income on non-accrual investments is not recognized for financial reporting purposes, but generally is recognized in ICTI. Because any original issue discount or other amounts accrued will be included in our ICTI for the year of accrual, we may be required to make a distribution to our stockholders in order to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements, even though we will not have received and may not ever receive any corresponding cash amount. ICTI also

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excludes net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as investment gains or losses are not included in taxable income until they are realized.

Recent Developments

Subsequent to June 30, 2022, we made approximately $215.4 million of new commitments, of which $171.5 million closed and funded. The $171.5 million of investments consists of $159.9 million of first lien senior secured debt investments, $10.6 million of second lien senior secured and subordinated debt investments and $1.0 million of equity investments. The weighted average yield of the debt investments was 8.2%. In addition, we funded $11.6 million of previously committed delayed draw term loans.

On August 9, 2022, the Board declared a quarterly distribution of $0.24 per share payable on September 14, 2022 to holders of record as of September 7, 2022.

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

The preparation of our unaudited financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods covered by such financial statements. We have identified investment valuation and revenue recognition as our most critical accounting estimates. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to the matters described below. These estimates are based on the information that is currently available to us and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. A discussion of our critical accounting policies follows.

Investment Valuation

The most significant estimate inherent in the preparation of our financial statements is the valuation of investments and the related amounts of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments recorded. We have a valuation policy, as well as established and documented processes and methodologies for determining the fair values of portfolio company investments on a recurring (at least quarterly) basis in accordance with the 1940 Act and FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, or ASC Topic 820. Our current valuation policy and processes were established by Barings and have been approved by the Board.

As of June 30, 2022, our investment portfolio, valued at fair value in accordance with the Board-approved valuation policies, represented approximately 191% of our total net assets, as compared to approximately 243% of our total net assets as of December 31, 2021.

Under ASC Topic 820, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between a willing buyer and a willing seller at the measurement date. For our portfolio securities, fair value is generally the amount that we might reasonably expect to receive upon the current sale of the security. The fair value measurement assumes that the sale occurs in the principal market for the security, or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the security. If no market for the security exists or if we do not have access to the principal market, the security should be valued based on the sale occurring in a hypothetical market.

Under ASC Topic 820, there are three levels of valuation inputs, as follows:

Level 1 Inputs – include quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 3 Inputs – include inputs that are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

A financial instrument is categorized within the ASC Topic 820 valuation hierarchy based upon the lowest level of input to the valuation process that is significant to the fair value measurement. For example, a Level 3 fair value measurement may include inputs that are observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3). Therefore, unrealized appreciation and depreciation related to such investments categorized as Level 3 investments within the tables in the notes to our consolidated financial statements may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable inputs (Level 3).

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Our investment portfolio includes certain debt and equity instruments of privately held companies for which quoted prices or other observable inputs falling within the categories of Level 1 and Level 2 are generally not available. In such cases, we determine the fair value of our investments in good faith primarily using Level 3 inputs. In certain cases, quoted prices or other observable inputs exist, and if so, we assess the appropriateness of the use of these third-party quotes in determining fair value based on (i) our understanding of the level of actual transactions used by the broker to develop the quote and whether the quote was an indicative price or binding offer and (ii) the depth and consistency of broker quotes and the correlation of changes in broker quotes with underlying performance of the portfolio company.

There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith, as fair value depends upon the specific circumstances of each individual investment. The recorded fair values of our Level 3 investments may differ significantly from fair values that would have been used had an active market for the securities existed. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the valuations currently assigned.

Investment Valuation Process

Barings has established a pricing committee that is, subject to the oversight of the Board, responsible for the approval, implementation and oversight of the processes and methodologies that relate to the pricing and valuation of assets we hold. Barings uses independent third-party providers to price the portfolio, but in the event an acceptable price cannot be obtained from an approved external source, Barings will utilize alternative methods in accordance with internal pricing procedures established by Barings' pricing committee.

At least annually, Barings conducts reviews of the primary pricing vendors to validate that the inputs used in the vendors’ pricing process are deemed to be market observable. While Barings is not provided access to proprietary models of the vendors, the reviews have included on-site walkthroughs of the pricing process, methodologies and control procedures for each asset class and level for which prices are provided. The review also includes an examination of the underlying inputs and assumptions for a sample of individual securities across asset classes, credit rating levels and various durations, a process Barings continues to perform annually. In addition, the pricing vendors have an established challenge process in place for all security valuations, which facilitates identification and resolution of prices that fall outside expected ranges. Barings believes that the prices received from the pricing vendors are representative of prices that would be received to sell the assets at the measurement date (i.e., exit prices).

Our money market fund investments are generally valued using Level 1 inputs and our equity investments listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued using Level 1 inputs, using the last quoted sale price of that day. Our syndicated senior secured loans and structured product investments are generally valued using Level 2 inputs, which are generally valued at the bid quotation obtained from dealers in loans by an independent pricing service. Our middle-market, private debt and equity investments are generally valued using Level 3 inputs.

Independent Valuation

The fair value of loans and equity investments that are not syndicated or for which market quotations are not readily available, including middle-market loans, are generally submitted to independent providers to perform an independent valuation on those loans and equity investments as of the end of each quarter. Such loans and equity investments are initially held at cost, as that is a reasonable approximation of fair value on the acquisition date, and monitored for material changes that could affect the valuation (for example, changes in interest rates or the credit quality of the borrower). At the quarter end following the initial acquisition, such loans and equity investments are generally sent to a valuation provider which will determine the fair value of each investment. The independent valuation providers apply various methods (synthetic rating analysis, discounting cash flows, and re-underwriting analysis) to establish the rate of return a market participant would require (the “discount rate”) as of the valuation date, given market conditions, prevailing lending standards and the perceived credit quality of the issuer. Future expected cash flows for each investment are discounted back to present value using these discount rates in the discounted cash flow analysis. A range of values will be provided by the valuation provider and Barings will determine the point within that range that it will use in making valuation recommendations to the Board, and will report to the Board on its rationale for each such determination. Barings uses its internal valuation model as a comparison point to validate the price range provided by the valuation provider and, where applicable, in determining the point within that range that it will use in making valuation recommendations to the Board. If Barings’ pricing committee disagrees with the price range provided, it may make a fair value recommendation to the Board that is outside of the range provided by the independent valuation provider, and will notify the Board of any such override and the reasons therefore. In certain instances, we may determine that it is not cost-effective, and as a result is not in the stockholders' best interests, to request an independent valuation firm to perform an independent valuation on certain investments. Such instances include, but are not limited to, situations where the fair value of the investment in the portfolio company is determined to be insignificant relative to the total investment portfolio. Pursuant to

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these procedures, the Board determines in good faith whether our investments were valued at fair value in accordance with our valuation policies and procedures and the 1940 Act based on, among other things, the input of Barings, our Audit Committee and the independent valuation firm.

The SEC has adopted new Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. This rule establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. We will comply with the new rule’s valuation requirements on or before the SEC’s September 8, 2022 compliance date.

Valuation Techniques

Our valuation techniques are based upon both observable and unobservable pricing inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the financial instrument. An independent pricing service provider is the preferred source of pricing a loan, however, to the extent the independent pricing service provider price is unavailable or not relevant and reliable, we will utilize alternative approaches such as broker quotes or manual prices. We attempt to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The availability of observable inputs can vary from investment to investment and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets and other characteristics particular to the security.

Valuation of Investments in Jocassee, Thompson Rivers, Waccamaw River, Sierra JV and MVC Private Equity Fund LP

As Jocassee, Thompson Rivers, Waccamaw River, Sierra JV and MVC Private Equity Fund LP are investment companies with no readily determinable fair values, we estimate the fair value of our investments in these entities using net asset value of each company and our ownership percentage as a practical expedient. The net asset value is determined in accordance with the specialized accounting guidance for investment companies.

Revenue Recognition

Interest and Dividend Income

Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. Generally, when interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if we otherwise do not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, we will place the loan on non-accrual status and will generally cease recognizing interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The cessation of recognition of such interest will negatively impact the reported fair value of the investment. We write off any previously accrued and uncollected interest when it is determined that interest is no longer considered collectible. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

We may have to include interest income in our ICTI, including original issue discount income, from investments that have been classified as non-accrual for financial reporting purposes. Interest income on non-accrual investments is not recognized for financial reporting purposes, but generally is recognized in ICTI. As a result, we may be required to make a distribution to our stockholders in order to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements to maintain our RIC tax treatment, even though we will not have received and may not ever receive any corresponding cash amount. Additionally, any loss recognized by us for U.S. federal income tax purposes on previously accrued interest income will be treated as a capital loss.

Fee Income

Origination, facility, commitment, consent and other advance fees received in connection with the origination of a loan, or Loan Origination Fees, are recorded as deferred income and recognized as investment income over the term of the loan. Upon prepayment of a loan, any unamortized Loan Origination Fees are recorded as investment income. In the general course of our business, we receive certain fees from portfolio companies, which are non-recurring in nature. Such fees include loan prepayment penalties, advisory, loan amendment and other fees, and are recorded as investment income when earned.

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Fee income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
($ in thousands)	June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021
Recurring Fee Income:
Amortization of loan origination fees	$	1,489	$	1,164	$	2,816	$	2,242
Management, valuation and other fees	633		547		47		1,129
Total Recurring Fee Income	2,122		1,711		2,863		3,371
Non-Recurring Fee Income:
Prepayment fees	133		—		133		49
Acceleration of unamortized loan origination fees	2,301		868		2,497		1,271
Advisory, loan amendment and other fees	516		(11)		775		10
Total Non-Recurring Fee Income	2,950		857		3,405		1,330
Total Fee Income	$	5,072	$	2,568	$	6,268	$	4,701

Payment-in-Kind (PIK) Interest Income

We currently hold, and expect to hold in the future, some loans in our portfolio that contain PIK interest provisions. PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is periodically added to the principal balance of the loan, rather than being paid to us in cash, and is recorded as interest income. Thus, the actual collection of PIK interest may be deferred until the time of debt principal repayment.

PIK interest, which is a non-cash source of income at the time of recognition, is included in our taxable income and therefore affects the amount we are required to distribute to our stockholders to maintain our tax treatment as a RIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes, even though we have not yet collected the cash. Generally, when current cash interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if we otherwise do not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, we will place the loan on non-accrual status and will generally cease recognizing PIK interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. We write off any previously accrued and uncollected PIK interest when it is determined that the PIK interest is no longer collectible.

We may have to include in our ICTI, PIK interest income from investments that have been classified as non-accrual for financial reporting purposes. Interest income on non-accrual investments is not recognized for financial reporting purposes, but generally is recognized in ICTI. As a result, we may be required to make a distribution to our stockholders in order to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements, even though we will not have received and may not ever receive any corresponding cash amount.

Unused Commitments

In the normal course of business, we are party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, consisting primarily of unused commitments to extend financing to our portfolio companies. Since commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we believed that we had adequate financial resources to satisfy our unfunded commitments. The balances of unused commitments to extend financing as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were as follows:


Portfolio Company ($ in thousands)	Investment Type	June 30, 2022		December 31, 2021
1888 Industrial Services, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	$	189	$	—
Acclime Holdings HK Limited(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—		1,179
Acclime Holdings HK Limited(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—		110
Accurus Aerospace Corporation(1)(2)	Revolver	2,305		—
Air Comm Corporation, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	11		11
Air Comm Corporation, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,448		1,448
Amtech Software(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,527		2,727

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Portfolio Company ($ in thousands)	Investment Type	June 30, 2022	December 31, 2021
Amtech Software(1)	Revolver	682	682
AnalytiChem Holding GmbH(1)(2)(3)	Incremental Term Loan	917	6,207
AnalytiChem Holding GmbH(1)(2)(3)	Bridge Revolver	359	—
Aquavista Watersides 2 LTD(1)(2)(4)	Bridge Revolver	451	503
Aquavista Watersides 2 LTD(1)(2)(4)	Acquisition Facility	2,821	3,147
Astra Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	885	2,571
Avance Clinical Bidco Pty Ltd(1)(2)(5)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,314	3,497
Azalea Buyer, Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	961	962
Azalea Buyer, Inc.(1)(2)	Revolver	423	481
Bariacum S.A(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	1,986	2,161
Beyond Risk Management, Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,423	2,573
BigHand UK Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Acquisition Facility	—	378
Black Angus Steakhouses, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	417	—
Bounteous, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,840	2,840
Brightpay Limited(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	197	432
Brightpay Limited(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	132	144
BrightSign LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	1,329	1,329
British Engineering Services Holdco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Bridge Revolver	—	613
CAi Software, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	943	943
Canadian Orthodontic Partners Corp.(1)(2)(6)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	116	167
Centralis Finco S.a.r.l.(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	424	461
Ceres Pharma NV(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,976	2,149
CGI Parent, LLC(1)	Revolver	1,653	—
Classic Collision (Summit Buyer, LLC)(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	267	393
Coastal Marina Holdings, LLC(1)(2)	PIK Tranche B Term Loan	1,311	1,311
Coastal Marina Holdings, LLC(1)(2)	Tranche A Term Loan	3,576	3,576
Command Alkon (Project Potter Buyer, LLC)(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	6,018
Comply365, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	1,100	—
Coyo Uprising GmbH(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	821	894
Crash Champions, LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	378	5,420
CSL Dualcom(1)(2)(4)	Acquisition Term Loan	895	998
Dart Buyer, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	2,431
DecksDirect, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	153	218
DreamStart Bidco SAS(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	567	617
Dune Group(1)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	611	665
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	692	692
Eclipse Business Capital, LLC(1)	Revolver	6,545	11,818
EMI Porta Holdco LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	10,441	12,458
EMI Porta Holdco LLC(1)	Revolver	2,005	2,966
EPS NASS Parent, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	257	583
eShipping, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,650	2,548
eShipping, LLC(1)	Revolver	1,486	1,232
Events Software BidCo Pty Ltd(1)(2)(5)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	440	—
F24 (Stairway BidCo GmbH)(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	274	405
Fineline Technologies, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	180	180
Finexvet(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	230	—

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Portfolio Company ($ in thousands)	Investment Type	June 30, 2022	December 31, 2021
Footco 40 Limited(1)(2)(4)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	773	—
FragilePak LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,354	2,354
GPZN II GmbH(1)(2)(3)	CAF Term Loan	549	—
Heartland Veterinary Partners, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	267	657
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, LLC(1)	Revolver	2,632	2,632
HW Holdco, LLC (Hanley Wood LLC)(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	913	1,563
IGL Holdings III Corp.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	1,217
Innovad Group II BV(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,236	1,825
INOS 19-090 GmbH(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	2,331	2,535
ITI Intermodal, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	103	103
ITI Intermodal, Inc.(1)	Revolver	124	124
Jaguar Merger Sub Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	711	1,961
Jaguar Merger Sub Inc.(1)(2)	Revolver	490	490
Jocassee Partners LLC	Joint Venture	65,000	20,000
Jon Bidco Limited(1)(2)(7)	Capex & Acquisition Facility	1,416	—
Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors LLC(1)	Revolver	418	—
Kano Laboratories LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,830	153
Kano Laboratories LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	153	4,544
Kemmerer Operations LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	908	—
LAF International(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	167	341
Lambir Bidco Limited(1)(2)(3)	Bridge Revolver	—	941
Lambir Bidco Limited(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,730	1,881
Lattice Group Holdings Bidco Limited(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	354	—
LeadsOnline, LLC(1)	Revolver	2,256	—
Lifestyle Intermediate II, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	2,333	—
LivTech Purchaser, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	34	82
Marmoutier Holding B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	372	405
Marmoutier Holding B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Revolver	149	162
Marshall Excelsior Co.(1)(2)	Revolver	689	—
MC Group Ventures Corporation(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	817	817
Modern Star Holdings Bidco Pty Limited(1)(2)(5)	Capex Term Loan	982	1,038
Murphy Midco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	598	2,617
Narda Acquisitionco., Inc.(1)(2)	Revolver	1,311	1,311
Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,261	1,261
Nexus Underwriting Management Limited(1)(2)(4)	Revolver	—	103
Nexus Underwriting Management Limited(1)(2)(4)	Acquisition Facility	447	541
Novotech Aus Bidco Pty Ltd(1)(2)	Capex & Acquisition Facility	809	—
OA Buyer, Inc.(1)(2)	Revolver	1,331	1,331
OAC Holdings I Corp(1)	Revolver	294	—
OG III B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition CapEx Facility	—	686
Omni Intermediate Holdings, LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	817
Omni Intermediate Holdings, LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,289	4,357
OSP Hamilton Purchaser, LLC(1)	Revolver	131	187
Pacific Health Supplies Bidco Pty Limited(1)(5)	CapEx Term Loan	—	1,283
PDQ.Com Corporation(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	289
PDQ.Com Corporation(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	7,753	10,948
Perimeter Master Note Business Trust(1)(2)	Series 2022-One Class A	73	—

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Portfolio Company ($ in thousands)	Investment Type	June 30, 2022	December 31, 2021
Perimeter Master Note Business Trust(1)(2)	Series 2022-One Class B	73	—
Perimeter Master Note Business Trust(1)(2)	Series 2022-One Class C	73	—
Perimeter Master Note Business Trust(1)(2)	Series 2022-One Class D	73	—
Perimeter Master Note Business Trust(1)(2)	Series 2022-One Class E	3,709	—
Polara Enterprises, L.L.C.(1)	Revolver	474	545
Policy Services Company, LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	6,944
Premium Invest(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	1,777	1,933
ProfitOptics, LLC(1)	Revolver	484	—
Protego Bidco B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	776	844
PSP Intermediate 4, LLC(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	712
QPE7 SPV1 BidCo Pty Ltd(1)(2)(5)	Acquisition Term Loan	—	373
RA Outdoors, LLC(1)(2)	Revolver	1,235	—
Rep Seko Merger Sub LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	929	1,455
Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd(1)(2)(4)	Acquisition Facility	606	1,061
Riedel Beheer B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Revolver	—	230
Riedel Beheer B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	141	153
Sanoptis S.A.R.L.(1)(3)	Acquisition Capex Facility	7,482	—
Scaled Agile, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	416	416
Scaled Agile, Inc.(1)	Revolver	336	336
Scout Bidco B.V.(1)(3)	Revolver	1,009	—
Scout Bidco B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,223	—
Security Holdings B.V.(1)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,091	2,274
Security Holdings B.V.(1)(3)	Revolver	1,045	1,137
Sereni Capital NV(1)(2)(3)	Revolver	53	—
Sereni Capital NV(1)(2)(3)	Term Loan	376	—
Smartling, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,978	2,353
Smartling, Inc.(1)	Revolver	1,176	1,176
Smile Brands Group, Inc.(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	185	655
Springbrook Software (SBRK Intermediate, Inc.)(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	2,373
SSCP Pegasus Midco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	4,709	5,251
Superjet Buyer, LLC(1)	Revolver	1,825	1,825
Syntax Systems Ltd(1)	Revolver	448	569
Syntax Systems Ltd(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,933	1,933
Tank Holding Corp(1)	Revolver	509	—
Techone B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	1,621
Techone B.V.(1)(2)(3)	Revolver	219	432
Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	886	886
Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC(1)	Revolver	1,129	1,129
The Caprock Group, Inc. (aka TA/TCG Holdings, LLC)(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,811	2,811
The Caprock Group, Inc. (aka TA/TCG Holdings, LLC)(1)	Revolver	827	827
The Hilb Group, LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,345	2,773
TPC Group, Inc.(1)(2)	Revolver	34,322	—
Transit Technologies LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	1,857
Truck-Lite Co., LLC(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	4,540
Turbo Buyer, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	2,070
Turbo Buyer, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,130	—
Union Bidco Limited(1)(4)	Acquisition Facility	151	—

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Portfolio Company ($ in thousands)	Investment Type	June 30, 2022		December 31, 2021
United Therapy Holding III GmbH(1)(2)(3)	Acquisition Facility	1,588		—
USLS Acquisition, Inc.(f/k/a US Legal Support, Inc.)(1)(2)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	3,820		—
Victoria Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	423		—
Waccamaw River, LLC(2)	Joint Venture	2,480		11,280
W2O Holdings, Inc.(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	2,622		3,832
Woodland Foods, Inc.(1)	Revolver	1,465		2,070
Xeinadin Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	CAF Term Loan	5,986		—
ZB Holdco LLC(1)	Revolver	845		—
ZB Holdco LLC(1)	Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,352		—
Zeppelin Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Capex / Acquisition Facility	2,541		—
Zeppelin Bidco Limited(1)(2)(4)	Revolver	534		—
Total unused commitments to extend financing		$	279,328	$	234,658

(1)Our estimate of the fair value of the current investments in these portfolio companies includes an analysis of the fair value of any unfunded commitments.

(2)Represents a commitment to extend financing to a portfolio company where one or more of our current investments in the portfolio company are carried at less than cost.

(3)Actual commitment amount is denominated in Euros. Commitment was translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

(4)Actual commitment amount is denominated in British pounds sterling. Commitment was translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

(5)Actual commitment amount is denominated in Australian dollars. Commitment was translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

(6)Actual commitment amount is denominated in Canadian dollars. Commitment was translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

(7)Actual commitment amount is denominated in New Zealand dollars. Commitment was translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

In the normal course of business, we guarantee certain obligations in connection with our portfolio companies (in particular, certain controlled portfolio companies). Under these guarantee arrangements, payments may be required to be made to third parties if such guarantees are called upon or if the portfolio companies were to default on their related obligations, as applicable. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had guaranteed €9.9 million ($10.3 million U.S. dollars and $11.3 million U.S. dollars, respectively) relating to credit facilities among Erste Bank and MVC Automotive Group Gmbh, or MVC Auto. We would be required to make payments to Erste Bank if MVC Auto were to default on their related payment obligations. None of the credit facility guarantees are recorded as a liability on our Unaudited and Audited Consolidated Balance Sheets. As such, the credit facility liabilities are considered in the valuation of our investments in MVC Auto. The guarantees denominated in foreign currencies were translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We are subject to market risk. Market risk includes risks that arise from changes in interest rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes that affect market sensitive instruments. The prices of securities held by us may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies we invest in; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; global pandemics; legislative reform; local, regional, national or global political, social or economic instability; and interest rate fluctuations.

In addition, we are subject to interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is defined as the sensitivity of our current and future earnings to interest rate volatility, variability of spread relationships, the difference in re-pricing intervals between our assets and liabilities and the effect that interest rates may have on our cash flows. Changes in the general level of interest rates can affect our net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest earning assets and our interest expense incurred in connection with our interest bearing debt and liabilities. Changes in interest rates can also affect, among other things, our ability to acquire and originate loans and securities and the value of our investment portfolio. Our net investment income is affected by fluctuations in various interest rates, including LIBOR, EURIBOR, GBP LIBOR, BBSY, STIBOR, CDOR, SOFR, SONIA, SARON and BKBM. Our risk management systems and procedures are designed to identify and analyze our risk, to set appropriate policies and limits and to continually monitor these risks. We regularly measure exposure to interest rate risk and determine whether or not any hedging transactions are necessary to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 2022, we were not a party to any interest rate hedging arrangements.

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In July 2017, the head of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”), announced that the FCA will no longer persuade or compel banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. In March 2021, the FCA confirmed that all LIBOR settings will either cease to be provided by any administrator or no longer be representative: (a) immediately after December 31, 2021, in the case of sterling, euro, Swiss franc, and Japanese yen, and the one week and two month U.S. dollar settings; and (b) immediately after June 30, 2023, in the case of the remaining U.S. dollar settings. In addition, as a result of supervisory guidance from U.S. regulators, some U.S. regulated entities ceased to enter into new LIBOR contracts after January 1, 2022. At this time, no consensus exists as to what rate or rates will become accepted alternatives to LIBOR, although the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, a steering committee convened by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and comprised of large U.S. financial institutions, has recommended the use of SOFR. There are many uncertainties regarding a transition from LIBOR to SOFR or any other alternative benchmark rate that may be established, including, but not limited to, the timing of any such transition, the need to amend all contracts with LIBOR as the referenced rate and, given the inherent differences between LIBOR and SOFR or any other alternative benchmark rate, how any transition may impact the cost and performance of impacted securities, variable rate debt and derivative financial instruments. In addition, SOFR or another alternative benchmark rate may fail to gain market acceptance, which could adversely affect the return on, value of and market for securities, variable rate debt and derivative financial instruments linked to such rates. The effects of a transition from LIBOR to SOFR or any other alternative benchmark rate on our cost of capital and net investment income cannot yet be determined definitively. All of our loan agreements with our portfolio companies include fallback language in the event that LIBOR becomes unavailable. This language generally either includes a clearly defined alternative reference rate after LIBOR’s discontinuation or provides that the administrative agent may identify a replacement reference rate, typically with the consent of (or prior consultation with) the borrower. In certain cases, the administrative agent will be required to obtain the consent of either a majority of the lenders under the facility, or the consent of each lender, prior to identifying a replacement reference rate. In addition, any further changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of LIBOR may result in a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in reported LIBOR, which could have an adverse impact on the market value for or value of any LIBOR-linked securities, loans, and other financial obligations or extensions of credit held by or due to us and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is currently embarking on an aggressive campaign of raising interest rates to address significant and persistent inflation. The goal of these interest rate increases is to slow economic growth and reduce price pressure. There is a significant chance that this central bank tightening cycle could force the U.S. into a recession, as which point interest rates and base rates would likely decrease. A prolonged reduction in interest rates will reduce our gross investment income and could result in a decrease in our net investment income if such decreases in SOFR are not offset by a corresponding increase in the spread over SOFR that we earn on any portfolio investments, a decrease in in our operating expenses, including with respect to our income incentive fee, or a decrease in the interest rate of our floating interest rate liabilities tied to SOFR.

As of June 30, 2022, approximately $1,921.4 million (principal amount) of our debt portfolio investments bore interest at variable rates, which generally are LIBOR-based (or based on an equivalent applicable currency rate), and many of which are subject to certain floors. A hypothetical 200 basis point increase or decrease in the interest rates on our variable-rate debt investments could increase or decrease, as applicable, our investment income by a maximum of $38.4 million on an annual basis.

Borrowings denominated in U.S. Dollars under the February 2019 Credit Facility bear interest, subject to our election, on a per annum basis equal to (i) the alternate base rate plus 1.25% (or 1.00% for so long as we maintain an investment grade credit rating) or (ii) the term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 2.25% (or 2.00% for so long as we maintain an investment grade credit rating) plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% for borrowings with an interest period of one month, 0.15% for borrowings with an interest period of three months or 0.25% for borrowings with an interest period of six months. The alternate base rate is equal to the greatest of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (iii) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 0.5%, (iv) one-month term SOFR plus 1.0% plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% and (v) 1.0%. For borrowings denominated in certain foreign currencies other than Australian dollars, the applicable currency rate for the foreign currency as defined in the credit agreement plus 2.00% (or 2.25% if we no longer maintain an investment grade credit rating) or for borrowings denominated in Australian dollars, the applicable Australian dollars Screen Rate, plus 2.20% (or 2.45% if we no longer maintain an investment grade credit rating). A hypothetical 200 basis point increase or decrease in the interest rates on the February 2019 Credit Facility could increase or decrease, as applicable, our interest expense by a maximum of $16.3 million on an annual basis (based on the amount of outstanding borrowings under the February 2019 Credit Facility as of June 30, 2022). We pay a commitment fee of (x) 0.5% per annum on undrawn amounts if the unused portion of the February 2019 Credit Facility is greater than two-thirds of total commitments or (y) 0.375% per annum on undrawn amounts if the unused portion of the February 2019 Credit Facility is equal to or less than two-thirds of total commitments.

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Because we have previously borrowed, and plan to borrow in the future, money to make investments, our net investment income will be dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest the funds borrowed. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income. In periods of rising interest rates, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income if there is not a corresponding increase in interest income generated by our investment portfolio.

We may also have exposure to foreign currencies related to certain investments. Such investments are translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at the relevant balance sheet date, exposing us to movements in the exchange rate. In order to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates, we generally borrow in local foreign currencies under the February 2019 Credit Facility to finance such investments. As of June 30, 2022, we had borrowings denominated in Swedish kronas of 12.8kr million ($1.2 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.250%, borrowings denominated in British pounds sterling of £77.6 million ($94.2 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.972%, borrowings denominated in Australian dollars of A$53.1 million ($36.5 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.780% and borrowings denominated in Euros of €138.6 million ($144.9 million U.S. dollars) with an interest rate of 2.000%.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2022. It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

Neither we, the Adviser, nor our subsidiaries are currently subject to any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our respective businesses. We, the Adviser, and our subsidiaries may from time to time, however, be involved in litigation arising out of operations in the normal course of business or otherwise, including in connection with strategic transactions. Furthermore, third parties may seek to impose liability on us in connection with the activities of our portfolio companies. While the outcome of any current legal proceedings cannot at this time be predicted with certainty, we do not expect any current matters will materially affect our financial condition or results of operations; however, there can be no assurance whether any pending legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations in any future reporting period.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

You should carefully consider the risks described in Item 1A entitled "Risk Factors" in Part 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, which was filed with the SEC on February 23, 2022, and all other information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including our interim financial statements and the related notes thereto, before making a decision to purchase our securities. The risks and uncertainties referenced herein and in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and/or operating results, as well as the market price of our securities.

There have been no material changes during the three months ended June 30, 2022 to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. If any of such risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. If that happens, the market price of our securities could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

During the three months ended June 30, 2022, in connection with our DRIP for our common stockholders, we directed the plan administrator to purchase 94,797 shares of our common stock for an aggregate of $893,867 in the open market in order to satisfy our obligations to deliver shares of common stock to our stockholders with respect to our dividend declared on May 5, 2022.

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In connection with the closing of the MVC Acquisition on December 23, 2020, we committed to make open-market purchases of shares of our common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $15.0 million at then-current market prices at any time shares trade below 90% of our then most recently disclosed NAV per share. Any repurchases pursuant to the authorized program will occur during the 12-month period that commenced upon the filing of our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, which occurred on May 6, 2021, and will be made in accordance with applicable legal, contractual and regulatory requirements. The MVC repurchase program terminated on May 6, 2022. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we did not purchase any shares of our common stock in the open market under the authorized program.

In connection with the completion of the acquisition of Sierra, we committed to make open-market purchases of shares of our common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $30.0 million at then-current market prices at any time shares trade below 90% of our then most recently disclosed NAV per share. Any repurchases pursuant to the authorized program will occur during the 12-month period commencing on April 1, 2022 and are expected to be made in accordance with a Rule 10b5-1 purchase plan that qualifies for the safe harbors provided by Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, as well as subject to compliance with our covenant and regulatory requirements. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we repurchased a total of 1,309,442 shares of our common stock in the open market under the authorized program at an average price of $9.93 per share, including broker commissions.

The following chart summarizes repurchases of our common stock for the three months ended June 30, 2022:


Period	Total number of shares purchased		Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs	Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs(2)
April 1 through April 30, 2022	—		$	—	—	$	42,867
May 1 through May 31, 2022	462,201		$	10.16	462,201	$	25,304
June 1 through June 30, 2022	942,038	(1)	$	9.77	847,241	$	17,026	(3)

(1) Includes 94,797 shares purchased in the open market pursuant to the terms of our dividend reinvestment plan.

(2) In thousands.

(3) Subsequent to period-end, through August 9, 2022, we repurchased an additional 558,101 shares of our common stock pursuant to the share repurchase plan at an average price of $9.51 per share, including broker commissions.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

Appointment of Certain Officers

On August 9, 2022, the Board, upon recommendation from its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, appointed Jonathan Bock (currently, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company) to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Eric Lloyd (currently, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company) to serve as Executive Chairman of the Company, Jonathan Landsberg (currently, the Treasurer of the Company) to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and Elizabeth Murray (currently, the Principal Accounting Officer of the Company) to serve as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company. The individuals that currently serve in such positions will continue to serve until all such appointments become effective on September 1, 2022.

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Item 6. Exhibits.


Number			Exhibit

3.1			Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit (a)(3) to the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).

3.2			Articles of Amendment of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference).

3.3			Seventh Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference).

3.4			Articles Supplementary (Filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1			Incremental Commitment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2022, made by the Incremental Lender party thereto, relating to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of February 21, 2019, among Barings BDC, Inc., as borrower, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and ING Capital LLC, as administrative agent (Filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference).

31.1			Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**

31.2			Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**

32.1			Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.***

32.2			Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.***

** Filed Herewith.

*** Furnished Herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


		BARINGS BDC, INC.

Date:	August 9, 2022	/s/ Eric Lloyd
		Eric Lloyd
		Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

Date:	August 9, 2022	/s/ Jonathan Bock
		Jonathan Bock
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

Date:	August 9, 2022	/s/ Elizabeth A. Murray
		Elizabeth A. Murray
		Principal Accounting Officer

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