THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR MAY 4, 2023
April 5, 2023
Dear Fellow Stockholder,
As of the date of this letter, we have not received your voting instructions for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Barings BDC, Inc. The Board of Directors and I encourage you to vote in favor of the proposals. We ask that you vote your shares as quickly as possible using any of the methods described below. Your vote is important regardless of how many shares you own. If you have any questions about voting, please call our proxy solicitor,
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Eric Lloyd
Chief Executive Oƒcer
Four Ways to Vote
PROXY QUESTIONS? Call
ONLINEPHONE
QR CODE
MAIL
GO TO PROXYVOTE.COM Please have your proxy card in hand when accessing the website. There are easy-to- follow directions to help you complete the electronic voting instruction form.
WITHOUT A PROXY CARD
Monday to Friday,
to speak with a proxy specialist.
WITH A PROXY CARD
with a touch-tone phone to vote using an automated system.
WITH A SMARTPHONE Vote by scanning the Quick Response Code or "QR Code" on the Proxy Card/ VIF enclosed.
VOTE PROCESSING Mark, sign and date your ballot and return it in the postage-paid envelope provided.
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WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR VOTE
The Barings BDC, Inc. Annual Meeting has been scheduled for May 4, 2023. Whether or not you plan to attend, your vote is very important. You can vote your shares by internet,
telephone, QR code, or mail.
Simply follow the instructions on the enclosed form. For your convenience, we've highlighted where you can find your unique Control Number. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 1-877-777-4652.
FOUR WAYS TO VOTE
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NOTE: This is not an actual Control Number.
Please refer to the proxy card for
your unique Control Number.
ONLINE
WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM Please have your proxy card in hand when accessing the website. There are easy-to-follow directions to help you complete the electronic voting instruction form.
PHONE
WITHOUT A PROXY CARD Call 1-8777-777-4652 Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET to speak with a proxy specialist.
WITH A PROXY CARD Call 1-800-690-6903 with a touch-tone phone to vote using an automated system.
QR CODE
WITH A SMARTPHONE Vote by scanning the Quick Response Code or "QR Code" on the Proxy Card/VIF enclosed.
MAIL
VOTE PROCESSING Mark, sign and date your ballot and return it in the postage-paid envelope provided.
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NOTE: This is not an actual Control Number. Please refer to the voting instruction form for your unique Control Number.
ACTION
REQUIRED
Let your proxy vote be heard.
YOUR VOTE MATTERS.
We've made it easy, so take two
minutes right now on any
device you prefer.
PHONE
TABLET
PC
Go to: Proxyvote.com
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Barings BDC, Inc. is a closed-end, non-diversified investment company. The Companyâs investment objective is to generate current income by investing directly in privately held middle-market companies to help these companies fund acquisitions, growth or refinancing. The Company invest in predominately senior secured private debt investments in middle-market businesses that operate across a range of industries. It invests primarily in loans that have terms of between five and seven years, and bear interest at rates ranging from London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) (or an applicable successor rate) plus 450 basis points to LIBOR plus 650 basis points per annum. Its investment capabilities include first lien debt, unitranche, second lien debt and equity co-investments. It invests in various industries, including manufacturing and distribution, business services and technology, and transportation and logistics. Its investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Barings LLC.