Barings BDC, Inc. Announces Change of Chief Accounting Officer
March 19, 2024 at 04:15 pm EDT
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On March 14, 2024, Michael DeSieno notified Barings BDC, Inc. of his resignation as the Company?s Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of the close of business on March 21, 2024, to pursue other business opportunities. In connection with Mr. DeSieno?s resignation, Elizabeth Murray, the Company?s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will serve as the Company?s principal accounting officer.
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.