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Dec 31, 2024

Goldman Sachs BDC Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Expected Revenue:$105M
+1.1% YoY
Expected EPS:$0.5
10.7% YoY

Key Takeaways

Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. reported a decrease in net asset value per share to $13.41, net investment income per share of $0.48, and earnings per share of $0.32 for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. The company's investment portfolio totaled $3,968.2 million, invested across 164 portfolio companies. The board approved a base quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share and a special dividend of $0.16 per share for Q1 2025.

Net investment income per share was $0.48, or $0.47 adjusted for purchase discount amortization.

Earnings per share was $0.32 for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

Net asset value per share decreased 1.0% to $13.41 as of December 31, 2024.

The investment portfolio was comprised of 97.6% senior secured debt, including 96.3% in first lien investments.

Total Revenue
$78.6M
Previous year: $88M
-10.7%
Net Debt/Equity
1.17
Previous year: 1.16
+0.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$87M
Previous year: $52.4M
+66.1%
Free Cash Flow
$76.5M
Previous year: $48.5M
+57.8%
Total Assets
$3.6B
Previous year: $3.52B
+2.3%

Goldman Sachs BDC

Goldman Sachs BDC

Forward Guidance

The Board of Directors approved a reduction of the base quarterly dividend to $0.32 per share with upside potential through quarterly supplemental variable distributions and a permanent reduction of the income-based incentive fee and cap to 17.5% commencing with the calculation for the quarter ending March 31, 2025 and a reduction of the incentive fee on capital gains to 17.5%.

Positive Outlook

  • Base quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share approved.
  • Potential for supplemental variable distributions.
  • Permanent reduction of the income-based incentive fee to 17.5%.
  • Reduction of the incentive fee on capital gains to 17.5%.
  • Special dividend of $0.16 per share declared for Q1 2025.