GSBDHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

GSBD experienced a massive 13,155% surge in operating cash flow alongside significant portfolio turnover, with multiple debt investments being replaced across healthcare technology, software, and other sectors.

The dramatic operating cash flow increase from $2.5M to $325.7M suggests major liquidity events or asset dispositions that fundamentally altered the BDC's cash position. This level of cash generation, combined with extensive portfolio turnover (removing investments like Kaseya, Elemica, and PlanSource while adding new positions in companies like HS4 AcquisitionCo and Global Critical Logistics), indicates GSBD underwent significant strategic repositioning during this period.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

GSBD delivered exceptional financial performance with net income nearly doubling from $62.9M to $119.3M (+89.7%) and operating cash flow skyrocketing by over 13,000% to $325.7M. This extraordinary cash generation, likely from major asset sales or refinancing activities, combined with strong earnings growth, signals either a major portfolio restructuring event or exceptional market conditions that allowed the BDC to monetize investments at premium valuations. The combination of surging cash flows and robust profitability suggests GSBD is in a strong position to deploy capital into new investments or return cash to shareholders.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+13155.3%
$2.5M$325.7M

Operating cash flow surged 13155.3% — exceptional cash generation, highest quality earnings signal.

Net Income
P&L
+89.7%
$62.9M$119.3M

Net income grew 89.7% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-26
PRIOR — 2025-02-27
ADDED
Industry Construction Engineering Initial Acquisition Date 1/11/2021 2024-12-31 0001572694 Investment Debt Investments - 216.8% United States 210.4% 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt 195.8% HS4 AcquisitionCo, Inc.
Industry Health Care Technology Reference Rate and Spread 3.00% PIK Maturity 10/23/28 2025-12-31 0001572694 gsbd:IndustryConcentrationRiskMember gsbd:HealthCareEquipmentSuppliesMember gsbd:InvestmentsAtFairValueMember 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 0001572694 Investment Debt Investments - 216.8% United States - 210.4% 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt - 195.8% Abacus Data Holdings, Inc.
(dba Clutch Intermediate Holdings) Industry Software Reference Rate and Spread S + 6.25% Maturity 03/10/27 2024-12-31 0001572694 gsbd:ProphixSoftwareIncMember gsbd:FirstLienOrSeniorSecuredDebtMember 2024-12-31 0001572694 us-gaap:FairValueInputsLevel3Member us-gaap:UnsecuredDebtMember 2024-12-31 0001572694 Investment Debt Investments - 226.3% United States - 214.3% 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt - 200.8% Kene Acquisition, Inc.
(dba Global Critical Logistics) Industry Air Freight Logistics Interest Rate 8.42% Reference Rate and Spread S + 4.75% Maturity 08/02/32 2025-12-31 0001572694 Investment Debt Investments - 226.3% United States - 214.3% 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt - 200.8% Tropical Bidco, LLC (dba Tropical Cheese) Industry Food Products Interest Rate 0.00% Reference Rate and Spread S + 4.75% Maturity 12/11/30 2025-12-31 0001572694 Investment Debt Investments - 216.8% United States 210.4% 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt 195.8% ESO Solutions, Inc.
Industry Health Care Technology Interest Rate 11.27% Reference Rate and Spread S + 6.75% Maturity 05/03/27 2024-12-31 0001572694 Investment Debt Investments - 216.8% United States 210.4% 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt 195.8% HealthEdge Software, Inc.
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REMOVED
(dba Heartland) , Industry Diversified Consumer Services Interest Rate 11.36% Reference Rate and Spread S + 6.00% Maturity 12/15/26 One 2023-12-31 0001572694 Investment Debt Investment - 208.9% United States 198.5% 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt - 186.1% Kaseya Inc.
Industry IT Services Interest Rate 10.86% Reference Rate and Spread S + 6.00% (Incl.
Industry Aerospace Defense Interest Rate 10.52% Reference Rate and Spread S + 6.00% Maturity 04/19/30 2024-12-31 0001572694 Investment Debt Investments - 216.8% United States 210.4% 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt 195.8% Elemica Parent, Inc.
Industry Chemicals Interest Rate 10.31% Reference Rate and Spread S + 5.50% Maturity 09/18/26 2024-12-31 0001572694 gsbd:SinglewireSoftwareLlcMember gsbd:FirstLienOrSeniorSecuredDebtMember 2023-12-31 0001572694 gsbd:FirstLienOrSeniorSecuredDebtMember gsbd:AdmiralBuyerIncMember 2023-12-31 0001572694 Investment Debt Investments - 216.8% United States 210.4% 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt 195.8% Streamland Media Midco LLC Industry Entertainment Interest Rate 14.09% Reference Rate and Spread S + 9.50% (Incl.
(dba SPINS) Industry IT Services Reference Rate and Spread S + 5.50% Maturity 01/20/27 2024-12-31 0001572694 2014-12-31 0001572694 gsbd:FirstLienOrLastOutUnitrancheMember 2023-01-01 2023-12-31 0001572694 Investment Equity Securities - 4.2% United States - 4.2% Warrants - 0.0% Total Warrants 2024-12-31 0001572694 Investment Debt Investment - 208.9% United States 198.5% 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt - 186.1% PlanSource Holdings, Inc.
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