Operator

Greetings. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Barings BDC, Inc. Conference Call for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. [Operator Instructions] Today's call is being recorded, and a replay will be available approximately 2 hours after the conclusion of the call on the company's website at www.baringsbdc.com, under the Investor Relations section.

At this time, I would like to turn the call over to Albert Perley, Head of Investor Relations for Barings BDC.

Albert Perley
Treasurer

Please note that this call may contain forward-looking statements that include statements regarding the company's goals, beliefs, strategies, future operating results and cash flows. Although the company believes these statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements.

These statements are based on various underlying assumptions and are subject to numerous uncertainties and risks, including those disclosed under the sections titled Risk Factors and Forward-Looking Statements in the company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Barings BDC undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements unless required by law.

I will now turn the call over to Tom McDonnell, Chief Executive Officer of Barings BDC.

Thomas McDonnell
Chief Executive Officer

Thanks, Albert, and good morning, everyone. On the call today, I'm joined by Barings BDC's President, Matt Freund; Chief Financial Officer, Elizabeth Murray; Barings Head of Global Private Finance and BBDC Portfolio Manager, Bryan High. Before turning