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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 19, 2026

Barings BDC, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland 814-00733 06-1798488 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

300 South Tryon Street, Suite 2500 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 805-7200 N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareBBDCThe New York Stock Exchange

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 19, 2026, Barings BDC, Inc. (the “Company” or “Barings BDC”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished by the Company in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information included in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure. Additionally, on February 19, 2026, the Company made available on its website, www.baringsbdc.com, a supplemental investor presentation with respect to the fourth quarter and year-end 2025 earnings release. The information furnished in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.  Description 99.1  Press Release, dated February 19, 2026

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Date: February 19, 2026 By: /s/    Elizabeth A. Murray Elizabeth A. Murray Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2025

Barings BDC, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland 814-00733 06-1798488 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

300 South Tryon Street, Suite 2500 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 805-7200 N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareBBDCThe New York Stock Exchange

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 6, 2025, Barings BDC, Inc. (the “Company” or “Barings BDC”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished by the Company in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information included in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure. Additionally, on November 6, 2025, the Company made available on its website, www.baringsbdc.com, a supplemental investor presentation with respect to the third quarter 2025 earnings release. The information furnished in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No.  Description 99.1  Press Release, dated November 6, 2025

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Date: November 6, 2025 By: /s/    Elizabeth A. Murray Elizabeth A. Murray Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2025

Barings BDC, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland 814-00733 06-1798488 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

300 South Tryon Street, Suite 2500 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 805-7200 N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareBBDCThe New York Stock Exchange

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 7, 2025, Barings BDC, Inc. (the “Company” or “Barings BDC”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished by the Company in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information included in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure. Additionally, on August 7, 2025, the Company made available on its website, www.baringsbdc.com, a supplemental investor presentation with respect to the second quarter 2025 earnings release. The information furnished in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No.  Description 99.1  Press Release, dated August 7, 2025

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Barings BDC, Inc.

Date: August 7, 2025 By: /s/    Elizabeth A. Murray Elizabeth A. Murray Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer