BBDC vs ODP Comparison

Barings BDC Inc operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a business development company. The company's 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. Barings employs fundamental credit analysis and targets investments in businesses with low levels of cyclicality and operating risk relative to other businesses in this market segment. The holding size of each position will generally be dependent upon a number of factors including total facility size, pricing and structure, and the number of other lenders in the facility.

The ODP Corp operates an integrated B2B distribution platform with divisions focusing on various sectors: ODP Business Solutions serves small to enterprise-level companies with office supplies, technology, furniture, and services. Office Depot Division caters to retail consumers and small businesses through retail locations and eCommerce platforms, offering office supplies, technology, and business services. Veyer Division specializes in supply chain, distribution, and procurement services for both internal and third-party customers, with a focus on global operations. Varis Division offers a tech-enabled B2B indirect procurement marketplace, providing a seamless buying experience and advanced spend management tools. Revenue primarily stems from the Veyer division.