Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.

DEFA14A 1 d207006ddefa14a.htm GOLDMAN SACHS BDC, INC. Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.

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GOLDMAN SACHS BDC, INC.

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED

ADJOURNED MEETING

Dear Stockholder:

We recently sent you proxy materials concerning an important proposal affecting your investment in the Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. The Special Meeting, is being adjourned to allow stockholders more time to vote on the proposal as sufficient votes have not been received to reach quorum to hold the meeting.

The Special Meeting will reconvene on July 13, 2018, at 10:00 am (Eastern time) at the offices of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. 30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. This letter was sent because you held shares on the record date and we have not received your vote.

YOUR FUND’S BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE PROPOSAL

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT

VOTING NOW HELPS MINIMIZE PROXY COSTS, AVOIDS UNNECESSARY

COMMUNICATIONS AND ELIMINATES PHONE CALLS TO STOCKHOLDERS

Please vote using one of the following options:

VOTE ONLINE

Log on to the website or scan the QR code shown on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the on-screen instructions.

VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE

Call the toll free number listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the recorded instructions.

A copy of the Proxy Statement may be viewed or downloaded at the website listed on your proxy card. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposal, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.’s proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-877-632-0899.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.