Reflects Preqin data as of April 30, 2026, as published on May 19, 2026, based on all funds in the private credit asset class.
Morningstar Medalist Rating. Morningstar assigned BCRED a Bronze Medalist Rating on May 6, 2026. The Morningstar Medalist Rating is the summary expression of Morningstar’s forward looking analysis of investment strategies as offered via specific vehicles using a rating scale of Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral, and Negative. The Medalist Ratings indicate which investments Morningstar believes are likely to outperform their Morningstar Category average on a risk adjusted basis over time. Medalist Ratings are based on Morningstar’s evaluation of three fundamental pillars (People, Parent, and Process) and the Medalist Rating Price Score. The rating was created and tabulated by Morningstar, Inc., an independent third party, and is not based on the experience of any client or investor. When analysts directly cover a vehicle, they assign the fundamental pillar ratings based on their qualitative assessment, subject to the oversight of the Analyst Rating Committee, and monitor and reevaluate them approximately once a year. When vehicles are covered either indirectly by analysts or by algorithm, the ratings are assigned monthly. For more detailed information about the Medalist Ratings, including their methodology, please visit: http://global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures. The Morningstar Medalist Ratings are not statements of fact, nor are they credit or risk ratings or recommendations to purchase, hold or sell any security. A change in the fundamental factors underlying the Morningstar Medalist Rating may result in the rating no longer being accurate. © 2026 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Blackstone did not receive or provide compensation to be considered for the rating or for the receipt of the rating. No amounts were paid to the sponsor of the rating for Blackstone’s right to promote receipt of the rating. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
As of April 30, 2026. Inception date for Class I and Class S shares: January 7, 2021. Inception date for Class D shares: May 1, 2021. Total Net Return is calculated as the change in net asset value (“NAV”) per share during the period, plus distributions per share (assuming dividends and distributions are reinvested) divided by the beginning NAV per share. Returns greater than one year are annualized. Inception-to-date (“ITD”) total return for Class S (no/with upfront placement fee): 8.4% / 7.6%. ITD total return for Class D (no/with upfront placement fee): 8.6% / 8.3%.
All returns shown are derived from unaudited financial information and are net of all BCRED expenses, including general and administrative expenses, transaction related expenses, management fees, incentive fees, and share class specific fees, but exclude the impact of early repurchase deductions on the repurchase of shares that have been outstanding for less than one year. Past performance does not predict future returns. Class S and Class D listed as (With Upfront Placement Fee or Brokerage Commissions) reflect the returns after the maximum upfront placement fees. Class S and Class D listed as (No Upfront Placement Fee or Brokerage Commissions) exclude upfront placement fees. Class I does not have upfront placement fees. The returns have been prepared using unaudited data and valuations of the underlying investments in BCRED’s portfolio, which are estimates of fair value and form the basis for BCRED’s NAV. Valuations based upon unaudited reports from the underlying investments may be subject to later adjustments, may not correspond to realized value and may not accurately reflect the price at which assets could be liquidated.
Source: Morningstar, BXCI as of April 30, 2026. “Leveraged Loans” is represented by Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index. “High Yield Bonds” is represented by the Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield Index. “Investment Grade Bonds” is represented by the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. There can be no assurances that any of the trends described throughout this letter will continue or will not reverse. Please see “Index Definitions” and “Index Comparison” at the end of this communication for more information.
“Leveraged Loans” is represented by Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index. See footnotes 3 and 4 for information on returns.
Annualized Distribution Rate reflects May’s distribution annualized and divided by last reported NAV from April’s. Past performance does not predict future returns. Distributions have been and may in the future be funded through sources other than net investment income. See BCRED’s prospectus. Please visit the Shareholders page on BCRED’s website for notices regarding distributions subject to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. We cannot guarantee that we will make distributions, and if we do we may fund such distributions from sources other than cash flow from operations, including the sale of assets, borrowings, return of capital, or offering proceeds, and although we generally expect to fund distributions from cash flow from operations, we have not established limits on the amounts we may pay from such sources. As of April 30, 2026, 100% of inception to date distributions were funded from net investment income or realized short-term capital gains, rather than a return of capital. A return of capital (1) is a return of the original amount invested, (2) does not constitute earnings or profits and (3) will have the effect of reducing the basis such that when a shareholder sells its shares the sale may be subject to taxes even if the shares are sold for less than the original purchase price. Distributions may also be funded in significant part, directly or indirectly, from temporary waivers or expense reimbursements borne by the Adviser or its affiliates, that may be subject to reimbursement to the Adviser or its affiliates. The repayment of any amounts owed to our affiliates will reduce future distributions to which you would otherwise be entitled. Annualized Distribution Rate for other share classes are as follows: 9.1% for Class S and 9.7% for Class D.
As of March 31, 2026. Leveraged Loans had a yield of 7.4%. Leveraged Loans represented by the yield of loans in the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index as of March 31, 2026.
Refers to higher percentage of BXCI-led direct lending deals with provisions relating to protection against asset (IP) stripping, protection against collateral release and caps on synergy addbacks to EBTDA relative to leveraged loans.
Represents the annualized BCRED distribution rate for 2021, 2023 and current annualized distribution rate as of May 2026. Distribution rate reflects the annualized distribution per share for Class I shares in the specific period divided by beginning of period NAV. For further information regarding distributions please refer to footnote 6.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026. BCRED’s weighted average all-in cost of capital is based on annualized all-in cost of debt incurred in Q1’26 (including unused fees, amortization of debt issuance costs (including premiums and discounts), amortization of deferred financing costs, and the impact of hedge accounting) divided by weighted average principal of debt outstanding during the same period. Peers reflects the average annualized Q4’25 all-in cost of debt for the three months ended December 31, 2025 weighted by total NAV. All-in cost of debt calculated as interest expense divided by average debt principal outstanding for the three months ended December 31, 2025. Non-traded peers include BDCs which are externally-managed, had effective registration statements as of 2025 and were broadly distributed, have broad exposure across industries in their investments and are not sector-focused, and had net asset values in excess of $4 billion as of December 31, 2025: Apollo Debt Solutions BDC (ADS), Ares Strategic Income Fund (ASIF), Blue Owl Credit Income Corp. (OCIC), Goldman Sachs Private Credit Corp (GSCRED), Golub Capital Private Credit Fund (GCRED), HPS Corporate Lending Fund (HLEND), and Oaktree Strategic Credit Fund (OSCF).
BCRED’s gross annualized G&A expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 as a percentage of weighted average NAV for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 is 0.2%. Non-traded peer average gross annualized general and administrative (G&A) expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 as a percentage of average total NAV for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (average of the NAV as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025) is 0.3%. Gross G&A expenses is calculated as the annualized sum of total expenses incurred for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 excluding interest expense, management and incentive fees, excise and other tax expense and distribution costs. Gross G&A expenses excludes the impact of expense support and recoupment of expense support, if any. BCRED’s gross G&A expenses include Professional fees, Board of Trustee fees, Administrative service expenses, Organization costs, Other general & administrative expenses, and Amortization of continuous offering costs.
Reflects total investments at fair value as of April 30, 2026.
As a percentage of BCRED’s investment portfolio excluding equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures.
At the time of underwrite for each investment in BCRED’s debt portfolio. Average loan-to-value represents the net ratio of loan-to-value for each portfolio company, weighted based on the fair value of total applicable debt investments. Includes all debt investments for which fair value is determined by the Board of Trustees in conjunction with a third-party valuation firm and excludes quoted investments and asset-based investments. Loan-to-value at underwrite is calculated as the net debt through each respective loan tranche divided by the estimated enterprise value of the portfolio company at the time of underwrite.
Approximately 85% of BCRED’s portfolio is invested in lower default rate sectors as a percentage of the fair value of BCRED’s investment portfolio excluding investments in joint ventures. Analysis based on the average annualized US leveraged loan default rates by industry from 2007 to December 2025, as published by Fitch. “Lower-default rate sectors” are defined as those which have an average annual default rate below 2%. GICS industry classifications utilized in BCRED reporting are re-mapped by BXCI to Fitch industry classifications for comparison purposes.
As of March 31, 2026. Average last-twelve-month (“LTM”) LTM EBITDA includes all debt investments for which fair value is determined by BCRED’s Board in conjunction with a third-party valuation firm and excludes both asset-based investments and quoted investments. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a particular portfolio company, LTM EBITDA is generally defined as net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization over the preceding twelve-month period. Amounts are weighted on fair market value of each respective investment. Amounts were derived from the most recently available portfolio company financial statements (which are generally one quarter in arrears), have not been independently verified by BCRED, and may reflect a normalized or adjusted amount. Accordingly, BCRED makes no representation or warranty in respect of this information. As of March 31, 2026, the breakdown of BCRED’s portfolio company LTM EBITDA within the above defined debt portfolio is as follows: 5% less than $50 million, 21% between $50 to $100 million and 74% greater than $100 million based on fair market value. As of March 31, 2026, LTM EBITDA margin for these debt investments is 30%. EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA-to-revenue.
Private credit market exhibited average LTM EBITDA of $101 million, based on issuer companies of loans in the Lincoln International Private Market Database as of December 31, 2025, which is latest available data. The “Lincoln International Private Market Database,” compiled by the Lincoln Valuations & Opinions Group (“VOG”), is a quarterly compilation of over 4,750 portfolio companies from a wide assortment of private equity investors and non-bank lenders. Most of these companies are highly levered with debt financing provided via the direct lending market and in many instances, Lincoln estimates the fair value of at least one senior debt security in the portfolio companies’ capital structures. In assessing the data, VOG relies on commonly accepted valuation methodologies and each valuation analysis is unique and conforms to fair value accounting principles. The analyses are then vetted by auditors, fund managers and their board of directors, as well as other regulators. © 2025 Lincoln Partners Advisors LLC. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Third-party use is at user’s own risk.
Reflects BCRED’s private debt investments to sponsor backed or public portfolio companies as a percentage of BCRED’s total investment portfolio excluding equity investments in joint ventures which have similar portfolio composition and underlying qualities.
Represents LTM EBITDA Growth year-over-year and excludes private debt investments that funded after March 31, 2025. Fair value is determined by the Board in conjunction with a third-party valuation firm and excludes both asset based investments and quoted investments. BCRED amounts are weighted on fair market value of each respective investment. BCRED amounts were derived from the most recently available portfolio company financial statements (which are generally one quarter in arrears), have not been independently verified by BCRED, and may reflect a normalized or adjusted amount. Accordingly, BCRED makes no representation or warranty in respect of this information. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a particular portfolio company, EBITDA is generally defined as net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, and amortization over the LTM. EBITDA growth year-over-year may reflect some inorganic growth due to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Private credit market exhibited average LTM EBITDA Growth of 4%, based on issuer companies of loans in the Lincoln International Private Market Database as of December 31, 2025, which is latest available data.
As of March 31, 2026. Private investments represent Level 3 investments in the investment portfolio which may be quoted or non-quoted but for which inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement, divided by total investments excluding investment in joint ventures. BCRED’s average private debt position size is approximately 25bps as of March 31, 2026. Reflects average size of investments in private debt portfolio companies divided by total private debt investments, based on fair market value. The average size of investments in private debt portfolio companies as of March 31, 2026 is $185 million, based on fair market value.
Peer data as of December 31, 2025. Non-traded peers include BDCs which are externally-managed, had effective registration statements as of 2025 and were broadly distributed, have broad exposure across industries in their investments and are not sector-focused, and had net asset values in excess of $4 billion as of December 31, 2025: Apollo Debt Solutions BDC (ADS), Ares Strategic Income Fund (ASIF), Blue Owl Credit Income Corp. (OCIC), Goldman Sachs Private Credit Corp (GSCRED), Golub Capital Private Credit Fund (GCRED), HPS Corporate Lending Fund (HLEND), and Oaktree Strategic Credit Fund (OSCF).
J.P. Morgan Research from January 2022 to March 2026.
Represents BCRED’s interest coverage ratio (“ICR”) from Q1’24 to Q1’26. Interest coverage ratio (“ICR”) is estimated as the ratio of average LTM EBITDA, to cash interest paid over the last 12 months for each respective portfolio company. Includes all debt investments (excluding ARR loans) for which fair value is determined by the Board in conjunction with a third party valuation firm and excludes both asset-based investments and quoted investments. Amounts derived from the most recently available portfolio company financial statements, have not been independently verified by BCRED, may reflect a normalized or adjusted amount, and are generally about 90 days in arrears. Accordingly, BCRED makes no representation or warranty in respect of this information. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a particular portfolio company, LTM EBITDA is generally defined as net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization over the preceding 12-month period. Currency fluctuations may have an adverse effect on the value, price or income and costs of our portfolio companies and investments which may increase or decrease as a result of changes in exchange rates. Q1’24 reflects a more normalized environment and accurate depiction of portfolio companies’ ICRs following volatility and peak rates in 2023.
As of March 31, 2026. Available liquidity is composed of cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash, plus the amount available to draw upon across all revolving credit facilities, net of limitations related to each respective credit facility’s borrowing base.
As of March 31, 2026. Debt-to-equity ratio represents the ratio of total principal of outstanding debt to net assets.
As of March 31, 2026. “Quoted” investments are defined as Level 1 and 2 investments as a percentage of the total portfolio fair value divided by total investments at fair value excluding equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and separately managed accounts. For information on Level 1, 2, and 3 investments, please refer to section “Valuation of Investments” in BCRED’s prospectus.
As of March 31, 2026, BCRED has an investment grade credit rating of BBB (high) / stable outlook from DBRS Morningstar, provided on December 1, 2023, and an investment grade of Baa2 / stable from Moody’s, provided on September 23, 2024, and an investment grade credit rating of BBB-/ positive from S&P, provided on December 4, 2024. The underlying private credit loans within BCRED are not rated. Credit ratings are statements of opinions and are not statements of fact or recommendations to purchase, hold or sell securities. Blackstone provides compensation directly to DBRS / Morningstar, Moody’s and S&P for its evaluation of BCRED. Credit ratings do not address the suitability of securities or the suitability of securities for investment purposes, and should not be relied on as investment advice.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, BCRED’s weighted average all-in cost of capital is 5.7%. BCRED’s weighted average all-in cost of capital is based on annualized all-in cost of debt incurred in 1Q26 (including unused fees, amortization of debt issuance costs (including premiums and discounts), amortization of deferred financing costs, and the impact of hedge accounting) divided by weighted average principal of debt outstanding during the same period. Non-traded peers reflects the average annualized 4Q25 all-in cost of debt for the three months ended December 31, 2025 weighted by total NAV. All-in cost of debt calculated as interest expense divided by average debt principal outstanding for the three months ended December 31, 2025. Non-traded peers include BDCs which are externally-managed, had effective registration statements as of 2025 and were broadly distributed in 2025, have broad exposure across industries in their investments and are not sector-focused, and had net asset values in excess of $4 billion as of December 31, 2025: Apollo Debt Solutions BDC (ADS), Ares Strategic Income Fund (ASIF), Blue Owl Credit Income Corp. (OCIC), Goldman Sachs Private Credit Corp (GSCRED), Golub Capital Private Credit Fund (GCRED), HPS Corporate Lending Fund (HLEND), and Oaktree Strategic Credit Fund (OSCF).
Represents the commitment-weighted average three-year discount margin for commitments to new portfolio companies made in the respective quarter. Calculated as notional spread plus OID amortized over a three-year assumed life.
Source: Pitchbook, LCD as of March 31, 2026.
Total amount deployed in private debt investments in new portfolio companies funded from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026 (excluding add-ons and incremental loans to existing portfolio companies, drawdowns on delayed draw term loans and revolvers committed in prior periods, and structured finance obligations) represents $1.2 billion.
As a percentage of BCRED’s private debt investments in new portfolio companies funded from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026 (excluding add-ons and incremental loans to existing portfolio companies, and structured finance obligations) for which fair value is determined by the Board of Trustees in conjunction with a third-party valuation firm and excludes both asset-based investments and quoted investments. Private debt investments in new portfolio companies reflected approximately 28% of BCRED’s deployment during the quarter.
Average loan-to-value represents the net ratio of loan-to-value for each portfolio company, weighted based on the fair value of total applicable private debt investments in new portfolio companies. Loan-to-value is calculated as the current total net debt through each respective loan tranche divided by the estimated enterprise value of the portfolio company as of the most recently available information. Includes all private debt investments in new portfolio companies funded from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026 (excluding add-ons and incremental loans to existing portfolio companies, and structured finance obligations) for which fair value is determined by the Board of Trustees in conjunction with a third-party valuation firm and excludes quoted investments and asset-based investments. Amounts are weighted on fair market value of each respective investment. Amounts were derived from the most recently available portfolio company financial statements, have not been independently verified by BCRED, and may reflect a normalized or adjusted amount. Accordingly, BCRED makes no representation or warranty in respect of this information.
Includes all private debt investments in new portfolio companies funded from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026 (excluding add-ons and incremental loans to existing portfolio companies, drawdowns on delayed draw term loans and revolvers committed in prior periods, and structured finance obligations). BXCI is categorized as sole or lead lender where BXCI held 50% or more of the total facility at closing or had a “Lead Arranger” designation.
AUM is estimated and unaudited as of March 31, 2026. The AUM for Blackstone, Blackstone Credit & Insurance or any specific fund, account or investment strategy presented in this Presentation may differ from any comparable AUM disclosure in other non-public or public sources (including public regulatory filings) due to, among other factors, methods of net asset value and capital commitment reporting, differences in categorizing certain funds and accounts within specific investment strategies and exclusion of certain funds and accounts, or any part of net asset value or capital commitment thereof, from the related AUM calculations. Certain of these differences are in some cases required by applicable regulation. All figures are subject to change. AUM is a combined figure inclusive of Blackstone Credit & Insurance “BXCI” and Real Estate Debt businesses.
Represents BXCI’s average annualized loss rate for its North America Direct Lending strategy from 2006 through March 31, 2026. The annualized loss rate represents annualized net losses for substantially realized investments. Whether an investment is substantially realized is determined in the manager’s discretion. Investments are included in the loss rate if (1) a payment was missed, (2) bankruptcy was declared, (3) there was a restructuring, or (4) it was realized with a total multiple on invested capital less than 1.0x. Net losses include all profits and losses associated with these investments, including interest payments received. Net losses are represented in the year the investment is substantially realized and excludes all losses associated with unrealized investments. The annualized net loss rate is the net losses divided by the average annual remaining invested capital within the platform. Investments sourced by BXCI for the Sub Advised Investments did, in certain cases, experience defaults and losses after BXCI was no longer sub-adviser, and such defaults and losses are not included in the rates provided. Prior to December 31, 2022, the methodology used by the North America Direct Lending track record for calculating the platform’s average annual loss rate was based on net loss of principal resulting only from payment defaults in the year of default which would exclude interest payments. Past performance does not predict future returns, and there can be no assurance that BXCI will achieve comparable results or that any entity or account managed by or advised by BXCI will be able to implement its investment strategy or achieve its investment objectives.
Reflects issuers and sponsors across all asset types within Private Corporate Credit, Liquid Corporate Credit, and Infrastructure & Asset Based Credit, excluding FX derivatives and LP interests.
As of March 31, 2026. Calculated as the amortized cost or fair value of loans on non-accrual divided by total amortized cost or fair value of the BCRED investment portfolio excluding investments in joint ventures. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when there is reasonable doubt whether principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Additionally, any original issue discount and market discount are no longer accreted to interest income as of the date the loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid current and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. Management may make exceptions to this treatment and determine to not place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection