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Business Development Companies (or BDCs) are companies involved primarily in lending to small and mid-sized companies. Following the 2008 crisis, BDCs have grown significantly as regulatory pressure limited banks' ability to lend to small and medium sized companies. The banking exit from this sector has allowed multiple specialized companies to take their place. BDCs are also set up as Registered Investment Companies or RICs and are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders.
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