Form 4 Filing for Barings Corporate Investors

This Form 4 filing details a transaction by Christina Emery, President of Barings Corporate Investors. On April 2, 2026, Emery acquired 41.8164 shares through the Barings Non-Qualified Thrift Plan, with a transaction price of $17.97 per share. The post-transaction ownership stands at 6491.4133 shares. The filing clarifies that the thrift plan is notional and does not represent actual ownership of underlying securities. Instead, the value is derived from the market value of Barings Corporate Investors' common shares, including reinvested dividends. This acquisition is exercisable upon specific events such as termination or retirement, as outlined in footnote F1. The plan allows participants to defer compensation and allocate it among investment options, including one tied to the company's stock performance, as further explained in footnote F2.