Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. current report, 16 May 2017

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K filing by TCG BDC, Inc. (not Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.) reports on the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 16, 2017. The filing details the submission of matters to a vote of security holders.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.

Material Changes and Voting Results

Two proposals were submitted and approved by the requisite vote:

  • Proposal 1: Election of Michael A. Hart as a director for a three-year term.
    • For: 21,330,790 votes
    • Withhold: 17,038 votes
  • Proposal 2: Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017.
    • For: 21,318,804 votes
    • Against: 25,620 votes
    • Abstain: 3,403 votes
    • Broker Non-Votes: 0

As of the record date (March 20, 2017), there were 41,708,155 shares of common stock outstanding. A total of 21,347,828 shares were present or represented at the meeting, constituting a quorum.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing text does not provide guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.

Important Facts for Investors to Verify

  • Confirm the identity of the registrant as TCG BDC, Inc., noting the discrepancy with the requested company name (Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.).
  • Verify the successful election of Michael A. Hart to the Board of Directors.
  • Confirm the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for the 2017 fiscal year.
  • Note that no financial performance data is contained in this specific filing.