Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 7, 2019
Reporting Period: Fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2018
This filing announces the release of financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018. The Company issued a press release and hosted a conference call on the filing date to discuss these results.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a notification of the results release and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2), which are not included in the source text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the quarter ended December 31, 2018, have been announced.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: Management provided an investor presentation and hosted a conference call to discuss the Q4 2018 results.
Legal Status of Information: The information furnished under Item 2.02, including the press release and presentation, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not subject to the liabilities of that Section. It is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific Q4 2018 financial figures.
- Examine the investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for portfolio details and management outlook.
- Verify the conference call transcript for qualitative commentary on market conditions and strategy.
- Note that the data in this 8-K is "furnished" and not "filed," meaning it carries different legal weight regarding liability.