Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 24, 2026
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025
The filing serves as a notification of the release of financial results and a dividend declaration. Detailed financial data is contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release) and 99.2 (Earnings Presentation), which are furnished but not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Key Financial Metrics
The 8-K text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being disclosed in the attached exhibits.
- Dividend Declaration: $0.40 per share for the first quarter of 2026.
- Payment Date: April 16, 2026.
- Record Date: March 31, 2026.
Material Changes
The filing does not explicitly detail material changes in financial performance versus prior periods within the text body. Investors must refer to the attached earnings press release and presentation for comparative analysis of the fourth quarter and full year 2025 results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company issued a press release and detailed earnings presentation regarding its 2025 results. Specific guidance or outlook statements are contained within the attached exhibits and are not summarized in the 8-K text.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the text of this 8-K filing. The document notes that the information is furnished and not incorporated by reference into other filings except as expressly set forth.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Press Release) for specific Q4 and full-year 2025 revenue, net income, and portfolio metrics.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (Earnings Presentation) for management's outlook, guidance, and detailed portfolio composition.
- Verify the dividend payment schedule: Record date of March 31, 2026, and payment date of April 16, 2026.
- Confirm the trading symbol (CGBD) and exchange (Nasdaq Global Select Market) for accurate market data tracking.