Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. on June 9, 2025. The filing details the voting results for director elections and the ratification of the independent auditor.
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 outcomes.
Material Changes and Voting Results
As of the record date (April 7, 2025), there were 72,902,981 shares outstanding. A quorum was established with 47,399,058 shares present or represented. Both proposals submitted were approved.
Proposal 1: Election of Class III Directors
| Nominee | For | Withhold | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie E. Bradford | 21,275,397 | 7,238,169 | 18,885,492 |
| John G. Nestor | 19,568,583 | 8,944,983 | 18,885,492 |
Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditor (Ernst & Young LLP)
| Vote Type | Count |
|---|---|
| For | 46,565,173 |
| Against | 455,190 |
| Abstain | 378,695 |
| Broker Non-Votes | 0 |
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the three-year term commencement for newly elected directors Leslie E. Bradford and John G. Nestor.
- Confirm the engagement of Ernst & Young LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (approx. 18.9 million) on the director election, which did not impact the outcome but indicates broker discretion.
- Review the full proxy statement for detailed biographical information on the elected directors.