Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) with a report date of March 31, 2025. The filing primarily serves as a Regulation FD disclosure regarding an earnings presentation delivered to former investors of Carlyle Secured Lending III ("CSL III").
On March 27, 2025, CSL III was merged with and into Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. The presentation attached as Exhibit 99.1 details CSL III's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text itself does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the attached earnings presentation (Exhibit 99.1) for CSL III, which is not included in the provided text.
- Revenue/Profit: Not provided in the filing text.
- Cash Flow/Liquidity: Not provided in the filing text.
- Debt: Not provided in the filing text.
- Securities Registered: Common Stock (CGBD) and 8.20% Notes due 2028 (CGBDL) on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Material Changes
The primary material event reported is the merger of CSL III into Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. completed on March 27, 2025. This transaction consolidates the operations and results of CSL III into the registrant.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not provide specific forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future outlook, or a detailed list of risks within the text body. The document explicitly states that the information in the attached earnings presentation is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference into other filings except as expressly set forth.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Presentation) to obtain specific financial results for CSL III for Q4 and FY 2024.
- Verify the impact of the March 27, 2025 merger on the consolidated balance sheet and future reporting structure.
- Confirm the status and terms of the 8.20% Notes due 2028 following the merger.
- Note that the earnings data is furnished and not formally "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.