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Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011, for TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (Note: The input metadata lists "Sixth Street," but the filing text explicitly identifies the registrant as TPG Specialty Lending, Inc.). The Company is a Delaware corporation formed on July 21, 2010, and elected to be regulated as a Business Development Company (BDC) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. As of the reporting date, the Company was classified as a development stage entity and had not yet commenced its investing activities. It intends to lend to and invest in middle-market companies in the United States.

Key Financial Metrics

Debt and Liquidity: The Company reported no debt obligations as of June 30, 2011. Liabilities consisted primarily of accrued expenses payable to affiliates ($2.7 million). Liquidity was strong with $35.3 million in cash on hand, supported by uncalled capital commitments of approximately $630.1 million.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Capital Raise: The Company raised $35 million in equity capital during the quarter ended June 30, 2011, via the issuance of 35,000 common shares. This represents a significant increase from the $1,000 in net assets reported at December 31, 2010.
• Expense Recognition: Net expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011, totaled $2.19 million. This includes $1.5 million in initial organization costs reimbursable to the Adviser, which were not present in the prior year-end balance sheet.
• Share Count: Outstanding shares increased from 1,000 at December 31, 2010, to 35,001 at June 30, 2011, following the private placement and a minor repurchase of 999 treasury shares.

Outlook, Risks, and Subsequent Events

Management Commentary and Outlook: Management expects to generate revenue through interest income from debt securities, dividends, and capital appreciation. The Company intends to invest primarily in floating-rate debt of private companies. No hedging activities were undertaken during the period.

Risks: The filing highlights risks associated with the global economic downturn, potential impairment of portfolio companies, and the inability to access equity markets. As a development stage company, there is no assurance that investment activities will commence successfully or that an IPO will occur.

Subsequent Events (Post-June 30, 2011):

• First Investment: On July 8, 2011, the Company closed its first portfolio company investment, officially ceasing to be a development stage company.
• Capital Increase: On July 29, 2011, the Company secured an additional $142.4 million in subscription agreements, raising total committed capital to $814.8 million.
• Capital Drawdown: On August 1, 2011, the Company issued a capital drawdown notice for $73 million, with shares expected to be issued around August 12, 2011.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

• Operational Status: Verify the Company's transition from "development stage" to active investing following the July 8, 2011, first investment.
• Capital Commitments: Confirm the total committed capital of $814.8 million (as of late July 2011) and the drawdown schedule for the $73 million requested in August 2011.
• Expense Structure: Review the Administration and Advisory Agreements to understand the 1.5% base management fee and the 15-17.5% incentive fee structure, noting that no incentive fees were paid during the reporting period due to lack of income.
• Related Party Transactions: Note that $2.7 million in liabilities are payable to affiliates (Adviser), including $1.5 million for initial organization costs.
• Regulatory Status: Confirm the Company's election as a BDC and its intent to qualify as a Regulated Investment Company (RIC) for tax purposes.