Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on events occurring on May 21, 2026, for Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX). The filing details the outcomes of the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the status of a Special Meeting of Stockholders held on the same date.
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 and voting results rather than financial performance.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Annual Meeting Outcomes
Stockholders voted on two proposals at the Annual Meeting:
- Proposal 1 (Election of Class III Directors): All three nominees were elected.
- Hurley Doddy: 32,191,965 votes "For"; 8,211,999 votes "Withheld".
- Michael Fishman: 34,440,856 votes "For"; 5,963,108 votes "Withheld".
- Robert ("Bo") Stanley: 34,739,138 votes "For"; 5,664,826 votes "Withheld".
- Proposal 2 (Ratification of Auditors): Stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Votes "For": 69,464,498
- Votes "Against": 532,292
- Abstentions: 1,006,624
Special Meeting Status
A Special Meeting convened on May 21, 2026, was adjourned because a quorum was not present or represented by proxy. No business was conducted.
- Reconvened Date: June 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Location: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, New York, NY.
- Record Date: Remains March 31, 2026.
- Proposal: No changes have been made to the proposal described in the proxy statement filed on April 9, 2026.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The primary operational risk noted is the failure to achieve a quorum for the Special Meeting, requiring an adjournment and further proxy solicitation.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific proposal pending at the reconvened Special Meeting on June 18, 2026, by reviewing the proxy statement filed on April 9, 2026.
- Monitor the Company's proxy solicitation efforts between May 21 and June 18, 2026, to ensure a quorum is achieved for the Special Meeting.
- Confirm the final voting results for the Special Meeting once the reconvened meeting concludes.
- Note that the Class III directors elected (Doddy, Fishman, Stanley) will serve until the next annual meeting.