[8-K] – Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD, CGBDL) (CIK 0001544206)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. announced it will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

The company furnished this update under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD). A press release dated October 15, 2025 is included as Exhibit 99.1.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2025

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

814-00995

80-0789789

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Vanderbilt Avenue, Suite 3400

New York

New York

10017

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(212) 813-4900

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock			CGBD			The Nasdaq Global Select Market
8.20% Notes due 2028			CGBDL			The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

    Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 – Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 15, 2025, Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits:

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press Release, dated October 15, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

(Registrant)

Dated: October 15, 2025

By:

/s/ Thomas M. Hennigan

Name: Thomas M. Hennigan

Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

When is CGBD’s Q3 2025 earnings call?

The call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Which period will Carlyle Secured Lending discuss?

Results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I find the announcement details?

In the press release dated October 15, 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1.

How was this information provided to investors?

It was furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD), not filed under Section 18.

What are Carlyle Secured Lending’s trading symbols?

Common Stock: CGBD; 8.20% Notes due 2028: CGBDL, both on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

What is the company’s phone number?

The listed phone number is (212) 813-4900.