Carlyle Secured Lending (CGBD) schedules call on Q4 and full-year 2025 results

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. filed a current report to share that it plans to discuss upcoming financial results. The company announced it will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 to review its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

The report notes that a related press release, dated January 27, 2026, is included as an exhibit, and that this information is being furnished under Regulation FD rather than filed for liability purposes under certain securities laws.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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): January 27, 2026

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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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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 January 27, 2026, 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, February 25, 2026 to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 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 January 27, 2026
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: January 27, 2026

By:

/s/ Thomas M. Hennigan

Name: Thomas M. Hennigan

Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Carlyle Secured Lending (CGBD) disclose in this 8-K?

The company disclosed that it will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, with details provided in an accompanying press release.

When is Carlyle Secured Lending’s Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call?

Carlyle Secured Lending plans to hold its earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results.

Which period’s results will Carlyle Secured Lending (CGBD) discuss on the call?

The conference call will cover financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

What exhibit is attached to Carlyle Secured Lending’s 8-K?

The 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated January 27, 2026, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded in the Inline XBRL document.

Is the Carlyle Secured Lending earnings information in this 8-K considered filed or furnished?

The company states that the information under Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except if specifically incorporated by reference in another filing.

Who signed Carlyle Secured Lending’s 8-K?

The report was signed on behalf of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. by Thomas M. Hennigan, who is identified as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.