[8-K] Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) furnished a press release and detailed earnings presentation announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The materials were provided as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.

The company also declared a fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on January 16, 2026 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025. The disclosures under Items 2.02 and 7.01 were furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act.

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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): November 4, 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)

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):

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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 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 4, 2025, Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its third quarter ended September 30, 2025 financial results and a detailed earnings presentation. Copies of the press release and the earnings presentation are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively.

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01 – Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 4, 2025, the Company issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing its third quarter ended 2025 financial results and the declaration of a fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.40 per share payable on January 16, 2026 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025.

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 the Exchange Act, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 shall be deemed furnished herewith.

(d)Exhibits:

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Earnings press release of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc., dated November 4, 2025.
99.2						Earnings presentation of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc., dated November 4, 2025.

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: November 4, 2025

By:

/s/ Thomas M. Hennigan

Name: Thomas M. Hennigan

Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did CGBD announce in this 8-K?

Carlyle Secured Lending furnished its Q3 2025 financial results via a press release and earnings presentation and declared a $0.40 per share dividend.

Which period do the results cover for CGBD?

The results cover the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

What dividend did CGBD declare and when is it payable?

A fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on January 16, 2026.

What is the record date for CGBD’s declared dividend?

Stockholders of record on December 31, 2025 will be eligible for the dividend.

Were the Q3 2025 materials filed or furnished by CGBD?

They were furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01, not filed.

Which exhibits contain CGBD’s Q3 2025 materials?

Exhibit 99.1 is the earnings press release and Exhibit 99.2 is the earnings presentation, both dated November 4, 2025.

On which exchanges are CGBD’s securities listed?

Common stock (CGBD) and 8.20% Notes due 2028 (CGBDL) trade on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.