[8-K] Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 30 Jul 2025 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) filed an 8-K under Item 7.01 announcing the Board’s declaration of a routine cash dividend on its 7.625% Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. The dividend is $0.953125 per share, payable 1 Sep 2025 to shareholders of record as of 15 Aug 2025. If 1 Sep is a non-business day, payment will move to the next business day with no additional interest.

The disclosure is furnished—not filed—so it is excluded from Section 18 liability and will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. No changes were announced to the common-stock dividend and the filing contains no earnings data, acquisitions, or strategic updates. The action reaffirms HPE’s capacity and intent to service its preferred equity obligations, but it is immaterial to common-equity valuation and overall corporate strategy.

Positive

• Confirms ongoing liquidity by funding the scheduled $0.953125 dividend on 7.625% Series C preferred shares.

Negative

• No new information for common shareholders; event is non-catalytic for HPE’s broader equity story.

Insights

Equity Analyst

TL;DR: Routine preferred dividend; liquidity intact, negligible impact on common equity.

The $0.953125 quarterly cash dividend aligns with the 7.625% coupon and follows the expected payment cadence for the Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. Continuation of these payments demonstrates adequate near-term liquidity and adherence to capital-allocation commitments, a mild positive for preferred holders. However, there is no change to common-share cash returns or guidance, and no accompanying operational information. From a valuation perspective, the event is largely neutral; it neither signals incremental growth nor alters risk profile. Investors should view this as maintenance of the status quo rather than a catalyst.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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): July 30, 2025

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware		001-36364		27-3380000
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX				75201
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (469) 621-3001

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, par value $0.01 per share	TSLX	The New York Stock Exchange

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 July 30, 2025, Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

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

Item 7.01 – Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 30, 2025, the Company issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the declaration of a third quarter 2025 base dividend per share of $0.46 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025, payable on September 30, 2025, and a second quarter 2025 supplemental dividend per share of $0.05 to shareholders of record as of August 29, 2025, payable on September 19, 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 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 July 30, 2025
104		The cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

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.

		SIXTH STREET SPECIALTY LENDING, INC.                     (Registrant)
Date: July 30, 2025		By:	/s/ Ian Simmonds
			Ian Simmonds
			Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

How much is HPE's Series C preferred dividend announced on 30 Jul 2025?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise declared a $0.953125 per-share cash dividend on its 7.625% Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.

When is the record date for HPE's 7.625% Series C preferred dividend?

Shareholders must be on record by 15 Aug 2025 to receive the dividend.

What is the payment date for HPE's Series C preferred dividend?

The dividend is scheduled to be paid on 1 Sep 2025; if that date is a non-business day, payment will move to the next business day.

Does this 8-K announce a dividend for HPE common stock?

No. The filing only covers the dividend on Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock; no common-stock dividend was mentioned.

Is the 8-K filing considered "filed" or "furnished"?

The information is furnished under Item 7.01, so it is not subject to Section 18 liability and won't be incorporated into other filings.