Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. — fact timeline

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. shareholders approved To authorize the Company, with the approval of the Board of Directors, to sell or otherwise issue shares of common stock at a price below the then-current net asset value per share, subject to certain limitations, during the next 12 months at the 2026-06-09 meeting.

“Proposal 1. The authorization of the Company, with the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors, to sell or otherwise issue shares of the Company’s common stock, during the next 12 months following stockholder approval, at a price below the then-current net asset value per share, subject to certain limitations described in the proxy statement: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 26,328,719 7,457,315 2,023,401 —”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-06-09 meeting.

“Proposal 2. The ratification of the selection of EY as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 40,207,883 443,413 688,343 —”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. shareholders approved Election of each of Linda Pace and William H. Wright II as Class I directors for a three-year term at the 2026-06-09 meeting.

“Proposal 1. The election of each of Linda Pace and William H. Wright II, each to serve as a Class I director for a three-year term, in each case until their successor is duly elected and qualified or their earlier death, resignation or removal: Nominees For Withhold Broker Non-Votes Linda Pace 19,608,442 1,551,759 20,179,438 William H. Wright II 14,713,660 6,446,541 20,179,438”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: EPS $0.36 per common share of Net Investment Income and Adjusted Net Investment Income.

“For the first quarter of 2026, we reported $0.36 per common share of Net Investment Income and Adjusted Net Investment Income, a non-GAAP financial measure described below.”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. incurred senior notes of $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 5.750% per year maturing February 15, 2031.

“20, 2023 and the Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 18, 2024, the “Indenture”). The Third Supplemental Indenture relates to the Company’s issuance and sale of $ 300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.750% Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Notes will mature on February 15, 2031 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the”

Thomas Hennigan was appointed as Class II Director at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“On April 29, 2025, the Board appointed Thomas Hennigan as a Class II director to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Jenkins’ resignation.”

Mark Jenkins resigned as Class II Director at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“On April 29, 2025, Mark Jenkins, a Class II director of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”) and a Managing Director of The Carlyle Group, Inc. (“Carlyle”), informed the Company that he is resigning from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), effective April 29, 2025.”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income Net investment income for the first quarter of 2024 was $0.54 per common share, EPS $0.54 per common share.

“Net investment income for the first quarter of 2024 was $0.54 per common share, and net asset value per common share increased by 0.5% for the first quarter to $17.07 from $16.99 as of December 31, 2023.”

Justin Plouffe was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“On March 1, 2024, the Board appointed Justin Plouffe as a Class II Director of the Company and its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.”

Aren C. LeeKong resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“On March 1, 2024, Aren C. LeeKong informed Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”) that he is resigning from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and his positions as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, in each case effective March 1, 2024, to pursue other opportunities.”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. reported fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 results: net income Net investment income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $0.56 per common share.

“On February 26, 2024 , Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and a detailed earnings presentation.”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. incurred senior notes of $85,000,000 aggregate principal amount with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. at 8.20% per year maturing December 1, 2028.

“the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the “Trustee”), entered into an Indenture (the “Base Indenture”) and a First Supplemental Indenture (the “First Supplemental Indenture,” and together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”). The First Supplemental Indenture relates to the Company’s issuance and sale of $85,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 8.20% Notes due 2028 (inclusive of $10,000,000 aggregate principal amount pursuant to the underwriters’ overallotment option to purchase additional Notes) (the “Notes”). The Notes will mature on December 1, 2028. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 8.20% per year, commencing November 20, 2023.”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. entered into Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. valued at $85,000,000 (effective 2023-11-20).

“On November 20, 2023, in connection with the previously announced public offering by Carlyle Secured Lending Inc. (the “Company”), the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the “Trustee”), entered into an Indenture (the “Base Indenture”) and a First Supplemental Indenture (the “First Supplemental Indenture,” and together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”).”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. entered into Underwriting Agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and UBS Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters valued at $75,000,000 aggregate principal amount (effective 2023-11-13).

“On November 13, 2023, Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) by and among the Company, Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C. (the “Adviser”), and Carlyle Global Credit Administration L.L.C. (the “Administrator”), on the one hand, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and UBS Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named in Schedule I thereto, on the other hand, in connection with the issuance and sale of $75,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 8.20% Notes due 2028”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income Net investment income for the third quarter of 2023 was $0.52 per common share, EPS $0.52 per common share.

“Net investment income for the third quarter of 2023 was $0.52 per common share, and net asset value per common share increased by 0.8% for the third quarter to $16.86 from $16.73 as of June 30, 2023.”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. reported its second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: EPS $0.52 per common share.

“Net investment income for the second quarter of 2023 was $0.52 per common share”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. shareholders approved Authorize sale or issuance of common stock below net asset value per share at the 2023-07-26 meeting.

“The authorization of the Company, with the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors, to sell or otherwise issue shares of the Company’s common stock, during the next 12 months following stockholder approval, at a price below the then-current net asset value per share, subject to certain limitations described in the proxy statement: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 21,887,087 4,316,457 3,728,658 —”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-06-07 meeting.

“Proposal 2. The ratification of the selection of EY as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 (holders of the Company's common stock and the Company's preferred stock, voting together as a single class): For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 33,386,817 226,339 203,971 —”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Linda Pace and William H. Wright, II as Class I directors at the 2023-06-07 meeting.

“Proposal 1. The election of Linda Pace and William H. Wright, II, each to serve as a Class I director for a three-year term and until her or his successor is duly elected and qualified at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or her or his earlier death, resignation or removal: Nominees For Withhold Broker Non-Votes Linda Pace** 2,000,000 — — William H. Wright, II* 8,606,397 7,332,336 17,878,394”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. reported for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income net investment income for the first quarter of 2023 was $0.50 per common share, EPS $0.50 per common share.

“Net investment income for the first quarter of 2023 was $0.50 per common share, and net asset value per common share increased by 0.6% for the first quarter to $17.09 from $16.99 as of December 31, 2022.”

Nelson Joseph was appointed as principal accounting officer at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“On March 22, 2023, the Board of Directors of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Nelson Joseph as the Company’s principal accounting officer, effective immediately, upon the resignation of Desiree Annunziato from such position.”

Desiree Annunziato resigned as principal accounting officer at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“upon the resignation of Desiree Annunziato from such position.”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: EPS $0.48 per common share.

“Net investment income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $0.48 per common share, and net asset value per common share decreased by 1.0% for the fourth quarter to $16.99 from $17.16 as of September 30, 2022.”

Linda Pace departed as Chief Executive Officer at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“when Taylor Boswell and Linda Pace step down as President and Chief Executive Officer, respectively.”

Taylor Boswell departed as President at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“when Taylor Boswell and Linda Pace step down as President and Chief Executive Officer, respectively.”

Aren LeeKong was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“On December 16, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Aren LeeKong as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023, when Taylor Boswell and Linda Pace step down as President and Chief Executive Officer, respectively.”

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. reported third quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: EPS Net investment income for the third quarter of 2022 was $0.58 per common share.

“Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results”

Taylor Boswell resigned as Director at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“On September 20, 2022, Taylor Boswell informed the Company that effective immediately he was resigning from the Board and as Chief Investment Officer of the Company to pursue other interests.”

Taylor Boswell resigned as Chief Investment Officer at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“On September 20, 2022, Taylor Boswell informed the Company that effective immediately he was resigning from the Board and as Chief Investment Officer of the Company to pursue other interests.”

Aren LeeKong was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“The Board intends to appoint Aren LeeKong as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023, when Ms. Pace steps down as Chief Executive Officer.”

Linda Pace departed as Chief Executive Officer at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“On September 19, 2022, Linda Pace informed Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”), that effective December 31, 2022, she would step down as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.”

Desiree Annunziato was appointed as Treasurer and principal accounting officer at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“On September 14, 2022, the Board of Directors of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Desiree Annunziato as the Company’s Treasurer and principal accounting officer, effective September 16, 2022, upon the previously announced resignation of Peter Gaunt from such positions.”

Peter Gaunt resigned as principal accounting officer at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“On June 9, 2022, Peter Gaunt, the principal accounting officer of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his intention to resign effective on or about September 16, 2022.”

Linda Pace changed role as President at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“Mr. Boswell succeeds Linda Pace as the Company’s President.”

Taylor Boswell was appointed as President and Class I Director at Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc..

“Effective April 11, 2022, the Board of Directors of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the “Company”), appointed Taylor Boswell, age 42, as a Class I Director of the Company and its President.”