UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period                      to                     

Commission File No. 814-00995

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	80-0789789
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
One Vanderbilt Avenue, Suite 3400, New York, NY 10017	(212) 813-4900
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)	(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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, $0.01 par value	CGBD	The Nasdaq Global Select Market
8.20% notes due 2028	CGBDL	The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	o
Non-accelerated filer	o	Smaller reporting company	o
Emerging growth company	o

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.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding at May 7, 2024 was 50,794,941.

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

INDEX

Part I.	Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31, 2023	2
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)	3
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)	4
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31, 2023	6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	34
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	75
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	93
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	94
Part II.	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	95
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	95
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	95
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	95
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	95
Item 5.	Other Information	96
Item 6.	Exhibits	97
	Signatures	98

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
ASSETS	(unaudited)
Investments, at fair value
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,492,311 and $1,586,761, respectively)	$	1,472,096	$	1,539,120
Investments—non-controlled/affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $66,167 and $47,037, respectively)	64,199		53,382
Investments—controlled/affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $271,097 and $271,097, respectively)	248,598		249,379
Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,829,575 and $1,904,895, respectively)	1,784,893		1,841,881
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	69,921		60,447
Receivable for investments sold	66		36
Interest and dividend receivable	33,940		33,725
Prepaid expenses and other assets	6,251		6,489
Total assets	$	1,895,071	$	1,942,578
LIABILITIES
Debt and secured borrowings (Note 8)	$	930,182	$	980,183
Interest and credit facility fees payable (Note 8)	8,025		8,591
Dividend payable (Note 10)	24,353		22,321
Base management and incentive fees payable (Note 4)	12,755		13,067
Administrative service fees payable (Note 4)	2,752		2,991
Other accrued expenses and liabilities	184		2,613
Total liabilities	978,251		1,029,766
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 9 and 12)
NET ASSETS
Cumulative convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023	50,000		50,000
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 198,000,000 shares authorized; 50,794,941 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	508		508
Paid-in capital in excess of par value	1,015,681		1,015,681
Offering costs	(1,633)		(1,633)
Total distributable earnings (loss)	(147,736)		(151,744)
Total net assets	$	916,820	$	912,812
NET ASSETS PER COMMON SHARE	$	17.07	$	16.99

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) (unaudited)

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Investment income:
From non-controlled/non-affiliated investments:
Interest income	$	42,765	$	43,254
PIK income	5,507		4,188
Other income	1,780		961
Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments	50,052		48,403
From non-controlled/affiliated investments:
Interest income	3,677		1,694
Other income	2		2
Total investment income from non-controlled/affiliated investments	3,679		1,696
From controlled/affiliated investments:
Dividend income	8,276		8,276
Total investment income from controlled/affiliated investments	8,276		8,276
Total investment income	62,007		58,375
Expenses:
Base management fees (Note 4)	6,888		7,236
Incentive fees (Note 4)	5,867		5,472
Professional fees	745		689
Administrative service fees (Note 4)	501		28
Interest expense and credit facility fees (Note 8)	17,863		17,281
Directors’ fees and expenses	151		123
Other general and administrative	713		453
Total expenses	32,728		31,282
Net investment income (loss) before taxes	29,279		27,093
Excise tax expense	830		523
Net investment income (loss)	28,449		26,570
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation):
Net realized gain (loss) on investments:
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments	(23,199)		(13,503)
Non-controlled/affiliated investments	4,013		—
Controlled/affiliated investments	—		188
Net realized currency gain (loss) on non-investment assets and liabilities	640		(53)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments	27,426		12,906
Non-controlled/affiliated investments	(8,313)		4,976
Controlled/affiliated investments	(781)		(1,867)
Net change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on non-investment assets and liabilities	1,029		(1,230)
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and non-investment assets and liabilities	815		1,417
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	29,264		27,987
Preferred stock dividend	875		875
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations attributable to Common Stockholders	$	28,389	$	27,112
Basic and diluted earnings per common share (Note 10)
Basic	$	0.56	$	0.53
Diluted	$	0.52	$	0.50
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding (Note 10)
Basic	50,794,941		50,887,075
Diluted	56,330,563		56,289,347

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	28,449	$	26,570
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and non-investment assets and liabilities	(18,546)		(13,368)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and non-investment assets and liabilities	19,361		14,785
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	29,264		27,987
Capital transactions:
Repurchase of common stock	—		(3,993)
Dividends declared on preferred and common stock (Note 10)	(25,256)		(23,224)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions	(25,256)		(27,217)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets	4,008		770
Net assets at beginning of period	912,812		917,423
Net assets at end of period	$	916,820	$	918,193

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	29,264	$	27,987
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Amortization of deferred financing costs	515		291
Net accretion of discount on investments	(3,158)		(1,855)
Paid-in-kind interest	(5,797)		(5,227)
Net realized (gain) loss on investments	19,186		13,315
Net realized currency (gain) loss on non-investment assets and liabilities	(640)		53
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments	(18,332)		(16,015)
Net change in unrealized currency (gain) loss on non-investment assets and liabilities	(1,029)		1,230
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	(950)		—
Cost of investments purchased and change in payable for investments purchased	(66,911)		(52,585)
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments and change in receivable for investments sold	132,614		62,997
Changes in operating assets:
Interest and dividend receivable	(215)		(2,151)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	4		(319)
Changes in operating liabilities:
Interest and credit facility fees payable	(566)		33
Base management and incentive fees payable	(312)		48
Administrative service fees payable	(239)		(490)
Other accrued expenses and liabilities	(2,429)		(1,754)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	81,005		25,558
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock	—		(3,993)
Borrowings on Credit Facility	49,000		44,792
Repayments of Credit Facility	(74,000)		(30,641)
Repayments of 2015-1R Notes	(23,274)		—
Debt issuance costs paid	(33)		—
Dividends paid in cash	(23,224)		(23,349)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(71,531)		(13,191)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	9,474		12,367
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	60,447		30,506
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	69,921	$	42,873
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest and credit facility fees paid during the period	$	17,924	$	16,712
Taxes, including excise tax, paid during the period	$	2,432	$	1,843
Dividends declared on preferred and common stock during the period	$	25,256	$	23,224

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
First Lien Debt (68.4% of fair value)
ADPD Holdings, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.50%	8/16/2022	8/15/2028	$	10,574	$	10,364	$	9,137	1.00	%
Advanced Web Technologies Holding Company	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	6.25%	11.71%	12/17/2020	12/17/2026	9,198		9,095		9,299		1.01
Advanced Web Technologies Holding Company	^	(2)(3)(11)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	6.75%	12.21%	6/2/2023	12/17/2026	640		624		646		0.07
Advanced Web Technologies Holding Company	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	6.50%	11.96%	12/16/2021	12/17/2026	1,589		1,570		1,604		0.17
AI Grace AUS Bidco Pty LTD (Australia)	^	(2)(3)(7)	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	SOFR	6.50%	11.83%	12/5/2023	12/5/2029	2,286		2,220		2,236		0.24
Allied Benefit Systems Intermediate LLC	^	(2)(3)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.25%	10.58%	10/31/2023	10/31/2030	—		(22)		11		0.00
Alpine Acquisition Corp II	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Transportation: Cargo	SOFR	6.00%	11.45%	4/19/2022	11/30/2026	9,940		9,770		9,284		1.01
Apex Companies Holdings, LLC	^*	(2)(3)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	6.25%	11.57%	1/31/2023	1/31/2028	12,320		12,045		12,325		1.34
Apex Companies Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(15)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	5.75%	11.08%	3/14/2024	1/31/2028	745		579		642		0.07
Applied Technical Services, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Business Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.45%	9/18/2023	12/29/2026	478		470		476		0.05
Applied Technical Services, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.20%	12/29/2020	12/29/2026	1,159		1,129		1,139		0.12
Appriss Health, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	7.00%	12.48%	5/6/2021	5/6/2027	36,783		36,299		36,076		3.93
Ardonagh Midco 3 PLC (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(3)(7)(15)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	4.75%	10.04%	3/1/2024	2/15/2031	366		360		360		0.04
Ascend Buyer, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	6.40%	11.86%	9/30/2021	9/30/2028	3,805		3,742		3,752		0.41
Associations, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Construction & Building	SOFR	4.00%, 2.50% PIK	12.09%	7/2/2021	7/2/2027	13,607		13,530		13,607		1.48
Athlete Buyer, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Construction & Building	SOFR	6.25%	11.65%	3/29/2024	4/26/2029	1,485		1,219		1,218		0.13
Atlas US Finco, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(7)(15)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	7.25%	12.55%	12/15/2022	12/12/2029	2,890		2,809		2,914		0.32
Atlas US Finco, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(7)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	6.75%	12.05%	12/18/2023	12/10/2029	1,338		1,312		1,321		0.14
Aurora Lux FinCo S.Á.R.L. (Luxembourg)	^*	(2)(3)(7)(11)	Software	SOFR	3.00%, 4.00% PIK	12.41%	12/24/2019	12/24/2026	32,632		32,264		31,264		3.41
Avalara, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	7.25%	12.56%	10/19/2022	10/19/2028	22,500		21,998		22,871		2.49
Azurite Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	6.50%	11.83%	3/19/2024	3/19/2031	1,093		1,034		1,033		0.11
Barnes & Noble, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(10)(11)	Retail	SOFR	8.31%	13.74%	8/7/2019	12/20/2026	21,266		20,821		21,236		2.32
Bayside OPCP, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	7.25% (100% PIK)	12.66%	5/31/2023	5/31/2026	4,939		4,939		4,939		0.54
Bayside OPCP, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	7.25% (100% PIK)	12.66%	5/31/2023	5/31/2026	13,963		13,963		13,963		1.52
Bayside OPCP, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	7.00% (100% PIK)	12.30%	5/31/2023	5/31/2026	—		—		—		—

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
BlueCat Networks, Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)(15)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	4.00%, 2.00% PIK	11.24%	8/8/2022	8/8/2028	$	3,702	$	3,643	$	3,645	0.40	%
BMS Holdings III Corp.	^	(2)(3)(11)	Construction & Building	SOFR	5.50%	10.96%	9/30/2019	9/30/2026	4,772		4,722		4,672		0.51
Bradyifs Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(15)	Wholesale	SOFR	6.00%	11.31%	10/31/2023	10/31/2029	8,574		8,385		8,482		0.93
CD&R Madison Parent Ltd (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(7)	Business Services	EURIBOR	5.75%, 2.00% PIK	11.70%	2/27/2023	2/27/2030	€	612	631		672		0.07
CD&R Madison Parent Ltd (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(7)(15)	Business Services	SONIA	6.25%, 2.00% PIK	13.44%	2/27/2023	2/27/2030	£	1,298	1,516		1,671		0.18
Celerion Buyer, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	6.50%	11.77%	11/3/2022	11/3/2029	3,113		3,031		3,151		0.34
Chartis Holding, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.18%	5/1/2019	11/1/2027	8,562		8,362		8,483		0.93
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)	^*	(2)(3)(7)(11)(15)	Software	SOFR	4.50%	9.93%	8/30/2018	8/30/2025	384		384		384		0.04
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	6.50%	11.83%	7/18/2023	7/14/2028	12,518		12,187		12,797		1.40
Comar Holding Company, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	2.00%, 4.75% PIK	12.08%	6/18/2018	6/18/2026	29,642		29,605		25,681		2.80
CoreWeave Compute Acquisition Co. II, LLC	^	(2)(3)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	8.75%	14.06%	7/30/2023	7/30/2028	2,027		1,996		1,997		0.22
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	^*	(2)(3)(7)(15)	Software	SOFR	5.50%	10.83%	7/2/2019	7/2/2026	10,276		10,184		10,276		1.12
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)	Software	SOFR	7.00%	12.33%	9/3/2020	7/2/2026	546		538		546		0.06
Coupa Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	7.50%	12.81%	2/27/2023	2/28/2030	8,638		8,417		8,838		0.96
CPI Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Telecommunications	SOFR	5.50%	10.82%	10/6/2022	10/6/2029	3,833		3,764		3,790		0.41
CST Holding Company	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	SOFR	6.75%	12.18%	11/1/2022	11/1/2028	4,969		4,837		5,072		0.55
DCA Investment Holding LLC	^*	(2)(3)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	6.41%	11.71%	3/11/2021	4/3/2028	14,263		14,144		14,159		1.54
Denali Midco 2, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.50%	11.93%	9/15/2022	12/22/2027	9,875		9,652		9,875		1.08
Diligent Corporation	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Telecommunications	SOFR	6.25%	11.71%	8/4/2020	8/4/2025	657		650		657		0.07
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.15%	7/21/2021	7/21/2027	3,781		3,725		3,781		0.41
Eliassen Group, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.50%	10.81%	4/14/2022	4/14/2028	2,200		2,148		2,187		0.24
Ellkay, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.50%, 2.00% PIK	12.96%	9/14/2021	9/14/2027	13,928		13,739		12,333		1.35
Emergency Communications Network, LLC	^*	(2)(3)	Telecommunications	SOFR	2.50%, 6.75% PIK	14.56%	6/1/2017	6/30/2024	28,508		28,502		24,353		2.66
EPS Nass Parent, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Utilities: Electric	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	4/19/2021	4/19/2028	931		920		910		0.10
EvolveIP, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Telecommunications	SOFR	5.50%	10.95%	11/26/2019	6/7/2025	6,213		6,213		6,003		0.65
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.25%	10.70%	4/29/2022	4/29/2029	6,141		6,032		6,115		0.67
Excelitas Technologies Corp.	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.16%	8/12/2022	8/12/2029	3,326		3,270		3,360		0.37
Excelitas Technologies Corp.	^	(2)	Capital Equipment	EURIBOR	5.75%	9.65%	8/12/2022	8/12/2029	€	1,259	1,271		1,372		0.15
FPG Intermediate Holdco, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Consumer Services	SOFR	2.75%, 4.00% PIK	12.08%	8/5/2022	3/5/2027	359		354		334		0.04

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
Greenhouse Software, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	7.00%	12.31%	3/1/2021	9/1/2028	$	32,796	$	32,189	$	32,661	3.56	%
GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	5.00%	10.30%	3/26/2024	5/25/2028	1,020		1,016		1,020		0.11
Guidehouse LLP	^	(2)(3)	Sovereign & Public Finance	SOFR	3.75%, 2.00% PIK	11.08%	9/30/2022	12/16/2030	79		78		80		0.01
Hadrian Acquisition Limited (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(3)(7)(10)	Diversified Financial Services	SONIA	5.17%, 3.21% PIK	13.57%	2/28/2022	2/28/2029	£	15,309	19,968		19,322		2.11
Hadrian Acquisition Limited (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(3)(7)(10)	Diversified Financial Services	SONIA	5.17%, 3.21% PIK	13.57%	2/28/2022	2/28/2029	£	5,812	7,605		7,335		0.80
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.34%	12/13/2017	12/13/2024	3,575		3,566		3,529		0.38
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.08%	2/10/2022	12/15/2026	10,197		10,137		9,821		1.07
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.31%	12/15/2020	12/15/2026	7,098		7,054		6,858		0.75
Hercules Borrower LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	6.25%	11.66%	12/14/2020	12/14/2026	18,034		17,747		18,034		1.97
Hoosier Intermediate, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.00%	10.46%	11/15/2021	11/15/2028	9,784		9,612		9,600		1.05
HS Spa Holdings Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.09%	6/2/2022	6/2/2029	195		177		195		0.02
HS Spa Holdings Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.25%	10.55%	3/12/2024	6/2/2029	—		(6)		(4)		0.00
Icefall Parent, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	6.50%	11.80%	1/26/2024	1/26/2030	7,811		7,644		7,662		0.84
iCIMS, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	7.25%	12.58%	8/18/2022	8/18/2028	26,995		26,636		27,082		2.95
iCIMS, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	6.75%	12.08%	8/18/2022	8/18/2028	—		—		—		—
Infront Luxembourg Finance S.À R.L. (Luxembourg)	^	(2)(7)	Leisure Products & Services	EURIBOR	9.00%	12.95%	5/28/2021	5/28/2027	€	8,250	9,855		8,901		0.97
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.02%	11.46%	12/3/2021	8/27/2026	335		332		332		0.04
IQN Holding Corp.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.25%	10.59%	5/2/2022	5/2/2029	6,888		6,828		6,888		0.75
iRobot Corporation	^	(2)(3)(7)(11)	Consumer Goods: Durable	SOFR	6.50%, 2.50% PIK	14.45%	7/25/2023	7/31/2026	4,321		4,321		4,191		0.46
Jeg's Automotive, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Automotive	SOFR	6.00%	11.47%	12/22/2021	12/22/2027	20,396		20,118		17,914		1.95
Kaseya, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	3.50%, 2.50% PIK	11.31%	6/23/2022	6/23/2029	36,575		35,958		36,575		3.99
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.20%	10/18/2019	10/18/2025	4,082		4,047		3,749		0.41
LinQuest Corporation	*	(2)(3)(11)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	5.75%	11.16%	7/28/2021	7/28/2028	9,750		9,616		9,453		1.03
LVF Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Beverage & Food	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	6/10/2021	6/10/2027	18,920		18,660		18,770		2.05
Material Holdings, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.41%	8/19/2021	8/19/2027	8,407		8,312		7,751		0.85
Maverick Acquisition, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.25%	11.55%	6/1/2021	6/1/2027	35,171		34,755		26,959		2.94
Medical Manufacturing Technologies, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	12/23/2021	12/23/2027	28,954		28,536		28,383		3.10
NEFCO Holding Company LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Construction & Building	SOFR	6.50%	12.06%	8/5/2022	8/5/2028	10,130		9,887		10,270		1.12
NMI AcquisitionCo, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	5.75%	10.93%	9/6/2017	9/6/2028	38,019		37,989		37,865		4.13

8

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
North Haven Fairway Buyer, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.50%	11.81%	5/17/2022	5/17/2028	$	16,269	$	16,014	$	16,440	1.79	%
North Haven Stallone Buyer, LLC	^	(2)(3)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.50%	11.18%	10/11/2022	5/24/2027	199		196		195		0.02
North Haven Stallone Buyer, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.66%	11/3/2023	5/24/2027	1,877		1,774		1,825		0.20
Oak Purchaser, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.50%	10.81%	4/28/2022	4/28/2028	7,475		7,417		7,335		0.80
Oak Purchaser, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.50%	10.81%	2/1/2024	4/28/2028	836		790		790		0.09
Oranje Holdco, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	7.50%	12.81%	2/1/2023	2/1/2029	8,052		7,859		8,137		0.89
Park County Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(10)	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	SOFR	7.28%	12.61%	11/29/2023	11/29/2029	28,759		28,192		28,471		3.11
PDI TA Holdings, Inc	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	5.50%	10.83%	2/1/2024	2/1/2031	409		403		403		0.04
Performance Health Holdings, Inc.	*	(2)(3)(11)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.75%	11.16%	7/12/2021	7/12/2027	6,444		6,365		6,469		0.71
Pestco Intermediate, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	6.00%	11.46%	2/6/2023	2/17/2028	4,026		3,897		4,064		0.44
PF Atlantic Holdco 2, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.50%	11.06%	11/12/2021	11/12/2027	11,547		11,365		11,371		1.24
PF Growth Partners, LLC	*	(2)(3)(11)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.48%	7/1/2019	7/11/2025	7,854		7,825		7,824		0.85
Project Castle, Inc.	*	(2)(3)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.50%	10.83%	6/24/2022	6/1/2029	7,388		6,759		6,686		0.73
Prophix Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)(11)(15)	Software	SOFR	6.50%	11.92%	2/1/2021	2/1/2026	13,281		13,118		13,281		1.45
Prophix Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)(11)(15)	Software	SOFR	6.50%	11.80%	11/21/2023	2/1/2026	—		—		—		—
Pushpay USA Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.75%	12.21%	5/10/2023	5/10/2030	15,969		15,499		16,119		1.76
PXO Holdings I Corp.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	5.50%	10.96%	3/8/2022	3/8/2028	6,979		6,863		6,879		0.75
QNNECT, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	7.00%	12.17%	11/2/2022	11/2/2029	5,289		5,121		5,421		0.59
Quantic Electronics, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.25%	11.66%	11/19/2020	11/19/2026	14,293		14,124		13,990		1.53
Quantic Electronics, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.25%	11.66%	3/1/2021	3/1/2027	9,700		9,593		9,512		1.04
Radwell Parent, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Wholesale	SOFR	6.75%	12.05%	12/1/2022	4/1/2029	11,142		10,834		11,342		1.24
Regency Entertainment, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	SOFR	8.50%	13.91%	7/5/2023	6/23/2028	15,000		14,667		14,918		1.63
RSC Acquisition, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	5.50%	10.96%	11/1/2019	11/1/2029	10,142		10,067		10,032		1.09
Sapphire Convention, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Telecommunications	SOFR	6.00%	11.47%	11/20/2018	11/20/2025	27,407		27,251		27,407		2.99
SCP Eye Care HoldCo, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.75%	11.18%	10/7/2022	10/7/2029	157		152		157		0.02
Smarsh Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	5.75%	11.06%	2/18/2022	2/18/2029	7,510		7,379		7,510		0.82
SPay, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	2.88%, 6.38% PIK	14.72%	6/15/2018	6/15/2026	27,303		27,241		23,483		2.56
Speedstar Holding, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Automotive	SOFR	7.25%	12.74%	1/22/2021	1/22/2027	29,845		29,463		29,972		3.27
Spotless Brands, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.50%	11.97%	6/21/2022	7/25/2028	13,592		13,368		13,760		1.50
Spotless Brands, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.75%	12.06%	6/21/2022	7/25/2028	7,800		7,429		8,025		0.88
Summit Acquisition, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.75%	12.06%	5/4/2023	5/1/2030	—		(54)		35		0.00
Tank Holding Corp.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.18%	3/31/2022	3/31/2028	14,169		13,946		13,989		1.53

9

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
TCFI Aevex LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.00%	11.43%	3/18/2020	3/18/2026	$	10,905	$	10,829	$	10,905	1.19	%
TIBCO Software Inc.	*	(2)(3)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	4.50%	9.91%	9/30/2022	3/31/2029	14,850		13,739		14,771		1.61
Trader Corporation (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)(15)	Automotive	CDOR	6.75%	12.04%	12/22/2022	12/22/2029	C$	11,960	8,588		9,031		0.99
Tufin Software North America, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Software	SOFR	7.69%	13.12%	8/17/2022	8/17/2028	27,995		27,548		27,851		3.04
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Automotive	SOFR	6.00%	11.47%	12/2/2019	12/2/2025	2,058		2,037		1,994		0.22
U.S. Legal Support, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	11/30/2018	5/31/2026	16,511		16,457		16,264		1.77
US INFRA SVCS Buyer, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	6.50%, 0.75% PIK	12.90%	4/13/2020	4/13/2026	8,623		8,558		7,885		0.86
USALCO, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	6.00%	11.56%	10/19/2021	10/19/2027	1,678		1,652		1,678		0.18
USR Parent Inc.	^	(2)(3)(10)	Retail	SOFR	7.60%	12.93%	4/22/2022	4/25/2027	3,667		3,642		3,649		0.40
Vensure Employee Services, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.25%	10.57%	12/15/2023	3/26/2027	1,437		1,368		1,405		0.15
Westfall Technik, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	6.75%, 0.75% PIK	12.95%	9/13/2018	9/13/2024	27,322		27,248		25,218		2.75
Wineshipping.com LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Beverage & Food	SOFR	5.75%	11.24%	10/29/2021	10/29/2027	5,886		5,807		5,404		0.59
World 50, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.08%	3/22/2024	3/22/2030	19,140		18,742		18,740		2.04
Yellowstone Buyer Acquisition, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Consumer Goods: Durable	SOFR	5.75%	11.15%	9/13/2021	9/13/2027	439		433		430		0.05
YLG Holdings, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.41%	9/30/2020	11/1/2025	1,935		1,910		1,935		0.21
First Lien Debt Total											$	1,241,068	$	1,221,147	133.19	%
Second Lien Debt (9.3% of fair value)
11852604 Canada Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)(11)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	9.50% (100% PIK)	14.95%	9/30/2021	9/30/2028	$	9,113	$	9,003	$	9,021	0.98	%
AI Convoy S.A.R.L (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(3)(7)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	8.25%	13.62%	1/17/2020	1/17/2028	24,814		24,492		24,814		2.72
Aimbridge Acquisition Co., Inc.	^	(2)(11)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	7.50%	12.94%	2/1/2019	2/1/2027	9,241		9,168		8,894		0.97
AP Plastics Acquisition Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	7.50%	12.93%	8/10/2021	8/10/2029	33,680		32,979		33,680		3.67
AQA Acquisition Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	7.50%	12.91%	3/3/2021	3/3/2029	35,000		34,381		35,000		3.82
Bayside OPCP, LLC	^	(2)(3)(8)(9)(11)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	10.00% (100% PIK)	15.30%	5/31/2023	5/31/2026	4,861		3,653		3,792		0.41
Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)	Business Services	SOFR	7.50%	12.93%	10/23/2018	10/26/2026	1,731		1,729		1,731		0.19
PAI Holdco, Inc.	^	(2)(3)	Automotive	SOFR	5.50%, 2.00% PIK	12.96%	10/28/2020	10/28/2028	14,451		14,186		13,695		1.49
Stonegate Pub Company Bidco Limited (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(7)	Beverage & Food	SONIA	8.50%	13.69%	3/12/2020	3/12/2028	£	20,000	24,897		22,537		2.46
TruGreen Limited Partnership	^	(2)(3)(11)	Consumer Services	SOFR	8.50%	14.07%	11/16/2020	11/2/2028	13,000		12,823		12,189		1.33
Second Lien Debt Total											$	167,311	$	165,353	18.04	%

10

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Acquisition Date	Shares/ Units	Cost		Fair Value (5)		%  of Net Assets
Equity Investments (4.8% of fair value)
ANLG Holdings, LLC	^	(6)(12)	Capital Equipment	6/22/2018	592	$	592	$	1,068	0.12	%
Appriss Health, LLC	^	(6)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	5/6/2021	6	5,759		5,565		0.61
Atlas Ontario LP (Canada)	^	(6)(7)(12)	Business Services	4/7/2021	5,114	5,114		5,114		0.56
Bayside HoldCo, LLC	^	(6)(12)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	5/31/2023	6	—		—		—
Blackbird Holdco, Inc.	^	(6)	Capital Equipment	12/14/2021	13	12,713		12,492		1.36
Buckeye Parent, LLC	^	(6)(12)	Automotive	12/22/2021	885	885		44		0.00
Chartis Holding, LLC	^	(6)(12)	Business Services	5/1/2019	433	419		941		0.10
CIP Revolution Holdings, LLC	^	(6)(12)	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	8/19/2016	318	318		261		0.03
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(6)(7)(12)	Software	7/2/2019	250	250		710		0.08
Diligent Corporation	^	(6)	Telecommunications	4/5/2021	13	13,535		13,487		1.47
ECP Parent, LLC	^	(6)(12)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	3/29/2018	268	—		197		0.02
GB Vino Parent, L.P.	^	(6)(12)	Beverage & Food	10/29/2021	4	307		195		0.02
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC	^	(6)	Diversified Financial Services	12/21/2021	19,016	18,875		18,376		2.00
Legacy.com, Inc.	^	(6)(12)	High Tech Industries	3/20/2017	1,500	1,500		1,086		0.12
NearU Holdings LLC	^	(6)(12)	Consumer Services	8/16/2022	25	2,470		1,140		0.12
NEFCO Holding Company LLC	^	(6)	Construction & Building	8/5/2022	1	608		608		0.07
North Haven Goldfinch Topco, LLC	^	(6)(12)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	6/18/2018	2,315	2,315		—		—
Pascal Ultimate Holdings, L.P	^	(6)(12)	Capital Equipment	7/21/2021	36	346		940		0.10
Profile Holdings I, LP	^	(6)(12)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	3/8/2022	5	523		515		0.06
Sinch AB (Sweden)	^	(6)(7)(12)	High Tech Industries	3/26/2019	106	1,168		266		0.03
Summit K2 Midco, Inc.	^	(6)(12)	Diversified Financial Services	4/27/2023	121	121		161		0.02
Tailwind HMT Holdings Corp.	^	(6)(12)	Energy: Oil & Gas	11/17/2017	22	1,558		2,038		0.22
Talon MidCo 1 Limited	^	(6)(12)	Software	8/17/2022	1,018	1,456		1,581		0.17
Tank Holding Corp.	^	(6)(12)	Capital Equipment	3/26/2019	850	—		3,143		0.34
Titan DI Preferred Holdings, Inc.	^	(6)	Energy: Oil & Gas	2/11/2020	10,890	10,774		10,890		1.19
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	^	(6)(12)	Automotive	12/2/2019	1,925	933		2,041		0.22
U.S. Legal Support Investment Holdings, LLC	^	(6)(12)	Business Services	11/30/2018	641	641		803		0.09
Zenith American Holding, Inc.	^	(6)(12)	Business Services	12/13/2017	1,565	752		1,934		0.21
Equity Investments Total						$	83,932	$	85,596	9.34	%
Total investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated						$	1,492,311	$	1,472,096	160.57	%

11

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/affiliated		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
First Lien Debt (2.5% of fair value)
SPF Borrower, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(14)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	6.25%	11.70%	2/1/2024	2/1/2028	$	31,214	$	31,214	$	31,214	3.40	%
SPF Borrower, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(14)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	9.50%	14.95%	2/1/2024	2/1/2028	14,125		14,125		14,110		1.54
First Lien Debt Total											$	45,339	$	45,324	4.94	%

Investments—non-controlled/affiliated		Footnotes	Industry	Acquisition Date	Shares/ Units	Cost		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
Equity Investments (1.1% of fair value)
SPF HoldCo LLC	^	(6)(12)(14)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2/1/2024	15,440	$	20,828	$	18,875	2.06	%
Equity Investments Total						$	20,828	$	18,875	2.06	%
Total investments—non-controlled/affiliated						$	66,167	$	64,199	7.00	%

Investments—controlled/affiliated		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par Amount/ LLC Interest		Cost		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
Investment Funds (13.9% of fair value)
Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC, Member's Interest	^	(7)(13)	Investment Funds	FIXED	14.22%	14.22%	11/3/2020	12/31/2030	$	78,122	$	78,096	$	67,950	7.41	%
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest	^	(7)(13)	Investment Funds	FIXED	11.40%	11.40%	2/29/2016	12/31/2027	193,000		193,001		180,648		19.71
Middle Market Credit Fund, Mezzanine Loan		(2)(7)(9)(13)	Investment Funds	SOFR	5.50%	10.83%	6/30/2016	5/21/2025	—		—		—		—
Investment Funds Total											$	271,097	$	248,598	27.12	%
Total investments—controlled/affiliated											$	271,097	$	248,598	27.12	%
Total investments											$	1,829,575	$	1,784,893	194.69	%

Derivative Instrument	Counterparty	Company Pays***	Company Receives	Maturity Date	Notional Amount		Fair Value(5)		Change in Unrealized Appreciation / (Depreciation)		Upfront Payments / Receipts
Interest Rate Swap	Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC	SOFR + 3.139%	8.20%	December 1, 2028	$	85,000	$	35	$	(950)	$	—

^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “CSL” or the “Company”). The Company has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Credit Facility”). The lenders of the Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company (see Note 8, Borrowings to these unaudited consolidated financial statements). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Carlyle Direct Lending CLO 2015-1R LLC (the “2015-1 Issuer”).

* Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, the 2015-1 Issuer, and secure the notes issued in connection with a term debt securitization completed by the Company on June 26, 2015 (see Note 8, Borrowings, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of the Company.

** Par amount is denominated in USD (“$”) unless otherwise noted, as denominated in Canadian Dollar (“C$”), Euro (“€”) or British Pound (“£”).

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

*** The interest rate paid by the Company for each interest period is calculated on the basis of a compounded average daily SOFR rate plus 3.139%. The interest rate swap settles quarterly on each of March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1. Refer to Note 7, Derivative Instruments, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for further details.

(1)Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt and equity investments held by the Company are domiciled in the United States. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”), the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of March 31, 2024, the Company does not “control” any of these portfolio companies. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of March 31, 2024, the Company is not an “affiliated person” of any of these portfolio companies. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.

(2)Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, the Company has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of March 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the reference rates for variable rate loans were the 30-day SOFR at 5.33%, the 90-day SOFR at 5.30%, the 180-day SOFR at 5.22%, the daily SONIA at 5.19%, the 90-day EURIBOR at 3.89% and the 30-day CDOR at 5.30%.

(3)Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which ranges from 0.50% to 3.00%.

(4)Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

(5)Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Investment Adviser, as the valuation designee pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act (see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 3, Fair Value Measurements, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements), pursuant to the Company’s valuation policy. The fair value of all first lien and second lien debt investments, equity investments and the investment fund was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(6)Security acquired in transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act. As of March 31, 2024, the aggregate fair value of these securities is $104,471, or 11.39% of the Company’s net assets.

(7)The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets.

(8)Loan was on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2024.

(9)Represents a corporate mezzanine loan, which is subordinated to senior secured term loans of the portfolio company/investment fund.

(10)In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders, which has been included in the spread of each applicable investment. Pursuant to the agreement among lenders in respect of this loan, this investment represents a first lien/last out loan, which has a secondary priority behind the first lien/first out loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.

(11)Loans include a credit spread adjustment that ranges from 0.10% to 0.43%.

(12)Represents a non-income producing security as of March 31, 2024.

(13)Under the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of and “control” this investment fund because the Company owns more than 25% of the investment fund’s outstanding voting securities and/or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such investment fund. See Notes 5, Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC and 6. Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for more details. Transactions related to investments in controlled affiliates for the three months ended March 31, 2024, were as follows:

Investments—controlled/affiliated	Fair Value as of December 31, 2023		Additions/Purchases		Reductions/Sales/ Paydowns		Net Realized Gain (Loss)		Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)		Fair Value as of March 31, 2024		Dividend and Interest Income
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Subordinated Loan and Member’s Interest	$	181,960	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(1,312)	$	180,648	$	5,500
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Mezzanine Loan	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC, Member’s Interest	67,419		—		—		—		531		67,950		2,776
Total investments—controlled/affiliated	$	249,379	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(781)	$	248,598	$	8,276

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

(14)Under the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed an “affiliated person” of this portfolio because the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. Transactions related the portfolio company during the three months ended March 31, 2024 were as follows:

Investments—non-controlled/affiliated	Fair Value as of December 31, 2023		Additions/Purchases		Reductions/Sales/ Paydowns		Net Realized Gain (Loss)		Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)		Fair Value as of March 31, 2024		Dividend and Interest Income
SPF Borrower, LLC	$	—	$	31,214	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	31,214	$	609
SPF Borrower, LLC	—		14,125		—		—		(15)		14,110		352
SPF HoldCo, LLC (Equity)	—		20,828		—		—		(1,953)		18,875		—
Direct Travel, Inc.	44,407		—		(43,341)		—		(1,066)		—		2,352
Direct Travel, Inc.	3,772		—		(3,696)		—		(76)		—		364
Direct Travel, Inc. (Equity)	5,203		—		(4,013)		4,013		(5,203)		—		—
Total investments—non-controlled/affiliated	$	53,382	$	66,167	$	(51,050)	$	4,013	$	(8,313)	$	64,199	$	3,677

(15)As of March 31, 2024, the Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans:

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	Type	Unused Fee	Par/ Principal Amount **		Fair Value
First and Second Lien Debt—unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments
ADPD Holdings, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00%	$	2,878	$	(304)
ADPD Holdings, LLC	Revolver	0.50	142		(15)
Advanced Web Technologies Holding Company	Revolver	0.50	854		9
Allied Benefit Systems Intermediate LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,580		11
Alpine Acquisition Corp II	Revolver	0.50	1,034		(62)
Apex Companies Holdings, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	6,056		(92)
Applied Technical Services, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	512		(6)
Applied Technical Services, LLC	Revolver	0.50	141		(2)
Appriss Health, LLC	Revolver	0.50	2,891		(52)
Ardonagh Midco 3 PLC (United Kingdom)	Delayed Draw	1.00	34		(1)
Ascend Buyer, LLC	Revolver	0.50	856		(10)
Associations, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	352		—
Athlete Buyer, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	11,881		(238)
Atlas US Finco, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	268		2
Avalara, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	2,250		34
Azurite Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	Delayed Draw	0.50	2,484		(37)
Azurite Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	397		(6)
Bayside OPCP, LLC	Revolver	0.50	1,974		—
BlueCat Networks, Inc. (Canada)	Delayed Draw	1.00	195		(3)
Bradyifs Holdings, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	696		(6)
Bradyifs Holdings, LLC	Revolver	0.50	709		(6)

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	Type	Unused Fee	Par/ Principal Amount **		Fair Value
CD&R Madison Parent Ltd (United Kingdom)	Delayed Draw	1.50%	£	214	$	3
Celerion Buyer, Inc.	Delayed Draw	2.00	499		5
Celerion Buyer, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	249		2
Chartis Holding, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,959		(14)
Chartis Holding, LLC	Revolver	0.50	707		(5)
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)	Revolver	0.50	29		—
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,613		30
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC	Revolver	0.50	806		15
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	Revolver	0.50	3,000		—
Coupa Holdings, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	771		15
Coupa Holdings, LLC	Revolver	0.50	591		12
CPI Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	Delayed Draw	1.00	927		(8)
CST Holding Company	Revolver	0.50	423		8
Diligent Corporation	Revolver	0.50	26		—
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,178		—
Eliassen Group, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	2,668		(7)
Ellkay, LLC	Revolver	0.50	1,071		(114)
EPS Nass Parent, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	10		—
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	891		(3)
Excelitas Technologies Corp.	Delayed Draw	1.00	25		—
Excelitas Technologies Corp.	Revolver	0.50	96		1
Greenhouse Software, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	2,204		(8)
GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.	Delayed Draw	0.50	113		—
GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	52		—
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	2,544		(19)
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	619		(19)
Hercules Borrower LLC	Revolver	0.50	2,160		—
Hoosier Intermediate, LLC	Revolver	0.50	2,400		(36)
HS Spa Holdings Inc.	Delayed Draw	0.50	640		(4)
HS Spa Holdings Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,041		—
Icefall Parent, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	744		(13)
iCIMS, Inc.	Delayed Draw	—	5,169		—
iCIMS, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	2,269		7
IQN Holding Corp.	Delayed Draw	1.00	395		—
IQN Holding Corp.	Revolver	0.50	489		—
Kaseya, Inc.	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,076		—

15

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	Type	Unused Fee	Par/ Principal Amount **		Fair Value
Kaseya, Inc.	Revolver	0.50%	$	1,541	$	—
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC	Revolver	0.50	106		(8)
LVF Holdings, Inc.	Revolver	0.38	2,919		(20)
Material Holdings, LLC	Revolver	1.00	192		(15)
Medical Manufacturing Technologies, LLC	Revolver	0.50	1,859		(34)
NEFCO Holding Company LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	3,275		33
NEFCO Holding Company LLC	Revolver	0.50	596		6
NMI AcquisitionCo, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,280		(5)
North Haven Fairway Buyer, LLC	Revolver	0.50	879		9
North Haven Stallone Buyer, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	3,223		(33)
Oak Purchaser, Inc.	Delayed Draw	0.50	1,552		(30)
Oak Purchaser, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	584		(10)
Oranje Holdco, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,006		10
PDI TA Holdings, Inc	Delayed Draw	0.50	154		(2)
PDI TA Holdings, Inc	Revolver	0.50	46		—
Pestco Intermediate, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,031		7
Pestco Intermediate, LLC	Revolver	0.50	238		2
PF Atlantic Holdco 2, LLC	Revolver	0.50	2,759		(34)
Prophix Software Inc. (Canada)	Delayed Draw	—	379		—
Prophix Software Inc. (Canada)	Revolver	0.50	1,993		—
Pushpay USA Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,235		11
PXO Holdings I Corp.	Revolver	0.50	1,315		(16)
QNNECT, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,325		26
Quantic Electronics, LLC	Revolver	1.00	1,381		(27)
Radwell Parent, LLC	Revolver	0.38	1,116		18
RSC Acquisition, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	462		(5)
Sapphire Convention, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	4,471		—
SCP Eye Care HoldCo, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	14		—
SCP Eye Care HoldCo, LLC	Revolver	0.50	6		—
Smarsh Inc.	Delayed Draw	1.00	816		—
Smarsh Inc.	Revolver	0.50	245		—
SPF Borrower, LLC	Revolver	0.50	1,544		—
Spotless Brands, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	7,200		108
Spotless Brands, LLC	Revolver	0.50	1,096		13
Summit Acquisition, Inc.	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,374		23
Summit Acquisition, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	687		12

16

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	Type	Unused Fee	Par/ Principal Amount **		Fair Value
Tank Holding Corp.	Revolver	0.38%	$	1,241	$	(14)
Trader Corporation (Canada)	Revolver	0.50	C$	906	25
Tufin Software North America, Inc.	Delayed Draw	—	196		(1)
Tufin Software North America, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,339		(7)
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	852		(19)
U.S. Legal Support, Inc.	Delayed Draw	0.50	1,407		(19)
U.S. Legal Support, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	490		(7)
Vensure Employee Services, Inc.	Delayed Draw	1.00	3,558		(23)
Wineshipping.com LLC	Revolver	0.50	238		(19)
World 50, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	860		(17)
Total unfunded commitments			$	138,658	$	(998)

As of March 31, 2024, investments at fair value consisted of the following:

Type	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
First Lien Debt	$	1,286,407	$	1,266,471	70.9	%
Second Lien Debt	167,311		165,353		9.3
Equity Investments	104,760		104,471		5.9
Investment Funds	271,097		248,598		13.9
Total	$	1,829,575	$	1,784,893	100.0	%

The rate type of debt investments at fair value as of March 31, 2024 was as follows:

Rate Type	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Fair Value of First and Second Lien Debt
Floating Rate	$	1,453,718	$	1,431,824	100.0	%
Fixed Rate	—		—		—
Total	$	1,453,718	$	1,431,824	100.0	%

17

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

The industry composition of investments at fair value as of March 31, 2024 was as follows:

Industry	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Aerospace & Defense	$	108,530	$	101,054	5.7	%
Automotive	76,210		74,691		4.2
Beverage & Food	49,671		46,906		2.6
Business Services	98,297		99,739		5.6
Capital Equipment	42,622		46,831		2.6
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	69,265		67,970		3.8
Construction & Building	29,966		30,375		1.7
Consumer Goods: Durable	4,754		4,621		0.3
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	7,057		7,308		0.4
Consumer Services	93,716		91,725		5.1
Containers, Packaging & Glass	46,951		40,982		2.3
Diversified Financial Services	94,771		94,943		5.3
Energy: Oil & Gas	12,332		12,928		0.7
Environmental Industries	42,826		42,950		2.4
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	215,340		212,015		12.0
High Tech Industries	134,495		135,440		7.6
Investment Funds	271,097		248,598		13.9
Leisure Products & Services	83,673		79,385		4.5
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	43,177		43,650		2.4
Retail	24,463		24,885		1.4
Software	170,460		172,102		9.6
Sovereign & Public Finance	78		80		0.0
Telecommunications	79,915		75,697		4.2
Transportation: Cargo	9,770		9,284		0.5
Utilities: Electric	920		910		0.1
Wholesale	19,219		19,824		1.1
Total	$	1,829,575	$	1,784,893	100.0	%

18

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands) (unaudited)

The geographical composition of investments at fair value as of March 31, 2024 was as follows:

Geography	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Australia	$	5,029	$	5,150	0.3	%
Canada	50,822		52,008		2.9
Luxembourg	42,119		40,165		2.3
Sweden	1,168		266		0.0
United Kingdom	79,469		76,711		4.3
United States	1,650,968		1,610,593		90.2
Total	$	1,829,575	$	1,784,893	100.0	%

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

19

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
First Lien Debt (68.6% of fair value)
ADPD Holdings, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.68%	8/16/2022	8/15/2028	$	10,119	$	9,898	$	8,837	0.97	%
Advanced Web Technologies Holding Company	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	6.25%	11.76%	12/17/2020	12/17/2026	9,090		8,979		9,129		1.00
Advanced Web Technologies Holding Company	^	(2)(3)(11)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	6.75%	12.26%	6/2/2023	12/17/2026	641		625		652		0.07
Advanced Web Technologies Holding Company	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	6.50%	12.01%	12/16/2021	12/17/2026	1,593		1,573		1,609		0.18
AI Grace AUS Bidco Pty LTD (Australia)	^	(2)(3)(7)	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	SOFR	6.50%	11.85%	12/5/2023	12/5/2029	2,286		2,218		2,217		0.24
Allied Benefit Systems Intermediate LLC	^	(2)(3)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.25%	10.63%	10/31/2023	10/31/2030	—		(23)		(24)		0.00
Alpine Acquisition Corp II	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Transportation: Cargo	SOFR	6.00%	11.46%	4/19/2022	11/30/2026	9,614		9,430		9,128		1.00
American Physician Partners, LLC	^	(2)(3)(8)(11)(12)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	10.25% (100% PIK)	15.71%	12/16/2022	6/30/2023	3,472		3,082		—		—
American Physician Partners, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(8)(11)(12)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	10.25% (100% PIK)	15.71%	1/7/2019	8/5/2022	35,148		30,117		—		—
Apex Companies Holdings, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	6.25%	11.63%	1/31/2023	1/31/2028	10,015		9,727		10,040		1.10
Applied Technical Services, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Business Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.43%	9/18/2023	12/29/2026	480		470		484		0.05
Applied Technical Services, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.11%	12/29/2020	12/29/2026	542		536		542		0.06
Appriss Health, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	6.75%	12.32%	5/6/2021	5/6/2027	36,554		36,062		36,359		3.97
Ascend Buyer, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	6.40%	11.91%	9/30/2021	9/30/2028	3,814		3,748		3,697		0.41
Associations, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Construction & Building	SOFR	4.00%, 2.50% PIK	12.16%	7/2/2021	7/2/2027	13,440		13,357		13,386		1.47
Atlas AU Bidco Pty Ltd (Australia)	^	(2)(3)(7)(15)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	7.25%	12.58%	12/15/2022	12/12/2029	2,890		2,805		2,922		0.32
Atlas US Finco, Inc.	^	(2)(3)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	6.75%	12.40%	12/18/2023	12/10/2029	1,338		1,311		1,311		0.14
Aurora Lux FinCo S.Á.R.L. (Luxembourg)	^*	(2)(3)(7)(11)	Software	SOFR	3.00%, 4.00% PIK	12.45%	12/24/2019	12/24/2026	32,309		31,911		31,010		3.40
Avalara, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	7.25%	12.60%	10/19/2022	10/19/2028	22,500		21,977		22,872		2.51
Barnes & Noble, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(10)(11)	Retail	SOFR	8.81%	14.27%	8/7/2019	12/20/2026	26,402		25,807		26,253		2.87
Bayside OPCP, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	7.25% (100% PIK)	12.77%	5/31/2023	5/31/2026	4,785		4,785		4,785		0.52
Bayside OPCP, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	7.25% (100% PIK)	12.75%	5/31/2023	5/31/2026	13,527		13,527		13,527		1.48
Bayside OPCP, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	7.00% (100% PIK)	12.33%	5/31/2023	5/31/2026	—		—		—		—
BlueCat Networks, Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)(15)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	4.00%, 2.00% PIK	11.39%	8/8/2022	8/8/2028	3,692		3,632		3,609		0.40
BMS Holdings III Corp.	^	(2)(3)(11)	Construction & Building	SOFR	5.50%	10.97%	9/30/2019	9/30/2026	4,784		4,729		4,675		0.51

20

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
Bradyifs Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(15)	Wholesale	SOFR	6.00%	11.38%	10/31/2023	10/31/2029	$	8,595	$	8,399	$	8,396	0.92	%
CD&R Madison Parent Ltd (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(7)	Business Services	EURIBOR	5.75%, 2.00% PIK	11.71%	2/27/2023	2/27/2030	€	609	627		682		0.07
CD&R Madison Parent Ltd (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(7)(15)	Business Services	SONIA	6.25%, 2.00% PIK	13.44%	2/27/2023	2/27/2030	£	1,292	1,508		1,676		0.18
Celerion Buyer, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	6.50%	11.93%	11/3/2022	11/3/2029	3,120		3,036		3,159		0.35
Chartis Holding, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.52%	5/1/2019	5/1/2025	797		793		795		0.09
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)	^*	(2)(3)(7)(11)(15)	Software	SOFR	4.50%	9.86%	8/30/2018	8/30/2024	385		385		383		0.04
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	6.75%	12.11%	7/18/2023	7/14/2028	12,549		12,202		12,585		1.38
Comar Holding Company, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	2.00%, 4.75% PIK	12.28%	6/18/2018	6/18/2026	29,291		29,233		25,198		2.76
CoreWeave Compute Acquisition Co. II, LLC	^	(2)(3)(15)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	8.75%	14.13%	7/30/2023	7/30/2028	1,212		1,179		1,176		0.13
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	^*	(2)(3)(7)(15)	Software	SOFR	5.00%	10.39%	7/2/2019	7/2/2026	10,302		10,201		10,257		1.12
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)	Software	SOFR	7.00%	12.39%	9/3/2020	7/2/2026	547		539		546		0.06
Coupa Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	7.50%	12.86%	2/27/2023	2/28/2030	8,638		8,410		8,838		0.97
CPI Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Telecommunications	SOFR	5.50%	10.87%	10/6/2022	10/6/2029	3,843		3,772		3,803		0.42
CST Holding Company	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	SOFR	6.50%	11.86%	11/1/2022	11/1/2028	4,981		4,844		5,027		0.55
DCA Investment Holding LLC	^*	(2)(3)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	6.41%	11.75%	3/11/2021	4/3/2028	14,301		14,177		14,071		1.54
Denali Midco 2, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.50%	11.96%	9/15/2022	12/22/2027	9,023		8,785		9,023		0.99
Dermatology Associates	^	(2)(3)(11)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	6.25% (100% PIK)	11.75%	5/31/2016	1/15/2024	30,871		30,871		30,835		3.37
Dermatology Associates	^	(2)(3)(8)(10)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	11.31% (100% PIK)	16.81%	5/31/2016	1/15/2024	49,028		24,963		34,990		3.82
Diligent Corporation	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Telecommunications	SOFR	6.25%	11.78%	8/4/2020	8/4/2025	663		656		659		0.07
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.20%	7/21/2021	7/21/2027	3,791		3,731		3,791		0.42
Eliassen Group, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.50%	10.85%	4/14/2022	4/14/2028	2,206		2,151		2,145		0.23
Ellkay, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	6.00%	11.28%	9/14/2021	9/14/2027	13,964		13,754		11,809		1.29
Emergency Communications Network, LLC	^*	(2)(3)	Telecommunications	SOFR	2.50%, 6.25% PIK	14.13%	6/1/2017	6/1/2024	28,060		28,047		23,896		2.62
EPS Nass Parent, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Utilities: Electric	SOFR	5.75%	11.25%	4/19/2021	4/19/2028	933		920		902		0.10
EvolveIP, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Telecommunications	SOFR	5.50%	11.19%	11/26/2019	6/7/2025	6,154		6,153		5,901		0.65
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.25%	10.75%	4/29/2022	4/29/2029	6,157		6,043		6,061		0.66
Excelitas Technologies Corp.	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.23%	8/12/2022	8/12/2029	3,287		3,229		3,238		0.35
Excelitas Technologies Corp.	^	(2)	Capital Equipment	EURIBOR	5.75%	9.74%	8/12/2022	8/12/2029	€	1,263	1,274		1,376		0.15
FPG Intermediate Holdco, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.75%	12.29%	8/5/2022	3/5/2027	359		298		321		0.04
Greenhouse Software, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	7.00%	12.35%	3/1/2021	9/1/2028	32,796		32,162		32,593		3.57

21

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
Guidehouse LLP	^	(2)(3)	Sovereign & Public Finance	SOFR	3.75%, 2.00% PIK	11.11%	9/30/2022	12/16/2030	$	79	$	78	$	79	0.01	%
Hadrian Acquisition Limited (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(3)(7)(10)	Diversified Financial Services	SONIA	5.25%, 3.43% PIK	13.87%	2/28/2022	2/28/2029	£	15,187	19,798		19,261		2.11
Hadrian Acquisition Limited (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(3)(7)(15)	Diversified Financial Services	SONIA	5.00%, 2.75% PIK	12.94%	2/28/2022	2/28/2029	£	3,928	4,552		4,952		0.54
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.51%	12/13/2017	12/13/2024	2,951		2,939		2,905		0.32
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.11%	2/10/2022	12/15/2026	10,223		10,158		9,766		1.07
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.36%	12/15/2020	12/15/2026	7,116		7,068		6,818		0.75
Hercules Borrower LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	6.25%	11.70%	12/14/2020	12/14/2026	18,081		17,770		18,081		1.98
Hoosier Intermediate, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.00%	10.53%	11/15/2021	11/15/2028	9,809		9,629		9,415		1.03
HS Spa Holdings Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.12%	6/2/2022	6/2/2029	94		76		95		0.01
iCIMS, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	7.25%	12.62%	8/18/2022	8/18/2028	26,975		26,596		26,953		2.95
Infront Luxembourg Finance S.À R.L. (Luxembourg)	^	(2)(7)	Leisure Products & Services	EURIBOR	9.00%	12.96%	5/28/2021	5/28/2027	€	8,250	9,844		9,085		1.00
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.02%	11.51%	12/3/2021	8/27/2026	425		422		419		0.05
IQN Holding Corp.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.25%	10.64%	5/2/2022	5/2/2029	6,905		6,843		6,936		0.76
iRobot Corporation	^	(2)(3)(11)	Consumer Goods: Durable	SOFR	6.50%, 2.50% PIK	14.42%	7/25/2023	7/31/2026	4,939		4,939		5,125		0.56
Jeg's Automotive, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Automotive	SOFR	6.00%	11.46%	12/22/2021	12/22/2027	20,487		20,192		17,623		1.93
Kaseya, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	3.50%, 2.50% PIK	11.38%	6/23/2022	6/23/2029	36,346		35,706		36,352		3.98
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.28%	10/18/2019	10/18/2026	25,718		25,487		23,589		2.58
LinQuest Corporation	*	(2)(3)(11)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	5.75%	11.23%	7/28/2021	7/28/2028	9,775		9,635		9,373		1.03
LVF Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Beverage & Food	SOFR	5.75%	11.25%	6/10/2021	6/10/2027	32,833		32,380		32,290		3.54
Material Holdings, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.45%	8/19/2021	8/19/2027	8,139		8,039		7,816		0.86
Maverick Acquisition, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.25%	11.60%	6/1/2021	6/1/2027	35,261		34,818		27,632		3.03
Medical Manufacturing Technologies, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.50%	11.01%	12/23/2021	12/23/2027	30,679		30,238		30,679		3.36
NEFCO Holding Company LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Construction & Building	SOFR	6.50%	12.14%	8/5/2022	8/5/2028	6,761		6,643		6,778		0.74
NEFCO Holding Company LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Construction & Building	SOFR	6.50%	12.03%	12/1/2023	8/5/2028	558		488		567		0.06
NMI AcquisitionCo, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	9/6/2017	9/6/2025	38,120		38,085		37,848		4.15
North Haven Fairway Buyer, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.50%	11.85%	5/17/2022	5/17/2028	16,032		15,764		16,203		1.78
North Haven Stallone Buyer, LLC	^	(2)(3)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.50%	11.29%	10/11/2022	5/24/2027	199		196		194		0.02
North Haven Stallone Buyer, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.14%	11/3/2023	5/24/2027	323		213		232		0.03
Oak Purchaser, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.50%	10.87%	4/28/2022	4/28/2028	7,309		7,247		7,083		0.78
Oranje Holdco, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	7.50%	12.88%	2/1/2023	2/1/2029	8,052		7,852		8,123		0.89

22

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
Park County Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(10)	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	SOFR	7.11%	12.47%	11/29/2023	11/29/2029	$	30,000	$	29,391	$	29,385	3.22	%
Performance Health Holdings, Inc.	*	(2)(3)(11)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.75%	11.32%	7/12/2021	7/12/2027	6,444		6,360		6,419		0.70
Pestco Intermediate, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	6.50%	12.03%	2/6/2023	2/17/2028	3,679		3,542		3,633		0.40
PF Atlantic Holdco 2, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.50%	11.12%	11/12/2021	11/12/2027	11,576		11,383		11,231		1.23
PF Growth Partners, LLC	*	(2)(3)(11)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.45%	7/1/2019	7/11/2025	7,875		7,840		7,824		0.86
Project Castle, Inc.	*	(2)(3)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.50%	10.89%	6/24/2022	6/1/2029	7,406		6,755		6,536		0.72
Prophix Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)(11)(15)	Software	SOFR	6.50%	11.96%	2/1/2021	2/1/2026	13,280		13,100		13,280		1.45
Prophix Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)(11)(15)	Software	SOFR	6.50%	11.83%	11/21/2023	2/1/2026	—		—		—		—
Pushpay USA Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.75%	12.28%	5/10/2023	5/10/2030	16,009		15,525		15,938		1.75
PXO Holdings I Corp.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	5.50%	11.00%	3/8/2022	3/8/2028	6,997		6,862		6,801		0.75
QNNECT, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	7.00%	12.38%	11/2/2022	11/2/2029	5,302		5,127		5,420		0.59
Quantic Electronics, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.25%	11.70%	11/19/2020	11/19/2026	15,711		15,528		15,270		1.67
Quantic Electronics, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.25%	11.70%	3/1/2021	3/1/2027	9,725		9,609		9,452		1.04
Radwell Parent, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(15)	Wholesale	SOFR	6.75%	12.10%	12/1/2022	4/1/2029	11,169		10,849		11,242		1.23
Regency Entertainment, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	SOFR	8.50%	13.95%	7/5/2023	6/23/2028	15,000		14,653		14,891		1.63
RSC Acquisition, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	5.50%	10.93%	11/1/2019	11/1/2029	10,168		10,088		10,099		1.11
Sapphire Convention, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Telecommunications	SOFR	6.00%	11.53%	11/20/2018	11/20/2025	27,479		27,302		27,479		3.01
SCP Eye Care HoldCo, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	10/7/2022	10/7/2029	158		152		156		0.02
Smarsh Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Software	SOFR	5.75%	11.10%	2/18/2022	2/18/2029	7,346		7,211		7,254		0.79
SPay, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	2.88%, 6.38% PIK	14.96%	6/15/2018	6/15/2026	26,673		26,605		23,068		2.53
Speedstar Holding, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Automotive	SOFR	7.25%	12.79%	1/22/2021	1/22/2027	29,922		29,512		29,899		3.28
Spotless Brands, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.50%	12.03%	6/21/2022	7/25/2028	13,864		13,629		13,874		1.52
Spotless Brands, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.75%	12.08%	6/21/2022	7/25/2028	—		(380)		143		0.02
Summit Acquisition, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.75%	12.10%	5/4/2023	5/1/2030	—		(56)		9		0.00
Tank Holding Corp.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	3/31/2022	3/31/2028	14,231		13,997		13,873		1.52
TCFI Aevex LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.00%	11.46%	3/18/2020	3/18/2026	10,934		10,848		10,854		1.19
TIBCO Software Inc.	*	(2)(3)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	4.50%	9.95%	9/30/2022	3/31/2029	14,887		13,733		14,513		1.59
Trader Corporation (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)(15)	Automotive	CDOR	6.75%	12.19%	12/22/2022	12/22/2029	C$	11,990	8,604		9,156		1.00
Tufin Software North America, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Software	SOFR	7.69%	13.20%	8/17/2022	8/17/2028	27,802		27,336		27,554		3.02
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Automotive	SOFR	6.00%	11.50%	12/2/2019	12/2/2025	1,697		1,640		1,620		0.18
U.S. Legal Support, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.11%	11/30/2018	11/30/2024	16,370		16,296		16,124		1.77
US INFRA SVCS Buyer, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	6.50%, 0.75% PIK	12.95%	4/13/2020	4/13/2026	8,606		8,533		7,928		0.87
USALCO, LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	6.00%	11.61%	10/19/2021	10/19/2027	1,681		1,653		1,681		0.18

23

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
USR Parent Inc.	^	(2)(3)(10)	Retail	SOFR	7.60%	12.94%	4/22/2022	4/25/2027	$	3,778	$	3,751	$	3,740	0.41	%
Vensure Employee Services, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(15)	Business Services	SOFR	5.25%	10.63%	12/15/2023	3/26/2027	610		536		535		0.06
Westfall Technik, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	6.75%, 0.75% PIK	12.96%	9/13/2018	9/13/2024	27,305		27,183		25,166		2.75
Wineshipping.com LLC	^*	(2)(3)(11)(15)	Beverage & Food	SOFR	5.75%	11.29%	10/29/2021	10/29/2027	5,897		5,812		5,486		0.60
Yellowstone Buyer Acquisition, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Consumer Goods: Durable	SOFR	5.75%	11.18%	9/13/2021	9/13/2027	440		434		427		0.05
YLG Holdings, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.48%	9/30/2020	11/1/2025	1,940		1,912		1,940		0.21
First Lien Debt Total											$	1,309,175	$	1,263,324	138.40	%
Second Lien Debt (10.2% of fair value)
11852604 Canada Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)(7)(11)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	9.50% (100% PIK)	15.04%	9/30/2021	9/30/2028	$	8,780	$	8,665	$	8,670	0.95	%
AI Convoy S.A.R.L (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(3)(7)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	8.25%	13.80%	1/17/2020	1/17/2028	24,814		24,476		24,938		2.74
Aimbridge Acquisition Co., Inc.	^	(2)(11)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	7.50%	12.96%	2/1/2019	2/1/2027	9,241		9,162		8,680		0.95
AP Plastics Acquisition Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(11)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	7.50%	12.96%	8/10/2021	8/10/2029	33,680		32,957		33,204		3.64
AQA Acquisition Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	7.50%	12.98%	3/3/2021	3/3/2029	35,000		34,358		35,000		3.83
Bayside OPCP, LLC	^	(2)(3)(8)(9)(11)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	10.00% (100% PIK)	15.50%	5/31/2023	5/31/2026	4,861		3,653		3,071		0.34
Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc.	^*	(2)	Business Services	SOFR	7.50%	13.04%	10/23/2018	10/26/2026	1,731		1,729		1,731		0.19
PAI Holdco, Inc.	^	(2)(3)	Automotive	SOFR	5.50%, 2.00% PIK	13.03%	10/28/2020	10/28/2028	14,377		14,101		13,449		1.47
Quartz Holding Company	^*	(2)(11)	Software	SOFR	8.00%	13.46%	4/2/2019	4/2/2027	7,048		6,979		7,048		0.77
Stonegate Pub Company Bidco Limited (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(7)	Beverage & Food	SONIA	8.50%	13.69%	3/12/2020	3/12/2028	£	20,000	24,883		22,204		2.43
TruGreen Limited Partnership	^	(2)(3)(11)	Consumer Services	SOFR	8.50%	14.14%	11/16/2020	11/2/2028	13,000		12,817		12,082		1.32
World 50, Inc.	^	(9)	Business Services	FIXED	11.50%	11.50%	1/10/2020	1/9/2027	18,098		17,877		18,098		1.98
Second Lien Debt Total											$	191,657	$	188,175	20.61	%

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Acquisition Date	Shares/ Units	Cost		Fair Value (5)		%  of Net Assets
Equity Investments (4.8% of fair value)
ANLG Holdings, LLC	^	(6)(16)	Capital Equipment	6/22/2018	592	$	592	$	1,027	0.11	%
Appriss Health, LLC	^	(6)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	5/6/2021	6	5,599		5,438		0.60
Atlas Ontario LP (Canada)	^	(6)(7)(16)	Business Services	4/7/2021	5,114	5,114		5,114		0.56
Bayside HoldCo, LLC	^	(6)(16)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	5/31/2023	6	—		—		—
Blackbird Holdco, Inc.	^	(6)	Capital Equipment	12/14/2021	13	12,314		12,074		1.32

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Acquisition Date	Shares/ Units	Cost		Fair Value (5)		%  of Net Assets
Buckeye Parent, LLC	^	(6)(16)	Automotive	12/22/2021	885	$	885	$	85	0.01	%
Chartis Holding, LLC	^	(6)(16)	Business Services	5/1/2019	433	421		637		0.07
CIP Revolution Holdings, LLC	^	(6)(16)	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	8/19/2016	318	318		254		0.03
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(6)(7)(16)	Software	7/2/2019	250	250		696		0.08
Derm Growth Partners III, LLC	^	(6)(16)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	5/31/2016	1,000	1,000		—		—
Diligent Corporation	^	(6)	Telecommunications	4/5/2021	13	12,842		12,761		1.40
ECP Parent, LLC	^	(6)(16)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	3/29/2018	268	—		290		0.03
GB Vino Parent, L.P.	^	(6)(16)	Beverage & Food	10/29/2021	4	307		218		0.02
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC	^	(6)	Diversified Financial Services	12/21/2021	18,530	18,369		17,824		1.95
Legacy.com, Inc.	^	(6)(16)	High Tech Industries	3/20/2017	1,500	1,500		1,064		0.12
NearU Holdings LLC	^	(6)(16)	Consumer Services	8/16/2022	25	2,470		1,140		0.12
NEFCO Holding Company LLC	^	(6)	Construction & Building	8/5/2022	1	608		608		0.07
North Haven Goldfinch Topco, LLC	^	(6)(16)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	6/18/2018	2,315	2,315		—		—
Pascal Ultimate Holdings, L.P	^	(6)(16)	Capital Equipment	7/21/2021	36	364		910		0.10
Picard Parent, Inc.	^	(6)	High Tech Industries	9/30/2022	3	2,897		3,188		0.35
Profile Holdings I, LP	^	(6)(16)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	3/8/2022	5	523		492		0.05
Sinch AB (Sweden)	^	(6)(7)(16)	High Tech Industries	3/26/2019	106	1,168		395		0.04
Summit K2 Midco, Inc.	^	(6)(16)	Diversified Financial Services	4/27/2023	121	121		161		0.02
Tailwind HMT Holdings Corp.	^	(6)(16)	Energy: Oil & Gas	11/17/2017	22	1,558		1,807		0.20
Talon MidCo 1 Limited	^	(6)(16)	Software	8/17/2022	1,018	1,456		1,694		0.19
Tank Holding Corp.	^	(6)(16)	Capital Equipment	3/26/2019	850	—		2,862		0.31
Titan DI Preferred Holdings, Inc.	^	(6)	Energy: Oil & Gas	2/11/2020	10,534	10,414		10,534		1.15
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	^	(6)(16)	Automotive	12/2/2019	1,925	933		2,501		0.27
U.S. Legal Support Investment Holdings, LLC	^	(6)(16)	Business Services	11/30/2018	641	641		722		0.08
W50 Parent LLC	^	(6)(16)	Business Services	1/10/2020	500	190		1,237		0.14
Zenith American Holding, Inc.	^	(6)(16)	Business Services	12/13/2017	1,565	760		1,888		0.21
Equity Investments Total						$	85,929	$	87,621	9.60	%
Total investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated						$	1,586,761	$	1,539,120	168.61	%

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/affiliated		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount **		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
First Lien Debt (2.6% of fair value)
Direct Travel, Inc.	^*	(2)(3)(11)(14)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	6.50%, 2.00% PIK	13.99%	10/14/2016	10/1/2025	$	44,408	$	43,341	$	44,407	4.87	%
Direct Travel, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(11)(14)(15)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.53%	10/1/2020	10/1/2025	3,772		3,696		3,772		0.41
First Lien Debt Total											$	47,037	$	48,179	5.28	%

Investments—non-controlled/affiliated		Footnotes	Industry	Acquisition Date	Shares/ Units	Cost		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
Equity Investments (0.3% of fair value)
Direct Travel, Inc.	^	(6)(14)(16)	Leisure Products & Services	10/1/2020	43	$	—	$	5,203	0.57	%
Equity Investments Total					43	$	—	$	5,203	0.57	%
Total investments—non-controlled/affiliated						$	47,037	$	53,382	5.85	%

Investments—controlled/affiliated		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Par Amount/ LLC Interest		Cost		Fair Value (5)		% of Net  Assets
Investment Funds (13.5% of fair value)
Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC, Member's Interest	^	(7)(13)	Investment Funds	FIXED	14.22%	14.22%	11/3/2020	12/31/2030	$	78,122	$	78,096	$	67,419	7.39	%
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest	^	(7)(13)	Investment Funds	FIXED	11.40%	11.40%	2/29/2016	12/31/2027	193,000		193,001		181,960		19.93
Middle Market Credit Fund, Mezzanine Loan		(2)(7)(9)(13)	Investment Funds	SOFR	9.00%	14.27%	6/30/2016	5/21/2025	—		—		—		—
Investment Funds Total											$	271,097	$	249,379	27.32	%
Total investments—controlled/affiliated											$	271,097	$	249,379	27.32	%
Total investments											$	1,904,895	$	1,841,881	201.78	%

Derivative Instrument	Counterparty	Company Pays***	Company Receives	Maturity Date	Notional Amount		Fair Value(5)		Change in Unrealized Appreciation / (Depreciation)		Upfront Payments / Receipts
Interest Rate Swap	Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC	SOFR + 3.139%	8.20%	December 1, 2028	$	85,000	$	985	$	985	$	—

^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “CSL” or the “Company”). The Company has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Credit Facility”). The lenders of the Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company (see Note 8, Borrowings, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Carlyle Direct Lending CLO 2015-1R LLC (the “2015-1 Issuer”).

* Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, the 2015-1 Issuer, and secure the notes issued in connection with a term debt securitization completed by the Company on June 26, 2015 (see Note 8, Borrowings, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of the Company.

** Par amount is denominated in USD (“$”) unless otherwise noted, as denominated in Canadian Dollar (“C$”), Euro (“€”) or British Pound (“£”).

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

*** The interest rate paid by the Company for each interest period is calculated on the basis of a compounded average daily SOFR rate plus 3.139%. The interest rate swap settles quarterly on each of March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1. Refer to Note 7, Derivative Instruments, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for further details.

(1)Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt and equity investments held by the Company are domiciled in the United States. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”), the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of December 31, 2023, the Company does not “control” any of these portfolio companies. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of December 31, 2023, the Company is not an “affiliated person” of any of these portfolio companies. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.

(2)Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, the Company has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the reference rates for variable rate loans were the 30-day SOFR at 5.35%, the 90-day SOFR at 5.33%, the 180-day SOFR at 5.16%, the daily SONIA at 5.19%, the 30-day EURIBOR at 3.85%, the 90-day EURIBOR at 3.91% and the 30-day CDOR at 5.45%.

(3)Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which ranges from 0.50% to 3.00%.

(4)Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

(5)Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Investment Adviser, as the valuation designee pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act (see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 3, Fair Value Measurements, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements), pursuant to the Company’s valuation policy. The fair value of all first lien and second lien debt investments, equity investments and the investment fund was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(6)Security acquired in transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act. As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate fair value of these securities is $92,824, or 10.17% of the Company’s net assets.

(7)The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets.

(8)Loan was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2023.

(9)Represents a corporate mezzanine loan, which is subordinated to senior secured term loans of the portfolio company/investment fund.

(10)In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders, which has been included in the spread of each applicable investment. Pursuant to the agreement among lenders in respect of this loan, this investment represents a first lien/last out loan, which has a secondary priority behind the first lien/first out loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.

(11)Loans include a credit spread adjustment that ranges from 0.10% to 0.43%.

(12)Loan is in forbearance as of December 31, 2023.

(13)Under the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of and “control” this investment fund because the Company owns more than 25% of the investment fund’s outstanding voting securities and/or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such investment fund. See Notes 5, Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC and 6, Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for more details. Transactions related to investments in controlled affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2023, were as follows:

Investments—controlled/affiliated	Fair Value as of December 31, 2022		Additions/Purchases		Reductions/Sales/ Paydowns		Net Realized Gain (Loss)		Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)		Fair Value as of December 31, 2023		Dividend and Interest Income
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest	$	190,065	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(8,105)	$	181,960	$	22,000
Middle Market Credit Fund, Mezzanine Loan	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC, Member's Interest	72,957		—		—		—		(5,538)		67,419		11,104
Total investments—controlled/affiliated	$	263,022	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(13,643)	$	249,379	$	33,104

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

(14)Under the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed an “affiliated person” of this portfolio because the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. Transactions related the portfolio company during the year ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:

Investments—non-controlled/affiliated	Fair Value as of December 31, 2022		Additions/Purchases		Reductions/Sales/ Paydowns		Net Realized Gain (Loss)		Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)		Fair Value as of December 31, 2023		Dividend and Interest Income
Direct Travel, Inc.	$	42,636	$	1,329	$	—	$	—	$	442	$	44,407	$	5,713
Direct Travel, Inc.	2,731		1,082		—		—		(41)		3,772		672
Direct Travel, Inc. (Equity)	—		—		—		—		5,203		5,203		—
Total investments—non-controlled/affiliated	$	45,367	$	2,411	$	—	$	—	$	5,604	$	53,382	$	6,385

(15)As of December 31, 2023, the Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans:

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	Type	Unused Fee	Par/ Principal Amount		Fair Value
First and Second Lien Debt—unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments
ADPD Holdings, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00%	$	2,878	$	(271)
ADPD Holdings, LLC	Revolver	0.50	621		(59)
Advanced Web Technologies Holding Company	Revolver	0.50	985		3
Allied Benefit Systems Intermediate LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,580		(24)
Alpine Acquisition Corp II	Revolver	0.50	1,379		(64)
Apex Companies Holdings, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	2,305		3
Applied Technical Services, LLC	Revolver	0.50	22		—
Appriss Health, LLC	Revolver	0.50	2,963		(22)
Ascend Buyer, LLC	Revolver	0.50	856		(22)
Associations, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	468		(2)
Atlas AU Bidco Pty Ltd (Australia)	Revolver	0.50	268		3
Avalara, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	2,250		34
Bayside OPCP, LLC	Revolver	0.50	1,974		—
BlueCat Networks, Inc. (Canada)	Delayed Draw	1.00	195		(4)
Bradyifs Holdings, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	696		(14)
Bradyifs Holdings, LLC	Revolver	0.50	709		(14)
CD&R Madison Parent Ltd (United Kingdom)	Delayed Draw	1.50	£	214	3
Celerion Buyer, Inc.	Delayed Draw	2.00	499		5
Celerion Buyer, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	249		2
Chartis Holding, LLC	Revolver	0.50	100		—
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)	Revolver	0.50	29		—
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,613		4
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC	Revolver	0.50	806		2
CoreWeave Compute Acquisition Co. II, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	815		(14)
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	Revolver	0.50	3,000		(10)

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	Type	Unused Fee	Par/ Principal Amount		Fair Value
Coupa Holdings, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00%	$	771	$	15
Coupa Holdings, LLC	Revolver	0.50	591		12
CPI Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	Delayed Draw	1.00	927		(9)
CST Holding Company	Revolver	0.50	423		3
Denali Midco 2, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	876		—
Diligent Corporation	Revolver	0.50	22		—
Direct Travel, Inc.	Delayed Draw	0.50	615		—
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,178		—
Eliassen Group, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	2,668		(34)
Ellkay, LLC	Revolver	0.50	1,786		(244)
EPS Nass Parent, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	10		—
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	891		(13)
Excelitas Technologies Corp.	Delayed Draw	1.00	25		—
Excelitas Technologies Corp.	Revolver	0.50	143		(2)
FPG Intermediate Holdco, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	3,973		(38)
Greenhouse Software, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	2,204		(16)
Hadrian Acquisition Limited (United Kingdom)	Delayed Draw	2.33	£	1,842	(11)
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	3,180		(24)
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	619		(25)
Hercules Borrower LLC	Revolver	0.50	2,160		—
Hoosier Intermediate, LLC	Revolver	0.50	2,400		(76)
HS Spa Holdings Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,141		—
iCIMS, Inc.	Delayed Draw	—	5,432		—
iCIMS, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	2,026		(5)
IQN Holding Corp.	Delayed Draw	1.00	395		1
IQN Holding Corp.	Revolver	0.50	489		2
Kaseya, Inc.	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,076		(2)
Kaseya, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,541		(2)
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC	Revolver	0.50	2		—
LVF Holdings, Inc.	Revolver	0.38	2,919		(46)
Material Holdings, LLC	Revolver	1.00	460		(18)
Medical Manufacturing Technologies, LLC	Revolver	0.50	207		—
NEFCO Holding Company LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	3,018		7
NEFCO Holding Company LLC	Revolver	0.50	403		1
NMI AcquisitionCo, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,280		(9)
North Haven Fairway Buyer, LLC	Revolver	0.50	1,154		12
North Haven Stallone Buyer, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	4,782		(89)

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	Type	Unused Fee	Par/ Principal Amount		Fair Value
Oak Purchaser, Inc.	Delayed Draw	0.50%	$	166	$	(5)
Oak Purchaser, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	584		(16)
Oranje Holdco, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,006		4
Pestco Intermediate, LLC	Delayed Draw	2.00	1,387		(13)
Pestco Intermediate, LLC	Revolver	0.50	238		(2)
PF Atlantic Holdco 2, LLC	Revolver	0.50	2,759		(69)
Prophix Software Inc. (Canada)	Delayed Draw	—	379		—
Prophix Software Inc. (Canada)	Revolver	0.50	1,993		—
Pushpay USA Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,235		(7)
PXO Holdings I Corp.	Delayed Draw	1.00	885		(19)
PXO Holdings I Corp.	Revolver	0.50	1,315		(28)
QNNECT, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,325		23
Radwell Parent, LLC	Revolver	0.38	1,116		4
RSC Acquisition, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	462		(3)
Sapphire Convention, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	4,471		—
SCP Eye Care HoldCo, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	14		—
SCP Eye Care HoldCo, LLC	Revolver	0.50	6		—
Smarsh Inc.	Delayed Draw	1.00	816		(9)
Smarsh Inc.	Revolver	0.50	408		(4)
Spotless Brands, LLC	Delayed Draw	1.00	15,000		136
Spotless Brands, LLC	Revolver	0.50	859		—
Summit Acquisition, Inc.	Delayed Draw	1.00	1,374		5
Summit Acquisition, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	687		2
Tank Holding Corp.	Revolver	0.38	1,214		(30)
Trader Corporation (Canada)	Revolver	0.50	C$	906	12
Tufin Software North America, Inc.	Delayed Draw	—	132		(1)
Tufin Software North America, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,339		(13)
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	Delayed Draw	1.00	2,967		(39)
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,217		(16)
U.S. Legal Support, Inc.	Delayed Draw	0.50	1,423		(19)
U.S. Legal Support, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	653		(9)
Vensure Employee Services, Inc.	Delayed Draw	1.00	4,389		(66)
Wineshipping.com LLC	Revolver	0.50	238		(16)
Total unfunded commitments			$	134,409	$	(1,269)

(16)Represents a non-income producing security as of December 31, 2023.

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

As of December 31, 2023, investments at fair value consisted of the following:

Type	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
First Lien Debt	$	1,356,212	$	1,311,503	71.3	%
Second Lien Debt	191,657		188,175		10.2
Equity Investments	85,929		92,824		5.0
Investment Funds	271,097		249,379		13.5
Total	$	1,904,895	$	1,841,881	100.0	%

The rate type of debt investments at fair value as of December 31, 2023 was as follows:

Rate Type	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Fair Value of First and Second Lien Debt
Floating Rate	$	1,529,992	$	1,481,580	98.8	%
Fixed Rate	17,877		18,098		1.2
Total	$	1,547,869	$	1,499,678	100.0	%

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

The industry composition of investments at fair value as of December 31, 2023 was as follows:

Industry	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Aerospace & Defense	$	110,041	$	102,939	5.6	%
Automotive	75,867		74,333		4.0
Beverage & Food	63,382		60,198		3.3
Business Services	108,056		108,862		5.9
Capital Equipment	42,256		45,687		2.5
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	69,178		67,344		3.7
Construction & Building	25,825		26,014		1.4
Consumer Goods: Durable	5,373		5,552		0.3
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	7,062		7,244		0.4
Consumer Services	82,904		80,668		4.4
Containers, Packaging & Glass	46,473		40,285		2.2
Diversified Financial Services	90,796		91,535		5.0
Energy: Oil & Gas	11,972		12,341		0.7
Environmental Industries	39,572		39,682		2.2
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	239,647		213,649		11.6
High Tech Industries	136,374		137,378		7.5
Investment Funds	271,097		249,379		13.4
Leisure Products & Services	130,116		131,916		7.2
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	44,362		44,530		2.4
Retail	29,558		29,993		1.6
Software	166,536		168,106		9.1
Sovereign & Public Finance	78		79		0.0
Telecommunications	78,772		74,499		4.0
Transportation: Cargo	9,430		9,128		0.5
Utilities: Electric	920		902		0.0
Wholesale	19,248		19,638		1.1
Total	$	1,904,895	$	1,841,881	100.0	%

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(amounts in thousands)

The geographical composition of investments at fair value as of December 31, 2023 was as follows:

Geography	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Australia	$	5,023	$	5,139	0.3	%
Canada	50,490		51,711		2.8
Luxembourg	41,755		40,095		2.2
Sweden	1,168		395		0.0
United Kingdom	75,844		73,713		4.0
United States	1,730,615		1,670,828		90.7
Total	$	1,904,895	$	1,841,881	100.0	%

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

As of March 31, 2024

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

1. ORGANIZATION

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “CSL” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation formed on February 8, 2012, and structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”). In addition, the Company has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Code”).

The Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation primarily through assembling a portfolio of secured debt investments in U.S. middle market companies. The Company's core investment strategy focuses on lending to U.S. middle market companies, which the Company defines as companies with approximately $25 million to $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), supported by financial sponsors. This core strategy is opportunistically supplemented with differentiated and complementary lending and investing strategies, which take advantage of the broad capabilities of Carlyle’s Global Credit platform while offering risk-diversifying portfolio benefits. The Company seeks to achieve its objective primarily through direct origination of secured debt instruments, including first lien senior secured loans (which may include stand-alone first lien loans, first lien/last out loans and “unitranche” loans) and second lien senior secured loans (collectively, “Middle Market Senior Loans”), with a minority of its assets invested in higher yielding investments (which may include unsecured debt, subordinated debt and investments in equities and structured products). The Middle Market Senior Loans are generally made to private U.S. middle market companies that are, in many cases, controlled by private equity firms.

The Company invests primarily in loans to middle market companies whose debt has been rated below investment grade, or would likely be rated below investment grade if it was rated. These securities, which are often referred to as “junk,” have predominately speculative characteristics with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal.

On May 2, 2013, the Company completed its initial closing of capital commitments (the “Initial Closing”) and subsequently commenced substantial investment operations. Effective March 15, 2017, the Company changed its name from “Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc.” to “TCG BDC, Inc.” On June 19, 2017, the Company closed its initial public offering, issuing 9,454,200 shares of its common stock (including shares issued pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option on July 5, 2017) at a public offering price of $18.50 per share. Net of underwriting costs, the Company received cash proceeds of $169,488. Shares of common stock of the Company began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “CGBD” on June 14, 2017. Effective April 12, 2022, the Company changed its name from “TCG BDC, Inc.” to “Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.”

The Company is externally managed by its investment adviser, Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C. (the “Investment Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Carlyle Group Inc. and an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Carlyle Global Credit Administration L.L.C. (the “Administrator”) provides the administrative services necessary for the Company to operate. Both the Investment Adviser and the Administrator are wholly owned subsidiaries of Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C. (“CIM”), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Carlyle Group Inc. “Carlyle” refers to The Carlyle Group Inc. and its affiliates and its consolidated subsidiaries (other than portfolio companies of its affiliated funds), a global investment firm publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “CG”. Refer to the sec.gov website for further information on Carlyle.

TCG BDC SPV LLC (the “SPV”) is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on January 3, 2013. Prior to the termination of its senior secured credit facility on December 11, 2020, the SPV invested in first and second lien senior secured loans. The SPV is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and is consolidated in these unaudited consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation, January 3, 2013.

On June 26, 2015, the Company completed a $400,000 term debt securitization (the “2015-1 Debt Securitization”). The notes offered in the 2015-1 Debt Securitization (the “2015-1 Notes”) were issued by Carlyle Direct Lending CLO 2015-1R LLC (the “2015-1 Issuer”), a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company. On August 30, 2018, the 2015-1 Issuer refinanced the 2015-1 Debt Securitization (the “2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing”) by redeeming in full the

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2015-1 Notes and issuing new notes (the “2015-1R Notes”). The 2015-1R Notes are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. Refer to Note 8, Borrowings, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for details. The 2015-1 Issuer is consolidated in these unaudited consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation, May 8, 2015.

On February 29, 2016, the Company and Credit Partners USA LLC (“Credit Partners”) entered into an amended and restated limited liability company agreement, which was subsequently amended on June 24, 2016, February 22, 2021, May 16, 2022 and April 20, 2023 (as amended, the “Limited Liability Company Agreement”) to co-manage Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC (“Credit Fund”). Credit Fund primarily invests in first lien loans of middle market companies. Credit Fund is managed by a six-member board of managers, on which the Company and Credit Partners each have equal representation. The Company and Credit Partners each have 50% economic ownership of Credit Fund and have commitments to fund, from time to time, capital of up to $250,000 each. Refer to Note 5, Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for details.

On May 5, 2020, the Company issued and sold 2,000,000 shares of cumulative convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Preferred Stock”), to an affiliate of Carlyle in a private placement at a price of $25 per share. See Note 10, Net Assets, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for further information about the Preferred Stock.

On November 3, 2020, the Company and Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund (“CCLF”), an investment vehicle managed by Cliffwater LLC, entered into a limited liability company agreement to co-manage Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC (“Credit Fund II”). Credit Fund II invests in senior secured loans of middle market companies. Credit Fund II is managed by a four-member board of managers, on which the Company and CCLF each have equal representation. The Company and CCLF have approximately 84.13% and 15.87% economic ownership of Credit Fund II, respectively. The Company contributed certain senior secured debt investments with an aggregate principal balance of approximately $250 million to Credit Fund II in exchange for its 84.13% economic interest and gross cash proceeds of approximately $170 million. See Note 6, Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for details.

As a BDC, the Company is required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. As part of these requirements, the Company must not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the Investment Company Act unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of its total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions).

To qualify as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its stockholders generally at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. Pursuant to this election, the Company generally does not have to pay corporate level taxes on any income that it distributes to stockholders, provided that the Company satisfies those requirements.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company is an investment company for the purposes of accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies (“ASC 946”). The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, the SPV and the 2015-1 Issuer. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. U.S. GAAP for an investment company requires investments to be recorded at fair value. The carrying value for all other assets and liabilities approximates their fair value.

The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented have been included. These adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.

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Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management’s estimates are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. Assumptions and estimates regarding the valuation of investments and their resulting impact on base management and incentive fees involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and these assumptions and estimates may be significant to the unaudited consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates and such differences could be material.

Investments

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment at the time of exit using the specific identification method without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments as presented in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations reflects the net change in the fair value of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized. See Note 3, Fair Value Measurements, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for further information about fair value measurements.

Derivative Instruments

The Company follows the guidance in Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), when accounting for derivative instruments. The Company recognizes all derivative instruments at fair value as either assets or liabilities in its consolidated financial statements. Derivative instruments are measured in terms of the notional contract amount and derive their value based upon one or more underlying instruments. Derivative instruments are subject to various risks similar to non-derivative instruments including market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks. The Company manages these risks on an aggregate basis as part of its risk management process.

The Company uses interest rate swaps to hedge some of the Company's fixed rate debt. The Company designated the interest rate swaps as the hedging instrument in an effective hedge accounting relationship and therefore the periodic payments and receipts are recognized as components of interest expense and credit facility fees within the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Depending on the nature of the balance at the end of the period, the fair value of the interest rate swap is either an asset and included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities or a liability and included in other accrued expenses and liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The change in fair value of the interest rate swap is offset by a change in the carrying value of the fixed rate debt. The change in fair value of the interest rate swap is reflected as net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Any amounts paid to the counterparty to cover collateral obligations under the terms of the interest rate swap agreement are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Any amounts paid from the counterparty to cover collateral under the terms of the interest rate swap agreement are included in other accrued expenses and liabilities on accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash consist of demand deposits and highly liquid investments (e.g., money market funds, U.S. treasury notes) with original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The Company’s cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash are held with one large financial institution and cash held in such financial institution may, at times, exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company held restricted cash balances of $40,662 and $37,891, respectively, which represent amounts that are collected and held by trustees appointed by the Company for payment of interest expense and principal on the outstanding borrowings, or reinvestment into new assets. The amounts are held by the trustees as custodians of the assets securing certain of the Company’s financing transactions. There were no restricted cash balances denominated in a foreign currency as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the cost of foreign currencies was $778 and $659, respectively.

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Revenue Recognition

Interest from Investments

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on debt investments purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. The amortized cost of debt investments represents the original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any.

The Company may have loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. PIK income represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of the loans in the portfolio with PIK provisions was $279,267 and $337,061, respectively, which represents approximately 15.6% and 18.3%, respectively, of total investments at fair value. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company earned $5,507 and $4,188 in PIK income, respectively.

Dividend Income

Dividend income from the investment funds, Credit Fund and Credit Fund II, and other investments funds, if any, is recorded on the record date for the investment fund to the extent that such amounts are payable by the investment funds and are expected to be collected.

Other Income

Other income may include income such as consent, waiver, amendment, unused, underwriting, arranger and prepayment fees associated with the Company’s investment activities as well as any fees for managerial assistance services rendered by the Company to the portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. The Company may receive fees for guaranteeing the outstanding debt of a portfolio company. Such fees are amortized into other income over the life of the guarantee. The unamortized amount, if any, is included in prepaid expenses and other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company earned $1,782 and $963, respectively, in other income, primarily from amendment fees and prepayment fees.

Non-Accrual Income

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are current or there is no longer any reasonable doubt that such principal or interest will be collected in full and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. Management may determine not to place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of the loans in the portfolio on non-accrual status was $3,792 and $38,061, respectively. The remaining first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the periods then ended.

Credit Facility, Senior Notes and 2015-1R Notes – Related Costs, Expenses and Deferred Financing Costs

The Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Credit Facility”). Interest expense and unused commitment fees on the Credit Facility are recorded on an accrual basis. Unused commitment fees are included in interest expense and credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

On June 26, 2015, the Company completed a $400 million term debt securitization (the “2015-1 Debt Securitization”). The notes offered in the 2015-1 Debt Securitization (the “2015-1 Notes”) were issued by the 2015-1 Issuer and were subsequently refinanced on August 30, 2018 (the “2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing”) by redeeming in full the previously issued securitized notes and issuing $449 million in new notes (the “2015-1R Notes”).

On December 30, 2019, the Company closed a private offering of $115.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.75% senior unsecured notes due December 31, 2024 (the “2019 Notes”). On December 11, 2020, the Company issued $75.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.50% senior unsecured notes due December 31, 2024 (the “2020 Notes,” and together with the 2019 Notes, the “2024 Notes”).

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On November 20, 2023, the Company closed an issuance of $85.0 million in aggregate principal of 8.20% senior unsecured notes due December 1, 2028 (the “2028 Notes” and together with the 2024 Notes, the “Senior Notes”). The Company may redeem the 2028 Notes in whole or in part at our option on or after December 1, 2025. The 2028 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company’s that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company. The Credit Facility, the 2015-1R Notes and the Senior Notes are recorded at carrying value, which approximates fair value.

Deferred financing costs include capitalized expenses related to the closing or amendments of the Credit Facility. Amortization of deferred financing costs for the Credit Facility is computed on the straight-line basis over its term. The unamortized balance of such costs is included in prepaid expenses and other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The amortization of such costs is included in interest expense and credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Debt issuance costs include capitalized expenses including structuring and arrangement fees related to the offering of the 2015-1R Notes and Senior Notes. Amortization of debt issuance costs for the notes is computed on the effective yield method over the term of the notes. The unamortized balance of such costs is presented as a direct deduction to the carrying amount of the notes in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The amortization of such costs is included in interest expense and credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Income Taxes

For federal income tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to qualify as a RIC, the Company must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then the Company is generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute.

The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require the Company to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by the Code, each year. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.

In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, the Company is subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on undistributed income unless the Company distributes in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (both long-term and short-term) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding year. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by the Company that is subject to corporate income tax is considered to have been distributed. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred $830 and $523, respectively, in excise tax expense.

The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more likely than not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. The SPV and the 2015-1 Issuer are disregarded entities for tax purposes and are consolidated with the tax return of the Company. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense.

Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders

To the extent that the Company has taxable income available, the Company intends to make quarterly distributions to its common stockholders. Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be distributed, if any, is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

Prior to July 5, 2017, the Company had an “opt in” dividend reinvestment plan. Effective on July 5, 2017, the Company converted the “opt in” dividend reinvestment plan to an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on behalf of the common stockholders, other than those common stockholders who have “opted out” of the plan. As a result of adopting the plan, if the Board of Directors authorizes, and the Company declares, a cash dividend or distribution, the common stockholders who have not elected to “opt out” of the dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving cash. Each registered stockholder may elect to have such stockholder’s dividends and

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distributions distributed in cash rather than participate in the plan. For any registered stockholder that does not so elect, distributions on such stockholder’s shares will be reinvested by State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Company’s plan administrator, in additional shares. The number of shares to be issued to the stockholder will be determined based on the total dollar amount of the cash distribution payable, net of applicable withholding taxes. The Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares to implement the plan so long as the market value per share is equal to or greater than the net asset value per share on the relevant valuation date. If the market value per share is less than the net asset value per share on the relevant valuation date, the plan administrator would implement the plan through the purchase of common stock on behalf of participants in the open market, unless the Company instructs the plan administrator otherwise.

Functional Currency

The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. Dollar. Investments are generally made in the local currency of the country in which the investments are domiciled and are translated into U.S. Dollars with foreign currency translation gains or losses recorded within net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Foreign currency translation gains and losses on non-investment assets and liabilities are separately reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Earnings Per Common Share

The Company computes earnings per common share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260”). Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations attributable to common stock by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share reflects the assumed conversion of all dilutive securities.

Recent Accounting Standards Updates

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), which improves reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company does not expect this guidance to impact its consolidated financial statements.

3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with the terms of FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transfer between market participants at the measurement date. Effective September 8, 2022, the Investment Adviser, as the valuation designee pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act, determines in good faith the fair value of the Company’s investment portfolio for which market quotations are not readily available. The Investment Adviser values securities/instruments traded in active markets on the measurement date by multiplying the closing price of such traded securities/instruments by the quantity of shares or amount of the instrument held. The Investment Adviser may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments, such as its securities/instruments traded in active markets and its liquid securities/instruments that are not traded in active markets, from pricing services, brokers, or counterparties (i.e., “consensus pricing”). When doing so, the Investment Adviser determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to U.S. GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. The Investment Adviser may use the quote obtained or alternative pricing sources may be utilized including valuation techniques typically utilized for illiquid securities/instruments.

Securities/instruments that are illiquid or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser, does not represent fair value shall each be valued as of the measurement date using all techniques appropriate under the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available. These valuation techniques may vary by investment and include comparable public market valuations, comparable precedent transaction valuations and/or discounted cash flow analyses. The process generally used to determine the applicable value is as follows: (i) the value of each portfolio company or investment is initially reviewed by the investment professionals responsible for such portfolio company or investment and, for non-traded investments, a standardized template designed to approximate fair market value based on observable market inputs, updated credit statistics and unobservable inputs is used to determine a preliminary value, which is also reviewed alongside consensus pricing, where available; (ii) preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and reviewed by a valuation committee comprised of personnel of the Investment Adviser; (iii) the Board of Directors engages a third-party valuation firm to provide positive assurance on portions of the Middle Market Senior Loans and equity investments portfolio each quarter (such that each non-traded investment other than Credit Fund is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling twelve month basis) including a review of management’s preliminary valuation and conclusion on fair value; (iv) if applicable, prior to September 8, 2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of

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Directors (the “Audit Committee”) reviewed the assessments of the Investment Adviser and the third-party valuation firm; and (v) if applicable, prior to September 8, 2022, the Board of Directors discussed the valuation recommendations of the Audit Committee and determined the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where applicable, the third-party valuation firm.

All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment are considered, including, but not limited to the assessment of the following factors, as relevant:

•the nature and realizable value of any collateral;

•call features, put features and other relevant terms of debt;

•the portfolio company’s leverage and ability to make payments;

•the portfolio company’s public or private credit rating;

•the portfolio company’s actual and expected earnings and discounted cash flow;

•prevailing interest rates and spreads for similar securities and expected volatility in future interest rates;

•the markets in which the portfolio company does business and recent economic and/or market events; and

•comparisons to comparable transactions and publicly traded securities.

Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificates received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date which in many cases may reflect a lag in information.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the unaudited consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2024 and audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023.

U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework which ranks the level of observability of market price inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment and state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Investments with readily available quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value.

Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed based on the observability of inputs used in determination of fair values, as follows:

•Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. Financial instruments in this category generally include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets. The Investment Adviser does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.

•Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date and are those other than quoted prices in active markets. Financial instruments in this category generally include less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs.

•Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments in this category generally include investments in privately-held entities, collateralized loan obligations, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs.

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In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. The Investment Adviser’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Investments in Credit Fund and Credit Fund II are valued based on the legal form of investment. For those structured through LLC membership interests, the practical expedient, or net asset value method, is used. For those structured through subordinated notes, a discounted cash flow method is used.

Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no transfers between levels.

The following tables summarize the Company’s investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	March 31, 2024
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
First Lien Debt	$	—	$	—	$	1,266,471	$	1,266,471
Second Lien Debt	—		—		165,353		165,353
Equity Investments	—		—		104,471		104,471
Mezzanine Loan	—		—		—		—
Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest	—		—		180,648		180,648
Total	$	—	$	—	$	1,716,943	$	1,716,943
Investments measured at net asset value(1)							$	67,950
Total Investments							$	1,784,893
Derivative assets(2)	—		35		—		35
Total							$	1,784,928

	December 31, 2023
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
First Lien Debt	$	—	$	—	$	1,311,503	$	1,311,503
Second Lien Debt	—		—		188,175		188,175
Equity Investments	—		—		92,824		92,824
Mezzanine Loan	—		—		—		—
Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest	—		—		181,960		181,960
Total	$	—	$	—	$	1,774,462	$	1,774,462
Investments measured at net asset value(1)							$	67,419
Total Investments							$	1,841,881
Derivative assets(2)	—		985		—		985
Total							$	1,842,866

(1)Amount represents the Company’s investment in Credit Fund II. The Company, as a practical expedient, estimates the fair value of this investment using the net asset value of the Company’s member’s interest in Credit Fund II. As such, the fair value of the Company’s investment in Credit Fund II has not been categorized within the fair value hierarchy.

(2)Located in prepaid expenses and other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

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The changes in the Company’s investments at fair value for which the Company has used Level 3 inputs to determine fair value and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings for Level 3 investments still held are as follows:

	Financial Assets
	For the three months ended March 31, 2024
	First Lien Debt		Second Lien Debt		Equity Investments		Investment Fund - Mezzanine Loan		Investment Fund - Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest		Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	1,311,503	$	188,175	$	92,824	$	—	$	181,960	$	1,774,462
Purchases	70,882		406		22,892		—		—		94,180
Sales	(35,826)		—		(5,458)		—		—		(41,284)
Paydowns	(84,304)		(25,146)		(2,738)		—		—		(112,188)
Accretion of discount	2,641		394		123		—		—		3,158
Net realized gains (losses)	(23,198)		—		4,012		—		—		(19,186)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	24,773		1,524		(7,184)		—		(1,312)		17,801
Balance, end of period	$	1,266,471	$	165,353	$	104,471	$	—	$	180,648	$	1,716,943
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to Level 3 investments still held at the reporting date and included within the Consolidated Statements of Operations	$	2,786	$	1,814	$	(1,643)	$	—	$	(1,312)	$	1,645

	Financial Assets
	For the three months ended March 31, 2023
	First Lien Debt		Second Lien Debt		Equity Investments		Investment Fund - Mezzanine Loan		Investment Fund - Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest		Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	1,359,962	$	262,703	$	94,190	$	—	$	190,065	$	1,906,920
Purchases	54,825		323		2,362		—		—		57,510
Sales	(32,001)		(6,372)		(222)		—		—		(38,595)
Paydowns	(28,721)		(454)		(607)		—		—		(29,782)
Accretion of discount	1,621		178		56		—		—		1,855
Net realized gains (losses)	(13,429)		(49)		163		—		—		(13,315)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	8,483		3,100		6,299		—		(95)		17,787
Balance, end of period	$	1,350,740	$	259,429	$	102,241	$	—	$	189,970	$	1,902,380
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to Level 3 investments still held at the reporting date and included within the Consolidated Statements of Operations	$	(2,321)	$	3,100	$	6,643	$	—	$	(95)	$	7,327

The Company generally uses the following framework when determining the fair value of investments that are categorized as Level 3:

Investments in debt securities are initially evaluated to determine whether the enterprise value of the portfolio company is greater than the applicable debt. The enterprise value of the portfolio company is estimated using a market approach and an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Investment Adviser carefully considers numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value the Company’s portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.

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Investments in debt securities that do not have sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are valued based on an expected probability of default and discount recovery analysis.

Investments in debt securities with sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are generally valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the underlying security. Projected cash flows in the discounted cash flow typically represent the relevant security’s contractual interest, fees and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the security’s expected maturity date. The discount rate to be used is determined using an average of two market-based methodologies. Investments in debt securities may also be valued using consensus pricing.

Investments in equities are generally valued using a market approach and/or an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.

Investments in Credit Fund’s mezzanine loan are valued using collateral analysis with the expected recovery rate of principal and interest. Investments in Credit Fund’s subordinated loan and member’s interest are valued using discounted cash flow analysis with the expected discount rate, default rate and recovery rate of principal and interest.

The following tables summarize the quantitative information related to the significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 instruments which are carried at fair value as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	Fair Value as of		Valuation Techniques	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Range				Weighted Average
	March 31, 2024				Low		High
Investments in First Lien Debt	$	1,080,747	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	8.59	%	21.00	%	12.34	%
	44,231		Consensus Pricing	Indicative Quotes	90.50	%	100.00	%	97.43	%
	141,493		Income Approach	Discount Rate	10.45	%	15.14	%	11.72	%
			Market Approach	Comparable Multiple	9.19x		13.59x		10.42x
Total First Lien Debt	1,266,471
Investments in Second Lien Debt	161,561		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	10.05	%	17.97	%	13.57	%
	3,792		Income Approach	Discount Rate	10.49	%	10.49	%	10.49	%
Total Second Lien Debt	165,353
Investments in Equity	60,810		Income Approach	Discount Rate	11.46	%	14.47	%	13.23	%
	43,661		Market Approach	Comparable Multiple	6.00x		18.00x		10.39x
Total Equity Investments	104,471
Investments in Investment Fund
Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest	180,648		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	9.75	%	9.75	%	9.75	%
			Discounted Cash Flow	Default Rate	3.00	%	3.00	%	3.00	%
			Discounted Cash Flow	Recovery Rate	65.00	%	65.00	%	65.00	%
Total Investments in Investment Fund	180,648
Total Level 3 Investments	$	1,716,943

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	Fair Value as of		Valuation Techniques	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Range				Weighted Average
	December 31, 2023				Low		High
Investments in First Lien Debt	$	1,040,756	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	8.79	%	18.80	%	11.83	%
	70,040		Consensus Pricing	Indicative Quotes	88.25	%	100.00	%	96.99	%
	200,707		Income Approach	Discount Rate	10.73	%	14.10	%	11.69	%
			Market Approach	Comparable Multiple	8.42x		12.34x		10.05x
Total First Lien Debt	1,311,503
Investments in Second Lien Debt	167,006		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	10.05	%	18.29	%	13.48	%
	18,098		Consensus Pricing	Indicative Quotes	100.00	%	100.00	%	100.00	%
	3,071		Income Approach	Discount Rate	10.87	%	10.87	%	10.87	%
Total Second Lien Debt	188,175
Investments in Equity	92,824		Income Approach	Discount Rate	11.65	%	14.47	%	13.26	%
			Market Approach	Comparable Multiple	6.25x		18.00x		10.05x
Total Equity Investments	92,824
Investments in Investment Fund
Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest	181,960		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	9.75	%	9.75	%	9.75	%
			Discounted Cash Flow	Default Rate	3.00	%	3.00	%	3.00	%
			Discounted Cash Flow	Recovery Rate	65.00	%	65.00	%	65.00	%
Total Investments in Investment Fund	181,960
Total Level 3 Investments	$	1,774,462

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in first and second lien debt securities are discount rates, indicative quotes and comparable EBITDA multiples. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in equities are discount rates and comparable EBITDA multiples. Significant increases in discount rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in indicative quotes or comparable EBITDA multiples in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.

The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investment in the mezzanine loan of Credit Fund is the recovery rate of principal and interest. A significant decrease in the recovery rate would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in the subordinated loan and member’s interest of Credit Fund are the discount rate, default rate and recovery rate. Significant increases in the discount rate or default rate in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. A significant decrease in the recovery rate in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.

Financial instruments disclosed but not carried at fair value

The following table presents the principal amount and fair value of the Credit Facility, Senior Notes, and 2015-1R Notes as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Principal Amount		Fair Value		Principal Amount		Fair Value
Secured borrowings	$	234,331	$	234,331	$	260,356	$	260,356
2024 Notes	190,000		173,354		190,000		175,677
2028 Notes	85,000		85,035		85,000		85,985
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-1-R Notes	217,160		218,035		234,800		234,636
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-2-R Notes	46,244		46,299		50,000		49,870
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-3-R Notes	23,122		22,660		25,000		24,530
AA Class A-2-R Notes	66,000		66,198		66,000		66,066
A Class B Notes	46,400		46,539		46,400		46,511
BBB- Class C Notes	27,000		26,919		27,000		26,676
Total	$	935,257	$	919,370	$	984,556	$	970,307

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The carrying values of the secured borrowings generally approximate their respective fair values due to their variable interest rates. Secured borrowings are categorized as Level 3 within the hierarchy.

The carrying values of the 2024 Notes and 2028 Notes approximate their respective fair values. The 2024 Notes are categorized as Level 3 within the hierarchy and are valued generally using discounted cash flow analysis. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s 2024 Notes are discount rates. Significant increases in discount rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. The carrying value of the 2028 Notes approximates their fair value due to their inclusion of the fair value of the interest rate swap, as further discussed in Note 7, Derivative Instruments, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements. The 2028 Notes are categorized as Level 3 within the hierarchy.

The carrying value of the 2015-1R Notes approximates their fair value. The 2015-1R Notes are categorized as Level 3 within the hierarchy and are valued generally using market quotation(s) received from broker/dealer(s), which are significant unobservable inputs.

The carrying value of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value based on the short term nature of these items.

4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Investment Advisory Agreement

On April 3, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the directors who are not “interested persons” as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act (the “Independent Directors”), approved an investment advisory agreement (the “Original Investment Advisory Agreement”) between the Company and the Investment Adviser in accordance with, and on the basis of an evaluation satisfactory to such directors as required by, Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act. The Original Investment Advisory Agreement was amended on September 15, 2017 and August 6, 2018 after receipt of requisite Board and stockholders' approvals, as applicable (as amended, the “Investment Advisory Agreement”).

Unless terminated earlier, the Investment Advisory Agreement renews automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the vote of the Board of Directors and by the vote of a majority of the Independent Directors. On May 2, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved at an in-person meeting the continuance of the Company’s Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser for an additional one year term. The Investment Advisory Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of an assignment and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon at least 60 days’ written notice to the other party. Subject to the overall supervision of the Board of Directors, the Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Company. For providing these services, the Adviser receives fees from the Company consisting of two components—a base management fee and an incentive fee.

The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.50% of the average value of the Company’s gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed fiscal quarters; provided, however, the base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Company’s gross assets as of the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters that exceeds the product of (A) 200% and (B) the average value of the Company’s net asset value at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters. “Gross assets” is determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP, includes assets acquired through the incurrence of debt (see Note 8, Borrowings, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements), and excludes cash and any temporary investments in cash equivalents. For purposes of this calculation, cash and cash equivalents includes U.S. government securities and other high quality investment grade debt investments that mature in 12 months or less from the date of investment. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears, will be appropriately adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during such the applicable fiscal quarters, and will be appropriately pro-rated for any partial month or quarter.

The incentive fee has two parts. The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the pre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter. The second part is determined and payable in arrears based on capital gains as of the end of each calendar year.

Pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees (other than fees for providing managerial assistance), such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus the operating expenses accrued for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the administration

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agreement, and any interest expense or fees on any credit facilities or outstanding debt and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-incentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature, accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.

Pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Company’s net assets at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, has been compared to a “hurdle rate” of 1.50% per quarter (6.00% annualized) or a “catch-up rate” of 1.82% per quarter (7.28% annualized), as applicable.

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Company pays its Investment Adviser an incentive fee with respect to its pre-incentive fee net investment income in each calendar quarter as follows:

•no incentive fee based on pre-incentive fee net investment income in any calendar quarter in which its pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle rate of 1.50%;

•100% of pre-incentive fee net investment income with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 1.82% in any calendar quarter (7.28% annualized). The Company refers to this portion of the pre-incentive fee net investment income (which exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 1.82%) as the “catch-up.” The “catch-up” is meant to provide the Investment Adviser with approximately 17.5% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income as if a hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeds 1.82% in any calendar quarter; and

•17.5% of the amount of pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds 1.82% in any calendar quarter (7.28% annualized) will be payable to the Investment Adviser. This reflects that once the hurdle rate is reached and the catch-up is achieved, 17.5% of all pre-incentive fee net investment income thereafter is allocated to the Investment Adviser.

The second part of the incentive fee is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date), and equals 17.5% of realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the date of determination, computed net of all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and unrealized capital depreciation, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees, provided that, the incentive fee determined at the end of the first calendar year of operations may be calculated for a period of shorter than twelve calendar months to take into account any realized capital gains computed net of all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and unrealized capital depreciation.

Below is a summary of the base management fees and incentive fees incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Base management fees	$	6,888	$	7,236
Incentive fees	5,867		5,472
Total base management fees and incentive fees	$	12,755	$	12,708

Accrued capital gains incentive fees are based upon the cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from inception. Accordingly, the accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under U.S. GAAP in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no accrued or realized capital gains incentive fees.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $12,755 and $13,067, respectively, was included in base management and incentive fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

On April 3, 2013, the Investment Adviser entered into a personnel agreement with The Carlyle Group Employee Co., L.L.C. (“Carlyle Employee Co.”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, pursuant to which Carlyle Employee Co. provides the Investment Adviser with access to investment professionals.

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Administration Agreement

On April 3, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the Administration Agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) between the Company and the Administrator. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator provides services and receives reimbursements equal to an amount that reimburses the Administrator for its costs and expenses and the Company’s allocable portion of overhead incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including the Company’s allocable portion of the compensation paid to or compensatory distributions received by the Company’s officers (including the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer) and respective staff who provide services to the Company, operations staff who provide services to the Company, and any internal audit staff, to the extent internal audit performs a role in the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), internal control assessment. Reimbursement under the Administration Agreement occurs quarterly in arrears.

Unless terminated earlier, the Administration Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of the Board of Directors or by a majority vote of the outstanding voting securities of the Company and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Company’s Independent Directors. On May 2, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the Administration Agreement for a one year period. The Administration Agreement may not be assigned by a party without the consent of the other party and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon at least 60 days’ written notice to the other party.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred $501 and $28, respectively, in fees under the Administration Agreement, which were included in administrative service fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $2,752 and $2,991, respectively, was unpaid and included in administrative service fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Sub-Administration Agreements

On April 3, 2013, the Administrator entered into a sub-administration agreement with Carlyle Employee Co. (the “Carlyle Sub-Administration Agreement”). Pursuant to the Carlyle Sub-Administration Agreement, Carlyle Employee Co. provides the Administrator with access to personnel.

On April 3, 2013, the Administrator entered into a sub-administration agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street” and, such agreement, the “State Street Sub-Administration Agreement” and, together with the Carlyle Sub-Administration Agreement, the “Sub-Administration Agreements”). Unless terminated earlier, the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement renews automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of the Board of Directors or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Company and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Company’s Independent Directors. On May 2, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement for a one year period. The State Street Sub-Administration Agreement may be terminated upon at least 60 days’ written notice and without penalty by the vote of a majority of the outstanding securities of the Company, or by the vote of the Board of Directors or by either party to the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, fees incurred in connection with the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement, which amounted to $157 and $157, respectively, were included in other general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $207 and $222, respectively, was unpaid and included in other accrued expenses and liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

License Agreement

The Company has entered into a royalty free license agreement with CIM, which wholly owns the Investment Adviser and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlyle, pursuant to which CIM has granted the Company a non-exclusive, revocable and non-transferable license to use the name and mark “Carlyle.”

Board of Directors

The Company’s Board of Directors currently consists of seven members, four of whom are Independent Directors. The Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee, a Pricing Committee, a Nominating and Governance Committee and a Compensation Committee, the members of each of which consist of the Company’s Independent Directors. The Board of Directors may establish additional committees in the future. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the

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Company incurred $151 and $123, respectively, in fees and expenses associated with its Independent Directors' services on the Company's Board of Directors and its committees. These fees are included in directors’ fees and expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, no fees or expenses associated with its Independent Directors were payable.

Transactions with Investment Funds

At times, the Company will engage in purchase and sale transactions with Credit Fund, as detailed below. See Note 5, Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for further information about Credit Fund.

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Number of investments sold	1		—
Proceeds from investments	$	9,857	$	—
Realized gain (loss) from investments	$	(17)	$	—

At times, the Company will engage in purchase and sale transactions with Credit Fund II, as detailed below. See Note 6, Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for further information about Credit Fund II.

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Number of investments sold	2		1
Proceeds from investments	$	3,829	$	9,840
Realized gain (loss) from investments	$	20	$	10

Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock

On May 5, 2020, the Company issued and sold 2,000,000 shares of the cumulative convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, to an affiliate of Carlyle in a private placement at a price of $25 per share. For both the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company declared and paid dividends on the Preferred Stock of $875, respectively. See Note 10, Net Assets, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for further information about the Preferred Stock.

Transactions with Carlyle

On November 13, 2023, the Company paid an affiliate of Carlyle a fee for underwriting services rendered in connection with the issuance of the 2028 Notes in the amount of 3.15% of the aggregate principal of the notes underwritten by the affiliate. See Note 8, Borrowings, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for further information about the 2028 Notes.

5. MIDDLE MARKET CREDIT FUND, LLC

Overview

On February 29, 2016, the Company and Credit Partners entered into an amended and restated limited liability company agreement, which was subsequently amended and restated on June 24, 2016, February 22, 2021, May 16, 2022 and April 20, 2023 (as amended, the “Limited Liability Company Agreement”) to co-manage Credit Fund, a Delaware limited liability company that is not consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Credit Fund primarily invests in first lien loans of middle market companies. Credit Fund is managed by a six-member board of managers, on which the Company and Credit Partners each have equal representation. Establishing a quorum for Credit Fund’s board of managers requires at least four members to be present at a meeting, including at least two of the Company’s representatives and two of Credit Partners’ representatives. The Company and Credit Partners each have 50% economic ownership of Credit Fund and have commitments to fund, from time to time, capital of up to $250,000 each. Funding of such commitments generally requires the approval of the board of Credit Fund, including the board members appointed by the Company. By virtue of its membership interest, the Company and Credit Partners each indirectly bear an allocable share of all expenses and other obligations of Credit Fund.

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Together with Credit Partners, the Company co-invests through Credit Fund. Investment opportunities for Credit Fund are sourced primarily by the Company and its affiliates. Portfolio and investment decisions with respect to Credit Fund must be unanimously approved by a quorum of Credit Fund’s investment committee consisting of an equal number of representatives of the Company and Credit Partners. Therefore, although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of Credit Fund, the Company does not believe that it has control over Credit Fund (other than for purposes of the Investment Company Act). Middle Market Credit Fund SPV, LLC (the “Credit Fund Sub”) and MMCF Warehouse II, LLC (the “Credit Fund Warehouse II”), each a Delaware limited liability company, were formed on April 5, 2016 and August 16, 2019, respectively. Credit Fund Sub and Credit Fund Warehouse II are wholly owned subsidiaries of Credit Fund and are consolidated in Credit Fund’s consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of their respective formations. Credit Fund Sub primarily invests in first lien loans of middle market companies. Credit Fund and its wholly owned subsidiaries follow the same Internal Risk Rating System as the Company. Refer to “Debt” below in this Note 5 for discussions regarding the credit facility entered into and the notes issued by such wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Credit Fund, the Company and Credit Partners entered into an administration agreement with Carlyle Global Credit Administration L.L.C., the administrative agent of Credit Fund (in such capacity, the “Credit Fund Administrative Agent”), pursuant to which the Credit Fund Administrative Agent is delegated certain administrative and non-discretionary functions, is authorized to enter into sub-administration agreements at the expense of Credit Fund with the approval of the board of managers of Credit Fund, and is reimbursed by Credit Fund for its costs and expenses and Credit Fund’s allocable portion of overhead incurred by the Credit Fund Administrative Agent in performing its obligations thereunder.

Selected Financial Data

Since inception of Credit Fund and through March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company and Credit Partners each made capital contributions of $1 in members’ equity and $216,000 in subordinated loans to Credit Fund. On May 25, 2021, the Company and Credit Partners each received an aggregate return of capital on the subordinated loans of $23,000. Below is certain summarized consolidated financial information for Credit Fund as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

	As of
	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Information:	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $729,993 and $794,899, respectively)	$	707,735	$	761,112
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(1)	93,544		36,177
Other assets	9,655		7,812
Total assets	$	810,934	$	805,101
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY
Secured borrowings	$	442,221	$	447,221
Other liabilities	31,510		31,617
Subordinated loans and members’ equity (2)	337,203		326,263
Total liabilities and members’ equity	$	810,934	$	805,101

(1)As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $16,437 and $14,106, respectively, of Credit Fund’s cash and cash equivalents was restricted.

(2)As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of the Company's ownership interest in the subordinated loans and members' equity was $180,648 and $181,960, respectively.

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	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Selected Consolidated Statements of Operations Information:	(unaudited)		(unaudited)
Total investment income	$	21,823	$	22,954
Expenses
Interest and credit facility expenses	10,073		10,272
Other expenses	596		453
Total expenses	10,669		10,725
Net investment income (loss)	11,154		12,229
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	(743)		(2,232)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments	11,529		(2,876)
Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations	$	21,940	$	7,121

Below is a summary of Credit Fund’s portfolio, followed by a listing of the loans in Credit Fund’s portfolio as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	As of
	March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
Senior secured loans(1)	$	738,811		$	803,541
Number of portfolio companies in Credit Fund	36			38
Average amount per portfolio company(1)	$	20,523		$	21,146
Number of loans on non-accrual status	3			3
Fair value of loans on non-accrual status	$	13,554		$	13,263
Percentage of portfolio at floating interest rates(2)(3)	100.0		%	100.0		%
Fair value of loans with PIK provisions	$	1,322		$	36,481
Percentage of portfolio with PIK provisions(3)	0.2		%	4.8		%

(1)At par/principal amount.

(2)Floating rate debt investments are generally subject to interest rate floors.

(3)Percentages based on fair value.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2024
Investments (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)
First Lien Debt (100.0% of fair value)
ACR Group Borrower, LLC	^+	(2)(3)(9)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	4.25%	9.55%	3/31/2028	$	37,477	$	37,099	$	37,338
Allied Benefit Systems Intermediate LLC	+	(2)(3)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.25%	10.58%	10/31/2030	8,639		8,515		8,699
Alpine Acquisition Corp II	+	(2)(3)(6)	Transportation: Cargo	SOFR	6.00%	11.45%	11/30/2026	9,874		9,534		9,285
API Technologies Corp.	+	(2)(6)(7)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	1.00%, 6.00% PIK	12.31%	5/9/2027	14,973		13,670		9,109
API Technologies Corp.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	1.00%, 6.00% PIK	12.31%	5/9/2027	1,323		722		1,322
BMS Holdings III Corp.	+	(2)(3)(6)	Construction & Building	SOFR	5.50%	10.96%	9/30/2026	10,990		10,932		10,760
Chartis Holding, LLC	^+	(2)(3)(9)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.18%	11/1/2027	6,804		6,804		6,741
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)	^+	(2)(3)(6)(9)	Software	SOFR	4.50%	9.93%	8/30/2025	11,452		11,399		11,452
Diligent Corporation	^+	(2)(3)(6)(9)	Telecommunications	SOFR	6.25%	11.71%	8/4/2025	9,854		9,760		9,854
Divisions Holding Corporation	+	(2)(3)(6)	Business Services	SOFR	4.75%	10.19%	5/27/2028	12,942		12,857		12,917
DTI Holdco, Inc.	+	(2)(3)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	4.75%	10.06%	4/26/2029	29,550		29,088		29,520
Eliassen Group, LLC	+	(2)(3)	Business Services	SOFR	5.50%	10.81%	4/14/2028	19,133		18,951		19,083
EPS Nass Parent, Inc.	^+	(2)(3)(6)(9)	Utilities: Electric	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	4/19/2028	34,443		33,995		33,677
EvolveIP, LLC	^+	(2)(3)(6)	Telecommunications	SOFR	5.50%	10.95%	6/7/2025	43,126		43,110		41,673
Exactech, Inc.	+	(2)(3)(6)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	3.75%	9.19%	2/14/2025	20,799		20,774		10,653
GSM Acquisition Corp.	+	(2)(3)(6)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.44%	11/16/2026	30,584		30,408		30,508
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	+	(2)(3)(6)(9)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.31%	12/15/2026	23,947		23,890		23,178
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	+	(2)(3)(6)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.08%	12/15/2026	7,150		7,090		6,887
HMT Holding Inc.	^+	(2)(3)(6)(9)	Energy: Oil & Gas	SOFR	6.00%	11.51%	11/17/2025	35,961		35,881		35,392
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC	+	(2)(3)(6)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.05%	11.49%	8/27/2026	28,787		28,633		28,586
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC	^+	(2)(3)(6)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.02%	11.46%	8/27/2026	5,415		5,379		5,374
Jensen Hughes, Inc.	^+	(2)(3)(6)(9)	Utilities: Electric	SOFR	5.75%	11.17%	3/22/2025	34,505		34,499		34,068
KAMC Holdings, Inc.	+	(2)(6)	Energy: Electricity	SOFR	4.00%	9.60%	8/14/2026	13,370		13,344		13,153
KBP Investments, LLC	+	(2)(3)(6)	Beverage & Food	SOFR	5.50%	11.08%	5/25/2027	37,436		37,298		36,317
LVF Holdings, Inc.	+	(2)(3)(6)	Beverage & Food	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	6/10/2027	9,974		9,838		9,906
North Haven Fairway Buyer, LLC	+	(2)(3)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.50%	11.81%	5/17/2028	6,683		6,542		6,749
Output Services Group, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(6)(7)	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	SOFR	6.25%	11.55%	11/30/2028	4,159		3,164		3,192
PF Atlantic Holdco 2, LLC	+	(2)(3)(6)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.50%	11.06%	11/12/2027	15,201		15,024		15,014
Radiology Partners, Inc.	+	(2)(6)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.00%	10.59%	1/31/2029	18,378		18,356		17,712
Striper Buyer, LLC	+	(2)(3)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	5.50%	10.93%	12/30/2026	14,513		14,436		13,759
Summit Acquisition, Inc.	+	(2)(3)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.75%	12.06%	5/1/2030	5,925		5,762		6,024
Tank Holding Corp.	+	(2)(3)(6)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.18%	3/31/2028	19,699		19,268		19,470
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	+	(2)(3)(9)	Automotive	SOFR	6.00%	11.47%	12/2/2025	34,092		33,967		33,331
U.S. TelePacific Holdings Corp.	^	(2)(3)(6)(7)	Telecommunications	SOFR	1.00%, 6.00% PIK	12.30%	5/2/2026	3,857		3,207		1,253

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2024
Investments (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)
USALCO, LLC	+	(2)(3)(6)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	6.00%	11.56%	10/19/2027	$	14,658	$	14,466	$	14,658
VRC Companies, LLC	^+	(2)(3)(6)(9)	Business Services	SOFR	5.50%	11.07%	6/29/2027	23,440		23,222		23,365
Welocalize, Inc.	^+	(2)(3)(6)(9)	Business Services	SOFR	4.75%	10.15%	12/23/2024	32,649		32,561		31,535
WRE Holding Corp.	^+	(2)(3)(6)(9)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	5.00%	10.44%	1/3/2025	8,049		8,047		8,012
Yellowstone Buyer Acquisition, LLC	+	(2)(3)(6)	Consumer Goods: Durable	SOFR	5.75%	11.15%	9/13/2027	39,000		38,501		38,209
First Lien Debt Total										$	729,993	$	707,735
Equity Investments (0.0% of fair value)
Output Services Group, Inc.	^	(8)	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing					205		$	—	$	—
Equity Investments Total										$	—	$	—
Total Investments										$	729,993	$	707,735

^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund. Credit Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with the Company (the “Credit Fund Facility”). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund Sub.

+ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund Sub. Credit Fund Sub has entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Fund Sub Facility”). The lenders of the Credit Fund Sub Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of Credit Fund Sub. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund.

(1)Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of investments held by Credit Fund are domiciled in the United States. As of March 31, 2024, the geographical composition of investments as a percentage of fair value was 1.6% in Canada and 98.4% in the United States. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.

(2)Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either SOFR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, Credit Fund has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of March 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the reference rates for Credit Fund’s variable rate loans were the 30-day SOFR at 5.33%, the 90-day SOFR at 5.30% and the 180-day SOFR at 5.22%.

(3)Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which ranges from 0.75% to 1.00%.

(4)Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

(5)Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the board of managers of Credit Fund, pursuant to Credit Fund’s valuation policy, with the fair value of all investments determined using significant unobservable inputs, which is substantially similar to the valuation policy of the Company provided in Note 3, Fair Value Measurements, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

(6)Loans include a credit spread adjustment that ranges from 0.05% to 0.43%.

(7)Loan was on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2024.

(8)Represents a non-income producing security as of March 31, 2024.

(9)As of March 31, 2024, Credit Fund had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans:

First Lien Debt – unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments	Type	Unused Fee		Par/ Principal Amount		Fair Value
ACR Group Borrower, LLC	Revolver	0.38	%	$	3,570	$	(12)
Chartis Holding, LLC	Revolver	0.50		2,183		(15)
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)	Revolver	0.50		873		—
Diligent Corporation	Revolver	0.50		394		—
EPS Nass Parent, Inc.	Revolver	0.50		359		(8)
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	Revolver	0.50		772		(24)
HMT Holding Inc.	Revolver	0.50		1,940		(29)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.	Revolver	0.50		1,091		(13)
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	Revolver	0.50		653		(14)
VRC Companies, LLC	Revolver	0.50		833		(3)
Welocalize, Inc.	Revolver	0.50		5,625		(164)

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WRE Holding Corp.	Revolver	0.50	%	$	1,123	$	(5)
Total unfunded commitments				$	19,416	$	(287)

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2023
Investments (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)
First Lien Debt (100.0% of fair value)
ACR Group Borrower, LLC	^+	(2)(3)(8)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	4.25%	9.60%	3/31/2028	$	37,564	$	37,165	$	37,338
Allied Benefit Systems Intermediate LLC	+	(2)(3)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.25%	10.63%	10/31/2030	8,639		8,511		8,509
Alpine Acquisition Corp II	+	(2)(3)(6)	Transportation: Cargo	SOFR	6.00%	11.46%	11/30/2026	9,899		9,531		9,462
API Technologies Corp.	+	(2)(6)(7)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	1.00%, 6.00% PIK	12.36%	5/9/2027	14,752		13,905		8,870
API Technologies Corp.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	1.00%, 6.00% PIK	12.36%	5/9/2027	1,303		620		1,264
Avalign Technologies, Inc.	+	(2)(6)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	4.50%	9.98%	12/22/2025	14,145		14,099		13,120
BMS Holdings III Corp.	+	(2)(3)(6)	Construction & Building	SOFR	5.50%	10.97%	9/30/2026	11,018		10,956		10,768
Chartis Holding, LLC	^+	(2)(3)(6)(8)	Business Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.52%	5/1/2025	8,002		8,002		7,985
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)	^+	(2)(3)(6)(8)	Software	SOFR	4.50%	9.86%	8/30/2024	11,488		11,415		11,438
Diligent Corporation	^+	(2)(3)(6)(8)	Telecommunications	SOFR	6.25%	11.78%	8/4/2025	9,949		9,839		9,886
Divisions Holding Corporation	+	(2)(3)(6)	Business Services	SOFR	4.75%	10.22%	5/27/2028	14,044		13,948		13,965
DTI Holdco, Inc.	+	(2)(3)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	4.75%	10.13%	4/26/2029	29,625		29,144		29,335
Eliassen Group, LLC	+	(2)(3)	Business Services	SOFR	5.50%	10.85%	4/14/2028	19,181		18,990		18,946
EPS Nass Parent, Inc.	^+	(2)(3)(6)(8)	Utilities: Electric	SOFR	5.75%	11.25%	4/19/2028	34,525		34,055		33,365
EvolveIP, LLC	^+	(2)(3)(6)	Telecommunications	SOFR	5.50%	11.19%	6/7/2025	42,720		42,701		40,964
Exactech, Inc.	+	(2)(3)(6)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	3.75%	9.11%	2/14/2025	20,856		20,823		10,636
GSM Acquisition Corp.	+	(2)(3)(6)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.41%	11/16/2026	30,659		30,468		30,429
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	+	(2)(3)(6)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.11%	12/15/2026	7,169		7,104		6,848
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	+	(2)(3)(6)(8)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.36%	12/15/2026	24,008		23,947		23,054
HMT Holding Inc.	^+	(2)(3)(6)(8)	Energy: Oil & Gas	SOFR	6.00%	11.56%	11/17/2025	34,634		34,543		33,931
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC	+	(2)(3)(6)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.05%	11.54%	8/27/2026	36,572		36,358		36,071
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC	^+	(2)(3)(6)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.02%	11.51%	8/27/2026	6,879		6,829		6,781
Jensen Hughes, Inc.	^+	(2)(3)(6)(8)	Utilities: Electric	SOFR	5.75%	11.20%	3/22/2025	33,730		33,722		33,602
KAMC Holdings, Inc.	+	(2)(6)	Energy: Electricity	SOFR	4.00%	9.65%	8/14/2026	13,405		13,377		11,394
KBP Investments, LLC	+	(2)(3)(6)	Beverage & Food	SOFR	5.50%, 1.00% PIK	11.97%	5/25/2027	37,453		37,305		35,217
North Haven Fairway Buyer, LLC	+	(2)(3)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.50%	11.85%	5/17/2028	6,700		6,552		6,767
Output Services Group, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(6)(7)	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	SOFR	6.25%	12.07%	11/30/2028	4,160		3,306		3,225
PF Atlantic Holdco 2, LLC	+	(2)(3)(6)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.50%	11.12%	11/12/2027	15,240		15,052		14,874
Premise Health Holding Corp.	+	(2)(6)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	3.75%	9.25%	7/10/2025	13,168		13,151		12,904
Radiology Partners, Inc.	+	(2)(6)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	4.25%	10.18%	7/9/2025	27,553		27,515		21,987
RevSpring Inc.	+	(2)(6)	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	SOFR	4.00%	9.61%	10/11/2025	28,548		28,474		28,425

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2023
Investments (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)
Striper Buyer, LLC	+	(2)(3)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	5.50%	10.96%	12/30/2026	$	14,550	$	14,467	$	14,460
Summit Acquisition, Inc.	+	(2)(3)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.75%	12.10%	5/1/2030	5,940		5,772		5,967
Tank Holding Corp.	+	(2)(3)(6)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	3/31/2028	19,749		19,296		19,292
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	+	(2)(3)(8)	Automotive	SOFR	6.00%	11.50%	12/2/2025	33,900		33,757		33,447
U.S. TelePacific Holdings Corp.	^	(2)(3)(6)(7)	Telecommunications	SOFR	1.00%, 6.00% PIK	12.53%	5/2/2026	3,799		3,270		1,168
USALCO, LLC	+	(2)(3)(6)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	6.00%	11.61%	10/19/2027	14,696		14,493		14,696
VRC Companies, LLC	^+	(2)(3)(6)(8)	Business Services	SOFR	5.50%	11.14%	6/29/2027	23,500		23,267		23,308
Welocalize, Inc.	^+	(2)(3)(6)(8)	Business Services	SOFR	4.75%	10.20%	12/23/2024	32,649		32,531		31,466
WRE Holding Corp.	^+	(2)(3)(6)(8)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	5.00%	10.41%	1/3/2025	8,070		8,068		8,021
Yellowstone Buyer Acquisition, LLC	+	(2)(3)(6)	Consumer Goods: Durable	SOFR	5.75%	11.18%	9/13/2027	39,100		38,571		37,927
First Lien Debt Total										$	794,899	$	761,112
Equity Investments (0.0% of fair value)
Output Services Group, Inc.	^	(9)	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing					205		$	—	$	—
Equity Investments Total										$	—	$	—
Total Investments										$	794,899	$	761,112

^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund. Credit Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Fund Facility”). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund Sub.

+ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund Sub. Credit Fund Sub has entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Fund Sub Facility”). The lenders of the Credit Fund Sub Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of Credit Fund Sub. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund.

(1)Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of investments held by Credit Fund are domiciled in the United States. As of December 31, 2023, the geographical composition of investments as a percentage of fair value was 1.5% in Canada and 98.5% in the United States. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.

(2)Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either SOFR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, Credit Fund has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the reference rates for Credit Fund's variable rate loans were the 30-day SOFR at 5.35%, the 90-day SOFR at 5.33% and the 180-day SOFR at 5.16%.

(3)Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which ranges from 0.75% to 1.00%.

(4)Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

(5)Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the board of managers of Credit Fund, pursuant to Credit Fund’s valuation policy, with the fair value of all investments determined using significant unobservable inputs, which is substantially similar to the valuation policy of the Company provided in Note 3, Fair Value Measurements, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

(6)Loans include a credit spread adjustment that ranges from 0.10% to 0.43%.

(7)Loan was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2023.

(8)As of December 31, 2023, Credit Fund had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans:

First Lien Debt—unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments	Type	Unused Fee		Par/ Principal Amount		Fair Value
ACR Group Borrower, LLC	Revolver	0.38	%	$	3,570	$	(20)
Chartis Holding, LLC	Revolver	0.50		1,003		(2)
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)	Revolver	0.50		873		(4)
Diligent Corporation	Revolver	0.50		323		(2)
EPS Nass Parent, Inc.	Revolver	0.50		359		(13)
Heartland Home Services, Inc.	Revolver	0.50		772		(31)

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HMT Holding Inc.	Revolver	0.50	$	3,351	$	(62)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	1,955		(7)
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	933		(12)
VRC Companies, LLC	Revolver	0.50	833		(6)
Welocalize, Inc.	Revolver	0.50	5,625		(174)
WRE Holding Corp.	Revolver	0.50	1,123		(6)
Total unfunded commitments			$	20,720	$	(339)

(9)Represents a non-income producing security as of December 31, 2023.

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Debt

The Credit Fund and Credit Fund Sub are party to separate credit facilities, as described below. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, Credit Fund and Credit Fund Sub were in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of their respective credit facility agreements. Below is a summary of the borrowings and repayments under the credit facilities for the respective periods.

	Credit Fund Facility				Credit Fund Sub Facility
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Three months ended March 31,
Outstanding Borrowing, beginning of period	$	—	$	—	$	447,221	$	588,621
Borrowings	—		—		2,000		9,000
Repayments	—		—		(7,000)		(80,400)
Outstanding Borrowing, end of period	$	—	$	—	$	442,221	$	517,221

Credit Fund Facility. On June 24, 2016, Credit Fund closed on the Credit Fund Facility, which was subsequently amended on June 5, 2017, October 2, 2017, November 3, 2017, June 22, 2018, June 29, 2018, February 21, 2019, March 20, 2020, February 22, 2021, May 19, 2022, May 21, 2023, and March 26, 2024 pursuant to which Credit Fund may from time to time request mezzanine loans from the Company. The maximum principal amount of the Credit Fund Facility is $100,000 ($175,000 prior to the May 21, 2023 amendment), subject to availability under the Credit Fund Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of Credit Fund’s portfolio investments net of certain other indebtedness that Credit Fund may incur in accordance with the terms of the Credit Fund Facility. Proceeds of the Credit Fund Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Amounts drawn under the Credit Fund Facility bear interest at the greater of zero and SOFR (LIBOR prior to the May 21, 2023 amendment) plus an applicable spread of 5.50% (9.00% prior to the March 26, 2024 amendment) and such interest payments are made quarterly. The availability period under the Credit Fund Facility will terminate on May 21, 2025, (May 21, 2023 prior to the May 21, 2023 amendment), which is also its maturity date upon which Credit Fund is obligated to repay any outstanding borrowings.

Credit Fund Sub Facility. On June 24, 2016, Credit Fund Sub closed on the Credit Fund Sub Facility with lenders, which was subsequently amended on May 31, 2017, October 27, 2017, August 24, 2018, December 12, 2019, March 11, 2020, May 3, 2021, May 3, 2022, April 20, 2023 and August 28, 2023. The Credit Fund Sub Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to $640,000 (the borrowing base as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Credit Fund Sub Facility). The aggregate maximum credit commitment can be increased up to an amount not to exceed $1,400,000, subject to certain restrictions and conditions set forth in the Credit Fund Sub Facility, including adequate collateral to support such borrowings. The Credit Fund Sub Facility has a revolving period through May 23, 2025 (May 23, 2023 prior to the April 20, 2023 amendment) and a maturity date of May 23, 2026, (May 23, 2025 prior to the April 20, 2023 amendment), which may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties to the Credit Fund Sub Facility. Borrowings under the Credit Fund Sub Facility bear interest initially at the applicable commercial paper rate (if the lender is a conduit lender) or SOFR plus 2.70% (2.35% prior to the April 20, 2023 amendment). The Credit Fund Sub is also required to pay an undrawn commitment fee of between 0.50% and 0.75% per year depending on the usage of the Credit Fund Sub Facility. Payments under the Credit Fund Sub Facility are made quarterly. Subject to certain exceptions, the Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Credit Fund Sub.

6. MIDDLE MARKET CREDIT FUND II, LLC

Overview

On November 3, 2020, the Company and CCLF entered into a limited liability company agreement to co-manage Credit Fund II, a Delaware limited liability company that is not consolidated in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Credit Fund II primarily invests in senior secured loans of middle market companies. Credit Fund II is managed by a four-member board, on which the Company and CCLF have equal representation. Establishing a quorum for Credit Fund II's board requires at least one of the Company's representatives and one of CCLF's representatives. The Company and CCLF have 84.13% and 15.87% economic ownership of Credit Fund II, respectively. By virtue of its membership interest, each of the Company and CCLF indirectly bears an allocable share of all expenses and other obligations of Credit Fund II.

Credit Fund II's initial portfolio consisted of 45 senior secured loans of middle market companies with an aggregate principal balance of approximately $250 million. Credit Fund II's initial portfolio was funded on November 3, 2020 with

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existing senior secured debt investments contributed by the Company and as part of the transaction, the Company determined that the contribution met the requirements under ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing.

Credit Fund II is expected to make only limited new investments in senior secured loans of middle market companies. Portfolio and investment decisions with respect to Credit Fund II must be unanimously approved by a quorum of Credit Fund II’s board members consisting of at least one of the Company's representatives and one of CCLF's representatives. Therefore, although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of Credit Fund II, the Company does not believe that it has control over Credit Fund II (other than for purposes of the Investment Company Act).

Middle Market Credit Fund II SPV, LLC (“Credit Fund II Sub”), a Delaware limited liability company, was formed on September 4, 2020. Credit Fund II Sub is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Fund II and is consolidated in Credit Fund II’s consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation. Credit Fund II Sub primarily holds investments in first lien loans of middle market companies, which are pledged as security for the Credit Fund II Senior Notes. Refer to “Credit Fund II Senior Notes” in this Note 6 for discussions regarding the notes issued by Credit Fund II Sub.

Credit Fund II, the Company and CCLF entered into an administration agreement with Carlyle Global Credit Administration L.L.C., the administrative agent of Credit Fund II (in such capacity, the “Credit Fund II Administrative Agent”), pursuant to which the Credit Fund II Administrative Agent is delegated certain administrative and non-discretionary functions, is authorized to enter into sub-administration agreements at the expense of Credit Fund II with the approval of the board of managers of Credit Fund II, and is reimbursed by Credit Fund II for its costs and expenses and Credit Fund II’s allocable portion of overhead incurred by the Credit Fund II Administrative Agent in performing its obligations thereunder.

Selected Financial Data

Since inception of Credit Fund II and through March 31, 2024, the Company and CCLF made capital contributions of $78,096 and $12,709 in members’ equity, respectively, to Credit Fund II. Below is certain summarized consolidated information for Credit Fund II as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

	As of
	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Information:	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $234,217 and $251,107, respectively)	$	229,860	$	237,914
Cash and cash equivalents(1)	14,728		6,593
Other assets	3,281		2,818
Total assets	$	247,869	$	247,325
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY
Notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $809 and $839, respectively	$	156,691	$	156,661
Other liabilities	10,414		10,526
Total members' equity(2)	80,764		80,138
Total liabilities and members’ equity	$	247,869	$	247,325

(1)As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, all of Credit Fund II’s cash and cash equivalents was restricted.

(2)As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of Company's ownership interest in the members' equity was $67,950 and $67,419, respectively.

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	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Selected Consolidated Statements of Operations Information:	(unaudited)
Total investment income	$	7,634	$	6,607
Expenses
Interest expense and credit facility fees	3,322		2,944
Other expenses	178		275
Total expenses	3,500		3,219
Net investment income (loss)	4,134		3,388
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	(9,045)		—
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments	8,836		(2,080)
Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations	$	3,925	$	1,308

Below is a summary of Credit Fund II’s portfolio, followed by a listing of the loans in Credit Fund II’s portfolio as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	As of
	March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
Senior secured loans(1)	$	236,784		$	255,486
Number of portfolio companies in Credit Fund II	33			36
Average amount per portfolio company(1)	$	7,175		$	7,097
Number of loans on non-accrual status	—			1
Fair value of loans on non-accrual status	$	—		$	—
Percentage of portfolio at floating interest rates(2)(3)	100.0		%	97.9		%
Percentage of portfolio at fixed interest rates(3)	—		%	2.1		%
Fair value of loans with PIK provisions	$	20,292		$	20,117
Percentage of portfolio with PIK provisions(3)	8.8		%	8.5		%

(1)At par/principal amount.

(2)Floating rate debt investments are generally subject to interest rate floors.

(3)Percentages based on fair value.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2024
Investments (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)
First Lien Debt (93.5% of fair value)
Alpine Acquisition Corp II	^	(2)(3)(6)	Transportation: Cargo	SOFR	6.00%	11.45%	11/30/2026	$	3,225	$	3,131	$	3,033
Appriss Health, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	7.00%	12.48%	5/6/2027	7,427		7,331		7,295
Ascend Buyer, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	6.40%	11.86%	9/30/2028	8,962		8,837		8,860
Aurora Lux FinCo S.Á.R.L. (Luxembourg)	^	(2)(3)(6)	Software	SOFR	3.00%, 4.00% PIK	12.41%	12/24/2026	4,375		4,325		4,191
BMS Holdings III Corp.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Construction & Building	SOFR	5.50%	10.96%	9/30/2026	3,199		3,166		3,132
Chartis Holding, LLC	^	(2)(3)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.18%	11/1/2027	9,696		9,690		9,628
Comar Holding Company, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	2.00%, 4.75% PIK	12.08%	6/18/2026	8,773		8,763		7,601
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)	Software	SOFR	7.00%	12.33%	7/2/2026	1,290		1,287		1,290
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)	Software	SOFR	5.50%	10.83%	7/2/2026	8,513		8,448		8,513
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.15%	7/21/2027	9,789		9,750		9,789
EvolveIP, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Telecommunications	SOFR	5.50%	10.95%	6/7/2025	8,607		8,605		8,317
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Business Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.34%	12/13/2024	9,667		9,660		9,596
Hoosier Intermediate, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.00%	10.46%	11/15/2028	6,365		6,212		6,269
HS Spa Holdings Inc.	^	(2)(3)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.09%	6/2/2029	8,497		8,367		8,497
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.05%	11.49%	8/27/2026	3,795		3,720		3,768
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.02%	11.46%	8/27/2026	3,533		3,454		3,506
LVF Holdings, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Beverage & Food	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	6/10/2027	9,977		9,847		9,909
Material Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Business Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.41%	8/19/2027	7,820		7,765		7,223
Maverick Acquisition, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.25%	11.55%	6/1/2027	7,800		7,695		5,979
NMI AcquisitionCo, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(6)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	5.75%	10.93%	9/6/2028	9,872		9,851		9,833
PF Atlantic Holdco 2, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.50%	11.06%	11/12/2027	9,824		9,596		9,703
PXO Holdings I Corp.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	5.50%	10.96%	3/8/2028	9,874		9,741		9,755
Radwell Parent, LLC	^	(2)(3)	Wholesale	SOFR	6.75%	12.05%	4/1/2029	7,510		7,445		7,632
RSC Acquisition, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	5.50%	10.96%	11/1/2029	9,876		9,766		9,773
Spotless Brands, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.50%	11.97%	7/25/2028	4,975		4,904		5,032
Tank Holding Corp.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.18%	3/31/2028	3,813		3,746		3,769
TCFI Aevex LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.00%	11.43%	3/18/2026	1,662		1,650		1,662
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	^	(2)(3)	Automotive	SOFR	6.00%	11.47%	12/2/2025	7,905		7,841		7,732
U.S. Legal Support, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	5/31/2026	6,089		6,087		6,008
US INFRA SVCS Buyer, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	6.50%, 0.75% PIK	12.90%	4/13/2026	2,883		2,860		2,636
Westfall Technik, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(6)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	6.75%, 0.75% PIK	12.95%	9/13/2024	6,353		6,339		5,864

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2024
Investments (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)
Wineshipping.com LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Beverage & Food	SOFR	5.75%	11.24%	10/29/2027	$	9,824	$	9,558	$	9,051
First Lien Debt Total										$	219,437	$	214,846
Second Lien Debt (6.5% of fair value)
AI Convoy S.A.R.L (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(3)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	8.25%	13.62%	1/17/2028	$	5,514	$	5,442	$	5,514
AP Plastics Acquisition Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(6)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	7.50%	12.93%	8/10/2029	4,500		4,429		4,500
AQA Acquisition Holdings, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(6)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	7.50%	12.91%	3/3/2029	5,000		4,909		5,000
Second Lien Debt Total										$	14,780	$	15,014
Total Investments										$	234,217	$	229,860

^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund II Sub. Credit Fund II Sub has entered into the Credit Fund II Sub Notes. The lenders of the Credit Fund II Sub Notes have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of Credit Fund II Sub. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund II.

(1)Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of investments held by Credit Fund II are domiciled in the United States. As of March 31, 2024, the geographical composition of investments as a percentage of fair value was 4.3% in Canada, 1.8% in Luxembourg, 2.4% in the United Kingdom and 91.5% in the United States. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.

(2)Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either SOFR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, Credit Fund II has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of March 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the reference rates for Credit Fund II's variable rate loans were the 30-day SOFR at 5.33%, the 90-day SOFR at 5.30% and the 180-day SOFR at 5.22%.

(3)Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which ranges from 0.50% to 1.00%.

(4)Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

(5)Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the board of managers of Credit Fund II, pursuant to Credit Fund II’s valuation policy, with the fair value of all investments determined using significant unobservable inputs, which is substantially similar to the valuation policy of the Company provided in Note 3, Fair Value Measurements, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

(6)Loans include a credit spread adjustment that ranges from 0.10% to 0.43%.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2023
Investments (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)
First Lien Debt (89.6% of fair value)
Alpine Acquisition Corp II	^	(2)(3)(7)	Transportation: Cargo	SOFR	6.00%	11.46%	11/30/2026	$	3,233	$	3,132	$	3,091
American Physician Partners, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)(8)(9)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	10.25% (100% PIK)	15.71%	8/5/2022	10,589		9,078		—
Appriss Health, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	6.75%	12.32%	5/6/2027	7,446		7,344		7,409
Ascend Buyer, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	6.40%	11.91%	9/30/2028	8,985		8,854		8,761
Aurora Lux FinCo S.Á.R.L. (Luxembourg)	^	(2)(3)(7)	Software	SOFR	3.00%, 4.00% PIK	12.45%	12/24/2026	4,331		4,278		4,157
BMS Holdings III Corp.	^	(2)(3)(7)	Construction & Building	SOFR	5.50%	10.97%	9/30/2026	3,208		3,172		3,135
Chartis Holding, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Business Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.52%	5/1/2025	9,721		9,714		9,702
Comar Holding Company, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Containers, Packaging & Glass	SOFR	2.00%, 4.75% PIK	12.28%	6/18/2026	8,669		8,653		7,457
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)	Software	SOFR	7.00%	12.39%	7/2/2026	1,293		1,290		1,292
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)	^	(2)(3)	Software	SOFR	5.00%	10.39%	7/2/2026	8,535		8,464		8,506
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(7)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.20%	7/21/2027	9,814		9,773		9,814

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2023
Investments (1)		Footnotes	Industry	Reference Rate (2)	Spread (2)	Interest Rate (2)	Maturity Date	Par/ Principal Amount		Amortized Cost (4)		Fair Value (5)
EvolveIP, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Telecommunications	SOFR	5.50%	11.19%	6/7/2025	$	8,527	$	8,525	$	8,177
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(7)	Business Services	SOFR	5.00%	10.51%	12/13/2024	9,703		9,693		9,631
Hoosier Intermediate, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	SOFR	5.00%	10.53%	11/15/2028	6,382		6,221		6,176
HS Spa Holdings Inc.	^	(2)(3)	Consumer Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.12%	6/2/2029	8,519		8,384		8,524
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.05%	11.54%	8/27/2026	4,821		4,718		4,755
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	6.02%	11.51%	8/27/2026	4,489		4,379		4,424
LVF Holdings, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(7)	Beverage & Food	SOFR	5.75%	11.25%	6/10/2027	6,137		6,026		6,044
Material Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Business Services	SOFR	6.00%	11.45%	8/19/2027	7,820		7,762		7,526
Maverick Acquisition, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(7)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.25%	11.60%	6/1/2027	7,820		7,708		6,128
NMI AcquisitionCo, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(7)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	9/6/2025	9,898		9,873		9,829
PF Atlantic Holdco 2, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Leisure Products & Services	SOFR	5.50%	11.12%	11/12/2027	9,849		9,607		9,612
PXO Holdings I Corp.	^	(2)(3)(7)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	5.50%	11.00%	3/8/2028	9,899		9,759		9,688
Radwell Parent, LLC	^	(2)(3)	Wholesale	SOFR	6.75%	12.10%	4/1/2029	7,529		7,461		7,573
RSC Acquisition, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(7)	Diversified Financial Services	SOFR	5.50%	10.93%	11/1/2029	9,901		9,785		9,837
Spotless Brands, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Consumer Services	SOFR	6.50%	12.03%	7/25/2028	4,987		4,914		4,991
Tank Holding Corp.	^	(2)(3)(7)	Capital Equipment	SOFR	5.75%	11.21%	3/31/2028	3,823		3,752		3,734
TCFI Aevex LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	6.00%	11.46%	3/18/2026	1,667		1,653		1,655
Turbo Buyer, Inc.	^	(2)(3)	Automotive	SOFR	6.00%	11.50%	12/2/2025	7,926		7,852		7,823
U.S. Legal Support, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(7)	Business Services	SOFR	5.75%	11.11%	11/30/2024	6,105		6,102		6,024
US INFRA SVCS Buyer, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Environmental Industries	SOFR	6.50%, 0.75% PIK	12.95%	4/13/2026	2,877		2,852		2,650
Westfall Technik, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(7)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	6.75%, 0.75% PIK	12.96%	9/13/2024	6,350		6,328		5,853
Wineshipping.com LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Beverage & Food	SOFR	5.75%	11.29%	10/29/2027	9,849		9,567		9,189
First Lien Debt Total										$	226,673	$	213,167
Second Lien Debt (10.4% of fair value)
AI Convoy S.A.R.L (United Kingdom)	^	(2)(3)	Aerospace & Defense	SOFR	8.25%	13.80%	1/17/2028	$	5,514	$	5,439	$	5,541
AP Plastics Acquisition Holdings, LLC	^	(2)(3)(7)	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	SOFR	7.50%	12.96%	8/10/2029	4,500		4,427		4,436
AQA Acquisition Holdings, Inc.	^	(2)(3)(7)	High Tech Industries	SOFR	7.50%	12.98%	3/3/2029	5,000		4,905		5,000
Quartz Holding Company	^	(2)(7)	Software	SOFR	8.00%	13.46%	4/2/2027	4,852		4,804		4,852
World 50, Inc.	^	(6)	Business Services	FIXED	11.50%	11.50%	1/9/2027	4,918		4,859		4,918
Second Lien Debt Total										$	24,434	$	24,747
Total Investments										$	251,107	$	237,914

^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund II Sub. Credit Fund II Sub has entered into the Credit Fund II Sub Notes. The lenders of the Credit Fund II Sub Notes have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of Credit Fund II Sub. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund II.

(1)Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of investments held by Credit Fund II are domiciled in the United States. As of December 31, 2023, the geographical composition of investments as a percentage of fair value was 4.1% in Canada, 1.7% in Luxembourg, 2.3% in the United Kingdom and 91.9% in the United States. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.

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(2)Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either SOFR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, Credit Fund II has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the reference rates for Credit Fund II's variable rate loans were the 30-day SOFR at 5.35%, the 90-day SOFR at 5.33% and the 180-day SOFR at 5.16%.

(3)Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which ranges from 0.50% to 1.00%.

(4)Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

(5)Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the board of managers of Credit Fund II, pursuant to Credit Fund II’s valuation policy, with the fair value of all investments determined using significant unobservable inputs, which is substantially similar to the valuation policy of the Company provided in Note 3, Fair Value Measurements, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

(6)Represents a corporate mezzanine loan, which is subordinated to senior secured term loans of the portfolio company.

(7)Loans include a credit spread adjustment that ranges from 0.10% to 0.43%.

(8)Loan is in forbearance as of December 31, 2023.

(9)Loan is on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2023.

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Credit Fund II Senior Notes

On November 3, 2020 and as amended on December 29, 2021, June 30, 2022 and August 4, 2023, Credit Fund II Sub closed on the Credit Fund II Senior Notes (the “Credit Fund II Senior Notes”) with lenders. The Credit Fund II Senior Notes provides for secured borrowings totaling $157,500 with two tranches, A-1 and A-2 outstanding. The facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by Credit Fund II Sub. The maturity date of the Credit Fund II Senior Notes is November 3, 2030. Amounts issued for the Class A-1 notes totaled $147,500 and bear interest at a rate of Term SOFR plus 2.85%, and amounts issued for the Class A-2 notes totaled $10,000 and bear interest at Term SOFR plus 3.35%. The A-1 Notes were rated AAA, and the A-2 Notes were rated AA by DBRS Morningstar. The terms of the Credit Fund II Senior Notes provide that as loans pay down, up to $100,000 is available from principal proceeds for reinvestment, and then the investment principal proceeds are used to directly pay down the principal balance on the Credit Fund II Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, Credit Fund II Sub was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of its respective credit agreements.

7. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

In November 2023, in connection with the issuance of the 2028 Notes, the Company entered into a five-year interest rate swap agreement with Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) to mitigate the exposure to adverse fluctuations in interest rates for a total notional amount of $85.0 million, maturing on December 1, 2028. Morgan Stanley has the ability to exercise an early termination commencing on December 1, 2025, subject to providing written notice thirty days prior. Under the interest rate swap agreement, the Company receives a fixed interest of 8.20% and pays a floating rate based on the compounded average daily SOFR rate plus 3.139%. The Company designated this interest rate swap as a hedging instrument to the 2028 Notes.

Refer to Note 3, Fair Value Measurements, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for details related to the fair value measurement of derivatives instruments and Note 8, Borrowings, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements for details related to the Company’s 2028 Notes.

The following table details our interest rate swap contracts outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

As of	Counterparty	Maturity Date	Notional Amount		Fair Value		Financial Statement Location of Net Amounts
March 31, 2024	Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC	12/1/2028	$	85,000	$	35	Prepaid expenses and other assets
December 31, 2023	Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC	12/1/2028	$	85,000	$	985	Prepaid expenses and other assets

As a result of the Company’s designation of the interest rate swap as a hedging instrument in a qualifying hedge accounting relationship, the Company is required to record the hedging instrument and the related hedged item at their respective fair values, with all associated changes in those fair values recorded in interest expense and credit facility fees. The net amount recorded in interest expense and credit facility fees was $83 for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company did not enter into any interest rate swap contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The Company’s interest rate swaps are subject to master netting agreements. These agreements include provisions to offset positions with the same counterparty in the event of default by one of the parties. The Company’s unrealized appreciation and depreciation on derivative instruments are reported net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The following tables present the Company’s assets and liabilities related to derivatives by counterparty, net of amounts available for offset under a master netting arrangement and net of any collateral received or pledged by the Company for such assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

As of	Counterparty	Derivative Assets subject to Master Netting Agreement		Derivatives available for Offset		Non-cash Collateral Received		Cash Collateral Received		Net amount of Derivative Assets
March 31, 2024	Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC	$	35	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	35
December 31, 2023	Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC	$	985	$	—	$	—	$	(940)	$	45

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As of	Counterparty	Derivative Liabilities subject to Master Netting Agreement		Derivatives available for Offset		Non-cash Collateral Pledged		Cash Collateral Pledged		Net amount of Derivative Liabilities
March 31, 2024	Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
December 31, 2023	Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

8. BORROWINGS

The Company is party to the Credit Facility, as described below. In accordance with the Investment Company Act, the Company is currently only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing. For the purposes of the asset coverage ratio under the Investment Company Act, the Preferred Stock, as defined in Note 1, Organization, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements is considered a senior security and is included in the denominator of the calculation. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, asset coverage was 188.0% and 183.4%, respectively, and the Company is in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the credit facility agreement.

The following table details the principal amount and carrying amount of the Company’s debt and secured borrowings as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

	As of
	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Credit Facility	$	234,331	$	260,356
2024 Notes	190,000		190,000
2028 Notes	85,000		85,000
2015-1R Notes	425,926		449,200
Total principal amount	935,257		984,556
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(5,110)		(5,358)
Effective interest rate swap hedge	35		985
Total carrying value	$	930,182	$	980,183

Credit Facility

The Company closed on the Credit Facility on March 21, 2014, which was subsequently amended on January 8, 2015, May 25, 2016, March 22, 2017, September 25, 2018, June 14, 2019, November 8, 2019, October 28, 2020, October 11, 2021, May 25, 2022, and August 31, 2023. The maximum principal amount of the Credit Facility is $790,000 ($745,000 prior to the August 31, 2023 amendment and $688,000 prior to April 21, 2023), pursuant to the terms of the agreement, subject to availability under the Credit Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of the Company’s portfolio investments (subject to certain concentration limitations) net of certain other indebtedness that the Company may incur in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility. Proceeds of the Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Credit Facility may be increased to $1,185,000 ($900,000 prior to the August 31, 2023 amendment), through the exercise by the Company of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Credit Facility includes a $50,000 limit for swingline loans and a $20,000 limit for letters of credit. The Company may borrow amounts in U.S. dollars or certain other permitted currencies. Amounts drawn under the Credit Facility, including amounts drawn in respect of letters of credit, bear interest at either (i) a term benchmark rate of the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, the Adjusted Euribor Rate, or the applicable Local Rate, as the case may be, or (ii) an Alternate Base Rate (which is the highest of (a) the Prime Rate, (b) the NYFRB Rate plus 0.50%, or (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for one month plus 1.00%) plus an applicable margin, each capitalized term as defined in the Credit Facility. The applicable margin for a term benchmark rate loan will be up to 1.875% and for an Alternate Base Rate loan will be up to 0.875%, in each case depending on the level of the gross borrowing base compared to the combined debt amount. The Company may elect either the term benchmark rate or the Alternative Base Rate at the time of drawdown, and loans may be converted from one rate to another at any time, subject to certain conditions. The Company also pays a fee of 0.375% on undrawn amounts under the Credit Facility and, in respect of each undrawn letter of credit, a fee and interest rate equal to the then-applicable margin under the Credit Facility while the letter of credit is outstanding. The availability period under the Credit Facility will terminate on August 31, 2027 (May 25, 2026 prior to the August 31, 2023 amendment). Prior to the August 31, 2023 amendment, the Credit Facility had a maturity date of May

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25, 2027. The maturity date for $655,000 of the $790,000 principal amount was extended to August 31, 2028 as part of the August 31, 2023 amendment. On May 25, 2026, $135,000 of commitments will terminate. During the period from May 25, 2026 to August 31, 2028, the Company will be obligated to make mandatory prepayments under the Credit Facility out of the proceeds of certain asset sales, other recovery events and equity and debt issuances.

Subject to certain exceptions, the Credit Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company. The Credit Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage, shareholders’ equity and liquidity, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the Credit Facility.

Below is a summary of the borrowings and repayments under the Credit Facility for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, and the outstanding balances under the Credit Facility for the respective periods.

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Outstanding Borrowing, beginning of period	$	260,356	$	440,441
Borrowings	49,000		44,792
Repayments	(74,000)		(30,641)
Foreign currency translation	(1,025)		1,267
Outstanding Borrowing, end of period	$	234,331	$	455,859

The Credit Facility consisted of the following as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	Total Facility		Borrowings Outstanding		Unused  Portion (1)		Amount Available (2)
March 31, 2024	$	790,000	$	234,331	$	555,669	$	264,960
December 31, 2023	$	790,000	$	260,356	$	529,644	$	359,675

(1)The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based.

(2)Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings and subject to compliance with applicable covenants and financial ratios.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the components of interest expense and credit facility fees of the Credit Facility were as follows:

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024			March 31, 2023
Interest expense	$	4,726		$	7,216
Facility unused commitment fee	508			230
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance costs	214			175
Total interest expense and credit facility fees	$	5,448		$	7,621
Cash paid for interest expense and credit facility fees	$	5,073		$	7,617
Weighted average debt principal outstanding	$	261,224		$	453,741
Weighted average interest rate(1)	7.16		%	6.36		%

(1)Excludes facility unused commitment fee and amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance costs.

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    As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the components of interest and credit facility fees payable of the Credit Facility were as follows:

	As of
	March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
Interest expense payable	$	301		$	209
Unused commitment fees payable	521			462
Interest and credit facility fees payable	$	822		$	671
Weighted average interest rate	7.17		%	7.21		%

Senior Notes

On December 30, 2019, the Company closed a private offering of $115.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.75% senior unsecured notes due December 31, 2024 (the “2019 Notes”). Interest is payable quarterly, beginning March 31, 2020. On December 11, 2020, the Company issued an additional $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% senior unsecured notes due December 31, 2024 (the “2020 Notes” and together with the 2019 Notes, the “2024 Notes”). Interest is payable quarterly, beginning December 31, 2020.

The interest rate on the 2024 Notes is subject to increase (up to an additional 1.00% over the stated rate of such notes) in the event that, subject to certain exceptions, the 2024 Notes cease to have an investment grade rating. The Company is obligated to offer to repay the notes at par if certain change in control events occur.

On November 20, 2023, the Company completed a public offering of $85.0 million in aggregate principal of 8.20% senior unsecured notes due December 1, 2028 (the “2028 Notes” and together with the 2024 Notes, the “Senior Notes”). The Company may redeem the 2028 Notes in whole or in part at its option on or after December 1, 2025.

The Senior Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company.

The following table details the Company’s Senior Notes as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	As of
	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
2024 Notes	$	190,000	$	190,000
2028 Notes	85,000		85,000
Total principal amount	$	275,000	$	275,000
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(3,247)		(3,434)
Effective interest rate swap hedge	35		985
Total carrying value	$	271,788	$	272,551

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the components of interest expense and credit facility fees on the Senior Notes were as follows:

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024			March 31, 2023
Interest expense(1)	$	4,034		$	2,209
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance costs	220			35
Total interest expense and credit facility fees	$	4,254		$	2,244
Cash paid for interest expense and credit facility fees	$	4,257		$	2,209
Weighted average debt principal outstanding	$	275,000		$	190,000
Weighted average interest rate(1)(2)	5.80		%	4.65		%

(1)Inclusive of net interest expense related to interest rate swaps, as applicable

(2)Excludes amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance costs.

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As of March 31, 2024 $600 of interest expense related to the Senior Notes was included in interest and credit facility fees payable. As of December 31, 2023, no amount was outstanding related to interest and credit facility fees on the Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the weighted average interest rates were 5.83% and 5.84%, respectively, inclusive of the effect of the interest rate swaps.

The note purchase agreement relating to the 2024 Notes, as supplemented by the first supplement contains customary terms and conditions for senior unsecured notes issued in a private placement, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as information reporting, maintenance of the Company’s status as a business development company within the meaning of the Investment Company Act and a regulated investment company under the Code, minimum asset coverage ratio and interest coverage ratio, and prohibitions on certain fundamental changes at the Company or any subsidiary guarantor, as well as customary events of default with customary cure and notice, including, without limitation, nonpayment, breach of covenant, material breach of representation or warranty under the note purchase agreement, cross-acceleration under other indebtedness of the Company or certain significant subsidiaries, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with these terms and conditions.

The indenture relating to the 2028 Notes, as supplemented by the first supplemental indenture, contains certain covenants, including certain covenants requiring the Company to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, whether or not the Company continues to be subject to such provisions of the 1940 Act, but giving effect, in either case, to any exemptive relief granted to the Company by the SEC; to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(B) as modified by Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, and subject to certain other exceptions. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the indenture. The indenture does not limit the amount of debt (including secured debt) that may be issued by us or our subsidiaries under the indenture or otherwise. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with these terms and conditions.

2015-1R Notes

On June 26, 2015, the Company completed the 2015-1 Debt Securitization. The 2015-1 Notes were issued by the 2015-1 Issuer, a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company. The 2015-1 Debt Securitization was executed through a private placement of the 2015-1 Notes, consisting of $273,000 in notes that were issued at par and were scheduled to mature on July 15, 2027. The Company received 100% of the $125,900 in nominal value of the non-interest bearing preferred interests issued by the 2015-1 Issuer (the “2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests”) on the closing date of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization in exchange for the Company’s contribution to the 2015-1 Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. In connection with the contribution, the Company made customary representations, warranties and covenants to the 2015-1 Issuer in the purchase agreement.

On August 30, 2018, the Company and the 2015-1 Issuer closed the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing. On the closing date of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing, the 2015-1 Issuer, refinanced the 2015-1 Notes to the 2015-1R Notes, reduced the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests by approximately $21,375 to approximately $104,525 and extended the reinvestment period end date and maturity date applicable to the 2015-1 Issuer to October 15, 2023 and October 15, 2031, respectively.

On June 30, 2023, the 2015-1R Notes were amended to transition the benchmark rate to the Term SOFR Rate plus a Term SOFR adjustment (LIBOR prior to the 2015-1R Effective Date, as defined). The amendment was effective at the commencement of the next succeeding interest accrual period following the date of the amendment (the “2015-1R Effective Date”).

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The following table summarizes the terms of the 2015-1R Notes and the principal amount and carrying value:

				As of
2015-1R Notes Tranche	Credit Rating	Reference Rate(1)	Spread / Fixed Interest Rate	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Class A-1-1-R	AAA	SOFR	1.55%	$	217,160	$	234,800
Class A-1-2-R	AAA	SOFR	1.78%	46,244		50,000
Class A-1-3-R	AAA	Fixed Rate	4.56%	23,122		25,000
Class A-2-R		SOFR	2.20%	66,000		66,000
Class B	Single A	SOFR	3.15%	46,400		46,400
Class C	BBB-	SOFR	4.00%	27,000		27,000
Total Principal Amount				$	425,926	$	449,200
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs				(1,863)		(1,924)
Total Carrying Value				$	424,063	$	447,276

(1) Floating rate tranches bear interest at three-month SOFR plus a Term SOFR adjustment.

Following the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing, the Company retained the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests. The 2015-1R Notes in the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing were issued by the 2015-1 Issuer and are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans.

The Company contributed the loans that comprised the initial closing date loan portfolio (including the loans distributed to the Company from the SPV) to the 2015-1 Issuer pursuant to a contribution agreement. Future loan transfers from the Company to the 2015-1 Issuer will be made pursuant to a sale agreement and are subject to the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors. Assets of the 2015-1 Issuer are not available to the creditors of the SPV or the Company. In connection with the issuance and sale of the 2015-1R Notes, the Company made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the purchase agreement.

During the reinvestment period, pursuant to the indenture governing the 2015-1R Notes, all principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used by the 2015-1 Issuer to purchase new collateral under the direction of Investment Adviser in its capacity as collateral manager under a collateral management agreement (the “Collateral Management Agreement”) of the 2015-1 Issuer and in accordance with the Company’s investment strategy.

Pursuant to the Collateral Management Agreement, the 2015-1 Issuer pays management fees (comprised of base management fees, subordinated management fees and incentive management fees) to the Investment Adviser for rendering collateral management services. As per the Collateral Management Agreement, for the period the Company retains all of the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests, the Investment Adviser does not earn management fees for providing such collateral management services. The Company currently retains all of the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests, thus the Investment Adviser did not earn any management fees from the 2015-1 Issuer for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. Any such waived fees may not be recaptured by the Investment Adviser.

Pursuant to an undertaking by the Company in connection with the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing, the Company has agreed to hold on an ongoing basis the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests with an aggregate dollar purchase price at least equal to 5% of the aggregate outstanding amount of all collateral obligations by the 2015-1 Issuer for so long as any securities of the 2015-1 Issuer remain outstanding. As of March 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with its undertaking.

As of March 31, 2024, the 2015-1R Notes were secured by 60 first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately $477,123 and cash of $40,662. The pool of loans in the securitization must meet certain requirements, including asset mix and concentration, term, agency rating, collateral coverage, minimum coupon, minimum spread and sector diversity requirements in the indenture governing the 2015-1R Notes.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the components of interest expense and credit facility fees on the 2015-1R Notes were as follows:

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024			March 31, 2023
Interest expense	$	8,100		$	7,355
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance costs	61			62
Total interest expense and credit facility fees	$	8,161		$	7,417
Cash paid for interest expense and credit facility fees	$	8,594		$	6,886
Weighted average debt principal outstanding	$	429,762		$	449,200
Weighted average interest rate(1)	7.51		%	6.60		%

(1)Includes amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance costs.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $6,603 and $7,098, respectively, of interest expense related to the 2015-1R Notes was included in interest and credit facility fees payable. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the weighted average interest rates were 7.27% and 7.49%, respectively, based on benchmark rates.

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

A summary of significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	As of
Payment Due by Period	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Less than one year	$	190,000	$	—
1-3 years	—		190,000
3-5 years	319,331		345,356
More than 5 years	425,926		449,200
Total	$	935,257	$	984,556

In the ordinary course of its business, the Company enters into contracts or agreements that contain indemnification or warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Company. The Company believes that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in the unaudited consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2024 and audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023 for any such exposure.

The Company has in the past, currently is and may in the future become obligated to fund commitments such as revolving credit facilities, bridge financing commitments, or delayed draw commitments. The Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans as of the indicated dates:

	Par/Principal Amount as of
	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Unfunded delayed draw commitments	$	67,946	$	68,017
Unfunded revolving loan commitments	70,712		66,392
Total unfunded commitments	$	138,658	$	134,409

10. NET ASSETS

The Company has the authority to issue 198,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of which 50,794,941 and 50,794,941 were issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company has 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, which are fully issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

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Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock

On May 5, 2020, the Company issued and sold 2,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock to an affiliate of Carlyle in a private placement at a price of $25 per share. The Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference equal to $25 per share (the “Liquidation Preference”) plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends up to but excluding the date of distribution. Dividends are payable on a quarterly basis in an initial amount equal to 7.00% per annum of the Liquidation Preference per share, payable in cash, or at the Company’s option, 9.00% per annum of the Liquidation Preference payable in additional shares of Preferred Stock. After May 5, 2027, the dividend rate will increase annually, in each case by 1.00% per annum.

The Preferred Stock is convertible, in whole or in part, at the option of the holder of the Preferred Stock into the number of shares of common stock equal to the Liquidation Preference plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends, divided by an initial conversion price of $9.50, subject to certain adjustments to prevent dilution as set forth in the Company's articles supplementary (the “Articles Supplementary”) that establishes the terms of the Preferred Stock. The conversion price as of March 31, 2024 was $9.03. Effective as of May 5, 2023, the Company, with the approval of the Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, has the option to redeem all of the Preferred Stock for cash consideration equal to the Liquidation Preference plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends. The holders of the Preferred Stock have the right to convert all or a portion of their shares of Preferred Stock prior to the date fixed for such redemption. Effective as of May 5, 2027, the holders of the Preferred Stock have the option to require the Company to redeem any or all of the then-outstanding Preferred Stock upon 90 days’ notice. The form of consideration used in any such redemption is at the option of the Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, and may be cash consideration equal to the Liquidation Preference plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends, or shares of common stock. Holders also have the right to redeem the Preferred Stock upon a Change in Control (as defined in the Articles Supplementary).

The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared on the Preferred Stock during the two most recent fiscal years and the current fiscal year to date. Unless otherwise noted, dividends were declared and paid, or are payable, in cash.

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment Date	Per Share Amount
2022
March 25, 2022	March 31, 2022	March 31, 2022	$	0.438
June 27, 2022	June 30, 2022	June 30, 2022	0.438
September 22, 2022	September 30, 2022	September 30, 2022	0.438
December 16, 2022	December 30, 2022	December 30, 2022	0.438
Total			$	1.752
2023
March 23, 2023	March 31, 2023	March 31, 2023	$	0.438
June 27, 2023	June 30, 2023	June 30, 2023	0.438
September 19, 2023	September 29, 2023	September 29, 2023	0.438
December 19, 2023	December 29, 2023	December 29, 2023	0.438
Total			$	1.752
2024
March 26, 2024	March 29, 2024	March 29, 2024	$	0.438
Total			$	0.438

Company Stock Repurchase Program

On November 2, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved the continuation of the Company's $200 million stock repurchase program (the “Stock Repurchase Program”) until November 5, 2024, or until the approved dollar amount has been used to repurchase shares of common stock. This program may be suspended, extended, modified or discontinued by the Company at any time, subject to applicable law. The Company's Stock Repurchase Program was originally approved by the Company's Board of Directors on November 5, 2018 and announced on November 6, 2018. Since the inception of the Company’s Stock Repurchase Program through March 31, 2024, the Company has repurchased 11,773,718 shares of the Company's common stock at an average cost of $13.40 per share, or $157,737 in the aggregate, resulting in accretion to net assets per share of $0.65.

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Changes in Net Assets

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, there were no share repurchases. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company repurchased and extinguished 265,195 shares for $3,993. There were no shares of common stock issued related to capital activity during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

The following table summarizes capital activity during the three months ended March 31, 2024:

	Preferred Stock			Common Stock			Capital in Excess of Par Value		Offering Costs		Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss)		Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)		Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)		Total Net Assets
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Balance, January 1, 2024	2,000,000	$	50,000	50,794,941	$	508	$	1,015,681	$	(1,633)	$	62,563	$	(149,754)	$	(64,553)	$	912,812
Net investment income (loss)	—	—		—	—		—		—		28,449		—		—		28,449
Net realized gain (loss)	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		(18,546)		—		(18,546)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		—		19,361		19,361
Dividends declared on common stock and preferred stock	—	—		—	—		—		—		(25,256)		—		—		(25,256)
Balance, March 31, 2024	2,000,000	$	50,000	50,794,941	$	508	$	1,015,681	$	(1,633)	$	65,756	$	(168,300)	$	(45,192)	$	916,820

The following table summarizes capital activity during the three months ended March 31, 2023:

	Preferred Stock			Common Stock			Capital in Excess of Par Value		Offering Costs		Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss)		Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)		Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)		Total Net Assets
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Balance, January 1, 2023	2,000,000	$	50,000	51,060,136	$	511	$	1,022,224	$	(1,633)	$	43,097	$	(129,061)	$	(67,715)	$	917,423
Repurchase of common stock	—	—		(265,195)	(3)		(3,990)		—		—		—		—		(3,993)
Net investment income (loss)	—	—		—	—		—		—		26,570		—		—		26,570
Net realized gain (loss)	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		(13,368)		—		(13,368)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		—		14,785		14,785
Dividends declared on common stock and preferred stock	—	—		—	—		—		—		(23,224)		—		—		(23,224)
Balance, March 31, 2023	2,000,000	$	50,000	50,794,941	$	508	$	1,018,234	$	(1,633)	$	46,443	$	(142,429)	$	(52,930)	$	918,193

Earnings Per Share

The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260. Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations, less preferred dividends, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding using the if-converted method for the convertible Preferred Stock. Diluted earnings per share excludes all dilutive potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.

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Basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows:

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024				March 31, 2023
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations attributable to Common Stockholders	$	28,389	$	29,264	$	27,112	$	27,987
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	50,794,941		56,330,563		50,887,075		56,289,347
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.56	$	0.52	$	0.53	$	0.50

The following table summarizes updates to the Company’s dividend policy as of March 31, 2024. The dividend policy is subject to change by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion at any time.

Record Date	Base Dividend Per Share
September 30, 2020	$	0.32
September 30, 2022	$	0.34
December 30, 2022	$	0.36
March 31, 2023	$	0.37
March 29, 2024	$	0.40

The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared on its common stock during the two most recent fiscal years and the current fiscal year to date:

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment Date	Per Common Share Amount
February 18, 2022	March 31, 2022	April 15, 2022	$	0.32
February 18, 2022	March 31, 2022	April 15, 2022	$	0.08	(1)
May 2, 2022	June 30, 2022	July 15, 2022	$	0.32
May 2, 2022	June 30, 2022	July 15, 2022	$	0.08	(1)
August 8, 2022	September 30, 2022	October 14, 2022	$	0.34
August 8, 2022	September 30, 2022	October 14, 2022	$	0.06	(1)
October 31, 2022	December 30, 2022	January 16, 2023	$	0.36
October 31, 2022	December 30, 2022	January 16, 2023	$	0.08	(1)
February 21, 2023	March 31, 2023	April 14, 2023	$	0.37
February 21, 2023	March 31, 2023	April 14, 2023	$	0.07	(1)
May 4, 2023	June 30, 2023	July 18, 2023	$	0.37
May 4, 2023	June 30, 2023	July 18, 2023	$	0.07	(1)
August 3, 2023	September 29, 2023	October 17, 2023	$	0.37
August 3, 2023	September 29, 2023	October 17, 2023	$	0.07	(1)
November 2, 2023	December 29, 2023	January 18, 2024	$	0.37
November 2, 2023	December 29, 2023	January 18, 2024	$	0.07	(1)
February 20, 2024	March 29, 2024	April 17, 2024	$	0.40
February 20, 2024	March 29, 2024	April 17, 2024	$	0.08	(1)

(1)Represents a special/supplemental dividend.

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11. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following is a schedule of consolidated financial highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024			March 31, 2023
Per Common Share Data:
Net asset value per common share, beginning of period	$	16.99		$	16.99
Net investment income (loss)(1)	0.54			0.50
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and non-investment assets and liabilities	0.02			0.03
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	0.56			0.53
Dividends declared(2)	(0.48)			(0.44)
Accretion due to share repurchases	—			0.01
Net asset value per common share, end of period	$	17.07		$	17.09
Market price per common share, end of period	$	16.28		$	13.62
Number of common shares outstanding, end of period	50,794,941			50,794,941
Total return based on net asset value(3)	3.35		%	3.54		%
Total return based on market price(4)	11.94		%	(2.03)		%
Net assets attributable to Common Stockholders, end of period	$	866,820		$	868,193
Ratio to average net assets attributable to Common Stockholders(5):
Expenses before incentive fees	3.20		%	3.03		%
Expenses after incentive fees	3.88		%	3.66		%
Net investment income (loss)	3.29		%	3.06		%
Interest expense and credit facility fees	2.07		%	1.99		%
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Asset coverage, end of period	187.98		%	175.82		%
Portfolio turnover	5.14		%	2.90		%
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	50,794,941			50,887,075

(1)Net investment income (loss) per common share was calculated as net investment income (loss) less the preferred dividend for the period divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.

(2)Dividends declared per common share was calculated as the sum of dividends on common stock declared during the period divided by the number of common shares outstanding at each respective quarter-end date (refer to Note 10, Net Assets, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements).

(3)Total return based on net asset value (not annualized) is based on the change in net asset value per common share during the period plus the declared dividends on common stock, assuming reinvestment of dividends in accordance with the dividend reinvestment plan, divided by the beginning net asset value for the period.

(4)Total return based on market value (not annualized) is calculated as the change in market value per common share during the period plus the declared dividends on common stock, assuming reinvestment of dividends in accordance with the dividend reinvestment plan, divided by the beginning market price for the period.

(5)These ratios to average net assets attributable to Common Stockholders have not been annualized.

12. LITIGATION

The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of current matters, if any, will materially impact the Company or its consolidated financial statements. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company was not subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to the Company’s knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company.

In addition, portfolio investments of the Company could be the subject of litigation or regulatory investigations in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any current contingent liabilities of its portfolio investments, if any, will materially affect the Company or these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

13. TAX

The Company has not recorded a liability for any uncertain tax positions pursuant to the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

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In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by federal and certain state, local and foreign tax regulators.The Company’s federal tax returns are generally subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years after they are filed.

The Company’s taxable income for each period is an estimate and will not be finally determined until the Company files its tax return for each year. Therefore, the final taxable income, and the taxable income earned in each period and carried forward for distribution in the following period, may be different than this estimate. The estimated tax character of the dividends declared on preferred and common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:

	For the three month periods ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Ordinary income	$	25,256	$	23,224
Tax return of capital	$	—	$	—

14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS     

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. There have been no subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued, except as disclosed below and elsewhere in these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

On May 2, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a base quarterly common stock dividend of $0.40 per share plus a supplemental common stock dividend of $0.07 per share, which are payable on July 17, 2024 to common stockholders of record on June 28, 2024.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (amounts in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

We have included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q, and from time to time our management may make, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “CSL” or the “Company”). These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about us, our current or prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated by reference herein involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning:

•our, or our portfolio companies’, future business, operations, operating results or prospects, including our and their ability to achieve our respective objectives;

•the return or impact of current and future investments;

•the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;

•the impact of any protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets on our business;

•the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business;

•the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market;

•the impact of supply chain constraints on our portfolio companies and the global economy;

•the current inflationary environment, and its impact on our portfolio companies and on the industries in which we invest;

•the impact on our business of changes in laws, policies or regulations (including the interpretation thereof) affecting our operations or the operations of our portfolio companies;

•our ability to recover unrealized losses;

•market conditions and our ability to access alternative debt markets and additional debt and equity capital;

•our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

•uncertainty surrounding the financial stability of the United States, Europe and China, including a possible shutdown of the U.S. federal government;

•uncertainty surrounding Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the impact of geopolitical tensions in other regions such as the Middle East, and developing tensions between China and the United States;

•competition with other entities and our affiliates for investment opportunities;

•the speculative and illiquid nature of our investments;

•the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;

•our expected financings and investments;

•the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;

•the timing, form and amount of any dividend distributions;

•the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies;

•the ability to consummate acquisitions;

•the impact of information technology system failures, data security breaches, data privacy compliance, network disruptions, and cybersecurity attacks;

•the ability of Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C., our investment adviser (the “Investment Adviser”), to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

•currency fluctuations and the adverse effect such fluctuations could have on the results of our investments in foreign companies, particularly to the extent that we receive payments denominated in foreign currency rather than U.S. dollars;

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•the ability of The Carlyle Group Employee Co., L.L.C. to attract and retain highly talented professionals that can provide services to our investment adviser and administrator;

•our ability to maintain our status as a business development company (“BDC”); and

•our intent to satisfy the requirements of a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Code”).

We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “may,” “plans,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predicts” and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Our actual results and condition could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking information for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (our “2023 Form 10-K”).

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q on information available to us on the date of this Form 10-Q, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we have filed or in the future may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our annual reports on Form 10-K, registration statements on Form N-2, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

Overview

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q “Financial Statements.” This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those described in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our 2023 Form 10-K. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements due to factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in our 2023 Form 10-K and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc., a Maryland corporation, is a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified management investment company. We have elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act and have operated our business as a BDC since we began our investment activities. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, we have elected to be treated as a registered investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Code”). We were formed in February 2012, commenced investment operations in May 2013 and began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, under the symbol “CGBD,” upon completion of our initial public offering in June 2017. Our principal executive offices are located at One Vanderbilt Avenue, Suite 3400, New York, New York 10017.

Our investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation primarily through assembling a portfolio of secured debt investments in U.S. middle market companies. Our core investment strategy focuses on lending to U.S. middle market companies, which we define as companies with approximately $25 million to $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), supported by financial sponsors. This core strategy is opportunistically supplemented with differentiated and complementary lending and investing strategies, which take advantage of the broad capabilities of Carlyle's Global Credit platform while offering risk-diversifying portfolio benefits. We seek to achieve our investment objective primarily through direct origination of secured debt instruments, including first lien senior secured loans (which may include stand-alone first lien loans, first lien/last out loans and “unitranche” loans) and second lien senior secured loans (collectively, “Middle Market Senior Loans”), with a minority of our assets invested in higher yielding investments (which may include unsecured debt, subordinated debt and investments in equities and structured products). The Middle Market Senior Loans are generally made to private U.S. middle market companies that are, in many cases, controlled by private equity firms.

We are externally managed by our Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”) and a subsidiary of Carlyle. We benefit from our Investment Adviser’s investment team of over 200 investment professionals with the deep knowledge and expertise across multiple asset classes who are supported by a team of finance, operations and administrative professionals currently employed by Carlyle Employee Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of

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Carlyle. In conducting our investment activities, we believe that we benefit from the significant scale, relationships and resources of Carlyle, including our Investment Adviser and its affiliates.

First Quarter 2024 Highlights

Quarterly Results

•Net investment income, inclusive of the preferred dividend, was $27.6 million or $0.54 per common share. Dividends declared on common shares were $24.4 million, or $0.48 per share.

•Net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 included a $3.6 million increase in total investment income from the comparable period in the prior year primarily driven by an increase in benchmark interest rates.

•The NAV per common share increased to $17.07 as of March 31, 2024, up from $16.99 as of December 31, 2023, primarily driven by net investment income in excess of our dividend for the quarter.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

•As of March 31, 2024, we held 174 investments across 131 portfolio companies and 26 industries for a total fair value of $1.8 billion.

•During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had investment fundings of $94.9 million and investment repayments of $173.4 million.

•In February 2024, we completed the successful recapitalization of Dermatology Associates, which contributed to non-accrual investments decreasing to 0.2% and 0.2% of the total portfolio based on amortized cost and fair value, respectively, as of March 31, 2024.

Liquidity and Capital Activity

•Total liquidity as of March 31, 2024 was $334.9 million in cash and undrawn debt capacity.

Key Components of Our Results of Operations

As a BDC, we believe that the key components of our results of operations for our business are earnings per share, dividends declared, net investment income and net asset value per common share. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recorded basic earnings per common share of $0.56, declared a dividend of $0.48 per common share and earned $0.54 of net investment income per common share.

The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data):

	For the three months ended
	March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations attributable to Common Stockholders	$	28,389	$	29,264	$	28,718	$	29,593
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	50,794,941		56,330,563		50,794,941		56,288,837
Earnings per share	$	0.56	$	0.52	$	0.57	$	0.53

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we declared dividends per common share of $0.48 and $0.44, respectively. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our NAV per share was $17.07 and $16.99, respectively.

Investment Income

We generate investment income primarily in the form of interest income on debt investments we hold. In addition, we generate income from dividends on direct equity investments, capital gains on the sales of loans and debt and equity securities and various loan origination and other fees. Our debt investments generally have a stated term of five to eight years and generally bear interest at a floating rate usually determined on the basis of a benchmark such as SOFR. Interest on these debt

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investments is generally paid quarterly. In some instances, we receive payments on our debt investments based on scheduled amortization of the outstanding balances. At times, we receive repayments of some of our debt investments prior to their scheduled maturity date. The frequency or volume of these repayments fluctuates significantly from period to period. Our portfolio activity reflects the proceeds of sales of securities. We may also generate investment income in the form of commitment, origination, amendment, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees.

Expenses

Our primary operating expenses include: (i) investment advisory fees, including base management fees and incentive fees, to our Investment Adviser pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement; (ii) debt service and other costs of borrowings or other financing arrangements; (iii) costs and other expenses and our allocable portion of overhead incurred by our Administrator in performing its administrative obligations under the Administration Agreement; and (iv) other operating expenses summarized below:

•administration fees payable under our Administration Agreement and Sub-Administration Agreements, including related expenses;

•the costs of any offerings of our common stock and other securities, if any;

•calculating individual asset values and our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firms);

•expenses, including travel expenses, incurred by our Investment Adviser, or members of our Investment Adviser team managing our investments, or payable to third parties, performing due diligence on prospective portfolio companies;

•the allocated costs incurred by our Investment Adviser in providing managerial assistance to those portfolio companies that request it;

•amounts payable to third parties relating to, or associated with, making or holding investments;

•the costs associated with subscriptions to data service, research-related subscriptions and expenses and quotation equipment and services used in making or holding investments;

•transfer agent and custodial fees;

•commissions and other compensation payable to brokers or dealers;

•U.S. federal, state and local taxes;

•independent director fees and expenses;

•costs of preparing financial statements and maintaining books and records, costs of preparing tax returns, costs of Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance and attestation and costs of filing reports or other documents with the SEC (or other regulatory bodies), and other reporting and compliance costs, including federal and state registration and any applicable listing fees;

•the costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to our stockholders and the costs of any stockholders’ meetings;

•the costs of specialty and custom software for monitoring risk, compliance and overall portfolio;

•fidelity bond, liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums;

•indemnification payments;

•direct fees and expenses associated with independent audits, agency, consulting and legal costs; and

•all other expenses incurred by us or our Administrator in connection with administering our business, including our allocable share of certain officers and their staff compensation.

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Net Investment Income

The following table summarizes our net investment income and net investment income per common share:

	For the three months ended
	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Total investment income	$	62,007	$	62,685
Total expenses (including excise tax expense)	33,558		33,570
Net investment income	$	28,449	$	29,115
Preferred stock dividend	875		875
Net investment income, net of the preferred stock dividend	$	27,574	$	28,240
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	50,794,941		50,794,941
Net investment income per common share	$	0.54	$	0.56

Portfolio and Investment Activity

Portfolio Overview

The following tables summarize certain characteristics of our investment portfolio as of March 31, 2024:

	First Lien Debt			Second Lien Debt			Equity Investments			Investment Funds			Total Investments
Count of investments	132			10			29			3			174
Investments, at amortized cost	$	1,286,407		$	167,311		$	104,760		$	271,097		$	1,829,575
Investments, at fair value	$	1,266,471		$	165,353		$	104,471		$	248,598		$	1,784,893
Percentage of total investments at fair value	70.9		%	9.3		%	5.9		%	13.9		%	100.0		%

	Weighted Average Yields at
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
First Lien Debt(1)	12.6	%	12.8	%
Second Lien Debt(1)	13.9	%	14.1	%
Total Debt and Income Producing Investments(1)(2)	12.6	%	13.0	%

(1)Weighted average yields include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of March 31, 2024. Weighted average yield at fair value is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount (“OID”) and market discount earned, divided by (b) total fair value included in such securities. Weighted average yield at amortized cost is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of OID and market discount earned, divided by (b) total amortized cost included in such securities. Weighted average yields exclude investments on non-accrual status. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above. Inclusive of all debt and income producing investments and investments on non-accrual status, the weighted average yield on amortized cost was 12.6% as of March 31, 2024.

(2)Weighted average yield for total investments includes Credit Fund and Credit Fund II, as well as income producing equity investments.

The geographical composition of investments at fair value as of March 31, 2024 were as follows:

	As of
Geography—% of Fair Value	March 31, 2024
Australia	0.3	%
Canada	2.9
Luxembourg	2.3
Sweden	0.0
United Kingdom	4.3
United States	90.2
Total	100.0	%

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The industry composition of investments at fair value as of March 31, 2024 were as follows:

	As of
Industry—% of Fair Value	March 31, 2024
Aerospace & Defense	5.7	%
Automotive	4.2
Beverage & Food	2.6
Business Services	5.6
Capital Equipment	2.6
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	3.8
Construction & Building	1.7
Consumer Goods: Durable	0.3
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	0.4
Consumer Services	5.1
Containers, Packaging & Glass	2.3
Diversified Financial Services	5.3
Energy: Oil & Gas	0.7
Environmental Industries	2.4
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	12.0
High Tech Industries	7.6
Investment Funds	13.9
Leisure Products & Services	4.5
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	2.4
Retail	1.4
Software	9.6
Sovereign & Public Finance	0.0
Telecommunications	4.2
Transportation: Cargo	0.5
Utilities: Electric	0.1
Wholesale	1.1
Total	100.0	%

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Our investment activity for the three months ended March 31, 2024 is presented below (information presented herein is at amortized cost unless otherwise indicated):

	For the three months ended
	March 31, 2024
Investments:
Total investments, beginning of period	$	1,904,895
New investments purchased	94,180
Net accretion of discount on investments	3,158
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	(19,186)
Investments sold or repaid	(153,472)
Total Investments, end of period	$	1,829,575
Principal amount of investments funded:
First Lien Debt	$	71,581
Second Lien Debt	406
Equity Investments(1)	22,892
Total	$	94,879
Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:
First Lien Debt	$	(140,103)
Second Lien Debt	(25,146)
Equity Investments(1)	(8,196)
Total	$	(173,445)
Number of new funded debt investments(2)	10
Average amount of new funded debt investments	$	3,291

(1)Based on cost/proceeds of equity activity.

(2)For the three months ended March 31, 2024, 100.0% of new funded debt investments were at floating interest rates.

See the Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2024 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information on these investments, including a list of companies and type and amount of investments.

Portfolio Credit

As part of the monitoring process, our Investment Adviser has developed risk assessment policies pursuant to which it regularly assesses the risk profile of each of our debt investments and rates each of them based on the following categories, which we refer to as “Internal Risk Ratings”. Key drivers of internal risk ratings include financial metrics, financial covenants, liquidity and enterprise value coverage. Pursuant to these risk policies, an Internal Risk Rating of 1 – 5, which are defined below, is assigned to each debt investment in our portfolio.

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Rating	Definition
1	Borrower is operating above expectations, and the trends and risk factors are generally favorable.
2	Borrower is operating generally as expected or at an acceptable level of performance. The level of risk to our initial cost basis is similar to the risk to our initial cost basis at the time of origination. This is the initial risk rating assigned to all new borrowers.
3	Borrower is operating below expectations and level of risk to our cost basis has increased since the time of origination. The borrower may be out of compliance with debt covenants. Payments are generally current although there may be higher risk of payment default.
4	Borrower is operating materially below expectations and the loan’s risk has increased materially since origination. In addition to the borrower being generally out of compliance with debt covenants, loan payments may be past due, but generally not by more than 120 days. It is anticipated that we may not recoup our initial cost basis and may realize a loss of our initial cost basis upon exit.
5	Borrower is operating substantially below expectations and the loan’s risk has increased substantially since origination. Most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance and payments are substantially delinquent. It is anticipated that we will not recoup our initial cost basis and may realize a substantial loss of our initial cost basis upon exit.

Our Investment Adviser monitors and, when appropriate, changes the risk ratings assigned to each debt investment in our portfolio. Our Investment Adviser reviews our investment ratings in connection with our quarterly valuation process. The below table summarizes the Internal Risk Ratings as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

	March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Fair Value		% of Fair Value		Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Internal Risk Rating 1	$	384	0.0	%	$	30,282	2.0	%
Internal Risk Rating 2	1,157,011		80.8		1,158,006		77.3
Internal Risk Rating 3	270,637		18.9		273,329		18.2
Internal Risk Rating 4	3,792		0.3		38,061		2.5
Internal Risk Rating 5	—		—		—		—
Total	$	1,431,824	100.0	%	$	1,499,678	100.0	%

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the weighted average Internal Risk Rating of our debt investment portfolio was 2.2. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, one and four of our debt investments were assigned an Internal Risk Rating of 4-5, respectively.

The following table summarizes the fair value of our performing and non-accrual/non-performing investments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	March 31, 2024					December 31, 2023
	Number of Investments	Fair Value		% of Fair Value		Number of Investments	Fair Value		% of Fair Value
Performing	173	$	1,781,101	99.8	%	169	$	1,803,820	97.9	%
Non-accrual(1)	1	3,792		0.2		4	38,061		2.1
Total	174	$	1,784,893	100.0	%	173	$	1,841,881	100.0	%

(1)For information regarding our non-accrual policy, see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Portfolio Financing    

Our primary sources of financing consist of Secured Debt, Unsecured Debt, and Securitizations, which are presented on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as Debt and secured borrowings. Refer to Note 8, Borrowings, to the

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unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our financing. The following table details those sources of financing:

	Outstanding Principal Balance, as of
	March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
Secured Debt
Credit Facility	$	234,331		$	260,356
Unsecured Debt
2024 Notes	190,000			190,000
2028 Notes	85,000			85,000
Securitizations
2015-1R Notes	425,926			449,200
Total	$	935,257		$	984,556
Weighted average interest rate	6.82		%	6.95		%

Credit Facility

On March 21, 2014, we closed on a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), as amended from time to time. The maximum principal amount of the Credit Facility is $790,000, pursuant to the terms of the agreement, subject to availability under the Credit Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of our portfolio investments (subject to certain concentration limitations) net of certain other indebtedness that we may incur in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility. Proceeds of the Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Credit Facility may be increased, subject to certain conditions, to $1,185,000 through the exercise by us of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Credit Facility includes a $50,000 limit for swingline loans and a $20,000 limit for letters of credit. Subject to certain exceptions, the Credit Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by us. The Credit Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage, shareholders’ equity and liquidity, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.

The Credit Facility consisted of the following as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	Total Facility		Borrowings Outstanding		Unused Portion(1)		Amount Available(2)		Weighted Average Interest Rate
March 31, 2024	$	790,000	$	234,331	$	555,669	$	264,960	7.17	%
December 31, 2023	$	790,000	$	260,356	$	529,644	$	359,675	7.21	%

(1)The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based.

(2)Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings and subject to compliance with applicable covenants and financial ratios.

Unsecured Debt

On December 30, 2019, we closed a private offering of $115.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.75% senior unsecured notes due December 31, 2024 and on December 11, 2020, we issued an additional $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% senior unsecured notes due December 31, 2024 (together the “2024 Notes”). The interest rates of the 2024 Notes are subject to increase (up to an additional 1.00% over the stated rate of such notes) in the event, subject to certain exceptions, the 2024 Notes cease to have an investment grade rating. The 2024 Notes are general unsecured obligations of ours that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by us.

On November 20, 2023, we completed a public offering of $85.0 million in aggregate principal of 8.20% senior unsecured notes due December 1, 2028 (the “2028 Notes” and together with the 2024 Notes, the “Senior Notes”). We may redeem the 2028 Notes in whole or in part at our option on our after December 1, 2025. The 2028 Notes are general unsecured obligations of ours that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by us.

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The following table details the carrying value of our 2024 Notes and 2028 Notes as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	As of
	March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
2024 Notes	$	190,000		$	190,000
2028 Notes	85,000			85,000
Total principal amount	$	275,000		$	275,000
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(3,247)			(3,434)
Effective interest rate swap hedge	35			985
Total carrying value	$	271,788		$	272,551
Weighted average interest rate	5.83		%	5.84		%

Securitizations

On June 26, 2015, we completed the 2015-1 Debt Securitization, which was refinanced on August 30, 2018 (the “2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing”) by redeeming in full the previously issued securitized notes and issuing new notes (the “2015-1R Notes”). The 2015-1R Notes were issued by Carlyle Direct Lending CLO 2015-1R LLC (the “2015-1 Issuer”), a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of us. The 2015-1R Notes are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans.

We received 100% of the $125,900 in nominal value of the non-interest bearing preferred interests issued by the 2015-1 Issuer (the “2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests”) on the closing date of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization in exchange for our contribution to the 2015-1 Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. Following the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing, the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests were reduced by approximately $21,375 to approximately $104,525.

On June 30, 2023, the 2015-1R Notes were amended to transition the benchmark rate to the Term SOFR Rate plus a Term SOFR adjustment (LIBOR prior to the amendment). The 2015-1R Notes reinvestment period ended October 15, 2023 and have a maturity date of October 15, 2031. In connection with the initial financing, we have made customary representations, warranties and covenants to the 2015-1 Issuer.

The following table summarizes the terms and principal amount of the 2015-1R Notes:

				As of
2015-1R Notes Tranche	Credit Rating	Reference Rate(1)	Spread / Fixed Interest Rate	March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
Class A-1-1-R	AAA	SOFR	1.55%	$	217,160		$	234,800
Class A-1-2-R	AAA	SOFR	1.78%	46,244			50,000
Class A-1-3-R	AAA	Fixed Rate	4.56%	23,122			25,000
Class A-2-R		SOFR	2.20%	66,000			66,000
Class B	Single A	SOFR	3.15%	46,400			46,400
Class C	BBB-	SOFR	4.00%	27,000			27,000
Total Principal Amount				$	425,926		$	449,200
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs				(1,863)			(1,924)
Total Carrying Value				$	424,063		$	447,276
Weighted average interest rate				7.27		%	7.49		%

(1)Floating rate tranches bear interest at three-month SOFR plus a Term SOFR adjustment.

Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC (“Credit Fund”)

On February 29, 2016, we and Credit Partners USA LLC (“Credit Partners”) entered into an amended and restated limited liability company agreement, as amended from time to time, to co-manage Credit Fund, a Delaware limited liability company that is not consolidated in our consolidated financial statements. Credit Fund is managed by a six-member board of managers, on which we and Credit Partners each have equal representation. We and Credit Partners each have 50% economic

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ownership of Credit Fund and have commitments to fund, from time to time, capital of up to $250,000 each. Funding of such commitments generally requires the approval of the board of Credit Fund, including the board members appointed by us. By virtue of our respective membership interests, we and Credit Partners each indirectly bear an allocable share of all expenses and other obligations of Credit Fund.

Credit Fund primarily invests in first lien loans of middle market companies sourced primarily by us and our affiliates. Portfolio and investment decisions with respect to Credit Fund must be unanimously approved by a quorum of Credit Fund’s investment committee consisting of an equal number of representatives of us and Credit Partners. Therefore, although we own more than 25% of the voting securities of Credit Fund, we do not believe that we have control over Credit Fund (other than for purposes of the Investment Company Act). Middle Market Credit Fund SPV, LLC (“Credit Fund Sub”) and MMCF Warehouse II, LLC (“Credit Fund Warehouse II”), each a Delaware limited liability company are wholly owned subsidiaries of Credit Fund and are consolidated in Credit Fund’s consolidated financial statements.

Since inception of Credit Fund and through March 31, 2024, we and Credit Partners each made capital contributions of $1 in members’ equity and $216,000 in subordinated loans to Credit Fund. On May 25, 2021, we and Credit Partners each received an aggregate return of capital on the subordinated loans of $23,000. The cost and fair value of our investment in Credit Fund was $193,001 and $180,648, respectively, as of March 31, 2024 and $193,001 and $181,960, respectively, as of December 31, 2023.

Our portion of the dividends declared by Credit Fund was $5,500 and $5,500 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our annualized dividend yield from Credit Fund was 11.4%.

Below is a summary of Credit Fund’s portfolio as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	As of
	March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
Senior secured loans(1)	$	738,811		$	803,541
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on amortized cost(2)	11.2		%	11.2		%
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on fair value(2)	11.5		%	11.6		%
Number of portfolio companies in Credit Fund	36			38
Average amount per portfolio company(1)	$	20,523		$	21,146
Number of loans on non-accrual status	3			3
Fair value of loans on non-accrual status	$	13,554		$	13,263
Percentage of portfolio at floating interest rates(3)(4)	100.0		%	100.0		%
Fair value of loans with PIK provisions	$	1,322		$	36,481
Percentage of portfolio with PIK provisions(4)	0.2		%	4.8		%

(1)At par/principal amount.

(2)Weighted average yields include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Weighted average yield on debt at fair value is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount (“OID”) and market discount earned, divided by (b) total fair value included in such securities. Weighted average yield on debt at amortized cost is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of OID and market discount earned, divided by (b) total amortized cost included in such securities. Weighted average yields exclude investments on non-accrual status. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above.

(3)Floating rate debt investments are generally subject to interest rate floors.

(4)Percentages based on fair value.

Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC (“Credit Fund II”)

On November 3, 2020, we and Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund (“CCLF”) entered into a limited liability company agreement to co-manage Credit Fund II, a Delaware limited liability company that is not consolidated in our consolidated financial statements. Credit Fund II is managed by a four-member board, on which we and CCLF have equal representation. We and CCLF have 84.13% and 15.87% economic ownership of Credit Fund II, respectively. By virtue of our respective membership interests, we and CCLF each indirectly bear an allocable share of all expenses and other obligations of Credit Fund II.

Credit Fund II primarily invests in senior secured loans of middle market companies. Credit Fund II's initial portfolio was funded in November 2020 with existing senior secured debt investments contributed by us and as part of the transaction,

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we determined that the contribution met the requirements under ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing. Credit Fund II is expected to make only limited new investments in senior secured loans of middle market companies. Portfolio and investment decisions with respect to Credit Fund II must be unanimously approved by a quorum of Credit Fund II’s board members consisting of at least one of our representatives and one of CCLF's representatives. Therefore, although we own more than 25% of the voting securities of Credit Fund II, we do not believe that we have control over Credit Fund II (other than for purposes of the Investment Company Act). Middle Market Credit Fund II SPV, LLC (“Credit Fund II Sub”), a Delaware limited liability company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Fund II and is consolidated in Credit Fund II’s consolidated financial statements.

Since inception of Credit Fund II and through March 31, 2024, we and CCLF made capital contributions of $78,096 and $12,709 in members’ equity, respectively, to Credit Fund II. The cost and fair value of our investment in Credit Fund II was $78,096 and $67,950, respectively, as of March 31, 2024 and $78,096 and $67,419, respectively, as of December 31, 2023. Our portion of the dividends declared by Credit Fund II was $2,776 and $2,776 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our annualized dividend yield from Credit Fund II was 14.2%.

Below is a summary of Credit Fund II’s portfolio as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	As of
	March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
Senior secured loans(1)	$	236,784		$	255,486
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on amortized cost(2)	11.9		%	12.0		%
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on fair value(2)	12.2		%	12.2		%
Number of portfolio companies in Credit Fund II	33			36
Average amount per portfolio company(1)	$	7,175		$	7,097
Number of loans on non-accrual status	—			1
Fair value of loans on non-accrual status	$	—		$	—
Percentage of portfolio at floating interest rates(3)(4)	100.0		%	97.9		%
Percentage of portfolio at fixed interest rates(4)	—		%	2.1		%
Fair value of loans with PIK provisions	$	20,292		$	20,117
Percentage of portfolio with PIK provisions(4)	8.8		%	8.5		%

(1)At par/principal amount.

(2)Weighted average yields include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Weighted average yield on debt at fair value is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount (“OID”) and market discount earned, divided by (b) total fair value included in such securities. Weighted average yield on debt at amortized cost is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of OID and market discount earned, divided by (b) total amortized cost included in such securities. Weighted average yields exclude investments on non-accrual status. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above.

(3)Floating rate debt investments are generally subject to interest rate floors.

(4)Percentages based on fair value.

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Consolidated Results of Operations

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023

The following table sets forth information regarding our consolidated results of operations for the three month periods ending March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively:

	Three Months Ended				Change
	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023		$
Investment income:
Interest income	$	46,442	$	45,886	$	556
PIK income	5,507		6,170		(663)
Dividend income	8,276		8,276		—
Other income	1,782		2,353		(571)
Total investment income	62,007		62,685		(678)
Expenses:
Base management fees	6,888		7,014		(126)
Incentive fees	5,867		6,027		(160)
Professional fees	745		792		(47)
Administrative service fees	501		414		87
Interest expense and credit facility fees	17,863		18,335		(472)
Directors’ fees and expenses	151		111		40
Other general and administrative	713		465		248
Excise tax expense	830		412		418
Total expenses	33,558		33,570		(12)
Net investment income (loss)	28,449		29,115		(666)
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation):
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	(19,186)		210		(19,396)
Net realized currency gain (loss) on non-investment assets and liabilities	640		(13)		653
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments	18,332		3,395		14,937
Net change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on non-investment assets and liabilities	1,029		(3,114)		4,143
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and non-investment assets and liabilities	815		478		337
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	29,264	$	29,593	$	(329)

Investment Income

The decrease in investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023 was primarily driven by a decrease in average outstanding investment balance due to sales and repayments of our investments and a decrease in other income. As of March 31, 2024, the size of our portfolio decreased to $1,829,575 from $1,904,895 as of December 31, 2023, at amortized cost. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the weighted average yield of our total debt and income producing investments was 12.6% and 12.7%, respectively, based on amortized cost.

Interest income and PIK income on our first and second lien debt investments are dependent on the composition and credit quality of the portfolio. Generally, we expect the portfolio to generate predictable quarterly interest income based on the terms stated in each loan’s credit agreement. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, one and four of our debt investments were on non-accrual status, respectively. Non-accrual investments had a fair value of $3,792 and $38,061, which represented approximately 0.2% and 2.1% of total investments at fair value as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The remaining first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

The decrease in other income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023 was primarily driven by a decrease in amendment and prepayment fees.

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Expenses

The decrease in interest expense and credit facility fees was primarily driven by lower average borrowings outstanding on the Credit Facility during the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The decrease in base management fees was driven by lower average gross assets as a result of net repayments on our investments for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023.

The decrease in incentive fees was driven by lower pre-incentive fee net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, there were no accrued capital gains incentive fees based upon the cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of March 31, 2024. The accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. See Note 4, Related Party Transactions, to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information on the incentive and base management fees.

Professional fees include legal, rating agencies, audit, tax, valuation, technology and other professional fees incurred related to the management of the Company. Administrative service fees represent fees paid to the Administrator for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our executive officers and their respective staff. Other general and administrative expenses include insurance, filing, research, subscriptions and other costs.

Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

The amount of and number of investments with realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Realized gains on investments	$	15,052	$	243
Number of investments with realized gains	11		4
Realized losses on investments	$	(34,238)	$	(33)
Number of investments with realized losses	3		1
Change in unrealized appreciation on investments	$	45,498	$	13,463
Number of investments with unrealized appreciation	100		93
Change in unrealized depreciation on investments	$	(27,166)	$	(10,068)
Number of investments with unrealized depreciation	70		73

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recognized a realized loss after the write-off of our investment in American Physician Partners partially offset by a realized gain from the recapitalization of our investment in Dermatology Associates. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was mainly driven by the reversal of prior period unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to these two borrowers.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is driven by changes in other inputs utilized under our valuation methodology, including, but not limited to, enterprise value multiples, borrower leverage multiples and borrower ratings, and the impact of exits.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023

The following table sets forth information regarding our consolidated results of operations for the three month periods ending March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023:

	Three Months Ended				Change
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023		$
Investment income:
Interest income	$	46,442	$	44,948	$	1,494
PIK income	5,507		4,188		1,319
Dividend income	8,276		8,276		—
Other income	1,782		963		819
Total investment income	62,007		58,375		3,632
Expenses:
Base management fees	6,888		7,236		(348)
Incentive fees	5,867		5,472		395
Professional fees	745		689		56
Administrative service fees	501		28		473
Interest expense and credit facility fees	17,863		17,281		582
Directors’ fees and expenses	151		123		28
Other general and administrative	713		453		260
Excise tax expense	830		523		307
Total expenses	33,558		31,805		1,753
Net investment income (loss)	28,449		26,570		1,879
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation):
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	(19,186)		(13,315)		(5,871)
Net realized currency gain (loss) on non-investment assets and liabilities	640		(53)		693
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments	18,332		16,015		2,317
Net change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on non-investment assets and liabilities	1,029		(1,230)		2,259
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and non-investment assets and liabilities	815		1,417		(602)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	29,264	$	27,987	$	1,277

Investment Income

The increase in investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily driven by an increase in interest income, PIK income and other income. As of March 31, 2024, the size of our portfolio decreased to $1,829,575 from $2,027,648 as of March 31, 2023, at amortized cost. As of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, the weighted average yield of our total debt and income producing investments was 12.6% and 12.1%, respectively, based on amortized cost.

Interest income and PIK income on our first and second lien debt investments are dependent on the composition and credit quality of the portfolio. Generally, we expect the portfolio to generate predictable quarterly interest income based on the terms stated in each loan’s credit agreement. As of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, one and three of our debt investments were on non-accrual status, respectively. Non-accrual investments had a fair value of $3,792 and $68,890, which represented approximately 0.2% and 3.5% of total investments at fair value as of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, respectively. The remaining first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments as of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

The increase in other income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily driven by higher amendment fees.

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Expenses

The increase in interest expense and credit facility fees for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily driven by higher weighted average interest rates due to higher benchmark rates, partially offset by a lower average principal balance during the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The increase in incentive fees was driven by higher pre-incentive fee net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The decrease in base management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023 was driven by lower average gross assets as a result of net repayments on our investments.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, there were no accrued capital gains incentive fees based upon the cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of March 31, 2024. The accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under U.S. GAAP in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. See Note 4, Related Party Transactions, to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information on the incentive and base management fees.

Professional fees include legal, rating agencies, audit, tax, valuation, technology and other professional fees incurred related to the management of the Company. Administrative service fees represent fees paid to the Administrator for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our executive officers and their respective staff. Other general and administrative expenses include insurance, filing, research, subscriptions and other costs.

Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

The amount of and number of investments with realized gain (loss) and changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Realized gains on investments	$	15,052	$	238
Number of investments with realized gains	11		4
Realized losses on investments	$	(34,238)	$	(13,553)
Number of investments with realized losses	3		5
Change in unrealized appreciation on investments	$	45,498	$	34,772
Number of investments with unrealized appreciation	100		107
Change in unrealized depreciation on investments	$	(27,166)	$	(18,757)
Number of investments with unrealized depreciation	70		61

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recognized a realized loss after the write-off of our investment in American Physician Partners partially offset by a realized gain from the recapitalization of our investment in Dermatology Associates. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was mainly driven by the reversal of prior period unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to these two borrowers.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is driven by changes in other inputs utilized under our valuation methodology, including, but not limited to, enterprise value multiples, borrower leverage multiples and borrower ratings, and the impact of exits.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Capitalization

We have capitalized our business to date primarily through the issuance and sale of our common stock, asset-level financing, and the issuance of unsecured senior debt. As of March 31, 2024, we had $935,257 of outstanding consolidated indebtedness under the Credit Facility, the 2015-1R Notes and the Senior Notes as previously discussed within Portfolio and

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Investment Activity - Portfolio Financing. As of March 31, 2024, we had $334,881 of liquidity that can be used to satisfy our short-term cash requirements and working capital for our business. Refer to Note 8, Borrowings, to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our financing.

Our Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference equal to $25 per share (the “Liquidation Preference”) plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends up to but excluding the date of distribution. Dividends on our Preferred Stock are payable on a quarterly basis in an initial amount equal to 7.00% per annum of the Liquidation Preference per share, payable in cash, or at our option, 9.00% per annum of the Liquidation Preference payable in additional shares of Preferred Stock.

The Preferred Stock is convertible, in whole or in part, at the option of the holder of the Preferred Stock into the number of shares of common stock equal to the Liquidation Preference plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends, divided by an initial conversion price of $9.50, subject to certain adjustments to prevent dilution as set forth in the Company's articles supplementary (the “Articles Supplementary”). The conversion price as of March 31, 2024 was $9.03. Effective as of May 5, 2023, the Company, with the approval of the Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, has the option to redeem all of the Preferred Stock for cash consideration equal to the Liquidation Preference plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends. The holders of the Preferred Stock have the right to convert all or a portion of their shares of Preferred Stock prior to the date fixed for such redemption. Effective as of May 5, 2027, the holders of the Preferred Stock have the option to require the Company to redeem any or all of the then-outstanding Preferred Stock upon 90 days’ notice. The form of consideration used in any such redemption is at the option of the Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, and may be cash consideration equal to the Liquidation Preference plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends, or shares of common stock. Holders also have the right to redeem the Preferred Stock upon a Change in Control (as defined in the Articles Supplementary).

The following table presents our certain capitalization ratios:

	March 31, 2024	December 31, 2023
Net Financial Leverage	0.95x	1.02x
Statutory Debt to Equity	1.13x	1.19x

Sources of Liquidity

Our primary sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents and available borrowings under our Credit Facility.

	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	69,921	$	60,447
Available borrowings under Credit Facility	264,960		359,675
Total Liquidity	$	334,881	$	420,122

We generate cash from the net proceeds of offerings of our common stock and through cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments as well as income earned on investments and cash equivalents. We may also fund a portion of our investments through borrowings under the Credit Facility, the issuance of debt, and through securitization of a portion of our existing investments. The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for investments in portfolio companies, repayment of indebtedness, cash distributions to our stockholders, repurchases of our common stock and for other general corporate purposes. We believe our current cash position, available capacity on our Credit Facility, which is well in excess of our unfunded commitments, and net cash provided by operating activities will provide us with sufficient resources to meet our obligations and continue to support our investment objectives, including reserving for the capital needs which may arise at our portfolio companies.

Liquidity Needs

Our primary liquidity needs include our funding of new and existing portfolio investments, payment of operating expenses and interest and principal payments under the Credit Facility. From time to time, we may also repurchase our outstanding debt or shares of our common stock.

Contractual Obligations and Contingencies

In the ordinary course of our business, we enter into contracts or agreements that contain indemnifications or warranties. Future events could occur which may give rise to liabilities arising from these provisions against us. We believe that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in

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these unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for any such exposure.

We have in the past, currently are and may in the future become obligated to fund commitments such as revolving credit facilities, bridge financing commitments, or delayed draw commitments. We had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	Par / Principal Amount as of
	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Unfunded delayed draw commitments	$	67,946	$	68,017
Unfunded revolving commitments	70,712		66,392
Total unfunded commitments	$	138,658	$	134,409

Pursuant to an undertaking by us in connection with the 2015-1 Debt Securitization, we agreed to hold on an ongoing basis the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests with an aggregate dollar purchase price at least equal to 5% of the aggregate outstanding amount of all collateral obligations by the 2015-1 Issuer for so long as any securities of the 2015-1 Issuer remains outstanding. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we were in compliance with this undertaking.

Cash Flows

The following table details the net change in our cash and cash equivalents:

	For the three months ended
	March 31, 2024
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	$	81,005
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities	(71,531)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	9,474

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we paid $66,911 related to cost of investments purchased and received $132,614 in repayments on our investments. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had net repayments of $25,000 on the Credit Facility and repaid $23,274 of principal on the 2015-1R Notes.

Asset Coverage

In accordance with the Investment Company Act, a BDC is only allowed to borrow amounts such that its “asset coverage,” as defined in the Investment Company Act, satisfies the minimum asset coverage ratio specified in the Investment Company Act after such borrowing. “Asset coverage” generally refers to a company’s total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by “senior securities,” as defined in the Investment Company Act, divided by total senior securities representing indebtedness and, if applicable, preferred stock. “Senior securities” for this purpose includes borrowings from banks or other lenders, debt securities and preferred stock.

Prior to March 23, 2018, BDCs were required to maintain a minimum asset coverage ratio of 200%. On March 23, 2018, an amendment to Section 61(a) of the Investment Company Act was signed into law to permit BDCs to reduce the minimum asset coverage ratio from 200% to 150%, so long as certain approval and disclosure requirements are satisfied. Under the 200% minimum asset coverage ratio, BDCs are permitted to borrow up to one dollar for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity, and under the 150% minimum asset coverage ratio, BDCs are permitted to borrow up to two dollars for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity. In other words, Section 61(a) of the Investment Company Act, as amended, permits BDCs to potentially increase their debt-to-equity ratio from a maximum of 1 to 1 to a maximum of 2 to 1.

On April 9, 2018 and June 6, 2018, the Board of Directors, including a “required majority” (as such term is defined in Section 57(o) of the Investment Company Act), and the stockholders of the Company, respectively, approved the application to the Company of the 150% minimum asset coverage ratio set forth in Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act, as amended. As a result, the minimum asset coverage ratio applicable to the Company was reduced from 200% to 150%, effective as of June 7, 2018.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had total senior securities of $985,257 and $1,034,556, respectively, consisting of secured borrowings under the Credit Facility, the Senior Notes, the 2015-1R Notes and the Preferred

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Stock, and had asset coverage ratios of 188.0% and 183.4%, respectively. For the purposes of the asset coverage ratio, the Preferred Stock is classified as a senior security.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. These estimates and judgments are based on historical information, information currently available to us and on various other assumptions management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from those estimates and we may change our estimates and assumptions in future evaluations. Changes in these estimates and assumptions may have a material effect on our results of operations and financial condition. There have been no material changes in the critical accounting estimates since those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in the valuations of our investment portfolio and interest rates.

Valuation Risk

Our investments generally do not have a readily available market price. Our Investment Adviser, as the valuation designee pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act, values our investments for which market quotations are not readily available in good faith at fair value in accordance with our valuation policy. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each portfolio investment while employing a consistently applied valuation process for the types of investments we make. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period. In addition, because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is possible that the difference could be material.

Interest Rate Risk

As of March 31, 2024, on a fair value basis, approximately 100.0% of our debt investments bear interest at a floating rate, which primarily are subject to interest rate floors. The Credit Facility and 2015-1 Notes are also subject to floating interest rates and are primarily paid based on floating SOFR rates. The 2028 Notes, which bear a fixed rate, are hedged by entering into fixed to floating interest rate swaps, in order to align the interest rates of our liabilities in our investment portfolio. The 2024 Notes bear a fixed rate.

Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. There can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our income in the future.

The following table estimates the potential changes in net cash flow generated from interest income, should interest rates increase or decrease by 100, 200 or 300 basis points. These hypothetical interest income calculations are based on a model of the settled debt investments in our portfolio, excluding structured finance obligations and our investments in Credit Fund and Credit Fund II, held as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and are only adjusted for assumed changes in the underlying base interest rates and the impact of that change on interest income. Interest expense is calculated based on outstanding secured borrowings and notes payable as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and based on the terms of our Credit Facility and notes payable. Interest expense on our Credit Facility and notes payable is calculated using the stated interest rate as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, adjusted for the hypothetical changes in rates, as shown below. We intend to continue to finance a portion of our investments with borrowings and the interest rates paid on our borrowings may significantly impact our net interest income.

We regularly measure exposure to interest rate risk. We assess interest rate risk and manage interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis by comparing our interest rate sensitive assets to our interest rate sensitive liabilities. Based on that review, we determine whether or not any hedging transactions are necessary to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates.

Based on our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the following table shows the annual impact on net investment income of base rate changes in interest rates for our settled debt investments (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments), excluding our investments in Credit Fund and Credit

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Fund II, and outstanding secured borrowings and notes payable assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:

	As of March 31, 2024						As of December 31, 2023
Basis Point Change	Interest Income		Interest Expense		Net Investment Income		Interest Income		Interest Expense		Net Investment Income
Up 300 basis points	$	44,159	$	(21,667)	$	22,492	$	44,769	$	(23,087)	$	21,682
Up 200 basis points	$	29,439	$	(14,445)	$	14,994	$	29,846	$	(15,391)	$	14,455
Up 100 basis points	$	14,720	$	(7,222)	$	7,498	$	14,923	$	(7,696)	$	7,227
Down 100 basis points	$	(14,720)	$	7,222	$	(7,498)	$	(14,923)	$	7,696	$	(7,227)
Down 200 basis points	$	(29,439)	$	14,445	$	(14,994)	$	(29,846)	$	15,391	$	(14,455)
Down 300 basis points	$	(44,135)	$	21,667	$	(22,468)	$	(44,740)	$	23,087	$	(21,653)

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company. See also Note 12, Litigation, to the unaudited consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth within this Form 10-Q, consideration should be given to the information disclosed in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

We did not sell any equity securities during the period covered in this report that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

The following table provides information regarding purchases of our common stock made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended March 31, 2024 for the periods indicated.

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(1)(2)	Maximum (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1, 2024 through January 31, 2024	—	$	—	—	$	42,263
February 1, 2024 through February 29, 2024	—	—		—	$	42,263
March 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024	—	—		—	$	42,263
Total	—			—

(1)On trade date basis.

(2)On November 2, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved the continuation of the Company's $200 million Stock Repurchase Program until November 5, 2024, or until the date the approved dollar amount has been used to repurchase shares. Pursuant to the program, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $200 million in the aggregate of the Company’s outstanding stock in the open market and/or through privately negotiated transactions at prices not to exceed the Company’s net asset value per share as reported in its most recent financial statements, in accordance with the guidelines specified in Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined by the Company, in its discretion, based upon the evaluation of economic and market conditions, stock price, available cash, applicable legal and regulatory requirements and other factors, and may include purchases pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act. The program does not require the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares and there can be no assurance as to the amount of shares repurchased under the program. The program may be suspended, extended, modified or discontinued by the Company at any time, subject to applicable law. Pursuant to the authorization described above, the Company adopted a 10b5-1 plan (the “Company 10b5-1 Plan”). The Company 10b5-1 Plan provides that purchases will be conducted on the open market in accordance with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Exchange Act and will otherwise be subject to applicable law, which may prohibit purchases under certain circumstances. The amount of purchases made under the Company 10b5-1 Plan or otherwise and how much will be purchased at any time is uncertain, dependent on prevailing market prices and trading volumes, all of which we cannot predict. The Company's Stock Repurchase Program was originally approved by the Company's Board of Directors on November 5, 2018 and announced on November 6, 2018.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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Item 5. Other Information

    During the three months ended March 31, 2024, no director or Section 16 officer of the Company adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements (in each case, as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K).

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Item 6. Exhibits

31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
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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 thereunto duly authorized.

	CARLYLE SECURED LENDING, INC.
Dated: May 7, 2024	By	/s/ Thomas M. Hennigan
		Thomas M. Hennigan Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer)

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