UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025

OR

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

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 814-01069

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	46-5327366
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA	02116
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (617) 936-2275

Not applicable

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
None	Not applicable	Not applicable

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Limited Liability Company Units

(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. Yes ☐ No ☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the Registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the Registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of December 31, 2025, there was no established public market for the Registrant’s common units.

The number of the Registrant’s common units outstanding at April 2, 2026 was 18,034,649.

Documents Incorporated by Reference

TCW Direct Lending LLC will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, not later than 120 days after the close of its fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, a definitive proxy statement containing the information required to be disclosed under Part III of Form 10-K.

Auditor Firm Id: 34 Auditor Name: Deloitte & Touche LLP Auditor Location: Los Angeles, California, United States of America

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED December 31, 2025

Table of Contents

	INDEX	PAGE
PART I.
Item 1.	Business	1
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	17
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	38
Item 1C.	Cybersecurity	38
Item 2.	Properties	39
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	39
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	39
PART II.
Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	39
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	40
Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	41
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	54
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	55
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	55
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	55
Item 9B.	Other Information	56
Item 9C.	Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections	56
PART III.
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	57
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	57
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Unitholder Matters	57
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	57
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	57
PART IV.
Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	58
Item 16.	Form 10-K Summary	60

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about us, our prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “should,” “targets,” “projects,” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation:

•an economic downturn could impair our portfolio companies’ ability to continue to operate, which could lead to the loss of some or all of our investments in such portfolio companies;

•a contraction of available credit could impair our lending and investment activities;

•a decline in interest rates could adversely impact our results as a majority of our investments bear interest based on floating rates;

•the impact of current global economic conditions, including those caused by inflation, an elevated interest rate environment and geopolitical events;

•interest rate volatility could adversely affect our results, particularly to the extent we use leverage as part of our investment strategy;

•our future operating results;

•our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

•our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

•the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their financial and other business objectives;

•the increasing concentration of our investment portfolio as we continue to wind down may heighten the risk that an adverse change in one issuer or industry could have a material adverse impact on our performance;

•an inability to replicate the historical success of any previously launched fund managed by the private credit team of our investment adviser, TCW Asset Management Company LLC (the “Adviser”, also the “Administrator”);

•potential illiquidity and lack of a viable trading market for our Units (as defined herein);

•we may be unable to generate returns for our investors and any losses of the Company will be borne solely by holders of our Units (“Unitholders”) and not by the Adviser;

•the impact of prepayment on the value of our investments;

•the allocation of expenses in co-investments;

•our reliance on the skill and expertise of the Adviser;

•investments at different levels of a capital structure may expose us to additional risks;

•conflicts of interest may arise between the Advisers, Other Clients (as defined herein) and certain of our portfolio companies;

•we may be limited in our ability to engage in certain transactions with affiliates under the 1940 Act;

•the speculative and illiquid nature of our investments;

•operational risks;

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

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•our reliance upon un-affiliated co-lenders, consultants, service providers and other counterparties;

•valuation risks;

•the risks associated with indirect investments in portfolio companies through joint ventures, partnerships or other special purpose vehicles;

•insolvencies of our portfolio companies;

•potential lender liability proceedings;

•additional risks associated with the highly levered portfolio companies in which we may invest;

•the risks associated with the bridge financings, subordinated or mezzanine financings, unitranche loans, delayed draw facilities which we may make to portfolio companies;

•loans to middle-market portfolio companies present a greater risk than loans to larger companies;

•risks associated payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest and private credit;

•we will pay fees and expenses which will reduce the actual returns to Unitholders, the distributions we make to Unitholders, and the overall value of the Unitholders’ investment;

•we may retain, in whole or in part, any proceeds attributable to portfolio investments and may use the amounts retained to make investments, pay Company fees and expenses, repay Company borrowings, or fund reasonable reserves for future Company expenses or other obligations;

•we may issue Preferred Units with separate rights and privileges;

•compliance with current legal, tax and regulatory framework and changes thereto;

•the costs associated with being a public entity;

•uncertainty surrounding global political and financial stability, including the liquidity of the banking;

•uncertainty surrounding market and geopolitical risk;

•disruptions and instability in the capital markets;

•uncertainty with respect to trade policies, treaties and tariffs;

•our status as a non-diversified investment company may cause our net asset value to fluctuate;

•collateral may consist of assets that may not be readily liquidated;

•our investments may not be diversified;

•changes or potential disruptions in our operations and the operations of our portfolio companies, the economy, financial markets or political environment, including those caused by tariffs and trade disputes with other countries, supply chain issues, inflation and an elevated interest rate environment;

•risks associated with possible disruption in our operations, the operations of our portfolio companies or the economy generally due to terrorism, war or other geopolitical conflict, natural disasters, pandemics or cybersecurity incidents;

•the ability of the Adviser to monitor and administer our investments;

•the ability of the Adviser to attract and retain highly talented professionals, and the allocation of such professionals’ time;

•our reliance on management of the portfolio companies in which we invest;

•our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company, or “RIC,” under Subchapter M of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and as a business

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development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) and the related tax implications;

•the effect of legal, tax and regulatory changes;

•information systems failures and other cybersecurity risks significantly disrupting our business, financial condition or operating results;

•the risks artificial intelligence pose to us and our portfolio companies; and

•the other risks, uncertainties and other factors we identify under “Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, some of those assumptions are based on the work of third parties and any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate; as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could prove to be inaccurate. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this report should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this report. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or any other information contained herein, except as required by applicable law. The safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the “1934 Act”), which preclude civil liability for certain forward-looking statements, do not apply to the forward-looking statements in this report because we are regulated under the 1940 Act as an investment company.

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PART I

In this annual report on Form 10-K, except as otherwise indicated, the terms:

“TCW Direct Lending LLC” refers to TCW Direct Lending LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

The “Adviser” refers to TCW Asset Management Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

For simplicity, this report uses the terms “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” to include TCW Direct Lending LLC and where appropriate in the context, its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Item 1. Business

Our Company

We are a direct lending investment company that seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns primarily through direct investments in senior secured loans to middle market companies or other issuers. We are managed by the TCW Private Credit Group (the “Private Credit Group” fka the “Direct Lending Team”) of the Adviser, a group of investment professionals that uses the same investment strategy employed by the Private Credit Group over the past 25 years.

We are primarily focused on investing in senior secured debt obligations, although there may be occasions where the investment may be unsecured. We may also consider an equity investment as the primary security, in combination with a debt obligation, or as part of a total return strategy. Our investments are in corporations, partnerships or other business entities. Additionally, in certain circumstances, we may co-invest with other investors and/or strategic partners through indirect investments in portfolio companies through a joint venture vehicle, partnership or other special purpose vehicle (each, an “Investment Vehicle”). While we invest primarily in U.S. companies, there are certain instances where we invested in companies domiciled elsewhere.

The issuers in which we invest are typically highly leveraged, and, in most cases, these investments are not rated by any rating agency. If these investments were rated, we believe that they would likely receive a rating from a nationally recognized statistical rating organization of below investment grade, which is often referred to as “junk.” Exposure to below investment grade securities involves certain risks, and those securities are viewed as speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal.

The issuers in which we invest are typically highly leveraged, and, in most cases, these investments are not rated by any rating agency. If these investments were rated, we believe that they would likely receive a rating from a nationally recognized statistical rating organization of below investment grade, which is often referred to as “junk.” Exposure to below investment grade securities involves certain risks, and those securities are viewed as speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal.

We were formed on April 1, 2014 as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Delaware. Investment operations commenced on September 19, 2014 (the “Initial Closing Date”) when we issued limited liability company units (the “Common Units”) to persons not affiliated with the Adviser. We have elected to be regulated as BDC under the 1940 Act. We have also elected to be treated for U.S. Federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code for the taxable year ending December 31, 2015 and subsequent years. We are required to continue to meet the minimum distribution and other requirements for RIC qualification.

Because we are a RIC under the Code, our portfolio is subject to diversification and other requirements. As such, we are required to comply with various regulatory requirements, such as the requirement to invest at least 70% of our assets in “qualifying assets,” source of income limitations, asset diversification requirements, and the requirement to distribute annually at least 90% of our taxable income and tax-exempt interest. In addition to those diversification requirements, we will not invest more than 10% of investors’ aggregate capital commitments to us through the Common Units (the “Commitments”) in any single portfolio company.

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We entered into one or more credit facilities or other borrowings, either directly or through one or more subsidiaries.

We may also be subject to limitations as to how borrowed funds may be used, which may include restrictions on geographic and industry concentrations, loan size, payment frequency and status, average life, collateral interests and investment ratings, as well as regulatory restrictions on leverage which may affect the amount of funding that may be obtained. There may also be certain requirements relating to portfolio performance, including required minimum portfolio yield and limitations on delinquencies and charge-offs, a violation of which could limit further advances and, in some cases, result in an event of default. An event of default under a credit facility could result in an accelerated maturity date for all amounts outstanding thereunder, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition and could lead to cross defaults under other credit facilities and other borrowings. This could reduce our liquidity and cash flow and impair our ability to manage and grow our business.

Also, any security interests and/or negative covenants required by a credit facility or other borrowings we enter into may limit our ability to create liens on assets to secure additional debt and may make it difficult for us to restructure or refinance indebtedness at or prior to maturity or obtain additional debt or equity financing. Any obligations to our creditors under our credit facilities or other borrowings may be secured by a pledge of and a security interest in some or all of our assets, including our portfolio of investments and cash. If we default, we may be forced to sell a portion of our investments quickly and prematurely at what may be disadvantageous prices to us in order to meet our outstanding payment obligations and/or support working capital requirements, any of which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

As part of certain credit facilities or other borrowings, the right to make capital calls of Unitholders may be pledged as collateral, which will allow our creditors to call for capital contributions upon the occurrence of an event of default. To the extent such an event of default does occur, Unitholders could therefore be required to fund any shortfall up to their remaining Capital Commitments, without regard to the underlying value of their investment.

As of December 31, 2025, we have three wholly-owned subsidiaries - TCW DL VI Funding I, LLC, TCW DL CTH, LLC, and Precision Products Machining Group, LLC each a Delaware limited liability company. TCW DL VI Funding I, LLC and TCW DL CTH, LLC were designed to hold equity investments of ours and Precision Products Machining Group, LLC was acquired through an investment restructuring.

We borrow money from time to time, but do not intend to exceed a 1:1 debt-to-equity ratio, or such other maximum amount as may be permitted by applicable law. In determining whether to borrow money, we analyze the maturity, covenant package and rate structure of proposed borrowings as well as the risks of such borrowings compared to our investment outlook. The use of borrowed funds or the proceeds of any preferred units (the “Preferred Units”, and together with the “Common Units”, the “Units”) issued by the Company to make investments would have its own specific set of benefits and risks, and all of the costs of borrowing funds or issuing Preferred Units would be borne by the holders of the Common Units (each, a “Common Unitholder” and together with holders of the Preferred Units the “Unitholders” or “Members”). See “Part I Item 1A. Risk Factors—Borrowing Money.”

The Adviser

Our investment activities are managed by the Adviser. Subject to the overall supervision of our board of directors, the Adviser manages our day-to-day operations and provides investment advisory and management services to us pursuant to the investment advisory and management agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) by and between the Adviser and us.

The Adviser is a Delaware limited liability company registered with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”) , and has been since 1970. The Adviser is a wholly owned subsidiary of The TCW Group, Inc. (the “TCW Group”); and together with its affiliated companies (collectively, “TCW”) manages or has committed to manage approximately $206.2 billion of assets as of December 31, 2025. Such assets are managed in various formats, including managed accounts, funds, structured products and other investment vehicles.

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The Adviser is responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, conducting industry research, performing diligence on potential investments, structuring our investments and monitoring our portfolio companies on an ongoing basis.

Our assets are managed by the Adviser’s Private Credit Group. The Private Credit Group joined the TCW Group in December 2012. The Private Credit Group was previously with Regiment Capital Advisors, LP, an independent investment manager based in Boston, Massachusetts. TCW Direct Lending LLC is the Private Credit Group’s sixth fund. The Private Credit Group is led by Richard Miller and currently includes a group of dedicated investment professionals who have substantial investing, corporate finance, and merger and acquisition expertise and also significant experience in leveraged transactions, high yield financings and restructurings.

Investment Strategy and Opportunity

We provide private capital to middle market companies operating in a broad range of industries primarily in the United States. As our investment period has ended, we will not originate new loans, but may increase credit facilities to existing borrowers or affiliates. Our highly negotiated, private investments include senior secured loans, unsecured senior loans, subordinated and mezzanine loans, convertible securities, equity securities, and equity-linked securities such as options and warrants. Historically, our investment bias was towards adjustable-rate, senior secured loans. However, currently, as a result of company level restructurings, a substantial portion of the portfolio is now comprised of equity investments. We do not anticipate a secondary market developing for our private investments. We compensate for the inherent lack of liquidity in our private investments by seeking returns that are higher than those of similar, but more liquid, investments. We consider financings for many different purposes, including corporate acquisitions, growth opportunities, liquidity needs, rescue situations, recapitalizations, DIP loans, bridge loans and Chapter 11 exits. As a result, we may invest in companies that are experiencing, or are likely to experience, operational, capital structure, liquidity and/or other financial difficulties. These investments can be subject to greater credit and liquidity risks, and could be more prone to default.

Investment Strategy

The Private Credit Group applies its investment philosophy, strategy and approach to the management of the portfolio. The conditions of the economy or capital markets will not be used as an absolute indicator of the relative attractiveness of an investment opportunity considered. Rather, the investment must provide for adequate return relative to the risk assumed, regardless of the economic or capital market environment.

We pursue our investment objectives by adhering to a proactive strategy of exerting influence throughout each stage of the investment process from origination to exit. The tactics utilized in this strategy are paramount to our success and include selective origination, rigorous due diligence, customized structuring and active monitoring of the investment portfolio.

Selective Origination

The Private Credit Group has a long-term presence in the private capital markets and, as a result, has developed an extensive network of strategic relationships. These relationships include capital market intermediaries such as broker-dealers, investment bankers, commercial bankers, private equity sponsors, mergers and acquisitions advisers, restructuring professionals, accountants and other financial professionals through whom the Adviser believes we will be able to source investment opportunities. The Private Credit Group’s network also extends to the corporate community and includes senior management teams, independent industry consultants and other business executives who often refer opportunities to the members of the Private Credit Group and who the Adviser believes will continue to refer opportunities to us. We may also have the opportunity to invest in companies and with management teams that worked with previous private investment funds managed by the Adviser or the Private Credit Group or its other investment professionals.

A key to our investment strategy is to invest primarily in directly originated investment opportunities, as opposed to opportunities developed by financial intermediaries and then marketed widely to potential capital providers, which will rarely have economics, terms or conditions that will be acceptable to us. We originated investment opportunities by independently developing such opportunities or by selectively identifying marketed and referred deals that can be

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significantly modified to meet our investment criteria. Originating transactions on a selective basis generally allowed us to customize terms that are consistent with our investment profile and exert greater influence throughout the life of the investment.

In certain instances, we partnered with other providers of capital, including strategic, financial, managerial or other related parties. Forging successful relationships with other investors may present us with additional opportunities, facilitate the closing of transactions or reduce risks.

Due Diligence

Given the Adviser’s approach to selectively originating transactions, its investment professionals will typically be in a position to be directly involved with each step of the investment process, beginning with due diligence. The Adviser’s investment philosophy is to perform a rigorous due diligence investigation designed to better understand a potential portfolio company’s risks and opportunities. This investigation will typically include comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify and address risks.

The elements of the quantitative analysis may include:

•Examination of financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports as well as margin trends, financial ratios and other applicable performance metrics;

•Review of financial projections and the impact of certain variables on a portfolio company’s performance and ability to service its obligations;

•Analysis of capital required for operations including growth and maintenance capital expenditures, working capital requirements, and any acquisition or divestiture opportunities;

•Comparable analysis relative to companies and transactions in similar industries;

•Valuations reflecting a range of enterprise and asset values considering the sale of a healthy, stressed and distressed business enterprise, and the appraisal of working capital, real property, machinery, equipment, intellectual property and trademarks under similar circumstances; and

•Identification of exit alternatives including repayment through free cash flow, acquisitions by strategic and financial buyers of all or portions of a business enterprise, asset liquidation, refinancing through the capital markets, and bankruptcy, including its impact on the portfolio company and the fund’s investment.

Qualitative analysis may include a review of:

•Quality and depth of the management team, including background checks;

•Product and/or service quality;

•Industry fundamentals, including raw material costs, pricing trends and demand drivers;

•Competitive position, including discussions with suppliers, customers, and competitors;

•Performance throughout the economic cycle;

•Production cost drivers and sourcing alternatives;

•Quality of information systems and financial infrastructure;

•Diversity of customers and suppliers; and

•Competition, including the impact of alternate technology.

Comprehensive due diligence is an iterative process requiring many areas of expertise. For this reason, the Adviser’s investment professionals may be assisted by independent professionals with specific capabilities. Typically, a third party accounting specialist will be engaged to help perform an in-depth review of a target company’s historical financial performance. This analysis will provide a basis for determining the feasibility of the company’s forecasts. In many instances, outside industry consultants will review the company’s strategy, operations, budgets, competitive

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position and technological standing. Outside counsel will perform legal diligence and draft the investment documents, including any agreements among capital providers. The information garnered through the due diligence process may result in the modification of a transaction’s terms and conditions or potentially the rejection of an investment opportunity.

Customized Structuring

The Adviser’s investment professionals design a customized financial solution to address our requirements and each portfolio company. Through due diligence, the Adviser strives to better understand a portfolio company being financed in order to develop an appropriate form of investment with an acceptable capital structure. Our investments may be structured as senior secured loans, unsecured senior loans, subordinated and mezzanine loans, convertible securities, equity securities, and equity-linked securities including options. The pricing associated with the investment reflects the risk inherent in such portfolio company, its capital structure and the type of investment. Once an agreement is reached between us and such portfolio company, it will be documented. This documentation will govern the relationship between us, such portfolio company and/or other creditors after the investment is made.

The objective of this structuring process is to provide the portfolio company’s management with the operating flexibility to effectively manage the business while creating accountability to its investors. The investment documentation typically will place limits on many of the portfolio company’s discretionary activities, such as capital expenditures, acquisitions, asset divestitures, dividends, as well as, for example, the reinvestment of tax receipts and insurance proceeds. Our investment documentation also typically requires extensive reporting by each portfolio company. Such reporting usually includes financial information and metrics useful in monitoring a portfolio company’s performance, as well as non-financial developments such as material changes in environmental issues, labor relations, key customers and suppliers. In addition, the investment documentation may include a range of positive and negative financial covenants initially set to establish a minimum allowable performance standard.

Active Monitoring

The Adviser’s investment professionals actively monitor and manage our investment portfolio by thoroughly and continuously analyzing all outstanding investments. Specifically, the investment professionals monitor each portfolio company’s compliance with the terms and conditions of its financing agreement, including reporting requirements and financial covenants. The reported information is gathered, analyzed and used to measure the portfolio company’s performance and potential impact on the investment. The investment professionals also maintain ongoing contact with each portfolio company’s management in order to understand and anticipate opportunities and issues. Interaction with management may range from regular discussions of financial results, site visits, periodic company and industry reviews to daily liquidity monitoring. If the portfolio company violates any of the terms, conditions or covenants of the financing agreement or other investment documentation, we typically will be in a position to take action to attempt to protect the investment and influence the actions of the portfolio company, if necessary.

Types of Investments

The following descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive categorization of our investments and are subject to change at any time. They are presented merely to acquaint investors with the available investment instruments as they are anticipated by the Adviser as of the date of this filing. The allocation of our portfolio among the different types of investments will vary over time based upon the Adviser’s evaluation of each specific investment opportunity. Under normal circumstances, the Adviser will utilize some or all of the following investment types, which are described in greater detail below:

•secured fixed-rate or adjustable-rate senior loans;

•unsecured fixed-rate or adjustable-rate loans;

•subordinated or mezzanine debt obligations;

•equity securities, including preferred and common stocks and warrants;

•convertible securities; and

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•options or other derivative instruments.

As previously noted, our investment period has ended. Accordingly, while we will not originate new loans, we may increase credit facilities to existing borrower or affiliates. We generate revenues in the form of interest income and capital appreciation by providing private capital to middle market companies operating in a broad range of industries primarily in the United States. The investment philosophy, strategy and approach of the Private Credit Group has generally not involved the use of payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest, which represents contractual interest accrued and added to the loan balance that generally becomes due at maturity, or similar arrangements. Although the Private Credit Group generally did not originate a significant amount of investments for us with PIK interest features, from time to time we made, and currently have, investments that contain such features, and the majority of our current investments do contain PIK due to certain circumstances involving debt restructurings or work-outs. The high concentration of PIK in our current portfolio is primarily a result of the continued wind down of our portfolio. Our highly negotiated private investments include senior secured loans, unsecured senior loans, subordinated and mezzanine loans, convertible securities, equity securities, and equity-linked securities such as options and warrants. However, our investment bias has been towards adjustable-rate, senior secured loans. We do not anticipate a secondary market developing for our private investments.

We are primarily focused on investing in senior secured debt obligations, although there may be occasions where the investment may be unsecured. We also consider an equity investment as the primary security, in combination with a debt obligation, or as part of a total return strategy. Our investments are mostly in corporations, partnerships or other business entities. Additionally, in certain circumstances, we may co-invest with other investors and/or strategic partners indirectly in a portfolio company through a joint venture vehicle, partnership or other special purpose vehicle (each, an “Investment Vehicle”). While we invest primarily in U.S. companies, there may be certain instances where we invested in companies domiciled elsewhere.

We consider financings for many different purposes, including corporate acquisitions, growth opportunities, liquidity needs, rescue situations, recapitalizations, DIP loans, bridge loans and Chapter 11 exits. As a result, we’ve invested in companies that are experiencing, or are likely to experience, operational, capital structure, liquidity and/or other financial difficulties. These investments can be subject to greater credit and liquidity risks, and could be more prone to default.

We may also provide interim or bridge financing to a portfolio company for working capital or other general corporate purposes. Interim or bridge financings are generally structured as loans and may be secured or unsecured. Such a portfolio company usually has a plan for repaying or refinancing at the time of the bridge loan funding, although there is a risk that such portfolio company will be unable to complete such refinancing successfully. In that case, the bridge loan typically converts into a more permanent investment usually at a higher cost to such portfolio company.

Collateral

Our debt investments are generally secured with one or more of (i) working capital assets, such as accounts receivable and inventory, (ii) tangible fixed assets, such as real property, machinery, buildings and equipment, (iii) intangible assets, such as trademarks or patents, or (iv) security interests in shares of stock of the company or its subsidiaries or affiliates.

We may invest in debt or equity instruments that are not secured by specific collateral but are backed only by the enterprise value of the company. Unsecured investments typically involve a greater risk of loss than secured investments. We will generally not invest unless, at the time of the investment, the Adviser believes the estimated value of the borrower’s business or the underlying assets of the business equals or exceeds the aggregate investment amount of all senior lenders, although there can be no assurance that the assets will be sufficiently liquid in order to satisfy the portfolio company’s obligations.

In the case of investments in a non-public company, such company’s shareholders may provide collateral in the form of secured guarantees and/or security interests in other assets that they own. We typically value the collateral

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by reference to such company’s financial statements or independent appraisals and may assign a value to the collateral that is higher or lower than the value assigned by such company.

Covenants

Debt investments generally have operational and performance-based covenants designed to monitor the performance of the borrower and to limit the activities of the borrower in an effort to protect the right of lenders to receive timely payments of interest and repayment of principal. Covenants may create positive or negative restrictions and, if violated, could result in a default on the debt obligations.

Default

We are subject to the risk that a company will default on its agreement with us due to a violation of provisions of the financing agreement or other investment documentation, including a failure to pay scheduled interest or make principal payments. If we accelerate the repayment of an investment because of a company’s violation of a covenant or other terms of a financing agreement or other investment documentation, such company might default on such payment. The risk of default generally will increase in the event of an economic downturn or, in the case of an adjustable-rate obligation, a substantial increase in interest rates. We may own a debt obligation of a borrower that is about to become insolvent. We may also invest in debt obligations that are issued in connection with a restructuring of the borrower under bankruptcy laws (also known as a DIP loan/financing).

Investments

On June 5, 2015 the Company, together with an affiliate of Security Benefit Corporation and accounts managed by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “Agreement”) to become members of TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures (“TCW Strategic Ventures”). TCW Strategic Ventures focuses primarily on making senior secured floating rate loans to middle-market borrowers. The aggregate fair value of this controlled/affiliated investment was $37.2 million and $51.2 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Based on fair values as of December 31, 2025, our portfolio consisted of debt and equity investments in five and six portfolio companies, respectively, including TCW Strategic Ventures. Our portfolio was comprised of 42.5% debt investments which were primarily senior secured, first lien term loans and 57.5% equity investments, which were primarily common and preferred stocks; warrants; and our common and preferred membership interests in TCW Strategic Ventures. Debt investments in two portfolio companies were on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2025, representing 22.8% and 49.7% of our portfolio’s fair value and cost, respectively.

Based on fair values as of December 31, 2024, our portfolio consisted of debt and equity investments in seven and six portfolio companies, respectively, including TCW Strategic Ventures. Our portfolio was comprised of 51.9% debt investments which were primarily senior secured, first lien term loans and 48.1% equity investments, which were primarily common and preferred stocks; warrants; and our common and preferred membership interests in TCW Strategic Ventures. Debt investments in two portfolio companies were on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2024, representing 16.5% and 41.8% of our portfolio’s fair value and cost, respectively.

For a further discussion of our investment activities and investment attributes as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, see “Part II Item 7. - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement

On August 13, 2025 the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) reapproved the Advisory Agreement originally entered into by the Company on September 15, 2014 with the Adviser, our registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Unless terminated earlier, the Advisory Agreement will remain in effect for a period of one year and will remain in effect from year to year thereafter if approved annually by (i) the vote of the Board, or by the vote of a majority of our outstanding voting securities, and (ii) the vote of a majority of the independent directors of the Board.

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Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, and subject to the overall supervision of the Board, the Adviser manages the Company’s day-to-day operations and provides investment advisory services to the Company. The Company pays to the Adviser, quarterly in advance, a management fee (the “Management Fee”) calculated as follows: (i) for the period starting on the initial closing date and ending on the earlier of (A) the last day of the calendar quarter during which the Commitment Period (as defined below) ends or (B) the last day of the calendar quarter during which the Adviser or an affiliate thereof begins to accrue a management fee with respect to a successor fund, 0.375% (i.e., 1.50% per annum) of the aggregate commitments determined as of the end of the period during which the Company’s “Common Units” are being offered (the “Closing Period”), and (ii) for each calendar quarter thereafter during the term of the Company (but not beyond the tenth anniversary of the initial closing date), 0.1875% (i.e., 0.75% per annum) of the aggregate cost basis (whether acquired by the Company with contributions from members, other Company funds or borrowings) of all portfolio investments that have not been sold, distributed to the members, or written off for tax purposes (but reduced by any portion of such cost basis that has been written down to reflect a permanent impairment of value of any portfolio investment), determined in each case as of the first day of such calendar quarter. The Management Fee in respect of the Closing Period is calculated as if all capital commitments of the Company were made on the initial closing date, regardless of when Common Units were actually issued. The actual payment of the Management Fee with respect to the Closing Period was made prior to the first day of the first full calendar quarter following the end of the Closing Period. The “Commitment Period” of the Company began on the initial closing date and ended on September 19, 2017, the earlier of (a) three years from the initial closing date and (b) the date on which any undrawn commitment of each Common Unit (the “Undrawn Commitments”) has been reduced to zero. While the Management Fee will accrue from the initial closing date, the Adviser deferred payment of such fees to the extent that such fees cannot be paid from interest and fee income generated by our investments. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Adviser agreed to waive all management fees earned subsequent to December 31, 2022.

In addition, the Adviser will receive an incentive fee (the “Incentive Fee”) as follows:

(a)First, no Incentive Fee will be owed until the Common Unitholders have collectively received cumulative distributions pursuant to this clause (a) equal to their aggregate capital contributions in respect of all Common Units;

(b)Second, no Incentive Fee will be owed until the Common Unitholders have collectively received cumulative distributions equal to a 9% internal rate of return on their aggregate capital contributions in respect of all Common Units (the “Hurdle”);

(c)Third, the Adviser will be entitled to an Incentive Fee out of 100% of additional amounts otherwise distributable to Common Unitholders until such time as the cumulative Incentive Fee paid to the Adviser is equal to 20% of the sum of (i) the amount by which the Hurdle exceeds the aggregate capital contributions of the Common Unitholders in respect of all Common Units and (ii) the amount of Incentive Fee being paid to the Adviser pursuant to this clause (c); and

(d)Thereafter, the Adviser will be entitled to an Incentive Fee equal to 20% of additional amounts otherwise distributable to Unitholders, with the remaining 80% distributed to the Unitholders.

The Incentive Fee will be calculated on a cumulative basis and the amount of the Incentive Fee payable in connection with any distribution (or deemed distribution) will be determined and, if applicable, paid in accordance with the foregoing formula each time amounts are to be distributed to the Unitholders.

If the Advisory Agreement terminates early for any reason other than (i) the Adviser voluntarily terminating the agreement or (ii) our terminating the agreement for cause (as set out in the Advisory Agreement), we will be required to pay the Adviser a final incentive fee payment (the “Final Incentive Fee Payment”). The Final Incentive Fee Payment will be calculated as of the date the Advisory Agreement is so terminated and will equal the amount of Incentive Fee that would be payable to the Adviser if (A) all our investments were liquidated for their current value (but without taking into account any unrealized appreciation of any portfolio investment), and any unamortized deferred portfolio investment-related fees would be deemed accelerated, (B) the proceeds from such liquidation were used to pay all our outstanding liabilities, and (C) the remainder were distributed to Common Unitholders and paid as Incentive Fee in accordance with the “waterfall” (i.e., clauses (a) through (d)) described above for determining the amount of the Incentive Fee. We will make the Final Incentive Fee Payment in cash on or

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immediately following the date the Advisory Agreement is so terminated. The Adviser Return Obligation (defined below) will not apply in connection with a Final Incentive Fee Payment.

Administration Agreement

On August 13, 2025, the Company’s Board reapproved an administration agreement with the Adviser, originally entered into on September 15, 2014 (the “Administration Agreement”), under which the Adviser (or one or more delegated service providers) oversees the maintenance of our financial records and otherwise assists the Company’s compliance with regulations applicable to a BDC under the 1940 Act and a RIC under the Code, to prepare reports to our Members, monitor the payment of our expenses and the performance of other administrative or professional service providers, and generally provides us with administrative and back office support. The Company reimburses the Administrator for expenses incurred by it on behalf of the Company in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement. Amounts paid pursuant to the Administration Agreement are subject to the annual cap on Company Expenses (as defined below), as described more fully below.

The Company, and indirectly the Members, will bear (including by reimbursing the Adviser or Administrator) all other costs and expenses of its operations, administration and transactions, including, without limitation, organizational and offering expenses, management fees, costs of reporting required under applicable securities laws, legal fees of the Company’s counsel and accounting fees. However, the Company will not bear (a) more than an amount equal to 10 basis points of the aggregate capital commitments of the Company for organization and offering expenses in connection with the offering of Common Units through the Closing Period and (b) more than an amount equal to 12.5 basis points of the aggregate Commitments of the Company per annum (pro-rated for partial years) for its costs and expenses other than ordinary operating expenses (“Company Expenses”), including amounts paid to the Administrator under the Administration Agreement and reimbursement of expenses to the Adviser. All expenses that the Company will not bear will be borne by the Adviser or its affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the cap on Company Expenses does not apply to payments of the Management Fee, Incentive Fee, organizational and offering expenses (which are subject to the separate cap), amounts payable in connection with the Company’s borrowings (including interest, bank fees, legal fees and other transactional expenses related to any borrowing or borrowing facility and similar costs), costs and expenses relating to the liquidation of the Company, taxes, or extraordinary expenses (such as litigation expenses and indemnification payments).

Employees

We do not currently have any employees and do not expect to have any employees. Services necessary for our business are provided through the Administration Agreement and the Advisory Agreement. Each of our executive officers are employees of our Adviser.

License Agreement

We entered into a license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with an affiliate of the Adviser, pursuant to which we were granted a royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use the name “TCW”. Under the License Agreement, we have a right to use the “TCW” name and logo, for so long as the Adviser or one of its affiliates remains our investment adviser. Other than with respect to this limited license, we have no legal right to the “TCW” name or logo.

Derivatives

Derivatives are not a significant component of our investment strategy. We retain the flexibility, however, to utilize hedging techniques, such as interest rate swaps, to mitigate potential interest rate risk on our indebtedness. Such interest rate swaps would principally be used to protect us against higher costs on our indebtedness resulting from increases in both short-term and long-term interest rates.

We also may use various hedging and other risk management strategies to seek to manage additional risks, including changes in currency exchange rates and market interest rates. Such hedging strategies would be utilized to seek to

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protect the value of our portfolio investments, for example, against foreign currency fluctuations vis-à-vis the U.S. Dollar or possible adverse changes in the market value of securities held in our portfolio.

Regulation as a Business Development Company

We elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. The 1940 Act contains prohibitions and restrictions relating to transactions between BDCs and their affiliates (including any investment advisers or sub-advisers), principal underwriters and affiliates of those affiliates or underwriters. In addition, a BDC must be organized for the purpose of investing in or lending primarily to private companies organized in the United States and making significant managerial assistance available to them.

As with other companies regulated by the 1940 Act, a BDC must adhere to certain substantive regulatory requirements. A majority of our board of directors must be persons who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the 1940 Act. Additionally, we are required to provide and maintain a bond issued by a reputable fidelity insurance company to protect us against larceny and embezzlement. Furthermore, as a BDC, we are prohibited from protecting any director or officer against any liability to us or our Unitholders arising from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of any such person’s office. As a BDC, we are currently also required to meet a minimum coverage ratio of the value of total assets to total senior securities, which includes all of our borrowings and any Preferred Units.

As a BDC, we may not change the nature of our business so as to cease to be, or withdraw our election as, a BDC unless authorized by vote of a majority of our outstanding voting securities, as required by the 1940 Act. A majority of the outstanding voting securities of a company is defined under the 1940 Act as the lesser of: (a) 67% or more of such company’s voting securities present at a meeting if more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of such company are present or represented by proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of such company.

We do not intend to acquire securities issued by any investment company that exceed the limits imposed by the 1940 Act. Under these limits, we generally cannot acquire more than 3% of the voting stock of any investment company, invest more than 5% of the value of our total assets in the securities of one investment company, or invest more than 10% of the value of our total assets in the securities of investment companies in the aggregate. We may, however, rely on recently adopted Rule 12d1-4 under the 1940 Act and invest in excess of the limits described above, including by investing in affiliated registered investment companies. However, to the extent we rely on Rule 12d1-4, we will be subject to certain conditions and requirements under Rule 12d1-4. The portion of our portfolio invested in securities issued by investment companies ordinarily will subject the Unitholders to additional expenses.

We may also be prohibited under the 1940 Act from knowingly participating in certain transactions with our affiliates without the prior approval of the members of our board of directors who are not interested persons and, in some cases, prior approval by the SEC through an exemptive order (other than in certain limited situations pursuant to current regulatory guidance). The Adviser has obtained exemptive relief from the SEC that, subject to certain conditions and limitations, permits us and other funds advised by the Adviser or certain affiliates of the Adviser (referred to herein as “potential co-investment funds”) to engage in certain co-investment transactions. Under the exemptive relief, in the case where the interest in a particular investment opportunity exceeds the size of the opportunity, then the investment opportunity will be allocated among us and such potential co-investment funds based on the allocation policy of the Adviser. Under the Adviser’s allocation policy, an investment opportunity will be allocated to us based on certain criteria, including but not limited to capital available for investment, which generally will be determined based on the amount of cash on hand, existing commitments and reserves, if any, the targeted leverage level, targeted asset mix and other investment policies and restrictions set from time to time by the board or other governing body of the relevant fund or imposed by applicable laws, rules, regulations or interpretations. There can be no assurance that we will be able to participate in all investment opportunities that are suitable for us

We will be subject to periodic examination by the SEC for compliance with the 1940 Act.

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Qualifying Assets

Under the 1940 Act, a BDC may not acquire any assets other than assets of the type listed in Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act, which are referred to as qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company’s total assets. The principal categories of qualifying assets relevant to our business are the following:

•Securities purchased in transactions not involving any public offering from the issuer of such securities, which issuer (subject to certain limited exceptions) is an eligible portfolio company, or from any person who is, or has been during the preceding 13 months, an affiliated person of an eligible portfolio company, or from any other person, subject to such rules as may be prescribed by the SEC. An eligible portfolio company is defined in the 1940 Act as any issuer which:

•is organized under the laws of, and has its principal place of business in, the United States;

•is not an investment company (other than a small business investment company wholly owned by us) or a company that would be an investment company but for certain exclusions under the 1940 Act; and

•satisfies either of the following:

•has a market capitalization of less than $250 million or does not have any class of securities listed on a national securities exchange; or

•is controlled by a BDC or a group of companies including a BDC, the BDC actually exercises a controlling influence over the management or policies of the eligible portfolio company, and, as a result thereof, the BDC has an affiliated person who is a director of the eligible portfolio company.

•Securities of any eligible portfolio company that we control.

•Securities purchased in a private transaction from a U.S. issuer that is not an investment company or from an affiliated person of the issuer, or in transactions incident thereto, if the issuer is in bankruptcy and subject to reorganization or if the issuer, immediately prior to the purchase of its securities, was unable to meet its obligations as they came due without material assistance other than conventional lending or financing arrangements.

•Securities of an eligible portfolio company purchased from any person in a private transaction if there is no ready market for such securities and we already own 60% of the outstanding equity of the eligible qualifying asset or portfolio company.

•Securities received in exchange for or distributed in connection with securities described above, or pursuant to the exercise of warrants or rights relating to such securities.

•Cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities or high-quality debt securities maturing in one year or less from the time of investment.

Managerial Assistance to Portfolio Companies

A BDC must be operated for the purpose of making investments in the types of securities described under “Qualifying Assets” above. However, in order to count portfolio securities as qualifying assets for the purpose of the 70% test, the BDC must either control the issuer of the securities or must offer to make available to the issuer of the securities significant managerial assistance; except that, where the BDC purchases such securities in conjunction with one or more other persons acting together, the BDC will satisfy this test if one of the other persons in the group may make available such managerial assistance. Making available managerial assistance means, among other things, any arrangement whereby the BDC, through its directors, officers or employees, offers to provide, and, if accepted, does in fact provide, significant guidance and counsel concerning the management, operations or business objectives and policies of a portfolio company.

Temporary Investments

Pending investment in other types of “qualifying assets,” as described above, our investments may consist of cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities or high-quality debt securities maturing in one year or less from the

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time of investment, which is referred to herein, collectively, as temporary investments, such that at least 70% of our assets are qualifying assets.

Senior Securities

We are permitted, under specified conditions, to issue multiple classes of indebtedness and one class of Preferred Units senior to the Common Units, if our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least equal to 200% immediately after each such issuance. While any Preferred Units or, in certain limited circumstances, debt securities are outstanding, we may be prohibited from making distributions to Common Unitholders or repurchasing Common Units unless we meet the applicable asset coverage ratios at the time of the distribution or repurchase. We may also borrow amounts up to 5% of the value of our total assets for generally up to 60 days without regard to the 200% asset coverage requirement described above. Finally, (i) Preferred Units must have the same voting rights as the Common Units (one unit, one vote), and (ii) holders of the Preferred Units (the “Preferred Unitholders”) must have the right, as a class, to appoint two directors to the board of directors.

Code of Ethics

We and the Adviser have each adopted a code of ethics of the Adviser pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act, respectively, that establishes procedures for personal investments and restricts certain transactions by our personnel. The code of ethics generally contains restrictions on investments by our personnel in securities that we may purchase or hold. In addition, we have adopted a code of ethics applicable to our Principal Executive and Principal Accounting Officers pursuant to Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. You may obtain copies of the codes of ethics by written request addressed to the following: Chris Marzullo, Interim Chief Compliance Officer, 515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, California 90071.

Insider Trading Policy

We and the Adviser have adopted insider trading policies and procedures governing the purchase, sale, and/or other dispositions of the Company's securities by directors and officers that are reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and any listing standards applicable to the Company.

Compliance Policies and Procedures

We and the Adviser have adopted and implemented written policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect and prevent violation of the federal securities laws. We and the Adviser are required to review these compliance policies and procedures annually for their adequacy and the effectiveness of their implementation and to designate a chief compliance officer to be responsible for administering the policies and procedures.

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

We delegated our proxy voting responsibility to the Adviser. The Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures of the Adviser are set forth below. The guidelines are reviewed periodically by the Adviser and our independent directors, and, accordingly, are subject to change.

An investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act has a fiduciary duty to act solely in the best interests of its clients. As part of this duty, the Adviser recognizes that it must vote client securities in a timely manner free of conflicts of interest and in the best interests of its clients. These policies and procedures for voting proxies for the Adviser’s investment advisory clients are intended to comply with Section 206 of, and Rule 206(4)-6 under, the Advisers Act.

If the Adviser has responsibility for voting proxies in connection with its investment advisory duties or has the responsibility to specify to an agent how to vote the client’s proxies, it exercises such voting responsibilities through the corporate proxy voting process. The Adviser believes that the right to vote proxies is a significant asset of its clients’ holdings. In order to provide a basis for making decisions in the voting of proxies for its clients, the Adviser and its affiliates have established a proxy voting committee (the “Proxy Committee”) and adopted proxy voting

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guidelines (the “Guidelines”) and procedures. The Proxy Committee generally meets quarterly (or at such other frequency as determined by the Proxy Committee), and its duties include establishing proxy voting guidelines and procedures, overseeing the internal proxy voting process, and reviewing proxy voting issues. The members of the Proxy Committee include the Adviser’s personnel from the investment, compliance, legal and marketing departments. The Adviser also uses outside proxy voting services (each an “Outside Service”) to help manage the proxy voting process. Each Outside Service facilitates its voting according to the Guidelines (or according to guidelines submitted by the Adviser’s clients) and helps maintain the Adviser’s proxy voting records. The Adviser’s proxy voting and record keeping is dependent on the timely provision of proxy ballots by custodians, clients and other third parties. Under circumstances described below involving potential conflicts of interest, the Adviser may also request an Outside Service to help decide certain proxy votes. In those instances, the Proxy Committee shall review and evaluate the voting recommendations of each Outside Service to ensure that recommendations are consistent with the Adviser’s clients’ best interest. In the event the Adviser inadvertently receives any proxy material on behalf of a client that has retained proxy voting responsibility, and where it is reasonably feasible by the Adviser to determine the identity of the client, the Adviser will promptly forward such materials to the client. As a matter of firm policy, the Adviser does not disclose to unaffiliated third parties how it expects to vote on upcoming proxies and does not disclose the way it voted proxies without a legitimate need to know such information.

The Guidelines provide a basis for the Adviser’s decisions in the voting of proxies for clients. When voting proxies, the Adviser’s utmost concern is that all decisions be made solely in the interests of the client and with the goal of maximizing the value of the client’s investments. Generally, proposals will be voted in accordance with the Guidelines and any applicable guidelines provided by the Adviser’s clients. The Adviser’s underlying philosophy, however, is that the portfolio managers, who are primarily responsible for evaluating the individual holdings of the Adviser’s clients, are best able to determine how best to further client interests and goals. The portfolio managers may, in their discretion, take into account the recommendations of the Adviser’s management, the Proxy Committee, and any Outside Service.

Individual portfolio managers, in the exercise of their best judgment and discretion, may from time to time override the Guidelines and vote proxies in a manner that they believe will enhance the economic value of clients’ assets, keeping in mind the best interests of the beneficial owners. The Guidelines provide procedures for documenting and, as required, approving such overrides. In the event a potential conflict arises in the context of voting proxies for the Adviser’s clients, the primary means by which the Adviser will avoid a conflict of interest is by casting votes with the assistance of an Outside Service according to the Guidelines and any applicable guidelines provided by the Adviser’s clients. If a potential conflict of interest arises, and the proxy vote to be decided is predetermined under the Guidelines, then the Adviser will follow the Guidelines and vote accordingly. On the other hand, if a potential conflict of interest arises and there is no predetermined vote, or the Guidelines themselves refer such vote to the portfolio manager for decision, or the portfolio manager would like to override a predetermined vote, then the Guidelines provide procedures for determining whether a material conflict of interest exists and, if so, resolving such conflict.

The Adviser or an Outside Service will keep records of the following items for at least five years: (i) the Guidelines and any other proxy voting procedures; (ii) proxy statements received regarding client securities (unless such statements are available on the SEC’s EDGAR system); (iii) records of votes cast on behalf of clients (if maintained by an Outside Service, that Outside Service will provide copies of those records promptly upon request); (iv) records of written requests for proxy voting information and the Adviser’s response (whether a client’s request was oral or in writing); and (v) any documents the Adviser prepared that were material to making a decision on how to vote, or that memorialized the basis for the decision. Additionally, the Adviser or an Outside Service will maintain any documentation related to an identified material conflict of interest.

Privacy Principles

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and security of nonpublic personal information relating to our investors. The following information is provided to describe generally what personal information we collect, how we protect that information and why, in certain cases, we may share information with select other parties.

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We may collect nonpublic personal information regarding investors from sources such as subscription agreements, investor questionnaires and other forms; individual investors’ account histories; and correspondence between individual investors and the Company. We may share information that we collect regarding an investor with our affiliates and the employees of such affiliates for legitimate business purposes, for example, in order to service the investor’s accounts or provide the investor with information about other products and services offered by the Company or our affiliates that may be of interest to the investor. In addition, we may disclose information that we collect regarding investors to third parties who are not affiliated with us (i) as required by law or in connection with regulatory or law enforcement inquiries, or (ii) as otherwise permitted by law to the extent necessary to effect, administer or enforce investor or our transactions.

Any party that receives nonpublic personal information relating to investors from the Company is permitted to use the information only for legitimate business purposes or as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law or regulation. In this regard, for our officers, employees and agents and affiliates, access to such information is restricted to those who need such access in order to provide services to us and to our investors. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to seek to guard investor nonpublic personal information.

Reporting Obligations

In order to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act, we were required to register a class of equity securities under the 1934 Act and filed a Registration Statement for our Units with the SEC under the 1934 Act. We are required to file annual reports, quarterly reports and current reports with the SEC. This information is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Because we do not currently maintain a corporate website, we do not intend to make available on a website our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our current reports on Form 8-K. We do intend, however, to provide electronic or paper copies of our filings free of charge upon request

Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences

The following is a summary of certain material U.S. federal income tax considerations related to an investment in the Units. This summary is based upon the provisions of the Code, as amended, the U.S. Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, published rulings of the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and judicial decisions in effect as of the date hereof, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. The discussion does not purport to describe all of the U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant to a particular investor in light of that investor’s particular circumstances (including alternative minimum tax consequences) and is not directed to investors subject to special treatment under the U.S. federal income tax laws, such as banks, dealers in securities, persons holding Units as part of hedging transaction, wash sale, conversion transaction or integrated transaction, real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies, private university endowments and other tax-exempt entities, U.S. Holders (as defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, certain financial institutions and insurance companies. In addition, this summary does not discuss any aspect of state, local or non-U.S. tax law and assumes that investors will hold their Units as capital assets (generally, assets held for investment).

For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. Holder” is a Unitholder that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes: (a) an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States; (b) a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation, created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia; (c) an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source or (d) a trust if a court within the United States can exercise primary supervision over its administration and certain other conditions are met. A “Non-U.S. Holder” is a Unitholder who is neither a U.S. Holder nor a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For tax purposes, our fiscal year is the calendar year.

If a partnership (including an entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) holds Units, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership will generally depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. A prospective investor that will own Units through a partnership should consult its tax advisors with respect to the purchase, ownership and disposition of those Units.

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Tax matters are complex and prospective investors in the Units are urged to consult their own tax advisors with respect to the U.S. federal income tax and state, local and non-U.S. tax consequences of an investment in the Units, including the potential application of U.S. withholding taxes.

Classification of the Company as Corporation for Tax Purposes

As a limited liability company, the Company is an eligible entity that is entitled to elect its classification for U.S. federal tax purposes. The Company has made an election to cause it to be classified as an association that is taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If the Company is unable to qualify as a RIC (the requirements of which are discussed below) during the liquidation of its portfolio following the Commitment Period, it may consider filing a new election to cause the Company to be classified as a partnership for U.S. federal tax purposes (from the effective date of such new election forward). The Company has no current intention of making such a new election and would only make such election if it determines it is in the best interests of Unitholders to do so.

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Regulated Investment Company Classification

As a BDC, we elected, and intend to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. As a RIC, we generally will not be required to pay corporate-level federal income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that we distribute to our Unitholders as dividends. To continue to qualify as a RIC, we must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements (as described below). In addition, to qualify for RIC tax treatment, we must distribute to our Unitholders, for each taxable year, the sum of at least 90% of our “investment company taxable income” for that year, which is generally our ordinary income plus the excess of our realized net short-term capital gains over our realized net long-term capital losses, and 90% of its net tax-exempt interest (the “Annual Distribution Requirement”).

Taxation as a Regulated Investment Company

If we:

•qualify as a RIC; and

•satisfy the Annual Distribution Requirement;

then we will not be subject to federal income tax on the portion of our investment company taxable income and net capital gain (i.e., realized net long-term capital gains in excess of realized net short-term capital losses) that we distribute to Unitholders. We will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the regular corporate rates on any income or capital gain not distributed (or deemed distributed) to Unitholders.

We will be subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on certain undistributed income unless we distribute in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of our ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of our capital gain net income for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, and on which we paid no federal income tax, in preceding years.

In order to maintain our qualification as a RIC for federal income tax purposes, we must, among other things:

•at all times during each taxable year, have in effect an election to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act;

•derive in each taxable year at least 90% of our gross income from (a) dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities (including loans), gains from the sale of stock or other securities or currencies, or other income derived with respect to our business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies and (b) net income derived from an interest in a “qualified publicly traded partnership”; and

•diversify our holdings so that at the end of each quarter of the taxable year:

oat least 50% of the value of our assets consists of cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities, securities of other RICs, and other securities if such other securities of any one issuer do not represent more than 5% of the value of our assets or more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer; and

ono more than 25% of the value of our assets is invested in (i) the securities, other than U.S. government securities or securities of other RICs, of one issuer, (ii) the securities, other than securities of other RICs, of two or more issuers that are controlled, as determined under applicable tax rules, by us and that are engaged in the same or similar or related trades or businesses or (iii) the securities of one or more “qualified publicly traded partnerships.”

We may be required to recognize taxable income in circumstances in which we do not receive cash. For example, if we hold debt obligations that are treated under applicable tax rules as having original issue discount (such as debt instruments with increasing interest rates or debt instruments issued with warrants), we must include in income each year a portion of the original issue discount that accrues over the life of the obligation, regardless of whether cash representing such income is received by us in the same taxable year. Because any original issue discount accrued will be included in our investment company taxable income for the year of accrual, we may be required to make a

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distribution to Unitholders in order to satisfy the Annual Distribution Requirement, even though we will not have received any corresponding cash amount.

We may have difficulty satisfying the diversification requirements as we liquidate our portfolio following the Commitment Period, since we will not be making additional investments. While we generally will not lose our status as a RIC as long as we do not acquire any nonqualifying securities or other property, under certain circumstances we may be deemed to have made an acquisition of nonqualifying securities or other property.

Because we may use debt financing, we will be subject to certain asset coverage ratio requirements under the 1940 Act and financial covenants under loan and credit agreements that could, under certain circumstances, restrict us from making distributions necessary to satisfy the Annual Distribution Requirement. If we are unable to obtain cash from other sources or are otherwise limited in our ability to make distributions, we could fail to qualify for RIC tax treatment and thus become subject to corporate-level income tax, or may cause the Company to be subject to the 4% nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax.

Certain of our investment practices may be subject to special and complex U.S. federal income tax provisions that may, among other things: (i) disallow, suspend or otherwise limit the allowance of certain losses or deductions; (ii) convert lower taxed long-term capital gain into higher taxed short-term capital gain or ordinary income; (iii) convert an ordinary loss or a deduction into a capital loss (the deductibility of which is more limited); (iv) cause us to recognize income or gain without a corresponding receipt of cash; (v) adversely affect the time as to when a purchase or sale of securities is deemed to occur; (vi) adversely alter the characterization of certain complex financial transactions; and (vii) produce income that will not be qualifying income for purposes of the 90% gross income test described above. We will monitor our transactions and may make certain tax elections in order to mitigate the potential adverse effect of these provisions.

If, in any particular taxable year, we do not qualify as a RIC, all of our taxable income (including our net capital gains) will be subject to tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions to Unitholders, and distributions will be taxable to the Unitholders as ordinary dividends to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits.

In the event we invest in non-U.S. securities, we may be subject to withholding and other non-U.S. taxes with respect to those securities. We do not expect to satisfy the conditions necessary to pass through to our Unitholders their share of the non-U.S. taxes paid by the Company. We generally intend to conduct our investment activities to minimize theimpact of foreign taxation, but there is no guarantee that it will be successful in this regard.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

An investment in our securities involves certain risks relating to our structure and investment objective. The risks set forth below are not the only risks we face, and we face other risks which we have not yet identified, which we do not currently deem material or which are not yet predictable. If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In such case, our net asset value could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Summary of Risk Factors

•Market and geopolitical events could materially and adversely affect certain of our portfolio companies, and could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Disruption and instability in capital markets, recessionary conditions, and global events may adversely impact us.

•We are highly dependent on key personnel of the Adviser. The loss of services of certain key individuals could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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•Our business model depends to a significant extent upon strong referral relationships with private equity sponsors, financial intermediaries, direct lending institutions and other counterparties that are active in our markets. Any inability of the Adviser to maintain or develop these relationships, or the failure of these relationships to generate investment opportunities, could adversely affect our business.

•The Adviser may frequently be required to make investment analyses and decisions on an expedited basis in order to take advantage of investment opportunities, and our Adviser may not have knowledge of all circumstances that could impact an investment by us.

•The Adviser may have an incentive to make investments that are risky or speculative due to performance-based compensation.

•Our management and incentive fee structure may create incentives for the Adviser that are not fully aligned with the interests of our Unitholders and may induce the Adviser to make speculative investments.

•The Adviser and its affiliates, including our officers and some of our directors, may face conflicts of interest caused by compensation arrangements with us and our affiliates, which could result in increased risk-taking by us.

•Regulations governing our operation as a BDC affect our ability to, and the way in which we, raise additional capital. As a BDC, the necessity of raising additional capital exposes us to risks, including the typical risks associated with leverage.

•If we do not invest a sufficient portion of our assets in qualifying assets, we could fail to qualify as a BDC or be precluded from investing according to our current business strategy.

•The use of borrowed money to finance our investments magnifies the potential for gain or loss and increases risks. Our ability to service debt depends on our financial performance and is subject to prevailing economic conditions.

•If we fail to qualify as a RIC, we will be subject to corporate-level income tax, which could substantially reduce our net assets and the amount available for distributions.

•Economic recessions or downturns may cause portfolio companies to be unable to repay loans, leading to financial losses, decreased revenues, and decreased asset values.

•An investment strategy focused primarily on privately held companies presents certain challenges, including the lack of available information about these companies.

•We generally will not control the business operations of our portfolio companies and, due to the illiquid nature of our holdings in our portfolio companies, we may not be able to dispose of our interests in our portfolio companies.

•Our portfolio may be concentrated in a limited number of portfolio companies and industries, which will subject us to a risk of significant loss if any of these companies defaults on its obligations or if there is a downturn in a particular industry.

•Many of our portfolio securities do not have readily available market prices and will be valued at fair value, which is inherently subjective and may not reflect what we may actually realize for the sale of the investment.

•The collateral securing a senior loan may be insufficient to protect us against losses or a decline in income in the event of a borrower’s non-payment of interest or principal.

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•We may invest in securities of highly leveraged companies. These debt obligations are highly speculative and expose us to significantly greater financial market risks, interest rate risks and credit risks.

•Certain of our portfolio investments have been restructured into equity holdings rather than debt, which can increase volatility, create greater risk of loss, and produce reduced or no income.

•To the extent original issue discount (“OID”) and PIK interest income constitute a portion of our income, we will be exposed to risks associated with the deferred receipt of the cash representing such income.

•There is no public market for our Units, nor can we give any assurance that one will develop in the future. Our Units are illiquid investments and Unitholders must be prepared to bear the economic risk of an investment for an indefinite period of time.

•You should not expect to be able to sell Units regardless of how we perform. As a result, if you are unable to sell your Units, you will be unable to reduce your exposure on any market downturn that affects our portfolio.

•The amount of any distributions we may make on our Units is uncertain. We may not be able to pay you distributions, or be able to sustain distributions at any particular level.

•Efforts to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”) will involve significant expenditures, and non-compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act would adversely affect us and the value of our Units.

•We are highly dependent on information systems, and systems failures could significantly disrupt our business, which may, in turn, negatively affect the value of our Units and our ability to pay distributions.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS

Market and geopolitical events could materially and adversely affect certain of our portfolio companies, and could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The interconnectivity between global economies and financial markets increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Our business and operations, as well as the business and operations of our portfolio companies, may be materially adversely affected by inflation (or expectations for inflation), trade tensions, tariffs, interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters, climate change and climate-related events, pandemics, epidemics, terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, social and political discord or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. It is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects. Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on our business and operations, and on the business and operations of our portfolio companies.

Disruption and Instability in Capital Markets. The U.S. and global capital markets experienced extreme volatility and disruption in the past, leading to recessionary conditions and depressed levels of consumer and commercial spending. For instance, failures in the banking sector have caused significant disruption and volatility in U.S. and global markets. Disruptions in the capital markets increased the spread between the yields realized on risk-free and higher risk securities, resulting in illiquidity in parts of the capital markets. We cannot assure you that these conditions will not reoccur which could lead to a period of market illiquidity which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Unfavorable economic conditions also could increase our funding costs, limit our access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to us. These events could limit our investment originations, limit our ability to grow and negatively impact our operating results.

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In addition, to the extent that recessionary conditions return, the financial results of small to mid-sized companies, like those in which we invest, will likely experience deterioration, which could ultimately lead to difficulty in meeting debt service requirements and an increase in defaults. Additionally, the end markets for certain of our portfolio companies’ products and services have experienced, and continue to experience, negative economic trends. The performances of certain of our portfolio companies have been, and may continue to be, negatively impacted by these economic or other conditions, which may ultimately result in:

•our receipt of a reduced level of interest income from our portfolio companies;

•decreases in the value of collateral securing some of our loans and the value of our equity investments; and

•ultimately, losses or change-offs related to our investments.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the resulting responses by the U.S. and other countries, and the potential for wider conflict, have increased and may continue to increase volatility and uncertainty in financial markets worldwide. The U.S. and other countries have imposed broad-ranging economic sanctions on Russia and Russian entities and individuals, and may impose additional sanctions, including on other countries that provide military or economic support to Russia. In addition, recent and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could potentially cause significant disruptions to all or part of the global financial system, international trade, and the transportation and energy sectors, among other disruptions. Developing and further governmental actions (sanctions-related, military or otherwise) with respect to either or both the Russia-Ukraine conflict or the conflicts in the Middle East may cause additional disruption and constrain or alter existing financial, legal and regulatory frameworks in ways that are adverse to our investment strategy, all of which could adversely affect our ability to fulfill our investment objectives.

Furthermore, the political reunification of China and Taiwan, over which China continues to claim sovereignty, is a highly complex issue that has included threats of invasion by China. Political or economic disturbances (including an attempted unification of Taiwan by force), any economic sanctions implemented in response, and any escalation of hostility between China and Taiwan would likely have a significant adverse impact on economies, markets and individual securities globally.

In addition, the occurrence of events such as the recent escalations between the U.S. and Venezuela and the resulting measures that have been taken, and could be taken in the future, may result in market volatility, may have long term effects on the U.S. and worldwide financial markets and may cause further economic uncertainties in the U.S. and worldwide.

Historical Performance. The investment philosophy and techniques used by the Adviser to manage a BDC may differ from the investment philosophy and techniques it previously employed in identifying and managing past investments. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Adviser will replicate the historical performance of other investment funds with which it has been affiliated. As a result, our investment returns could be substantially lower than the returns achieved by such other investment funds.

Dependence on Key Personnel and Other Management. Unitholders have no right or power to participate in the management of the Company and may not receive detailed financial information regarding investments that is available to the Adviser. An investor in the Company must rely upon the ability of the Adviser (including the Private Credit Group and other investment professionals of the Adviser) to identify, structure and implement investments consistent with our investment objectives and policies. Accordingly, our success is dependent on the Adviser’s ability to retain and motivate highly qualified professionals. The loss of services of Mr. Richard Miller, Ms. Suzanne Grosso, Mr. Mark Gertzof and/or Mr. James S. Bold could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Our future success also depends on the Adviser’s ability to identify, hire, train and retain other highly qualified and experienced investment and management professionals. Competition for such professionals is significant, and there can be no assurance that the Adviser will be able to attract or retain other highly qualified professionals in the future. The inability of the Adviser to attract and retain such professionals could have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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The Advisory Agreement may be terminated under certain circumstances. The termination of the Advisory Agreement may adversely affect the quality of our investment opportunities. Furthermore, if the Advisory Agreement is terminated, it may be challenging for the Adviser to be replaced.

Economic Interest of the Adviser. Because the Adviser will be compensated in part on a basis tied to our performance, the Adviser may have an incentive to make investments that are risky or speculative.

No Assurance of Profits. There is no assurance that we will be able to generate returns for our investors or that the returns will be commensurate with the risks of investing in the types of companies and transactions described herein. The marketability and value of any of our investments will depend upon many factors beyond our control. We will incur organizational expenses, Management Fees and other operating expenses which may exceed our income, and a Unitholder could lose the entire amount of its contributed capital.

Therefore, a prospective investor should only invest in the Company if such investor can withstand a total loss of his or her investment. The past investment performance of the entities and accounts with which the Adviser and its investment professionals have been associated cannot be taken to guarantee future results of any investment in the Company.

No Guarantee of Interests. Any losses in the Company will be borne solely by Unitholders and not by TCW; therefore, TCW’s losses in the Company will be limited to such losses as are attributable to any interests in the Company held by it in its capacity as a Unitholder of the Company. Interests in the Company are not insured by or guaranteed by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and are not deposits in, obligations of, or endorsed or guaranteed in any way by any banking entity. Investments in the Company are subject to substantial investment risks, including, among others, those described herein, including the possibility of partial or total loss of an investor’s investment.

Effect of Fees and Expenses on Returns. We pay Management Fees and Incentive Fees to the Adviser and generally bear our other Company Expenses. The Adviser agreed to waive all management fees earned subsequent to December 31, 2022, and as of December 31, 2025, we have not paid any Incentive Fee to the Adviser.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, generally, other than the Incentive Fee, fees and expenses will be paid regardless of whether we produce positive investment returns. The fees and expenses will reduce the actual returns to Unitholders, the distributions we make to Unitholders, and the overall value of the Unitholders’ investment. In addition, because the Management Fees payable by us to the Adviser will be calculated based on average gross assets of the Company on a consolidated basis, including the amortized cost of portfolio investments purchased with borrowed funds and other forms of leverage, the Adviser may be incentivized to use leverage, but will not utilize more than is permitted by applicable law or regulation. Under certain circumstances, the use of leverage may increase the likelihood of default, which would impair the value of the Units.

Regulations Governing our Operation as a BDC. We may issue debt securities or Preferred Units and/or borrow money from banks or other financial institutions, which are collectively referred to herein as “senior securities,” up to the maximum amount permitted by the 1940 Act. Under the provisions of the 1940 Act currently in force, we will be permitted, as a BDC, to issue senior securities in amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% (or 150% as described below under “— Additional Leverage”) of gross assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, after each issuance of senior securities. Also, any amounts that we use to service our indebtedness would not be available for distributions to our Unitholders. Furthermore, as a result of issuing senior securities, we would also be exposed to typical risks associated with leverage, including an increased risk of loss.

If we issue Preferred Units, the Preferred Units would rank “senior” to the Units in our capital structure, the Preferred Unitholders would have separate voting rights on certain matters and might have other rights, preferences, or privileges more favorable than those of the Unitholders.

In addition, as a regulated BDC under the 1940 Act we may, among other things, be prohibited from knowingly participating in certain transactions with our affiliates without the prior approval of the members of our board of directors who are not interested persons and, in some cases, prior approval by the SEC through an

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exemptive order (other than in certain limited situations pursuant to current regulatory guidance). The Adviser has obtained exemptive relief from the SEC that, subject to certain conditions and limitations, permits us and other funds advised by the Adviser or certain affiliates of the Adviser (referred to herein as “potential co-investment funds”) to engage in certain co-investment transactions. Under the exemptive relief, in the case where the interest in a particular investment opportunity exceeds the size of the opportunity, then the investment opportunity will be allocated among us, Fund VII and any other potential co-investment funds based on available capital, which generally is determined based on the amount of cash on hand, existing commitments and reserves, if any, the targeted leverage level, targeted asset mix and other investment policies and restrictions set from time to time by the board or other governing body of the relevant fund or imposed by applicable laws, rules, regulations or interpretations.

Prior to August 2020, the Adviser calculated “available capital” based primarily on uncalled capital commitments and then-available borrowings for each fund or account. However, with a view toward more equitable and stable allocations going forward, the Adviser, as of August 2020, adjusted its policy to calculate “available capital” primarily on anticipated fund or account size (including total investor commitments and reasonably expected leverage).

We incur significant costs as a result of being registered under the Exchange Act. We incur legal, accounting and other expenses, including costs associated with the periodic reporting requirements, as well as additional corporate governance requirements, including requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley. These requirements may place a strain on our systems and resources. The Exchange Act requires that we file annual, quarterly and current reports with respect to our business and financial condition. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires that we maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, which requires significant resources and management oversight. We have implemented and may continue to implement procedures, processes, policies and practices for the purpose of addressing the standards and requirements applicable to public companies. These activities may divert management’s attention from other business concerns, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We have incurred and expect to incur significant annual expenses related to these steps and directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, director fees, reporting requirements of the SEC, transfer agent fees, additional administrative expenses payable to the Administrator to compensate it for hiring additional accounting, legal and administrative personnel, increased auditing and legal fees and similar expenses associated with being a public company.

Borrowing Money. The use of leverage magnifies the potential for gain or loss on amounts invested and, therefore, increases the risks associated with investing in the Company. Subject to the borrowing limitation imposed on us by the 1940 Act, the Company and any wholly owned subsidiary of the Company has and may continue to borrow from or issue senior debt securities to banks, insurance companies and other lenders.

Any wholly owned subsidiary may include subsidiary entities that engage in investment activities in securities or other assets that are primarily controlled by the Company. “Primarily controlled” mean (1) the Company controls the unregistered entity within the meaning of section 2(a)(9) of the 1940Act, and (2) the Company’s control of the unregistered entity is greater than that of any other person.

Our lenders will have fixed dollar claims on our assets that are superior to the claims of the Unitholders, and we would expect such lenders to seek recovery against our assets in the event of a default. If the value of our assets decreases, leveraging would cause net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have had we not leveraged. Similarly, any decrease in our income would cause net investment income to decline more sharply than it would have had we not borrowed. Leverage is generally considered a speculative investment technique. Our ability to service any debt that we incur will depend largely on our financial performance and will be subject to prevailing economic conditions and competitive pressures.

As a BDC, we generally are required to meet a coverage ratio of total assets to total borrowings and other senior securities, which will include all of our borrowings and any Preferred Units that we may issue in the future, of at least 200% (or 150% as described below under “—Additional Leverage”). If this ratio declines below 200%, we may not be able to incur additional debt, which could have a material adverse effect on our operations. The amount of leverage that we employ will depend on the Adviser’s assessment of market and other factors at the time of any

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proposed borrowing. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain credit at all or on terms acceptable to us.

In addition, our existing credit facilities impose, and future debt facilities into which we may enter would likely impose, financial and operating covenants that restrict our business activities, including limitations that could hinder our ability to finance additional loans and investments or to make the distributions required to maintain our status as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In particular, it is anticipated that the credit facility would contain certain financial covenants, which may include requiring us to maintain a minimum amount of equity supporting the credit facility or comply with certain collateral quality and coverage tests.

Additional Leverage. As a BDC, under the Investment Company Act we generally are not permitted to incur borrowings, issue debt securities or issue preferred stock unless immediately after the borrowing or issuance the ratio of total assets (less total liabilities other than indebtedness) to total indebtedness plus preferred stock, is at least 200% or, if certain requirements, which are described below, are met, 150%.

Pursuant to Section 61(a) of the 1940 Act, BDCs may reduce the minimum asset coverage ratio from 200% to 150%, subject to certain approval requirements (including either stockholder approval or approval of the “required majority,” as such term is defined in Section 57(o) of the Investment Company Act), certain disclosure requirements and, in the case of a BDC that is not an issuer of common equity securities that are listed on a national securities exchange, such as the Company, the requirement that the BDC must extend to each person that is a stockholder as of the date of an approval described above the opportunity (which may include a tender offer) to sell the securities held by that stockholder as of that applicable approval date, with 25% of those securities to be repurchased in each of the four calendar quarters following the calendar quarter in which that applicable approval date takes place. As a result, BDCs may be able to incur additional indebtedness in the future, and the risks associated with an investment in BDCs may increase.

Failure to Qualify as a RIC. We will be subject to corporate-level income tax if we are unable to qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. To qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code, we must meet certain source-of-income, asset diversification and distribution requirements. The distribution requirement for a RIC is satisfied if we distribute the sum of at least 90% of our net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of net long-term capital losses, if any, and 90% of its net tax-exempt interest (if any) to the Unitholders on an annual basis. Because we have incurred debt, we are subject to certain asset coverage ratio requirements under the 1940 Act and financial covenants under loan and credit agreements that could, under certain circumstances, restrict us from making distributions necessary to qualify as a RIC. If we are unable to obtain cash from other sources, we may fail to qualify as a RIC and, thus, may be subject to corporate-level income tax. To qualify as a RIC, we must also meet certain asset diversification requirements at the end of each calendar quarter. Failure to meet these tests may result in the Company having to dispose of certain investments quickly in order to qualify as a RIC, or to prevent the loss of such qualification after becoming a RIC. Because most of our investments will be in private or thinly traded public companies, any such dispositions may be made at disadvantageous prices and may result in substantial losses. In addition, we may have difficulty satisfying the diversification requirements after the Commitment Period as we liquidate our portfolio since we will not be making additional investments. While we generally will not lose our status as a RIC as long as we do not acquire any non-qualifying securities or other property, under certain circumstances we may be deemed to have made an acquisition of non-qualifying securities or other property. If we fail to qualify as a RIC for any reason and become subject to corporate income tax, the resulting corporate income taxes could substantially reduce our net assets, the amount of income available for distributions to the Unitholders and the amount of funds available for new investments. Such a failure would have a material adverse effect on us and the Unitholders. See “Part I Item 1. Business—Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”

Wind Down. Since the Commitment Period ended in September 2017, we generally may not make new investments (other than certain follow-on investments and investments that were significantly in process prior to the termination of the Commitment Period). As a result, during the remainder of our term, fewer investments will be available to generate cash flow, decreasing the amount of distributions of income. The increased relative concentration of our portfolio in fewer investments increases the risk that losses in one of those investments will have a greater impact on the overall remaining portfolio. In addition, we will continue to incur expenses and other liabilities for the remainder of our term, which will reduce the amount ultimately available for distribution to

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Members. Amounts distributed to Members in connection with any dissolution and liquidation may be subject to clawback pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement.

Further, some of our remaining investments (including certain equity investments) may require additional time beyond the Company’s current term before we can dispose of them at a favorable price or otherwise recoup our investment. On April 30, 2021, the Board elected to extend the Company’s term until September 2022. Any further extensions will require Member approval. On July 11, 2022 the term of the Company was extended for a one-year period from September 19, 2022 to September 19, 2023 via a supermajority vote of the Unitholders. On May 11, 2023 the term of the Company was extended for an additional one-year period from September 19, 2023 to September 19, 2024 via a supermajority vote of the Unitholders. On July 11, 2024, the Company's term was extended for an additional one-year period from September 19, 2024 to September 19, 2025 via a supermajority vote of the Unitholders. On July 31, 2025, the Company's term was extended for an additional one-year period from September 19, 2025 to September 19, 2026 via a supermajority vote of the Unitholders.If we are unable to extend the Company’s term beyond September 19, 2026, we may be required to dispose of our remaining investments at unfavorable prices.

Recourse to Our Assets. Our assets, including any investments made by us and any capital held by us, are available to satisfy all our liabilities and other obligations. If we become subject to a liability, parties seeking to have the liability satisfied may have recourse to our assets generally and not be limited to any particular asset, even in the circumstance where a specific investment gave rise to the liability.

Litigation Risks. We will be subject to a variety of litigation risks, particularly if one or more of our portfolio companies face financial or other difficulties. Legal disputes, involving any or all of the Company, the Adviser, or their affiliates, may arise from our activities and investments and could have a significant adverse effect on us.

Limited Liability of the Adviser. To the extent permissible by law, the Adviser will not be liable, responsible or accountable in damages or otherwise to us or to any Unitholder for any breach of duty to us or the Unitholders or for any act or failure to act pursuant to the Advisory Agreement or otherwise, except in certain limited circumstances provided by the 1940 Act and as set forth in the Advisory Agreement. In general, we will be required to indemnify the Adviser (and other related and/or affiliated parties) for certain losses arising out of its activities on behalf of us. Such obligations could reduce significantly the returns to the Unitholders.

Conflicts of Interest. Conflicts of interest may exist from time to time between the Adviser and certain of its affiliates involved with us.

Service Providers and Counterparties. Certain advisors and other service providers, or their affiliates (including accountants, administrators, lenders, bankers, brokers, attorneys, consultants, and investment or commercial banking firms) to the Company, the Adviser, TCW, and/or portfolio companies also provide goods or services to, or have business, personal, financial or other relationships with, the Adviser, TCW, or the portfolio companies. Such advisors and service providers (or their affiliates) may be investors in the Company, affiliates of the Adviser, sources of investment opportunities, co-investors, commercial counterparties and/or portfolio companies in which TCW and/or the Company has a portfolio investment. Accordingly, payments by the Company and/or such entities may indirectly benefit us and/or our affiliates.

Because TCW has many different businesses, including the registered broker dealers TCW Funds Distributors LLC, TCW is subject to a number of actual and potential conflicts of interest, greater regulatory oversight and more legal and contractual restrictions than that to which it would be subject if it had just one line of business. For instance, employees of TCW are registered representatives and principals and may receive compensation from the Adviser for selling interests in open- and closed-end commingled investment vehicles that are managed by the Adviser (including us). Such individuals will not receive sales commissions from those investment vehicles, unless specifically disclosed.

Advisors and service providers, or their affiliates, often charge different rates or have different arrangements for different types of services. With respect to service providers, for example, the fee for a given type of work may vary depending on the complexity of the matter as well as the expertise required and demands placed

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on the service provider. Therefore, to the extent the types of services used by the Company and/or portfolio companies are different from those used by TCW (including their respective personnel) (as the case may be), TCW may pay different amounts or rates than those paid by the Company and/or portfolio companies. In addition, TCW, the Company, Other Clients, and/or their respective portfolio companies, may enter into agreements or other arrangements with vendors and other similar counterparties (whether such counterparties are affiliated or unaffiliated with TCW) from time to time whereby such counterparty may charge lower rates and/or provide discounts or rebates for such counterparty’s products and/or services depending on certain factors, including without limitation, volume of transactions entered into with such counterparty by TCW, the Company, Other Clients, and their portfolio companies in the aggregate.

Allocation of Personnel. The Adviser and its members, partners, officers and employees will devote as much of their time to our activities as they deem necessary and appropriate. Subject to the terms of the limited liability company agreement, the Adviser, TCW and their respective affiliates are not restricted from forming additional investment funds, from entering into other investment advisory relationships or from engaging in other business activities, even though such activities may be in competition with us and/or may involve substantial time and resources of the Adviser. These activities could be viewed as creating a conflict of interest in that the time and effort of the members of the Adviser and its officers and employees will not be devoted exclusively to our business, but will be allocated between our business and the management of the monies of such other advisees of the Adviser.

Portfolio Investment Data. TCW receives various kinds of portfolio company/entity data and information (including from portfolio companies and/or entities of the Company), such as data and information relating to business operations, trends, budgets, customers and other metrics. (This data is sometimes referred to as “big data.”) In furtherance of the foregoing, TCW may seek to enter into information-sharing and use arrangements with portfolio companies and/or entities of the Company. TCW believes that access to this information furthers our interests by providing opportunities for operational improvements across portfolio companies and/or entities of the Company and in connection with our investment management activities. Subject to appropriate contractual arrangements, TCW may also utilize such information outside of our activities in a manner that provides a material benefit to TCW, but not us.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR INVESTMENTS

Economic Recessions or Downturns. Many of the portfolio companies in which we make investments may be susceptible to economic slowdowns or recessions and may be unable to repay the loans we made to them during these periods. Therefore, our non-performing assets may increase and the value of our portfolio may decrease during these periods as we are required to record our investments at their current fair value. Adverse economic conditions also may decrease the value of collateral securing some of our loans and the value of our equity investments. Economic slowdowns or recessions could lead to financial losses in our portfolio and a decrease in revenues, net investment income and assets. Unfavorable economic conditions also could increase our and our portfolio companies’ funding costs, limit our and our portfolio companies’ access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to us or our portfolio companies. These events could prevent us from increasing investments and harm our operating results.

A portfolio company’s failure to satisfy financial or operating covenants imposed by us or other lenders could lead to defaults and, potentially, acceleration of the time when the loans are due and foreclosure on its secured assets, which could trigger cross-defaults under other agreements and jeopardize the portfolio company’s ability to meet its obligations under the debt that we hold. We may incur additional expenses to the extent necessary to seek recovery upon default or to negotiate new terms with a defaulting portfolio company. In addition, if one of our portfolio companies were to go bankrupt, depending on the facts and circumstances, including the extent to which we will actually provide significant managerial assistance to that portfolio company, a bankruptcy court might subordinate all or a portion of our claim to that of other creditors.

Suitability of Investments. An investment in us is not suitable for all investors. An investment is suitable only for sophisticated investors, and an investor must have the financial ability to understand and willingness to accept the extent of its exposure to the risks and lack of liquidity inherent in an investment in the Company. Investors with any doubts as to the suitability of an investment in us should consult their professional advisors to

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assist them in making their own legal, tax, accounting and financial evaluation of the merits and risks of investment in us in light of their own circumstances and financial condition.

Reliance on Portfolio Company Management. The day-to-day operations of each portfolio company in which we invest will be the responsibility of such entity’s management team. In addition, we may make investments in portfolio companies where we have limited influence and the other investors in such portfolio company have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with our business interests and goals. Although the Adviser will be responsible for monitoring the performance of each of our investments and we are required, pursuant to a specific 1940 Act provision applicable to BDCs, to offer to provide each of our portfolio companies managerial assistance, there can be no assurance that the existing management team of a portfolio company or any successor will be able to operate any such entity in accordance with our expectations. In this situation, we may not be in a position to limit or otherwise protect the value of our investment.

No Secondary Market for Securities. Our investments are generally heavily negotiated and, accordingly, do not have the liquidity of conventional securities and will not have readily available market prices. We value such investments at fair value as determined in good faith by the Adviser in its capacity as our “valuation designee” in accordance with our valuation policy. Because there is no single standard for determining fair value, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each investment. In addition, due to their illiquid nature, we may not be able to dispose of our investments in a timely manner, at a fair price and/or in the manner that was thought to be viable when the investment was initiated (due to economic, legal, political or other factors). There is no assurance that we will be able to dispose of an investment in a particular security. The inability to dispose of a security could result in losses incurred by us, including the loss of our entire investment in such security. The debt of highly leveraged companies or companies in default also may be less liquid than other debt. If we voluntarily or involuntarily sell those types of debt securities, we might not receive the full value we expect.

Illiquidity of Collateral. Collateral may consist of assets that may not be readily liquidated, and there is no assurance that the liquidation of those assets will satisfy a company’s obligations. If a company defaults on a secured investment, the Company may receive assets other than cash or securities in full or partial satisfaction of such company’s obligations. The Company might not be able to realize the benefit of the assets for legal, practical or other reasons. The Company might hold those assets until it is determined to be appropriate to dispose of them.

Portfolio Concentration. Although the regulatory restrictions applicable to RICs limit the amount that we may generally invest in any single portfolio company, our investments may not be diversified. See “Part I Item 1. Business—Regulation as a Business Development Company—Qualifying Assets” and “Part I Item 1. Business—Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences—Taxation as a Regulated Investment Company.” Aside from the diversification requirements that we have to comply with as a RIC and other contractual investment limitations to which we are subject pursuant to the LLC Agreement, we do not have any specific portfolio diversification or concentration limits. As a result, our portfolio may include a relatively limited number of large positions. If our investments are concentrated in a few issuers, industries, or asset classes, any adverse change in one or more of such issuers, industries or asset classes could have a material adverse effect on our investments. In addition, since the Commitment Period ended in September 2017, we may not make new investments (other than certain follow-on investments). As we continue to wind down under the terms of the LLC Agreement, our investment portfolio has become more concentrated, which may heighten the risk that an adverse change in one issuer or industry could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s performance.

Equity Investments. Although historically, our investment bias has been towards adjustable-rate, senior secured loans, our investment portfolio has become more concentrated in equity investments as we continue to wind down under the terms of the LLC Agreement. To the extent our investments become concentrated in equity investments, any adverse change in one or more of such equity investments could have a material adverse effect on our investments and on the Company’s performance. The equity interests we hold may not appreciate in value and, in fact, may decline in value. The value of equity securities may fall due to general market and economic conditions, perceptions regarding the markets in which the issuers of the equity securities participate, or factors relating to the specific issuers. Accordingly, we may not be able to realize gains from our equity interests, and any gains that we do realize on the disposition of any equity interests may not be sufficient to offset any other losses we experience.

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Valuation Risk. Many portfolio securities may not have a readily available market price and the Adviser, as the “valuation designee” will value these securities at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board, which valuation is inherently subjective and may not reflect what the Company may actually realize for the sale of the investment. The majority of the Company’s investments are expected to be in instruments that do not have readily ascertainable market prices. Investments which the Company holds for which market quotes are not readily available or are not considered reliable are valued at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board based on similar instruments, internal assumptions and the weighting of the available pricing inputs. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated the Adviser as the “valuation designee” with respect to the fair valuation of the Company’s portfolio securities, subject to oversight by and periodic reporting to the Board.

Reliance upon Consultants. The Adviser may rely upon independent consultants in connection with its evaluation of existing investments; however, no assurance can be given that these consultants will accurately evaluate such investments and we may incur liability as a result of such consultants’ actions.

Credit Risks. Debt investments are subject to credit risk. Credit risk relates to the ability of the borrower to make interest and principal payments on the loan or security as they become due. If the borrower fails to pay interest, our income might be reduced. If the borrower fails to repay principal, the value of that security and the value of the Company might be reduced. Our investments in debt securities are subject to risks of default. We may invest in debt securities made in connection with leveraged buy-out transactions, recapitalizations (i.e., a type of a corporate restructuring that aims to change a company’s capital structure) and other highly leveraged transactions. While our investments in senior loans typically will be secured by collateral, we may have difficulty liquidating the collateral or enforcing our rights under the terms of the senior loans in the event of the borrower’s default. There is no guarantee that the collateral securing a senior loan will be sufficient to protect us against losses or a decline in income in the event of a borrower’s non-payment of interest or principal. In the event that a borrower declares bankruptcy, a court could invalidate our security interest in the loan collateral or subordinate our rights under the senior loan to other creditors of the borrower. Also, we may invest part of our assets in loans and other debt obligations that are not fully secured.

Interest Rate Risk. In general, the value of a debt security changes as prevailing interest rates change. For fixed-rate debt securities, when prevailing interest rates fall, the values of outstanding debt securities generally rise. When interest rates rise, the values of outstanding debt securities generally fall, and they may sell at a discount from their face amount. Our debt investments generally have adjustable interest rates. For that reason, the Adviser expects that when interest rates change, the amount of interest we receive in respect of such debt investments will change in a corresponding manner. However, the interest rates of some debt investments adjust only periodically.

Between the times that interest rates on debt investments adjust, the interest rates on those investments may not correlate to prevailing interest rates. In recent years the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) increased interest rates from historically low levels in an effort to cause inflation levels to align with the Fed’s long-term inflation target, but the Fed has been lowering those rates and may continue to do so in the future. A wide variety of factors can cause interest rates to rise (e.g., central bank monetary policies, inflation rates, or general economic conditions).

Reliance Upon Unaffiliated Co-Lender. In certain circumstances we may co-invest with an unaffiliated lender, who will sometimes be responsible for performing some of the legal due diligence on the borrower and for negotiating some of the terms of the loan agreement that establishes the terms and conditions of the debt investment and the rights of the borrower and the lenders. In such circumstances, although we will perform our own due diligence, we may rely in part on the quality of the due diligence performed by the co-lender and will be bound by the negotiated terms of the loan documentation. There can be no assurance that the unaffiliated co-lender will perform the same level of due diligence as we would perform or that the co-lender will negotiate terms that are consistent with the terms generally negotiated and obtained by us. If the unaffiliated co-lender is acting as collateral agent under the loan documentation and becomes insolvent, the assets securing the debt investment may be determined by a court or regulatory authority to be subject to the claims of the co-lender’s creditors. If that were to occur, we might incur delays and costs in realizing payment on the loan, or we might suffer a loss of principal and/or interest.

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Use of Investment Vehicles. In general, the risks associated with indirect investments in portfolio companies through an Investment Vehicle are similar to those associated with a direct investment in a portfolio company. While we will analyze the credit and business of a potential portfolio company in determining whether or not to make an investment in an Investment Vehicle, we will nonetheless be exposed to the creditworthiness of the Investment Vehicle. In the event of a bankruptcy proceeding against the Investment Vehicle, the risks outlined below under “—Insolvency Considerations with Respect to Portfolio Companies” will be applicable with equal effect. Additionally, in the case of a bankruptcy proceeding against the portfolio company, the assets of the portfolio company may be used to satisfy its obligations prior to the satisfaction of our investment in the Investment Vehicle (i.e., our investment in the Investment Vehicle would be structurally subordinated to the other obligations of the portfolio company).

Insolvency Considerations with Respect to Portfolio Companies. Various laws enacted for the protection of creditors may apply to our debt investments. A bankruptcy proceeding against a borrower could delay or limit our ability to collect the principal and interest payments on that borrower’s debt obligations. In a lawsuit brought by creditors of a borrower, a court or a trustee in bankruptcy could take certain actions that would be adverse to us. For example:

•Other creditors might convince the court to set aside or subordinate a loan or the security interest in a loan as a “fraudulent conveyance,” a “preferential transfer” or for other equitable considerations. In that event, the court could recover from us the interest and principal payments that the borrower made before becoming insolvent. There can be no assurance that we would be able to prevent such recapture.

•A bankruptcy court may restructure the payment obligations under debt securities so as to reduce the amount to which we would be entitled.

•The court might discharge the amount of a loan we make that exceeds the value of the collateral securing the loan. The court could subordinate our rights to the rights of other creditors of the borrower under applicable law.

•Although a senior secured position under a senior loan provides some assurance that we would be able to recover some of our investment in the event of a borrower’s default, the collateral might be insufficient to cover the borrower’s debts. A bankruptcy court might find that the collateral securing the senior loan is invalid or require the borrower to use the collateral to pay other outstanding obligations. If the collateral consists of stock of the borrower or its subsidiaries, the stock may lose all of its value in the event of a bankruptcy, which would leave us exposed to greater potential loss.

•If a borrower defaults on a scheduled interest or principal payment on a debt obligation, we may experience a reduction of our income. In addition, the value of the debt investment would decline, which may, in turn, cause our value to decline.

Lender Liability. In recent years, a number of judicial decisions in the United States have upheld the right of borrowers to sue lending institutions on the basis of various evolving legal theories (collectively termed “Lender Liability”). Generally, Lender Liability is founded upon the premise that an institutional lender has violated a duty (whether implied or contractual) of good faith and fair dealing owed to the borrower or has assumed a degree of control over the borrower resulting in the creation of a fiduciary duty owed to the borrower or its other creditors or shareholders. Lender Liability claims generally arise in bankruptcy but can also arise under state law claims. Lender Liability often involves claims of misconduct where a lender (a) intentionally takes an action that exacerbates the insolvency of a borrower or issuer or that results in the undercapitalization of a borrower or issuer to the detriment of other creditors of such borrower or issuer, (b) engages in other inequitable conduct to the detriment of such other creditors, (c) engages in fraud with respect to, or makes misrepresentations to, such other creditors or (d) uses its influence as a shareholder to dominate or control a borrower or issuer to the detriment of other creditors of such borrower or issuer. We could be subject to allegations of Lender Liability because of the nature of certain of our investments. There is also a risk that where Lender Liability is alleged, a court may elect to subordinate the claim of the offending lender or bondholder to the claims of the disadvantaged creditor or creditors (a remedy called “Equitable Subordination”). We do not intend to engage in conduct that would give rise to a claim of Lender Liability or Equitable Subordination. However, as a BDC, we are obligated to offer managerial assistance to each of our portfolio companies. To the extent any of our portfolio companies elect to accept such offer to provide managerial assistance, that level of involvement with a portfolio company could strengthen a Lender Liability claim

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against us. Therefore, claims for Lender Liability or Equitable Subordination affecting our investments could arise as a result of any managerial assistance that we provide in order to fulfill our obligations as a BDC. Moreover, because of the nature of our investments, we may not always be the lead creditor, and security or other agents may act on behalf of the investors in a security owned by us. Therefore, claims for Lender Liability or Equitable Subordination affecting our investments could also arise without our direct managerial or other involvement.

Special Risks of Highly Leveraged or other Risky Portfolio Companies. We can invest up to 100% of our total assets in debt and equity securities of portfolio companies that are highly leveraged and whose debt securities would be considered well below investment grade. We may also invest in obligations of portfolio companies in connection with a restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (i.e., a debtor in possession financing) if the obligations meet the credit standards of the Adviser. Debtor in possession financings are arranged when an entity seeks the protections of the bankruptcy court under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. These financings allow an entity to continue its business operations while reorganizing under Chapter 11. Such financings are senior liens on unencumbered security (i.e., security not subject to other creditor claims). These debt obligations tend to offer higher yields than investment grade securities to compensate investors for the higher risk and are commonly referred to as “high risk securities” or, in the case of bonds, “junk bonds.” Similarly, we may also invest in obligations of portfolio companies in connection with rescue situation and Chapter 11 exit financings. Rescue situation financings may avoid a company’s need to resort to bankruptcy and provide the company with working capital it needs to continue uninterrupted operations. Chapter 11 exit financings allow a company to deleverage its balance sheet and to emerge from a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Lending to highly leveraged or other risky borrowers is highly speculative. These investments may expose us to financial market risks, interest rate risks and credit risks that are significantly greater than the risks associated with other securities in which we may invest. An economic downturn or a period of rising interest rates, for example, could cause a decline in the prices of such securities. The prices of securities structured as zero-coupon or pay-in-kind securities may be more volatile than securities that pay interest periodically and in cash. In the event of a default by a portfolio company, we would experience a reduction of our income and could expect a decline in the fair value of the defaulted securities and may incur significant additional expenses to seek recovery.

Risk of Bridge Financing. If we make or invest in a bridge loan or interim financing for a portfolio company that intends to refinance all or a portion of that loan, there is a risk that the borrower will be unable to complete such refinancing successfully. Such failure could lead to the portfolio company having to pay interest at increasing rates along with additional fees and expenses, the result of which may reduce the value of the portfolio company.

Risk of Subordinated or Mezzanine Financing. Our investments in subordinated or mezzanine financing will generally be unsecured or, if secured, will be subordinated to the interests of the senior lender in the borrower’s capital structure. In the event of a bankruptcy or insolvency involving the borrower where there are insufficient assets to satisfy the obligations of the borrower to its senior lender, there may be no assets available to meet its obligations to the holders of its subordinated or mezzanine debt, including the Company.

Risks of Investing in Unitranche Loans. Unitranche loans provide leverage levels comparable to a combination of first lien and second lien or subordinated loans and may rank junior to other debt instruments issued by the portfolio company. Unitranche loans generally allow the borrower to make a large lump sum payment of principal at the end of the loan term, and there is a heightened risk of loss if the borrower is unable to pay the lump sum or refinance the amount owed at maturity. From the perspective of a lender, in addition to making a single loan, a unitranche loan may allow the lender to choose to participate in the “first out” tranche, which will generally receive priority with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due, or to choose to participate only in the “last out” tranche, which is generally paid only after the first out tranche is paid. We may participate in “first out” and “last out” tranches of unitranche loans and make single unitranche loans.

Non-U.S. Investment Risk. We may invest up to 30% of our gross assets in portfolio companies domiciled outside of the United States (assuming that the remaining 70% of our gross assets constitute “qualifying assets” (as defined in the 1940 Act and as described under “Part I Item 1. Business—Regulation as a Business Development Company—Qualifying Assets”)). Non-U.S. obligations have risks not typically involved in domestic investments. For example, non-U.S. obligations not denominated in U.S. dollars will cause our investment performance to vary based on changes in the applicable currency exchange rate. Moreover, even if we attempt to hedge the currency

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exchange risk, these hedges may be expensive and may not completely protect us in all circumstances. Non-U.S. investing can also result in higher transaction and operating costs for the Company. Non-U.S. issuers may not be subject to the same accounting and disclosure requirements that U.S. issuers are subject to. The value of non-U.S. investments may be affected by exchange control regulations, expropriation or nationalization of a company’s assets, non-U.S. taxes, delays in settlement of transactions, changes in governmental economic or monetary policies in the United States or abroad, or other political and economic factors. We may have greater difficulty taking appropriate legal actions in non-U.S. courts. Non-U.S. countries may impose withholding taxes on income paid on the debt securities of issuers in those countries.

Risks of Using Derivative Instruments. We may use derivative financial instruments for hedging or managing the risks associated with the assets we hold. The risks posed by such instruments can be extremely complex and difficult to evaluate, including (i) risks relating to our counterparties in such a transaction; (ii) imperfect correlation between movements in the currency, interest rate or other reference on which the derivative is based and movements in the assets of the underlying portfolio; and (iii) reduced ability to meet short-term obligations because of the percentage of our assets segregated to cover derivative obligations. In addition, by hedging a particular position, any potential gain from an increase in value of such position may be limited.

Under an applicable SEC rule, BDCs that use over a certain level of derivatives will be subject to a value-at-risk leverage limit, a derivatives risk management program and testing requirements and requirements related to board reporting. These requirements will apply, unless a BDC qualifies as a “limited derivatives user,” as defined under the rule. Under the rule, a BDC may enter into an unfunded commitment agreement that is not a derivatives transaction, such as an agreement to provide financing to a portfolio company, if the BDC has, among other things, a reasonable belief, at the time it enters into such an agreement, that it will have sufficient cash and cash equivalents to meet its obligations with respect to all of its unfunded commitment agreements, in each case as it becomes due. Collectively, these requirements may limit our ability to use derivatives and/or enter into certain other financial contracts.

Need for Follow-On Investments. We may be called upon to provide follow-on funding or additional loans for, or have the opportunity to increase our investment in, our portfolio companies. Although the follow-on investments we may make are limited to certain issuers and in certain amounts, there can be no assurance that we will be able to make or arrange for follow-on investments or loans or that we will have sufficient funds to do so. Any decision not to make follow-on investments or loans or the inability to make them may have a substantial negative impact on a portfolio company in need of funds or may diminish our proportionate ownership in such entity and thus our ability to influence the entity’s future conduct. The inability to make follow-on investments or loans may also impede, diminish or reduce the number of attractive investments made available to us.

Effect of BDC and RIC Rules on Investment Strategy. Our having to comply with the various rules necessary to remain qualified as a BDC and a RIC could adversely impact the implementation of our investment strategy and thus reduce returns to investors. For example, the diversification requirements imposed by the RIC rules could, in certain situations, preclude us from making certain investments.

Allocation of Expenses. To the extent that any fees and expenses were incurred on our behalf and any Other Clients (as defined below), the Company and such Other Clients will generally bear an allocable portion of any such fees and expenses on a pro rata basis (as determined by the Adviser) in proportion to the Company’s and such Other Clients’ respective percentage interests in the portfolio investment to which such fees and expenses relate (subject to our and such Other Clients’ offering and/or governing documents), or in such other manner as the Adviser considers fair and equitable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Adviser may in its sole discretion structure a co-investment opportunity, provided co-investment relief is granted, such that the proposed participants in such co-investment opportunity do not bear any Broken Deal Expenses (as defined below), with the result that we will bear all such Broken Deal Expenses; provided, if so structured, that such participants will not be entitled to receive any break-up or similar fee income, if any, that may be earned with respect to such transaction. In most cases, we expect that proposed participants in co-investments will not bear Broken Deal Expenses (such as legal fees, reverse termination fees, extraordinary expenses such as litigation costs and judgments and other expenses), with the result that only we will bear all such Broken Deal Expenses.

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To the extent the context permits or otherwise requires, Other Clients refers to clients, investment funds, client accounts and proprietary accounts advised or managed by the Adviser or their respective affiliates, and in which we will not have an interest (“Other Clients”). Broken Deal Expenses refer to fees and expenses for investment and/or divestment transactions not completed by us, including amounts payable to or by third parties, and all fees and expenses of any legal, financial, accounting, advisory, consulting or other advisors or lenders, investment banks and other financing sources in connection with arranging financing for transactions that are not consummated and any deposits or down payments that are forfeited in connection with, or amounts paid as a penalty for, unconsummated transactions (“Broken Deal Expenses”).

Reliance on the Adviser and their Professionals. The Adviser will have discretion over approving an investment of our assets. Our success will depend in large part upon the skill and expertise of the Adviser and their respective professionals. There is ever increasing competition among alternative asset firms, financial institutions, private equity firms, investment managers and other industry participants for hiring and retaining qualified investment professionals, and there can be no assurance that such professionals will continue to be associated with the Adviser or their respective affiliates. The loss of the services of one or more of such persons could have a material adverse impact on our ability to realize our investment objectives. Moreover, although we expect to have access to all of the appropriate resources, relationships and expertise of the Adviser, there can be no assurance that such resources, relationships and expertise will be available for every transaction. In addition, investment professionals and committee members may be replaced or added at any time. In addition, members of the investment team will work on other projects for the TCW Group, as applicable. The professionals involved with us are not dedicated exclusively to us and will have other responsibilities for the TCW Group, as applicable. Conflicts of interest may arise in allocating management time, services or functions, and the ability of us and our investment team to access other professionals.

Equity Securities Risks. Equity securities may include common stock, preferred stock or other securities representing an ownership interest or the right to acquire an ownership interest in an issuer. Equity risk is the risk that stocks and other equity securities generally fluctuate in value more than debt securities and may decline in value over short or extended periods. The value of stocks and other equity securities may be affected by changes in an issuer’s financial condition, factors that affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or an increase in production costs and competitive conditions within an industry, or .as a result of changes in overall market, economic and political conditions that are not specifically related to a company or industry, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or generally adverse investor sentiment.

Restructured portfolio investments. Certain of the Company’s portfolio investments have been and will be restructured to address loan defaults or for other reasons considered by the Company to have the potential to better protect or preserve the value of the Company’s investment. Often, a restructured investment will result in an equity holding rather than debt. Equity investments can increase volatility in the value of the investment, will not be secured by assets, create a greater risk of loss, and can produce reduced or no income for the Company. As a result of these restructured investments, the Company has generally experienced reduced interest income.

Co-Investment Syndication. The Company may initially consummate a portfolio investment intended as a co-investment as described herein and, later, syndicate such co-investment to certain persons. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in syndicating any such co-investment, in whole or in part, that the closing of such co-investment will be consummated in a timely manner, that any syndication will take place on terms and conditions that will be preferable for the Company or that expenses incurred by the Company with respect to any such syndication will not be substantial. In the event that the Company is not successful in syndicating any such co-investment, in whole or in part, it may consequently hold a greater concentration and have more exposure in the related investment than initially was intended, which could make the Company more susceptible to fluctuations in value resulting from adverse economic and/or business conditions with respect thereto. Moreover, an investment by the Company that is not syndicated to co-investors as originally anticipated could reduce the Company’s overall investment returns.

Risks Associated with Delayed-Draw Facilities. We may make investments that require multiple fundings over time or are structured as “revolvers” or “delayed-draws.” These types of investments generally have funding obligations that extend over a period of time and that may extend beyond the investment period. In such circumstances, we may be required to reserve remaining Capital Commitments for future funding obligations and

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may be required to fund such obligations after the termination of the investment period. However, there can be no assurance that the reserved funds will ultimately be utilized for portfolio investments, which may result in us not fully deploying our committed capital. Moreover, borrowers with deteriorating creditworthiness may continue to satisfy their contractual conditions and therefore be eligible to draw unfunded amounts at times when we might prefer not to advance such amounts. In addition, the Adviser may have assumptions as to when a company with which we transact may draw on unfunded amounts when we enter into the commitment. If the borrower does not draw as expected, the commitment may not prove as attractive an investment as originally anticipated. Furthermore, any failure to advance requested funds to a borrower with which we transact could result in possible assertions of offsets against amounts previously funded.

Risks of Middle Market Loans. Borrowers under loans originated by us or in which we may invest may include privately owned small and mid-sized companies, which present a greater risk of loss than loans to larger companies. Compared to larger, publicly owned firms, these companies generally have more limited access to capital and higher funding costs, may be in a weaker financial position, and may need more capital to expand or compete. These financial challenges may make it difficult for our borrowers to make scheduled payments of interest or principal on our loans. Accordingly, advances made to these types of borrowers entail higher risks than advances made to companies that are able to access traditional credit sources.

Risks of PIK and OID Instruments. A portfolio investment may have a contractual return that is not paid entirely in cash, but rather features a PIK element paid partially or wholly in-kind or as an accreting liquidation preference, in which case we will be forgoing a cash margin for an accrued interest amount rolled throughout the life of the loan. This may have the effect of lengthening the time before cash is received and increasing our risk exposure. While the Adviser seeks to achieve our targeted returns for any given portfolio investment, other factors, such as overall economic conditions, the competitive environment and the availability of potential purchasers of the securities, may shorten or lengthen our holding period, and some portfolio investments may take several additional years from the initial investment date to achieve a realization. In some cases, we may be prohibited by contract from selling certain securities for a period of time. If we are required to liquidate all or a portion of our portfolio positions quickly, then we may realize significantly less than the value at which we previously recorded those portfolio investments. The interest payments deferred on a PIK loan are subject to the risk that the borrower may default when the deferred payments are due in cash at the maturity of the loan. The interest rates on PIK loans are higher to reflect the time-value of money on deferred interest payments and the higher credit risk of borrowers who may need to defer interest payments. Market prices of Original Issue Discount “OID” instruments are more volatile because they are affected to a greater extent by interest rate changes than instruments that pay interest periodically in cash. PIK instruments may have unreliable valuations because the accruals require judgments about ultimate collectability of the deferred payments and the value of the associated collateral. Use of PIK and OID securities may provide certain benefits to the Adviser, including increasing management fees and incentive compensation.

The historical investment philosophy, strategy and approach of the Private Credit Group has not involved the use of PIK interest, which representscontractual interest accrued and added to the loan balance that generally becomes due at maturity, or similar arrangements. Although we do not currentlyexpect the Private Credit Group to originate investments for us with PIK interest features, from time to time we may make investments that contain suchfeatures or that subsequently incorporate such features after origination. To the extent original issue discount and PIK interest income constitute a portion ofour income, we will be exposed to risks associated with the deferred receipt of the cash representing such income.

Risks may arise in connection with the rules under ERISA related to investment by ERISA Plans. We will use reasonable efforts to conduct our affairs so that our assets will not be deemed to be “plan assets” for purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In this regard, we may be operated as an annual “venture capital operating company,” under the ERISA rules (a “VCOC”) in order to avoid our assets being treated as “plan assets” for purposes of ERISA. If we decide to qualify as a VCOC, then we must obtain the right to substantially participate directly in or to influence the management of at least one-half of our investments, measured by cost, and must actually exercise such rights each year with respect to at least one such operating company. Accordingly, there may be constraints on our ability to make or dispose of investments at optimal times (or to make certain investments at all).

RISKS RELATED TO UNITHOLDERS

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Effect of Varying Terms of Classes of Units. Although we have no current intention to do so, pursuant to the LLC Agreement, we may issue Preferred Units. If we issue Preferred Units, there can be no assurance that such issuance would result in a higher yield or return to the holders of the Units. The issuance of Preferred Units would likely cause the net asset value of the Units to become more volatile. If the dividend rate on the Preferred Units were to approach the net rate of return on our investment portfolio, the benefit of leverage to the holders of the Units would be reduced. If the dividend rate on the Preferred Units were to exceed the net rate of return on our portfolio, the leverage would result in a lower rate of return to the holders of the Units than if we had not issued Preferred Units. Any decline in the net asset value of our investments would be borne entirely by the holders of the Units. Therefore, if the fair value of our portfolio were to decline, the leverage would result in a greater decrease in net asset value to the holders of the Units than if we were not leveraged through the issuance of Preferred Units.

Rights of Preferred Unitholders. Holders of any Preferred Units that we might issue would have the right, voting separately as a single class, to elect two members of the board at all times. In addition, if dividends for Preferred Units become two full years in arrears, the holders of those Preferred Units would have the right to elect a majority of the board until such arrearage is completely eliminated. Restrictions imposed on the declarations and payment of dividends or other distributions to the holders of the Units and Preferred Units, both by the 1940 Act and by the terms of our debt financings (if any), might impair our ability to qualify as a RIC for federal income tax purposes. While we would intend to redeem the Preferred Units to the extent necessary to enable us to distribute our income as required to qualify as a RIC, there can be no assurance that such actions could be effected in time to meet the tax requirements.

Retention of Proceeds. Subject to the requirements of Section 852(a) of Subchapter M of the Code and the terms of any indebtedness or Preferred Units, during the Commitment Period, we were permitted to retain, in whole or in part, any proceeds attributable to portfolio investments. Any retained proceeds that represent net investment income were treated as a deemed distribution by us to the Unitholders and a deemed re-contribution by the Unitholders to us, and the aggregate Undrawn Commitments of all Unitholders was reduced accordingly. We were permitted to use the amounts so retained to make investments, pay our fees and expenses, repay our borrowings, or fund reasonable reserves for our future expenses or other obligations (including obligations to make indemnification advances and payments); provided, however, that, after the expiration of the Commitment Period, no part of such retained amounts have or will be used to make any investment for which we would not be permitted to draw down Commitments. We will treat any retained proceeds that represent net investment income as a deemed distribution to Unitholders and a deemed re-contribution by the Unitholders, and the aggregate Undrawn Commitments of all Unitholders will be reduced accordingly. For the avoidance of doubt, even if the Undrawn Commitment of the Units becomes zero, we may continue to retain proceeds that represent net investment income as described above for the purpose of paying our operating costs (including expenses, the Management Fee, the Incentive Fee, payments to the Administrator and any indemnification obligations) and debt service of any borrowings we have made.

Obligations of Unitholders Relating to Credit Facilities. Under the Natixis Credit Agreement (as defined herein) we have granted security over and may transfer our right to drawdowns of capital from investors to our lenders or other creditors. Unitholders are required to fund drawdowns up to the amount of their respective Undrawn Commitments if an event of default under a credit facility or any other borrowing agreement occurs in order to repay any indebtedness of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and the payment by a Unitholder of any such amounts that have become due and payable by the Company out of such Unitholder’s Undrawn Commitment may be a condition to the effectiveness of (i) any transfer, withdrawal, termination or reduction of Commitments of such Unitholder or (ii) such Unitholder’s ability to cease funding its Commitment.

Consequences of Failure to Pay Commitment in Full. If a Unitholder fails to pay any installment of its Commitment, other Unitholders who have an outstanding Commitment may be required to fund their respective Commitments sooner than they otherwise would have absent such a default. In addition, if funding of Commitments by other Unitholders and our borrowings are inadequate to cover defaulted Commitments, we may be unable to pay our obligations when due or be subjected to penalties or may otherwise suffer adverse consequences that could materially adversely affect the returns to the Unitholders (including non-defaulting Unitholders). If a Unitholder defaults, there is no guarantee that we will recover the full amount of the defaulted Commitment, and such defaulting Unitholder may lose all or a portion of its economic interest in us.

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No Registration; Limited Transferability of Units. The Units were offered without registration under the Securities Act or any other laws of applicable jurisdictions. All dispositions and transfers of the Units shall be made pursuant to an effective registration statement or in accordance with an exemption from registration contained in the Securities Act. Unitholders will not be permitted to transfer their Units unless (i) we and, if required by our lending arrangements, our lenders give consent and (ii) the transfer is made in accordance with applicable securities laws. Furthermore, the transferability of the Units may be subject to certain restrictions contained in the Subscription Agreement and the LLC Agreement and may be affected by restrictions on resale imposed under U.S. federal, U.S. state or another jurisdiction’s securities laws. A public market does not currently exist for the Units and one is not expected to develop. Withdrawal from an investment in the Units will not generally be permitted. In light of the restrictions imposed on any such transfer and in light of the limitations imposed on a Unitholder’s ability to withdraw all or part of its investment in Units, an investment in the Units should be viewed as illiquid and subject to high risk.

Our Units are illiquid investments for which there is not a secondary market nor is it expected that any such secondary market will develop in the future. We also do not intend to list our Units on a national securities exchange. Our Units are not registered under the 1933 Act, or any state securities law and will be restricted as to transfer by law and the terms of our LLC Agreement and Subscription Agreement.

Unitholders generally may not sell, assign or transfer their Units without the prior written consent of the Adviser, which the Adviser may grant or withhold in its sole discretion. Except in limited circumstances for legal or regulatory purposes, Unitholders are not entitled to redeem their Units. Unitholders must be prepared to bear the economic risk of an investment in us for an indefinite period of time.

Withholding Risk for Foreign Investors. U.S. withholding tax rules require 30% withholding on distributions to Non-U.S. Holders unless there is certainty that such distributions are not subject to such withholding. The Company may make distributions at times of the year when there is uncertainty as to whether the amounts distributed are subject to such withholding. Accordingly, such distributions to Non-U.S. Holders may be subject to overwithholding by the Company (or its withholding agent) and Non-U.S. Holders may be required to file a return with the IRS in order to receive a refund of such overwithheld amounts. Non-U.S. Holders should see the discussion under the heading “Part I Item 1. Business—Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”

Tax Risks. Tax consequences to Unitholders from an investment in the Units are complex. Potential Unitholders are strongly urged to review the discussion in “Part I Item 1. Business—Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”

GENERAL RISK FACTORS

Political, Social and Economic Uncertainty Risk. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that create uncertainty and have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets, to which companies and their investments are exposed. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets, including in established markets such as the U.S. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat.

Uncertainty can result in or coincide with, among other things: increased volatility in the financial markets for securities, derivatives, loans, credit and currency; a decrease in the reliability of market prices and difficulty in valuing assets (including portfolio company assets); greater fluctuations in spreads on debt investments and currency exchange rates; increased risk of default (by both government and private obligors and issuers); further social, economic, and political instability; nationalization of private enterprise; greater governmental involvement in the economy or in social factors that impact the economy; changes to governmental regulation and supervision of the loan, securities, derivatives and currency markets and market participants and decreased or revised monitoring of such markets by governments or self-regulatory organizations and reduced enforcement of regulations; limitations

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on the activities of investors in such markets; controls or restrictions on foreign investment, capital controls and limitations on repatriation of invested capital; the significant loss of liquidity and the inability to purchase, sell and otherwise fund investments or settle transactions (including, but not limited to, a market freeze); unavailability of currency hedging techniques; substantial, and in some periods extremely high, rates of inflation, which can last many years and have substantial negative effects on credit and securities markets as well as the economy as a whole; recessions; and difficulties in obtaining and/or enforcing legal judgments.

We will also be negatively affected if the operations and effectiveness of us or a portfolio company (or any of the key personnel or service providers of the foregoing) is compromised or if necessary or beneficial systems and processes are disrupted.

Changes to U.S. Tariff and Import/Export Regulations. There have been significant changes to U.S. trade policies, treaties and tariffs, resulting in significant uncertainty about the future relationship between the United States and other countries with respect to trade policies, treaties and tariffs. These developments have had a material adverse effect on global economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets, and may significantly reduce global trade and, in particular, trade between the impacted nations and the United States. Any of these factors could depress economic activity and restrict our portfolio companies’ access to suppliers or customers and have a material adverse effect on their business, financial condition and results of operations, which in turn would negatively impact us.

Changes in Applicable Law. We must comply with various legal requirements, including requirements imposed by United States and non-U.S. anti-money laundering laws, securities laws, commodities laws, tax laws and pension laws. Should any of those laws change over the life of the Company, the legal requirements to which we and the Adviser may be subject could differ materially from current requirements. In addition, if a Unitholder fails to comply with applicable anti-money laundering laws and similar laws, the Company may mandatorily repurchase such Unitholder’s Units.

Terrorist Action. There is a risk of terrorist attacks on the United States and elsewhere causing significant loss of life and property damage and disruptions in global markets. Economic and diplomatic sanctions may be in place or imposed on certain states and military action may be commenced. The impact of such events is unclear, but could have a material effect on general economic conditions and market liquidity.

Operational Risk. We depend on TCW to develop the appropriate systems and procedures to control operational risk. Operational risks arising from mistakes made in the closing, confirmation or settlement of transactions, from transactions not being properly booked, evaluated, accounted for or managed or other similar disruption in our operations may cause us to suffer financial losses, disruption of our business, liability to third parties, regulatory intervention or damage to our reputation. Our business is highly dependent on our ability to process a large number of transactions across numerous and diverse markets. Consequently, we rely heavily on our financial, accounting, asset management and other data processing systems. The ability of our systems to accommodate an increasing volume of transactions could also constrain our ability to properly manage our portfolio. Generally, none of the Adviser or TCW will be liable to us for losses incurred due to the occurrence of any such errors.

Dependence on Information Systems and Systems Failures. Our business is highly dependent on the communications and information systems of the Adviser, its affiliates and third parties. Further, in the ordinary course of our business we or the Adviser may engage certain third party service providers to provide us with services necessary for our business. Any failure or interruption of those systems or services, including as a result of the termination or suspension of an agreement with any third party service providers, could cause delays or other problems in our activities. Our financial, accounting, data processing, backup or other operating systems and facilities may fail to operate properly or become disabled or damaged as a result of a number of factors including events that are wholly or partially beyond our control and adversely affect our business. There could be:

•sudden electrical or telecommunications outages;

•natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes;

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•disease pandemics or other serious public health events, such as the recent global outbreak of COVID-19;

•events arising from local or larger scale political or social matters, including terrorist acts; and

•cyber-attacks.

These events, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

Cybersecurity Risks and Cyber Incidents. Our business depends on the communications and information systems of our Adviser and its affiliates, our portfolio companies and third-party service providers. These systems are subject to potential cybersecurity attacks and incidents, including through adverse events that threaten the confidentiality, integrity or availability of our information resources. Cyber hacking could also cause significant disruption and harm to the companies in which we invest. The U.S. government has issued warnings that certain essential assets, specifically those related to energy and infrastructure, including exploration and production facilities, pipelines and transmission and distribution facilities, might be specific targets of terrorist activity. Additionally, digital and network technologies (collectively, “cyber networks”) might be at risk of cyberattacks that could potentially seek unauthorized access to digital systems for purposes such as misappropriating sensitive information, corrupting data or causing operational disruption. Cyberattacks might potentially be carried out by persons using techniques that could range from efforts to electronically circumvent network security or overwhelm websites to intelligence gathering and social engineering functions aimed at obtaining information necessary to gain access. These attacks could involve gaining unauthorized access to our information systems for purposes of misappropriating assets, stealing confidential information, corrupting data or causing operational disruption and result in disrupted operations, misstated or unreliable financial data, liability for stolen assets or information, increased cybersecurity protection and insurance costs, litigation and damage to our business relationships, any of which could, in turn, have a material adverse effect on our operating results and negatively affect the value of our securities and our ability to pay distributions to our unitholders.

As our reliance on technology has increased, so have the risks posed to our information systems, both internal and those provided by the Adviser and third-party service providers. In addition, we and the Adviser currently or in the future are expected to routinely transmit and receive confidential and proprietary information by email and other electronic means. We and the Adviser may not be able to ensure secure capabilities with all of our clients, vendors, service providers, counterparties and other third parties to protect the confidentiality of the information.

In addition, we, the Adviser and many of our third-party service providers currently have work from home policies. Such a policy of remote working could strain our technology resources and introduce operational risks, including heightened cybersecurity risks and other risks described above. Remote working environments may be less secure and more susceptible to hacking attacks, including phishing and social engineering attempts. There is no assurance that any efforts to mitigate cybersecurity risks undertaken by us or our Adviser will be effective. Network, system, application and data breaches as a result of cybersecurity risks or cyber incidents could result in operational disruptions or information misappropriation that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition of us and of our portfolio companies.

Cybersecurity Breaches and Identity Theft. Cybersecurity incidents and cyber-attacks have been occurring globally at more frequent and severe levels and are expected to continue to increase in frequency in the future. The information and technology systems of the Company, its portfolio investments and their service providers may be vulnerable to damage or interruption, including, without limitation, from computer viruses and other malicious code, network failures, computer and telecommunication failures, infiltration by unauthorized persons and security breaches, usage errors or malfeasance by their respective professionals or service providers, power, communications or other service outages and catastrophic events such as fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes or terrorist incidents. If unauthorized parties gain access to such information and technology systems, or if personnel abuse or misuse their access privileges, they may be able to steal, publish, delete or modify private and sensitive information. Although the Adviser has implemented, and portfolio investments and service providers may implement, various measures to manage risks relating to these types of events, such measures may be inadequate and, if compromised, information and technology systems could become inoperable for extended periods of time, cease to function properly or fail to adequately secure private information. Even with sophisticated prevention and detection systems, breaches such as those involving covertly introduced malware, impersonation of authorized users and industrial or other espionage may not be identified in a timely manner or at all, potentially resulting in further harm and

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precluding appropriate remediation. TCW, the Company, Other Clients and/or any portfolio investment may have to make significant investments to fix or replace information and technology systems. The failure of these systems and/or of disaster recovery plans for any reason could cause significant interruptions in the operations of TCW, the Company, any portfolio investment, and/or their service providers and result in a failure to maintain the security, confidentiality or privacy of sensitive data, including personal information relating to Unitholders (and their beneficial owners) and the intellectual property and trade secrets of TCW, the Company, and/or portfolio investments. Such a failure could harm the reputation of TCW, the Company and/or a portfolio investment, subject any such entity and their respective affiliates to legal claims and adverse publicity, and otherwise affect their business and financial performance. When such issues are present with regard to the issuer of securities in which the Company invests, the Company’s portfolio investment in those securities may lose value.

In addition, the SEC has adopted changes to Regulation S-P, which requires, among other things, that registered investment advisers notify affected individuals of a breach involving their personal information when there has been an incident that rises to the level of being a reportable breach. In general, these laws and regulations introduce many new obligations on us, TCW and its affiliates and service providers and create new rights for parties who have given any of us their personal information, such as investors and others.

Risks Associated with Artificial Intelligence. Recent technological advances in artificial intelligence, including machine learning technology (“Machine Learning Technology”), pose risks to us and our portfolio companies. We and our portfolio companies could be exposed to the risks of Machine Learning Technology if third-party service providers or any counterparties use Machine Learning Technology in their business activities. We and the Adviser are not in a position to control the use of Machine Learning Technology in third-party products or services. Use of Machine Learning Technology could include the input of confidential information in contravention of applicable policies, contractual or other obligations or restrictions, resulting in such confidential information becoming partly accessible by other third-party Machine Learning Technology applications and users. Machine Learning Technology and its applications continue to develop rapidly, and we cannot predict the risks that may arise from such developments.

Machine Learning Technology is generally highly reliant on the collection and analysis of large amounts of data, and it is not possible or practicable to incorporate all relevant data into the model that Machine Learning Technology utilizes to operate. Certain data in such models will inevitably contain a degree of inaccuracy and error and could otherwise be inadequate or flawed, which would be likely to degrade the effectiveness of Machine Learning Technology. To the extent we or our portfolio companies are exposed to the risks of Machine Learning Technology use, any such inaccuracies or errors could adversely impact us or our portfolio companies.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY

Our Board is responsible for overseeing our risk management program, and cybersecurity is a critical element of this program. Management is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Company’s risk management program and its cybersecurity policies, processes, and practices. The Adviser’s cybersecurity policies, standards, processes, and practices are based on recognized frameworks established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the International Organization for Standardization and other applicable industry standards and are fully integrated into the Adviser’s overall risk management processes. In general, the Adviser seeks to address material cybersecurity threats through an entity-wide approach that addresses the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Adviser’s information systems or the information that the Adviser collects and stores, by assessing, identifying and managing cybersecurity issues as they occur.

Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy

The Adviser’s cybersecurity risk management strategy focuses on several areas:

•Identification and Reporting: The Adviser has implemented a comprehensive, cross-functional approach to assessing, identifying and managing material cybersecurity threats and incidents. The Adviser’s program includes controls and procedures to properly identify, classify and escalate certain cybersecurity incidents to provide management visibility and obtain direction from management as to the public disclosure and reporting of material incidents in a timely manner.

•Technical Safeguards: The Adviser implements technical safeguards that are designed to protect the Adviser’s information systems from cybersecurity threats, which are evaluated and improved through vulnerability assessments and cybersecurity threat intelligence, as well as assistance from third party experts where necessary.

•Incident Response and Recovery Planning: The Adviser has established and maintains comprehensive incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans designed to address the Adviser’s response to a cybersecurity incident. The Adviser conducts occasional tabletop exercises to test these plans and ensure personnel are familiar with their roles in a response scenario.

•Third-Party Risk Management: The Adviser maintains a risk-based approach to identifying and overseeing material cybersecurity threats presented by third parties, including vendors, service providers, and other external users of the Adviser’s systems, as well as the systems of third parties that could adversely impact our business in the event of a material cybersecurity incident affecting those third-party systems, including any outside consultants who advise on the Adviser’s cybersecurity systems.

•Education and Awareness: The Adviser provides regular, mandatory training for all levels of personnel regarding cybersecurity threats as a means to equip the Adviser’s personnel with effective tools to address cybersecurity threats, and to communicate the Adviser’s evolving information security policies, standards, processes, and practices.

The Adviser conducts periodic assessment and testing of its policies, standards, processes, and practices in a manner intended to address cybersecurity threats and events. This includes penetration testing of network infrastructure and phishing tests targeting the Adviser’s employees. The results of such assessments and reviews are evaluated by management, and the Adviser adjusts its cybersecurity policies, standards, processes, and practices as necessary based on the information provided by these assessments and reviews.

Governance

The Board receives annual updates and reports on developments in the cybersecurity space, including risk management practices, recent developments, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, and information security issues encountered by the Company. The Board also receives prompt

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and timely information regarding any material cybersecurity risk, as well as ongoing updates regarding any such risk. On an annual basis, the Board and the Adviser discuss the Company’s approach to overseeing cybersecurity threats.

The Adviser has established an internal working group that includes relevant representation from senior management including the CCO, COO and Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) who work collaboratively to implement a program designed to protect the Company’s information systems from cybersecurity threats and to promptly respond to any material cybersecurity incidents in accordance with the Company’s incident response and recovery plans.

The CISO has served in various roles in information technology and information security for many years and holds relevant professional certifications. The Adviser’s COO and CCO each hold educational and professional degrees in their respective fields, and each has numerous years of experience managing risk at the Company and at similar companies, including assessing cybersecurity threats.

Material Effects of Cybersecurity Incidents

Risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, have not materially affected and are not reasonably likely to materially affect the Company, including its business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

We maintain our principal executive office at 200 Clarendon Street, 19th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. We do not own any real estate. We believe that our present facilities are adequate to meet our current needs. If new or additional space is required, we believe that adequate facilities are available at competitive prices in the same area.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us. From time to time, we may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under loans to or other contracts with our portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

On September 19, 2014, the Company began accepting subscription agreements from investors for the private sale of its Common Units. The Company continued to enter into subscription agreements since that date through the final closing date of March 19, 2015. Under the terms of the subscription agreements, the Company may generally draw down all or any portion of the undrawn commitment with respect to each Common Unit upon at least ten business days’ prior written notice to the Members. The issuance of the Common Units pursuant to these subscription agreements and any draw by the Company under the related commitments is expected to be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) thereof, and Rule 506(c) of Regulation D thereunder.

As of April 2, 2026, there were approximately 200 holders of record of our Common Shares.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The selected financial data previously required by Item 301 of Regulation S-K has been omitted in reliance on SEC Release No. 33-10890, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Selected Financial Data, and Supplementary Financial Information.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. This discussion also should be read in conjunction with the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements” set forth on page ii of this annual report.

Overview

We were formed on April 1, 2014 as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Delaware. We have filed an election to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. We have also elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a RIC under the Code for the taxable year ending December 31, 2015 and subsequent years. We are required to continue to meet the minimum distribution and other requirements for RIC qualification. As such, we are required to comply with various regulatory requirements, such as the requirement to invest at least 70% of our assets in “qualifying assets,” source of income limitations, asset diversification requirements, and the requirement to distribute annually at least 90% of our taxable income and tax-exempt interest.

Each investor was required to enter into a subscription agreement in connection with its Commitment (a “Subscription Agreement”). Under the terms of the subscription agreements, the Company may generally draw down all or any portion of the undrawn commitment with respect to each Common Unit upon at least ten business days’ prior written notice to the Common Unitholders. Investors have entered into subscription agreements for 20,134,698 Common Units of the Company issued and outstanding representing a total of $2.013 billion of committed capital. On July 11, 2022, our Members approved a reduction in Undrawn Commitments by $10.43 per unit, resulting in an approximately 41.18% reduction of overall remaining available capital commitments. We effected this commitment reduction by reducing the number of outstanding undrawn units and thereby reducing total Units from 20,134,698 to 18,034,649. Such Unit reduction was proportionately effected for each Member and therefore has no impact on each Member’s percentage interest in us.

As of December 31, 2025, we have three wholly-owned subsidiaries - TCW DL VI Funding I, LLC, TCW DL CTH, LLC, and Precision Products Machining Group, LLC each a Delaware limited liability company. TCW DL VI Funding I, LLC and TCW DL CTH, LLC were designed to hold equity investments of ours and Precision Products Machining Group, LLC was acquired through an investment restructuring.

Revenues

We generate revenues in the form of interest income and capital appreciation by providing private capital to middle market companies operating in a broad range of industries primarily in the United States. As our investment period has ended, we will not originate new loans, but may increase credit facilities to existing borrowers or affiliates. Our highly negotiated private investments may include senior secured loans, unsecured senior loans, subordinated and mezzanine loans, convertible securities, equity securities, and equity-linked securities such as options and warrants. However, our investment bias has been towards adjustable-rate, senior secured loans. We do not anticipate a secondary market developing for our private investments. The investment philosophy, strategy and approach of the Private Credit Group has generally not involved the use of PIK interest, which represents contractual interest accrued and added to the loan balance that generally becomes due at maturity, or similar arrangements. Although the Private Credit Group generally did not originate a significant amount of investments for us with PIK interest features, the majority of our current debt investments do contain PIK due to certain circumstances involving debt restructurings or work-outs. However, a significant amount of PIK interest is not being recognized as income due to the collection being doubtful.

We are primarily focused on investing in senior secured debt obligations, although there may be occasions where the investment may be unsecured. We also consider an equity investment as the primary security, in combination with a debt obligation, or as a part of total return strategy. Our investments are mostly in corporations, partnerships or other business entities. Additionally, in certain circumstances, we may co-invest with other investors and/or strategic partners through indirect investments in portfolio companies through an Investment Vehicle. While we invest primarily in U.S. companies, there are certain instances where we invested in companies domiciled elsewhere.

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Expenses

We do not currently have any employees and do not expect to have any employees. Services necessary for our business are provided through the Administration Agreement and the Advisory Agreement.

We bear (including by reimbursing the Adviser or Administrator) all costs and expenses of our operations, administration and transactions, including, without limitation, organizational and offering expenses, management fees, costs of reporting required under applicable securities laws, legal fees of our counsel and accounting fees. However, we do not bear (a) more than an amount equal to 10 basis points of the aggregate Commitments for organization and offering expenses in connection with the offering of Common Units through the Closing Period and (b) more than an amount equal to 12.5 basis points of the aggregate Commitments per annum (pro-rated for partial years) for our Operating Expenses, including amounts paid to the Administrator under the Administration Agreement and reimbursement of expenses to the Adviser and its affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the cap on Operating Expenses does not apply to payments of the Management Fee, Incentive Fee, organizational and offering expenses (which are subject to the separate cap described above), amounts payable in connection with our borrowings (including interest, bank fees, legal fees and other transactional expenses related to any borrowing or borrowing facility and similar costs), costs and expenses relating to our liquidation of the Company, taxes, or extraordinary expenses (such as litigation expenses and indemnification payments to either the Adviser or the Administrator). All expenses that we do not bear are borne by the Adviser or its affiliates.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. Our critical accounting estimates, including those relating to the valuation of our investment portfolio, are described below. The critical accounting estimates should be read in conjunction with our risk factors as disclosed in “Part I Item 1A. Risk Factors.” See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements for more information on our critical accounting policies.

Investments that we hold for which market quotes are not readily available or are not considered reliable are valued at fair value according to procedures approved by our Board of Directors based on similar instruments, internal assumptions and the weighting of the best available pricing inputs. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated the Adviser as the “valuation designee” with respect to the fair valuation of the Company's portfolio securities, subject to oversight by and periodic reporting to the Board.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Assets and liabilities are classified by us into three levels based on valuation inputs used to determine fair value.

Level 1 values are based on unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets.

Level 2 values are based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets and quoted prices in inactive markets or other market observable inputs.

Level 3 values are based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect our determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the assets.

Categorization within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The valuation levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Level 1 Assets (Investments): The valuation techniques and significant inputs used to determine fair value are as follows:

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Equity, (Level 1), includes common stock valued at the closing price on the primary exchange in which the security trades.

Level 3 Assets (Investments): The following valuation techniques and significant inputs are used to determine the fair value of investments in private debt for which reliable market quotations are not available. Some of the inputs are independently observable; however, a significant portion of the inputs and the internal assumptions applied are unobservable.

Debt, (Level 3), includes investments in privately originated senior secured debt. Such securities are valued based on specific pricing models, internal assumptions and the weighting of the available pricing inputs. A discounted cash flow approach incorporating a weighted average cost of capital is generally used to determine fair value or, in some cases, an enterprise value waterfall method. Valuation may also include a shadow rating method. Standard pricing inputs include but are not limited to the financial health of the issuer, place in the capital structure, value of other issuer debt, credit, industry, and market risk and events.

Equity, (Level 3), includes common stock, preferred stock and warrants. Such securities are valued based on specific pricing models, internal assumptions and the weighting of the available pricing inputs. A market approach is generally used to determine fair value. Pricing inputs include, but are not limited to, financial health and relevant business developments of the issuer; EBITDA; market multiples of comparable companies; comparable market transactions and recent trades or transactions; issuer, industry and market events; and contractual or legal restrictions on the sale of the security. A liquidity discount based on current market expectations, future events, minority ownership position and the period management reasonably expects to hold the investment may be applied.

Income Recognition: Interest income and interest income paid-in-kind are recorded on an accrual basis unless doubtful of collection or the related investment is in default.

The majority of our current debt investments contain PIK due to certain circumstances including debt restructurings or work-outs. However, a significant amount of PIK interest is not being recognized as income due to the collection being doubtful. PIK interest represents accrued interest that is added to the principal amount of the investment on the respective interest payment dates rather than being paid in cash and generally becomes due at maturity or at the occurrence of a liquidation event. To maintain our tax status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends for the year the income was earned, even though we have not yet collected the cash. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for any accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and PIK interest. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, PIK interest income earned was $4.9 million, $15.3 million, and $17.6 million, respectively, representing 27.8%, 48.7%, and 33.0%, respectively, of investment income.

Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded on a specific identification basis. We typically receive a fee in the form of a discount to the purchase price at the time it funds an investment in a loan. The discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the respective loan, using the effective-interest method assuming there are no questions as to collectability, and reflected in the amortized cost basis of the investment. Ongoing facility, commitment or other additional fees including prepayment fees, consent fees and forbearance fees are recognized as interest income in the period in which the fees were earned. Income received in exchange for the provision of services such as administration and managerial services is recognized as other fee income in the period in which it was earned.

We have entered into certain intercreditor agreements that entitle us to the “last out” tranche of first lien secured loans, whereby the “first out” tranche will receive priority as to the “last out” tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest, and any other amounts due thereunder. In certain cases, we may receive a higher interest rate than the contractual stated interest rate as disclosed on our Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Certain investments have an unfunded loan commitment for a delayed draw term loan or revolving credit. We earn an unused commitment fee on the unfunded commitment during the commitment period. The expiration date of the commitment period may be earlier than the maturity date of the investment stated above. See Note 5—Commitments and Contingencies.

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Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more 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. If at any point we believe PIK interest is not expected to be realized, the investment generating PIK interest will be placed on non-accrual status. When a PIK investment is placed on non-accrual status, the accrued, uncapitalized interest is generally reversed through interest income. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. We may make exceptions to this policy if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

Net Asset Value (“NAV”) (Investment Funds and Vehicles): Equity investments in affiliated investment fund (TCW Strategic Ventures) are valued based on the net asset value reported by the investment fund. Investments held by the affiliated fund include debt investments in privately originated senior secured debt. Such investments held by the affiliated fund are valued using the same methods, approach and standards applied above to debt investments held by the Company. The Company’s ability to withdraw from the fund is subject to restrictions. The term of the fund will continue until June 5, 2021 unless dissolved earlier or extended for two additional one-year periods by the Company, in its full discretion. The Company can further extend the term of the fund for additional one-year periods, upon notice to and consent from the funds management committee. On February 25, 2021, Company extended the fund’s term one additional year, until June 5, 2022. On February 1, 2022, the Company further extended the fund's term to June 5, 2023.On April 17, 2023, the Company further extended the fund's term one additional year, until June 5, 2024. On May 1, 2024, the Company further extended the fund's term one additional year, until June 5, 2025. On May 7, 2025, the Company further extended the fund's term one additional year, until June 5, 2026.The Company is entitled to income and principal distributed by the fund.

Investment Activity

As of December 31, 2025, our portfolio consisted of 10 debt and 14 equity investments in five and six portfolio companies, respectively, including TCW Strategic Ventures. Based on fair values as of December 31, 2025, our portfolio was comprised of 42.5% debt investments which were primarily senior secured, first lien term loans and 57.5% equity investments, which were primarily common and preferred stocks; warrants; and our common and preferred membership interests in TCW Strategic Ventures. Debt investments in two portfolio companies were on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2025, representing 22.8% and 49.7% of our portfolio’s fair value and cost, respectively.

Based on fair values as of December 31, 2024, our portfolio consisted of 14 debt and 14 equity investments in seven and six portfolio companies, respectively, including TCW Strategic Ventures. Our portfolio was comprised of 51.9% debt investments which were primarily senior secured, first lien term loans and 48.1% equity investments, which were primarily common and preferred stocks; warrants; and our common and preferred membership interests in TCW Strategic Ventures. Debt investments in two portfolio companies were on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2024, representing 16.5% and 41.8% of our portfolio’s fair value and cost, respectively.

The table below describes our debt and equity investments and enumerates the percentage, by fair value, of the total portfolio assets by industry as of December 31, 2025:

Industry	Percent of Total Investments
Industrial Conglomerates		26	%
Diversified Consumer Services		16	%
Investment Funds & Vehicles		14	%
Metals & Mining		14	%
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure		14	%
Pharmaceuticals		10	%
Household Durables		6	%
Total		100	%

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Results of Operations

Our operating results for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025			2024			2023
Total investment income	$	17,476		$	31,478		$	53,243
Net expenses		11,304			15,296			15,666
Net investment income		6,172			16,182			37,577
Net realized loss on investments		(32,894	)		(9,398	)		(26,768	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments		5,325			(105,977	)		5,423
Net realized gain on short-term investments		4,097			5,737			4,292
Net (decrease) increase in Members’ Capital from operations	$	(17,300	)	$	(93,456	)	$	20,524

Total investment income

Total investment income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $17.5 million, $31.5 million and $53.2 million, respectively, and was comprised of the following (dollar amounts in thousands):

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025		2024		2023
Interest income	$	7,219	$	10,042	$	26,854
Interest income paid-in-kind		4,861		15,344		17,571
Dividend income		5,328		5,956		8,596
Other fee income		68		136		222
Total investment income	$	17,476	$	31,478	$	53,243

The decrease in total investment income during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, was primarily due to the disposition of debt investments and decreased interest income which occurred due to the restructuring of debt investments into equity investments during the year ended December 31, 2025. Dividend income from Strategic Ventures also decreased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 due to decreases in net investment income at Strategic Ventures during the year ended December 31, 2025.

The decrease in total investment income during the years ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, was primarily due to a decrease in interest income coupled with a decrease in dividend income from TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures. Interest income decreased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 due to the H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company term loan being reorganized into a term loan with Overton Chicago Gear, LLC and Class A units of Precision Products Machining Group, LLC during the year ended December 31, 2024. The equitization of a portion of the H-D term loan and a lower interest rate on the Overton Chicago Gear, LLC term loan reduced accrued interest for the period. In addition, the Pace Industries, Inc. revolver was placed into non-accrual status during the year ended December 31, 2024 which reduced accrued interest on the loan.

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Total expenses

Total expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025			2024			2023
Expenses
Interest and credit facility expenses	$	5,356		$	7,267		$	7,986
Interest expense on repurchase transactions		4,434			6,469			5,922
Management fees		3,249			3,589			4,000
Professional fees		658			626			717
Administrative fees		437			484			547
Directors’ fees		288			322			320
Other expenses		131			128			174
Total expenses	$	14,553		$	18,885		$	19,666
Expenses waived by the Adviser		(3,249	)		(3,589	)		(4,000	)
Net Expenses	$	11,304		$	15,296		$	15,666

Our total expenses were $14.6 million, $18.9 million and $19.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our operating expenses included management fees attributed to the Adviser of $3.2 million, $3.6 million and $4.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The decrease in total expenses during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to lower interest expense on repurchase transactions resulting from a lower average outstanding principal balance coupled with a lower weighted average interest rate. Interest and credit facility expenses also decreased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 due to a decrease in our weighted average outstanding credit facility balance and a decrease in our weighted average interest rate.

The decrease in total expenses during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily attributable to lower interest and credit facility expenses and was partially offset by higher interest expense on repurchase transactions during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in interest and credit facility expenses was due to a higher average outstanding balance partially offset by a higher weighted average interest rate. The increase in interest expense on repurchase transactions was due to a higher weighted average interest rate during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. Total management fees of $3.6 million were waived by the Adviser during the year ended December 31, 2024 as the Adviser agreed to waive all management fees earned subsequent to December 31, 2022.

Net expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 include $3.2 million, $3.6 million, and $4.0 million, respectively, of management fees that were waived by the Adviser. In connection with the extension of our term from September 19, 2023 to September 19, 2024 via a supermajority vote of the Unitholders, our Adviser agreed to waive management fees earned from and after December 31, 2022.

Net investment income

Our net investment income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $6.2 million, $16.2 million and $37.6 million, respectively.

The decrease in net investment income during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was due to the decrease in total investment income, partially offset by lower net expenses during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, as described above.

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The decrease in net investment income during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 was due to the decrease in total investment income, partially offset by lower net expenses during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, as described above.

Net realized loss on investments

Our net realized loss on investments for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $32.9 million, $9.4 million and $26.8 million, respectively.

Our net realized loss on investments during the year ended December 31, 2025 was entirely attributable to the following investments (dollar amounts in thousands):

Issuer	Investment	Realized Gain (Loss)
Animal Supply Company, LLC	Term Loan	$	(27,363	)	*
Retail & Animal Intermediate, LLC	First Out Term Loan		(2,816	)	*
Animal Supply Company, LLC	Delayed Draw Priming Term Loan		(2,715	)	*
Net Realized Loss		$	(32,894	)

* Includes reversals of previously recognized unrealized appreciation/(depreciation).

Our net realized loss on investments during the year ended December 31, 2024 was entirely attributable to our full disposition of the Quantum Corporation common stock coupled with the full disposition of the H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company term loan.

Our net realized loss on investments during the year ended December 31, 2023 was entirely attributable to the following investments (dollar amounts in thousands):

Issuer	Investment	Realized Loss
Retail & Animal Intermediate, LLC	Subordinated Loan	$	(23,151	)	*
Guardia LLC	Revolver		(1,929	)	*
Animal Supply Holdings, LLC	Class A Common		(1,573	)	*
PNI Litigation Trust (Guardia LLC)	Preferred Equity		(115	)	*
Net Realized Loss		$	(26,768	)

* Includes reversals of previously recognized unrealized appreciation/(depreciation).

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments

Our net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $5.3 million, ($106.0) million and $5.4 million, respectively.

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Our net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to the following investments (dollar amounts in thousands):

Issuer	Investment	Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)
Animal Supply Company, LLC	Term Loan	$	26,676		*
Precision Products Machining Group, LLC	Class A Units		8,204
RT Holdings Parent, LLC	Class A Units		3,834
Retail & Animal Intermediate, LLC	Delayed Draw Priming Term Loan		2,816		*
Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC	Class A Preferred Units		(1,512	)
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)	Common Stock		(4,968	)
Pace Industries, Inc.	Revolver		(5,489	)
TCW DLSV LLC	Preferred membership Interests		(5,801	)
Pace Industries, Inc.	Term Loan		(18,460	)
All others	Various		25
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)		$	5,325

* Includes reversals of previously recognized unrealized appreciation/(depreciation).

Our net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to the following investments (dollar amounts in thousands):

Issuer	Investment	Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)
Quantum Corporation	Common Stock	$	5,864		*
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)	Class A Preferred Stock		2,661
Retail & Animal Intermediate, LLC	Delayed Draw Priming Term Loan		2,242
Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC	Class A Preferred Units		(3,577	)
RT Holdings Parent, LLC	Class A Units		(4,290	)
Pace Industries, Inc.	Revolver		(6,464	)
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)	Common Stock		(14,983	)
TCW DLSV LLC	Preferred membership Interests		(16,670	)
Animal Supply Company, LLC	Term Loan		(18,316	)
Pace Industries, Inc.	Term Loan		(22,358	)
Precision Products Machining Group, LLC	Class A Units		(29,297	)
All others	Various		(789	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)		$	(105,977	)

* Includes reversals of previously recognized unrealized appreciation/(depreciation).

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Our net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily attributable to the following investments (dollar amounts in thousands):

Issuer	Investment	Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)
Retail & Animal Intermediate, LLC	Subordinated Loan	$	23,151		*
H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company	Term Loan		8,415
Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC	Class A Preferred Units		8,228
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)	Common Stock		4,509
TCW DLSV LLC	Preferred membership Interests		3,639
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)	Class A Preferred Stock		2,338
Pace Industries, Inc.	Term Loan		(2,839	)
Retail & Animal Intermediate, LLC	Delayed Draw Priming Term Loan		(5,058	)
Animal Supply Company, LLC	Term Loan		(6,313	)
Pace Industries, Inc.	HoldCo Term Loan		(31,455	)
All others	Various		808
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)		$	5,423

* Includes reversals of previously recognized unrealized appreciation/(depreciation).

Net realized gain on short-term investments

During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 we earned $4.1 million, $5.7 million and $4.3 million, respectively, in realized gains from our short-term investments in government treasuries.

Net (decrease) increase in Members’ capital from operations

Our net (decrease) increase in Members’ capital from operations during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was ($17.3) million, ($93.5) million and $20.5 million, respectively.

The relative lower decrease during the year ended December 31, 2025 is primarily due to lower net realized and unrealized losses partially offset by lower net investment income during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.

The relative decrease during the year ended December 31, 2024 is primarily due to lower net investment income coupled with higher net realized and unrealized losses during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.

The relative decrease during the year ended December 31, 2023 is primarily due to the higher net unrealized depreciation on investments and higher net realized losses on investments partially offset by higher net investment income.

Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC

On June 5, 2015, the Company, together with an affiliate of Security Benefit Corporation and accounts managed by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P., entered into the Agreement to become members of TCW Strategic Ventures. TCW Strategic Ventures focuses primarily on making senior secured floating rate loans to middle-market borrowers. The Agreement was effective June 5, 2015. The Company’s capital commitment is $481.6 million, representing approximately 80% of the preferred and common equity ownership of TCW Strategic Ventures, with the third-party investors representing the remaining capital commitments and preferred and common equity ownership. A portion of the Company’s capital commitment was satisfied by the contribution of two loans to TCW Strategic Ventures. TCW Strategic Ventures also entered into a revolving credit facility to finance a portion of certain eligible investments on June 5, 2015. TCW Strategic Ventures is managed by a management committee comprised of two members, one appointed by the Company and one appointed by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. All decisions of the

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management committee require unanimous approval of its members. Neither the Company, nor the Adviser will receive management fees from this entity. Although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of TCW Strategic Ventures, the Company does not believe that it has control over TCW Strategic Ventures (other than for purposes of the 1940 Act). The Company’s ability to withdraw from the fund is subject to restrictions.

On April 30, 2021, TCW Strategic Ventures’ revolving credit facility was terminated.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

On March 19, 2015 we completed the final private placement of Common Units. We generate cash from (1) drawing down capital in respect of Common Units, (2) cash flows from investments and operations and (3) borrowings from banks or other lenders.

Our primary use of cash is for (1) investments in portfolio companies and other investments to comply with certain portfolio diversification requirements, (2) the cost of operations (including expenses, management fees, incentive fees, and any indemnification obligations), (3) debt service of any borrowings and (4) cash distributions to the Common Unitholders.

On July 11, 2022, our Members approved a reduction in Undrawn Commitments by $10.43 per unit, resulting in an approximately 41.18% reduction of overall remaining available capital commitments. We effected this commitment reduction by reducing the number of outstanding undrawn units and thereby reducing total Units from 20,134,698 to 18,034,649. Such Unit reduction was proportionately effected for each Member and therefore has no impact on each Member’s percentage interest in us. As of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, aggregate Commitments, Undrawn Commitments and subscribed for Units of the Company are as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

	December 31,
	2025			2024			2023
Commitments	$	1,803,465		$	1,803,465		$	1,803,465
Undrawn commitments	$	199,120		$	199,120		$	199,120
Percentage of commitments funded		89.0	%		89.0	%		89.0	%
Units		18,034,649			18,034,649			18,034,649

Natixis Credit Agreement

We have a secured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Natixis, New York Branch (“Natixis”) as administrative agent and committed lender. The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit line of up to $750 million (the “Maximum Commitment”) (the “Credit Facility”), subject to the lesser of the “Borrowing Base” assets or the Maximum Commitment (the “Available Commitment”). The Borrowing Base assets generally equal the sum of (a) a percentage of certain eligible investments in a controlled account, (b) a percentage of unfunded commitments from certain eligible investors in the Company and (c) cash in a controlled account. The Credit Agreement is generally secured by the Borrowing Base assets.

On April 10, 2017, we entered into a Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement. Under the April 10, 2017 Credit Agreement borrowings bear interest at a rate equal to either the (a) adjusted eurodollar rate calculated in a customary manner plus 2.35%, (b) commercial paper rate plus 2.35%, or (c) a base rate calculated in a customary manner (using the higher of the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, the Prime Rate and the Floating LIBOR Rate plus 1.00%) plus 1.35%. Moreover, the Credit Agreement’s stated maturity date was extended from November 10, 2017 to April 10, 2020.

On April 6, 2020, we entered into a First Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”), with Natixis, New York Branch, as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto. The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit line of up to $375.0 million (with an option for us to increase this amount to $450.0 million subject to consent of the lenders and satisfaction of certain other conditions), subject to the available borrowing base, which is generally the sum of (a) a percentage of certain eligible investments, (b) a percentage of remaining unfunded commitments from certain eligible investors in the Company and (c) cash in a controlled account. The Amended Credit Agreement is generally secured by the

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unfunded commitments (together with the recallable amounts) of our investors, portfolio investments and substantially all other assets of the Company. The stated maturity date of the Amended Credit Agreement was April 9, 2021, which date (subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions) could have been extended by the Company for up to an additional 364 days. Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement bore interest at a rate equal to either (a) adjusted eurodollar rate calculated in a customary manner plus 2.50%, (b) commercial paper rate plus 2.50%, or (c) a base rate calculated in a customary manner (which will never be less than the adjusted eurodollar rate plus 1.00%) plus 1.50%, provided however in each case the commercial paper rate and the eurocurrency rate shall have a floor of 1.00%.

On May 27, 2020, we entered into a Lender Group Joinder Agreement pursuant to which Zions Bancorporation, N.A. d/b/a California Bank & Trust was added as a committed lender (with a commitment of $25.0 million) under the Amended Credit Agreement. Concurrently therewith, we elected to increase the size of our revolving credit line under the Credit Agreement to $400.0 million. On December 29, 2020, we elected to permanently decrease the size of our revolving credit line under the Credit Agreement to $177.0 million.

On April 6, 2021, we entered into a Third Amendment to the Amended Credit Agreement (the “Third Amended Credit Agreement”). The Third Amended Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit line of up to $177,000, subject to the available borrowing base, which is generally a percentage of remaining unfunded commitments from certain eligible investors in the Company. The Third Amended Credit Agreement is generally secured by the unfunded commitments (together with the recallable amounts) of the Company’s investors. The stated maturity date of the Third Amended Credit Agreement is April 8, 2022, which (subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions) may be extended by us for up to an additional 364 days. On March 23, 2022, the Company exercised its final extension option, and extended the maturity date of the Third Amended Credit Agreement to April 7, 2023. Borrowings under the Third Amended Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to either (a) adjusted eurodollar rate calculated in a customary manner plus 1.95%, (b) commercial paper rate plus 1.95%, or (c) a base rate calculated in a customary manner (which will never be less than the adjusted eurodollar rate plus 1.00%) plus 0.95%, provided however in each case the CP Rate and the Eurocurrency Rate shall have a floor of 0.00%. The Credit Facility may be terminated, and any outstanding amounts thereunder may become due and payable, should the Company fail to satisfy certain covenants. As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with such covenants.

On January 10, 2023, we entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the "Fourth Amended Credit Agreement"). The Fourth Amended Credit Agreement replaces the Eurocurrency Rate with a Daily Simple SOFR Rate, Term SOFR Rate and Adjusted Term SOFR Rate (each as defined in the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement) for purposes of calculating interest on the loan. Each Term SOFR Loan shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof for each Interest Period at a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for such Interest Period plus the interest rate spread or "Applicable Margin." Each Daily SOFR Loan will bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof at a rate per annum equal to Daily Simple SOFR plus the Applicable Margin. The Term SOFR Loan and Daily SOFR Loan have an Applicable Margin of 1.95%.

On April 7, 2023, we entered into the Fifth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the "Fifth Amended Credit Agreement"). The Fifth Amended Credit Agreement removed the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for purposes of calculating interest on the loan but kept the Daily Simple SOFR and Term SOFR rates as is. It also updated the Applicable Margin from 0.95% to 1.15% for Base Rate Loans and from 1.95% to 2.15% for all other loan types. The revolving credit line was also reduced from $177,000 to $152,000 and lastly, the maturity date of the loan was extended 364 days to April 5, 2024.

On April 5, 2024, we entered into the Sixth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the "Sixth Amended Credit Agreement"). The Sixth Amended Credit Agreement updated the Applicable Margin from 1.15% to 1.50% for Base Rate Loans and from 2.15% to 2.50% for all other loan types. The maturity date of the loan was also extended 364 days to April 4, 2025.

On March 24, 2025, the maturity date of the Credit Agreement was extended to July 3, 2025.

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On July 3, 2025, we entered into the Seventh Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the "Seventh Amended Credit Agreement"). The Seventh Amended Credit Agreement extended the maturity date of the loan until January 2, 2026. Additionally, the Applicable Margin was updated from 1.50% to 1.00% for Base Rate Loans and 2.50% to 2.00% for all other loan types.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Available Commitment under the Amended Credit Agreement was $100.5 million and $59.4 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility were $51.6 million and $92.7 million, respectively The carrying amount of the Credit Facility, which is categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, approximates its fair value. Valuation techniques and significant inputs used to determine fair value include Company details, credit, market and liquidity risk and events, financial health of the Company, place in the capital structure, interest rate and terms and conditions of the Credit Facility.

Costs associated with the Credit Facility are recorded as deferred financing costs on our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the costs are being amortized over the life of the Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $0.0 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of such prepaid deferred financing costs had yet to be amortized.

The summary information regarding the Credit Facility for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025			2024			2023
Credit facility interest expense	$	4,223		$	6,315		$	7,139
Undrawn commitment fees		463			290			241
Administrative fees		81			49			65
Amortization of deferred financing costs		589			613			541
Total	$	5,356		$	7,267		$	7,986
Weighted average interest rate		6.61	%		7.61	%		7.13	%
Average outstanding balance	$	63,038		$	81,582		$	98,800

We may, from time to time, enter into repurchase agreements with Barclays Bank PLC (“Barclays”), whereby we sell to Barclays our short-term investments and concurrently enter into an agreement to repurchase the same investments at an agreed-upon price at a future date, generally within 30-days (the “Repurchase Transaction”).

These Repurchase Transactions meet the criteria for secured borrowings. Accordingly, the short-term investments remain on our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset, and we record a liability to reflect our repurchase obligation to Barclays (the “Repurchase Obligation”). The Repurchase Obligation is secured by the short-term investments that are the subject of the repurchase agreement.

The Repurchase Transactions entered into during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, had average principal balances of $392.8 million, $455.0 million, and $492.3 million, respectively and weighted average interest rates of 4.42%, 5.48%, and 5.05%, respectively.

The net proceeds received from Repurchase Transactions during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was a net loss of $0.3 million (comprised of interest expense of $4.4 million net of realized gains on short-term investments of $4.1 million), $0.7 million (comprised of interest expense of $6.5 million net of realized gains on short-term investments of $5.7 million), and $1.6 million (comprised of interest expense of $5.9 million net of realized gains on short-term investments of $4.3 million), respectively.

We had no outstanding Repurchase Obligations as December 31, 2025 and 2024. Interest expense incurred under these Repurchase Transactions was $4.4 million, $6.5 million, and $5.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

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We had the following unfunded commitments and unrealized losses by investment as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (dollar amounts in thousands):

			December 31, 2025				December 31, 2024
Unfunded Commitments	Investment	Maturity/ Expiration	Amount		Unrealized Depreciation		Amount		Unrealized Depreciation
Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company)	Revolver	January 2028	$	16,816	$	—	$	—	$	—
Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company)	Revolver	January 2028		—		—		7,268		—
Pace Industries, Inc.	Revolver	October 2025		—		—		2,336		1,007
Ruby Tuesday Operations LLC (fka Ruby Tuesday, Inc.)		February 2027		4,921		—		4,921		—
Total			$	21,737	$	—	$	14,525	$	1,007

The Company’s total capital commitment to its underlying investment in Strategic Ventures is $481,600. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company’s unfunded commitment to Strategic Ventures was $219,646.

In accordance with our Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, we may make follow-on investments up to an aggregate maximum of 10% of Capital Commitments (as defined in our Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement), provided that any such follow-on investment to be made after September 19, 2020, the third anniversary of the expiration of our commitment period, shall require the prior consent of a majority in interest of our Common Unitholders.

In October 2022, our Members approved a proposal to allow us to make pre-identified follow-on investments in specific portfolio companies as well as their holding companies, subsidiaries, successors or other affiliates, up to an aggregate maximum of 10% of Capital Commitments.

In September 2024, our Members approved a proposal to allow us to make follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies up to an aggregate amount not to exceed $226.3 million (which is approximately 11.2% of the original Commitments of all Common Unitholders as of the Final Closing Date); provided, however, that any such follow-on investment to be made after the third anniversary of the expiration of the Commitment Period shall require the prior consent of a majority in interest of the Common Unitholders. Such approval is valid throughout the remaining Company term.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates.

Valuation Risk. The majority of our investments are in instruments that do not have readily ascertainable market prices and the Adviser, as our valuation designee, will value these securities at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by our Board of Directors. 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. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we may realize amounts that are different from the amounts presented and such differences could be material.

Interest Rate Risk. At December 31, 2025, 74.5% of our debt investments bore interest based on floating rates, such as SOFR. The interest rates on such investments generally reset by reference to the current market index after one to three months. At December 31, 2025, the percentage of our floating rate debt investments that bore interest based on an interest rate floor was 0.0%. Floating rate investments subject to a floor generally reset by reference to the current market index after one to nine months only if the index exceeds the floor.

Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. Because we fund a portion of our investments with borrowings, our net investment income is affected by the difference between the rate at which we invest and the rate at which we borrow. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income. We assess our portfolio companies periodically to determine whether such companies will be able to continue making interest payments in the event that interest rates increase. There can be no assurances that the portfolio companies will be able to meet their contractual obligations at any or all levels of increases in interest rates. Based on our December 31, 2025 consolidated balance sheet, the following table shows the annual impact on net investment income (excluding the related incentive compensation impact) of base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure (dollar amounts in thousands):

	Interest Income			Interest Expense			Net Investment Income (Loss)
Up 300 basis points	$	2,081		$	1,568		$	513
Up 200 basis points		1,388			1,045			343
Up 100 basis points		694			523			171
Down 100 basis points		(694	)		(523	)		(171	)
Down 200 basis points		(1,388	)		(1,045	)		(343	)
Down 300 basis points		(1,975	)		(1,568	)		(407	)

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

See the audited consolidated financial statements set forth herein commencing on page F-1 of this annual report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. 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 President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, our President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective, at a reasonable assurance level, in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act and are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our President and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and disposition of assets; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ( “GAAP”), and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of our management and directors; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projection of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods is subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based upon the Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2025, we maintained in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting. Pursuant to rules established by the SEC, this Annual Report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections

Not applicable.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information required by this Item has been omitted and will be incorporated herein by reference, when filed, to our Proxy Statement, which is expected to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this Item has been omitted and will be incorporated herein by reference, when filed, to our Proxy Statement, which is expected to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED UNITHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by this Item has been omitted and will be incorporated herein by reference, when filed, to our Proxy Statement, which is expected to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by this Item has been omitted and will be incorporated herein by reference, when filed, to our Proxy Statement, which is expected to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by this Item has been omitted and will be incorporated herein by reference, when filed, to our Proxy Statement, which is expected to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

a) List separately all financial statements filed

The consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are listed on page F-1 and commence on page F-3.

(b) The following exhibits are filed as part of this report or incorporated herein by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC.

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Exhibits
3.1	Certificate of Formation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to a registration on Form 10 filed on April 18, 2014)
3.4	Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated September 19, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to a filing on Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2014)
4.1*	Description of Securities
10.1	Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 25, 2014).
10.2	Administration Agreement dated September 15, 2014, by and between TCW Direct Lending LLC and TCW Asset Management Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2014).
10.6	Final form of the TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated June 5, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2015).
10.8	Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated April 10, 2017, by and among TCW Direct Lending LLC, as borrower, Natixis, New York Branch, as administrative agent, sole lead arranger and sole book manager, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 14, 2017).
10.10	First Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated April 6, 2020, by and among TCW Direct Lending LLC, as borrower, Natixis, New York Branch, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 13, 2020).
10.11	Lender Group Joinder Agreement, dated May 27, 2020 by and among Zions Bancorporation, N.A. d/b/a California Bank & Trust, Natixis, New York Branch (as Administrative Agent) and TCW Direct Lending LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 2, 2020).
10.12	Third Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated April 6, 2021, by and among TCW Direct Lending LLC, as borrower, Natixis, New York Branch, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 12, 2021).
10.13	Fifth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated April 7, 2023, by and among TCW Direct Lending LLC, as borrower, Natixis, New York Branch, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 11, 2023).
10.14	Sixth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated April 5, 2024, by and among TCW Direct Lending LLC, as borrower, Natixis, New York Branch, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 10, 2024).
10.15	Seventh Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 3, 2025, by and among TCW Direct Lending LLC, as borrower, Natixis, New York Branch, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 13, 2025).
10.16*	Eighth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated April 2, 2026, by and among TCW Direct Lending LLC, as borrower, Natixis, New York Branch, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto.
19.1*	Insider Trading Policy
21.1*	Subsidiaries of the Registrant
31.1*	Certification of President Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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31.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
32.1*	Certification of President Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)
32.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)
99.1*	Financial Statements of TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025
101.INS	Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

* Filed herewith

ITEM 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC
Date: April 2, 2026	By:	/s/ Richard T. Miller
		Richard T. Miller
		Chairman of the Board, President and Director

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Date: April 2, 2026	By:	/s/ Richard T. Miller
		Richard T. Miller
		Chairman of the Board, President and Director
		(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: April 2, 2026	By:	/s/ David R. Adler
		David R. Adler
		Director
Date: April 2, 2026	By:	/s/ William Cobb
		William Cobb
		Director
Date: April 2, 2026	By:	/s/ Donald M. Mykrantz
		Donald M. Mykrantz
		Director
Date: April 2, 2026	By:	/s/ Andrew J. Kim
		Andrew J. Kim
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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TCW Direct Lending LLC

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	F-2
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2025 and 2024	F-4
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024	F-14
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023	F-15
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital for the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023	F-16
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023	F-17
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	F-18

F-1

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Unitholders and the Board of Directors of TCW Direct Lending LLC

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities of TCW Direct Lending LLC (the “Company”), including the consolidated schedule of investments, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in members’ capital, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period then ended, financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the ”financial statements and financial highlights”). In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations, changes in members’ capital, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of investments owned as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, by correspondence with the custodian, loan agents, and borrowers; when replies were not received, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

F-2

Investments, at fair value - Level 3 Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements – Refer to Note 2 and Note 3

Critical Audit Matter Description

The Company held certain investments with fair values based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect management’s determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the investments. These investments are classified as Level 3 investments under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These investments included debt and equity securities, each of which lack observable market prices. Such investments are valued based on specific pricing models, internal assumptions and the weighting of the available pricing inputs. A market approach is generally used to determine fair value of equity instruments and a discounted cash flow approach or enterprise value waterfall is generally used for debt instruments. Valuation may also include a shadow rating method. The fair value of the Company’s Level 3 investments was $263,724,095 as of December 31, 2025.

We identified the valuation of Level 3 investments as a critical audit matter because of the judgments necessary for management to select appropriate valuation techniques and to use significant unobservable inputs to estimate the fair value of the investment. Such securities are valued based on specific pricing models, internal assumptions and the weighting of the best available pricing inputs as determined by management. This required a high degree of auditor judgement and increased effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists who possess significant quantitative and modeling expertise, to audit the internal assumptions and evaluate the appropriateness of these models and the weighting of the best available pricing inputs in determining the fair value of these investments.

Our audit procedures related to the valuation techniques and unobservable inputs used by management to estimate the fair value of Level 3 investments included the following, among others:

•We obtained an understanding of the techniques, valuation models, internal assumptions, and weighting for the unobservable inputs used to derive the pricing information as part of the procedures to test the fair value estimates.

•We validated the appropriateness of the valuation techniques, valuation models, internal assumptions, and weighting and tested the valuation by developing an independent expectation. We developed independent estimates of the fair values and compared our estimates to management’s estimates.

•For selected investments, with the assistance of our fair value specialists, we developed an independent estimate of the fair value and compared our estimate to management’s estimate.

•We inspected all investment transactions within 60 days prior and subsequent to year end, if any, and compared the transaction price to the valuation at year end to assess the reasonableness of the valuation at year end.

•We evaluated the reasonableness of any significant changes in valuation techniques or significant unobservable inputs for those investments from the prior year-end.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Los Angeles, California

April 2, 2026

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies within the group of investment companies since 2014.

F-3

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

As of December 31, 2025

Industry	Issuer	Acquisition Date	Investment	% of Net Assets			Par Amount		Maturity Date	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	DEBT(1)
Diversified Consumer Services
	SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)(4)	09/15/20	Term Loan - 11.84% (SOFR + 8.00%, 1.25% Floor)		3.1	%		7,152,936	12/29/26	$	7,152,936	$	7,152,936
					3.1	%					7,152,936		7,152,936
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
	Ruby Tuesday Operations LLC(4)	02/24/21	Term Loan - 15.98% inc PIK (SOFR + 12.00%, 1.25% Floor, all PIK)		4.4	%		10,266,562	02/24/27		10,245,831		10,266,562
	Ruby Tuesday Operations LLC(4)	02/01/23	Incremental Term Loan - 19.98% inc PIK (SOFR + 16.00%, 1.25% Floor, all PIK)		1.3	%		2,660,747	02/24/27		2,660,747		2,928,001
					5.7	%					12,906,578		13,194,563
Industrial Conglomerates
	Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company)(2)(4)(9)	08/22/24	Revolver - 6.00% inc PIK (6.00%, Fixed Coupon, all PIK)		7.3	%		17,092,378	01/31/28		17,092,378		17,092,378
	Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company)(2)(4)(9)	08/22/24	Term Loan A - 6.00% inc PIK (6.00%, Fixed Coupon, all PIK)		4.9	%		11,499,903	01/31/28		11,497,411		11,499,903
					12.2	%					28,589,789		28,592,281
Metals & Mining
	Pace Industries, Inc.(2)(4)(9)	06/01/20	HoldCo Term Loan - 5.89% inc PIK (SOFR + 2.00%, 1.50% Floor, all PIK)		0.0	%		110,137,754	06/01/40		78,137,869		—
	Pace Industries, Inc.(2)(4)(9)	06/01/20	Term Loan - 12.17% inc PIK (SOFR + 8.25%, 1.50% Floor, all PIK)		10.5	%		85,511,026	10/14/26		68,091,752		24,456,153
	Pace Industries, Inc.(2)(4)(9)	10/07/22	Revolver - 12.31% inc PIK (SOFR + 8.25%, 1.50% Floor, all PIK)		3.0	%		24,759,073	10/14/26		19,869,725		7,081,095
	Pace Industries, Inc.(4)	04/11/25	2025 Term Loan - 10.19% inc PIK (SOFR + 6.25%, 1.50% Floor, all PIK)		1.9	%		4,467,914	04/14/26		4,467,914		4,467,914
					15.4	%					170,567,260		36,005,162
Pharmaceuticals
	Noramco, LLC	07/01/16	Term Loan - 12.51% inc PIK (SOFR + 8.38%, 1.00% Floor, 0.38% PIK)		11.7	%		27,642,846	05/01/26		27,642,846		27,145,275
					11.7	%					27,642,846		27,145,275
	Total Debt Investments				48.1	%					246,859,409		112,090,217

F-4

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

As of December 31, 2025

Industry	Issuer	Investment	% of Net Assets			Shares		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	EQUITY
Diversified Consumer Services
	SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)(2)(4)(5)(7)	Class A Preferred Stock		7.8	%		806,264	$	8,062,637	$	18,060,308
	SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)(2)(4)(5)(7)	Class B Preferred Stock		2.3	%		359,474		356,635		5,284,268
	SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)(2)(4)(5)(7)	Common Stock		5.1	%		80,700		53,889		11,977,034
				15.2	%				8,473,161		35,321,610
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
	RT Holdings Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class A Units		8.2	%		5,475,885		5,133,708		19,030,891
	RT Holdings Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Warrant, expires 2/24/27		1.4	%		912,647		—		3,171,813
	RT Holdings Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class P-1 Units		0.2	%		105,624		133,086		367,086
	RT Holdings Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class P-2 Units		0.0	%		53,104		66,914		105,677
				9.8	%				5,333,708		22,675,467
Household Durables
	Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class A Preferred Units		6.4	%		9,297,990		9,187,902		14,892,312
	Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class E Common Units		0.0	%		300,000		—		—
	Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class D Preferred Units		0.0	%		2,900,000		—		—
				6.4	%				9,187,902		14,892,312
Industrial Conglomerates
	Precision Products Machining Group, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company)(2)(4)(7)	Class A Units		17.8	%		100,000		62,647,925		41,555,000
				17.8	%				62,647,925		41,555,000
Investment Funds & Vehicles
	TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC(2)(4)(6)	Common membership Interests		0.0	%		800		—		—
	TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC(4)(6)	Preferred membership Interests		16.0	%		56,760		56,760,000		37,189,489
				16.0	%				56,760,000		37,189,489
Metals & Mining
	Pace Industries, Inc.(2)(4)(7)	Common Stock		0.0	%		971,418		2,110,522		—
				0.0	%				2,110,522		—
	Total Equity Investments			65.2	%				144,513,218		151,633,878
	Total Debt & Equity Investments(8)			113.3	%				391,372,627		263,724,095
	Cash Equivalents
	First American Government Obligation Fund, Yield 3.68%, Class X (FGXXX)			9.0	%		20,992,368		20,992,368		20,992,368
	Total Cash Equivalents			9.0	%				20,992,368		20,992,368
	Short-term Investments
	U.S. Treasury Bill, Yield 3.62%, Maturity Date 04/28/26			169.7	%		400,000,000		395,456,667		395,456,667
	Total Short-term Investments			169.7	%				395,456,667		395,456,667
	Total Investments (291.9%)							$	807,821,662	$	680,173,130
	Net unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments (0.0%)										—
	Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-191.9%)										(447,190,467	)
	Net Assets (100.0%)									$	232,982,663

(1)Certain debt investments are subject to contractual restrictions on resale, such as approval of the agent or borrower.

(2)Non-income producing.

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

As of December 31, 2025

(3)As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, the investment is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of the Company because the Company owns, either directly or indirectly, between 5% and 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2025 along with transactions during the year ended December 31, 2025 in these affiliated investments are as follows:

Name of Investment	Fair Value at December 31, 2024		Gross Addition (a)		Gross Reduction (b)		Realized Gains (Losses)			Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Fair Value at December 31, 2025		Interest/Dividend/ Other income
Animal Supply Company, LLC First Out Term Loan - 13.09%(c)	$	2,703,724	$	36,789	$	—	$	(2,715,156	)	$	(25,357	)	$	—	$	35,805
Animal Supply Company, LLC Term Loan - 13.28%(c)		686,276		—		—		(27,362,674	)		26,676,398			—		—
Retail & Animal Intermediate, LLC Delayed Draw Priming Term Loan - 20.00%(c)		—		—		—		(2,816,305	)		2,816,305			—		—
Total Non-Controlled Affiliated Investments	$	3,390,000	$	36,789	$	—	$	(32,894,135	)	$	29,467,346		$	—	$	35,805

(a)Gross additions include new purchases, PIK income and amortization of original issue and market discounts.

(b)Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis from sales, paydown and the amortization of premium.

(c)The investments were sold during the year ended December 31, 2025 and are no longer presented on the Company's Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2025.

F-6

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

As of December 31, 2025

(4)As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, the investment is deemed to be a “controlled person” of the Company because the Company owns, either directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2025 along with transactions during the year ended December 31, 2025 in these controlled investments are as follows:

Name of Investment	Fair Value at December 31, 2024		Gross Addition (a)		Gross Reduction (b)			Realized Gains (Losses)		Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Fair Value at December 31, 2025		Interest/Dividend/ Other income
Cedar Electronics Holdings, Corp Incremental Term Loan - 15.00%	$	5,844,291	$	1,029,927	$	(6,806,881	)	$	—	$	(67,337	)	$	—	$	1,081,630
Cedar Electronics Holdings, Corp Term Loan - 12.65%		14,018,452		—		(14,018,421	)		—		(31	)		—		2,062,947
Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC Class A Preferred Unit		16,403,979		—		—			—		(1,511,667	)		14,892,312		—
Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC Class D Preferred Unit		—		—		—			—		—			—		—
Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC Class E Preferred Unit		—		—		—			—		—			—		—
Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company) Revolver - 6.00%		5,829,929		11,262,449		—			—		—			17,092,378		340,163
Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company) Term Loan - 6.00%		40,929,862		1,521,200		(30,939,620	)		—		(11,538	)		11,499,904		1,498,978
Pace Industries, Inc. Common Stock		—		—		—			—		—			—		—
Pace Industries, Inc. HoldCo Term Loan - 5.89%		—		—		—			—		—			—		—
Pace Industries, Inc. Term Loan - 12.17%		42,921,932		—		(6,143	)		—		(18,459,636	)		24,456,153		(6,143	)
Pace Industries, Inc. 2025 Term Loan - 10.19%		—		4,467,914		—			—		—			4,467,914		335,004
Pace Industries, LLC Revolver Opco - 12.31%		11,240,860		2,336,380		—			—		(6,496,145	)		7,081,095		2,500
Precision Products Machining Group, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company) Class A Units		33,351,000		—		—			—		8,204,000			41,555,000		—
RT Holdings Parent, LLC Class A Unit		15,197,224		—		—			—		3,833,667			19,030,891		—
RT Holdings Parent, LLC Warrant		2,532,687		—		—			—		639,127			3,171,814		—
RT Holdings Parent, LLC P-1 Units		293,001		—		—			—		74,085			367,086		—
RT Holdings Parent, LLC P-2 Units		68,000		—		—			—		37,677			105,677		—
Ruby Tuesday Operations, LLC Term Loan - 15.98%		9,389,540		1,116,364		(229,608	)		—		(9,734	)		10,266,562		1,529,165
Ruby Tuesday Operations, LLC Incremental Term Loan - 19.98%		2,928,001		492,355		—			—		(492,356	)		2,928,000		501,983
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.) Common Stock		16,945,063		—		—			—		(4,968,029	)		11,977,034		1,408,253
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.) Preferred Stock A		18,060,308		—		—			—		—			18,060,308		—
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.) Preferred Stock B		5,284,268		—		—			—		—			5,284,268		—
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.) Term Loan - 11.84%		8,065,952		5,405		(910,908	)		—		(7,513	)		7,152,936		960,115
TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC Common Membership Interests		—		—		—			—		—			—		—
TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC Preferred Membership Interests		51,230,479		—		(8,240,000	)		—		(5,800,991	)		37,189,488		3,920,000
Total Controlled Affiliated Investments	$	300,534,828	$	22,231,994	$	(61,151,581	)	$	—	$	(25,036,421	)	$	236,578,820	$	13,634,594

(a)Gross additions include new purchases, PIK income and amortization of original issue and market discounts.

(b)Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis from sales, paydown and the amortization of premium.

(5)Holdings of SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.) Class A & B preferred stock and common stock are held through TCW DL SSP LLC, a special purpose vehicle.

(6)The investment is not a qualifying asset as defined in Section 55(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. A business development company may not acquire an asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company’s total assets. As of December 31, 2025, $37,189,489 or 5.5% of the Company’s total assets were represented by “non-qualifying assets.”

(7)All or a portion of such security was acquired in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, and may be deemed “restricted securities” under the Securities Act. As of December 31, 2025, the aggregate fair value of these securities was $114,444,389, or 16.8% of the Company’s total assets.

F-7

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

As of December 31, 2025

(8)The fair value of each debt and equity investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs and such investments are considered to be Level 3 within the Fair Value Hierarchy. See Note 3 “Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements.”

(9)Loan was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2025.

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate, generally 1-Month or 3-Month

PIK - Payment-In-Kind

Aggregate acquisitions and aggregate dispositions of investments, other than government securities, totaled $22,369,561 and $61,716,134, respectively, for the period ended December 31, 2025. Aggregate acquisitions includes investment assets received as payment in kind. Aggregate dispositions includes principal paydowns on and maturities of debt investments.

Geographic Breakdown of Portfolio
United States	100	%

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-8

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

As of December 31, 2024

Industry	Issuer	Acquisition Date	Investment	% of Net Assets			Par Amount		Maturity Date	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	DEBT(1)
Distributors
	Animal Supply Company, LLC(2)(3)(8)	08/14/20	Term Loan - 13.28% inc PIK (SOFR + 8.50%, 1.00% Floor, all PIK)		0.3	%	$	32,679,831	08/14/25	$	27,362,675	$	686,276
	Animal Supply Company, LLC(3)	05/29/24	First Out Term Loan - 13.09% inc PIK (SOFR + 8.50%, 1.00% Floor, all PIK)		1.1	%		2,703,724	08/14/25		2,678,367		2,703,724
	Retail & Animal Intermediate, LLC(2)(3)(8)	07/29/22	Delayed Draw Priming Term Loan - 20.00% inc PIK (20.00%, Fixed Coupon, all PIK)		0.0	%		3,449,204	11/14/25		2,816,305		—
					1.4	%					32,857,347		3,390,000
Diversified Consumer Services
	SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)(4)	09/15/20	Term Loan - 12.46% (SOFR + 8.00%, 1.25% Floor)		3.2	%		8,065,952	12/29/26		8,058,439		8,065,952
					3.2	%					8,058,439		8,065,952
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
	Ruby Tuesday Operations LLC(4)	02/24/21	Term Loan - 16.65% inc PIK (SOFR + 12.00%, 1.25% Floor, all PIK)		3.7	%		9,389,540	02/24/27		9,359,075		9,389,540
	Ruby Tuesday Operations LLC(4)	02/01/23	Incremental Term Loan - 20.65% inc PIK (SOFR + 16.00%, 1.25% Floor, all PIK)		1.1	%		2,168,392	02/24/27		2,168,392		2,928,001
					4.8	%					11,527,467		12,317,541
Household Durables
	Cedar Electronics Holdings, Corp.(4)	05/19/15	Term Loan - 12.65% (SOFR + 8.00%, 1.50% Floor)		5.5	%		14,018,452	12/31/26		14,018,421		14,018,452
	Cedar Electronics Holdings, Corp. (4)	01/30/19	Incremental Term Loan - 15.00% inc PIK (15.00%, Fixed Coupon, all PIK)		2.3	%		5,844,291	12/31/26		5,776,954		5,844,291
					7.8	%					19,795,375		19,862,743
Industrial Conglomerates
	Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company)(4)	08/22/24	Revolver - 6.00% inc PIK (6.00%, Fixed Coupon, all PIK)		2.3	%		5,829,929	01/31/28		5,829,929		5,829,929
	Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company)(4)	08/22/24	Term Loan A - 6.00% inc PIK (6.00%, Fixed Coupon, all PIK)		16.0	%		40,929,861	01/31/28		40,915,831		40,929,861
					18.3	%					46,745,760		46,759,790
Metals & Mining
	Pace Industries, Inc.(2)(4)(8)	06/01/20	HoldCo Term Loan - 6.58% inc PIK (SOFR + 2.00%, 1.50% Floor, all PIK)		0.0	%		103,197,685	06/01/40		78,137,869		—
	Pace Industries, Inc.(2)(4)(8)	06/01/20	Term Loan - 12.83% inc PIK (SOFR + 8.25%, 1.50% Floor, all PIK)		16.8	%		75,433,976	06/01/25		68,097,904		42,921,932
	Pace Industries, Inc.(2)(4)(8)	10/07/22	Revolver - 12.73% inc PIK (SOFR + 8.25%, 1.50% Floor, all PIK)		4.4	%		19,755,465	06/01/25		17,533,344		11,240,860
					21.2	%					163,769,117		54,162,792
Pharmaceuticals
	Noramco, LLC	07/01/16	Term Loan - 13.12% inc PIK (SOFR + 8.38%, 1.00% Floor, 0.38% PIK)		10.8	%		27,993,467	01/31/26		28,041,810		27,657,545
					10.8	%					28,041,810		27,657,545
	Total Debt Investments				67.5	%					310,795,315		172,216,363

F-9

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

As of December 31, 2024

Industry	Issuer	Investment	% of Net Assets			Shares		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	EQUITY
Diversified Consumer Services
	SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)(2)(4)(5)(7)	Class A Preferred Stock		7.1	%		806,264	$	8,062,637	$	18,060,308
	SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)(2)(4)(5)(7)	Class B Preferred Stock		2.1	%		359,474		356,635		5,284,268
	SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.)(2)(4)(5)(7)	Common Stock		6.6	%		80,700		53,889		16,945,063
				15.8	%				8,473,161		40,289,639
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
	RT Holdings Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class A Units		5.9	%		5,475,885		5,133,708		15,197,224
	RT Holdings Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Warrant, expires 2/24/27		1.0	%		912,647		—		2,532,687
	RT Holdings Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class P-1 Units		0.1	%		105,624		133,086		293,001
	RT Holdings Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class P-2 Units		0.0	%		53,104		66,914		68,000
				7.0	%				5,333,708		18,090,912
Household Durables
	Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class A Preferred Units		6.4	%		9,297,990		9,187,902		16,403,979
	Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class E Common Units		0.0	%		300,000		—		—
	Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC(2)(4)(7)	Class D Preferred Units		0.0	%		2,900,000		—		—
				6.4	%				9,187,902		16,403,979
Industrial Conglomerates
	Precision Products Machining Group, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company)(2)(4)(7)	Class A Units		13.0	%		100,000		62,647,925		33,351,000
				13.0	%				62,647,925		33,351,000
Investment Funds & Vehicles
	TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures(2)(4)(6)	Common membership Interests		0.0	%		800		—		—
	TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures(4)(6)	Preferred membership Interests		20.0	%		65,000		65,000,000		51,230,479
				20.0	%				65,000,000		51,230,479
Metals & Mining
	Pace Industries, Inc.(2)(4)(7)	Common Stock		0.0	%		971,418		2,110,522		—
				0.0	%				2,110,522		—
	Total Equity Investments			62.2	%				152,753,218		159,366,009
	Total Debt & Equity Investments(8)			129.7	%				463,548,533		331,582,372
	Cash Equivalents
	First American Government Obligation Fund, Yield 4.39%, Class X (FGXXX)			0.7	%		1,765,814		1,765,814		1,765,814
	Total Cash Equivalents			0.7	%				1,765,814		1,765,814
	Short-term Investments
	U.S. Treasury Bill, Yield 4.46%, Maturity Date 04/03/25			164.4	%		425,000,000		420,466,431		420,466,431
	Total Short-term Investments			164.4	%				420,466,431		420,466,431
	Total Investments (294.7%)							$	885,780,778	$	753,814,617
	Net unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments (-0.4%)										(1,006,980	)
	Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-194.3%)										(497,024,896	)
	Net Assets (100.0%)									$	255,782,741

(1)Certain debt investments are subject to contractual restrictions on resale, such as approval of the agent or borrower.

(2)Non-income producing.

F-10

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

As of December 31, 2024

(3)As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, the investment is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of the Company because the Company owns, either directly or indirectly, between 5% and 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2023 and 2024 along with transactions during the year ended December 31, 2024 in these affiliated investments are as follows:

Name of Investment	Fair Value at December 31, 2023		Gross Additions(a)		Gross Reductions(b)			Realized Gains (Losses)		Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Fair Value at December 31, 2024		Interest/ Dividend/ Other income
Animal Supply Company, LLC First Out Term Loan - 13.09%	$	—	$	2,678,367	$	—		$	—	$	25,357		$	2,703,724	$	233,844
Animal Supply Company, LLC Term Loan - 13.28%		19,054,378		—		(52,086	)		—		(18,316,016	)		686,276		(29,212	)
Retail & Animal Intermediate, LLC Delayed Draw Priming Term Loan - 20.00%		—		—		—			—		—			—		—
Total Non-Controlled Affiliated Investments	$	19,054,378	$	2,678,367	$	(52,086	)	$	—	$	(18,290,659	)	$	3,390,000	$	204,632

(a)Gross additions include new purchases, PIK income and amortization of original issue and market discounts.

(b)Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis from sales, paydown and the amortization of premium.

(c)

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

As of December 31, 2024

(4)As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, the investment is deemed to be a “controlled person” of the Company because the Company owns, either directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2023 and 2024 along with transactions during the year ended December 31, 2024 in these controlled investments are as follows:

Name of Investment	Fair Value at December 31, 2023		Gross Additions(a)		Gross Reductions(b)			Realized Gains (Losses)		Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Fair Value at December 31, 2024		Interest/ Dividend/ Other income
Cedar Electronics Holdings, Corp Incremental Term Loan - 15.00%	$	5,020,439	$	756,515	$	—		$	—	$	67,337		$	5,844,291	$	764,721
Cedar Electronics Holdings, Corp Term Loan - 12.65%		14,018,452		—		—			—		—			14,018,452		2,130,117
Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC Class A Preferred Unit		19,981,009		—		—			—		(3,577,030	)		16,403,979		—
Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC Class D Preferred Unit		—		—		—			—		—			—		—
Cedar Ultimate Parent, LLC Class E Preferred Unit		—		—		—			—		—			—		—
Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company) Revolver - 6.00%		—		5,829,929		—			—		—			5,829,929		123,222
Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company) Term Loan - 6.00%		—		40,915,831		—			—		14,031			40,929,862		938,236
Pace Industries, Inc. Common Stock		—		—		—			—		—			—		—
Pace Industries, Inc. HoldCo Term Loan - 6.58%		—		—		—			—		—			—		—
Pace Industries, Inc. Term Loan - 12.83%		62,986,086		2,294,114		—			—		(22,358,268	)		42,921,932		1,714,144
Pace Industries, LLC Revolver Opco - 12.73%		15,069,743		1,786,486		—			—		(5,615,369	)		11,240,860		134,785
Precision Products Machining Group, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company) Class A Units		—		62,647,925		—			—		(29,296,925	)		33,351,000		—
RT Holdings Parent, LLC Class A Unit		19,487,032		—		—			—		(4,289,808	)		15,197,224		—
RT Holdings Parent, LLC Warrant		3,247,928		—		—			—		(715,241	)		2,532,687		—
RT Holdings Parent, LLC P-1 Units		376,000		—		—			—		(82,999	)		293,001		—
RT Holdings Parent, LLC P-2 Units		110,000		—		—			—		(42,000	)		68,000		—
Ruby Tuesday Operations, LLC Term Loan - 16.65%		6,696,255		2,856,227		(193,406	)		—		30,464			9,389,540		1,482,899
Ruby Tuesday Operations, LLC Incremental Term Loan - 20.65%		2,940,257		417,510		—			—		(429,766	)		2,928,001		425,897
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.) Common Stock		31,928,148		—		—			—		(14,983,085	)		16,945,063		795,969
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.) Preferred Stock A		15,399,637		—		—			—		2,660,671			18,060,308		—
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.) Preferred Stock B		4,888,847		—		—			—		395,421			5,284,268		—
SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.) Term Loan - 12.46%		8,808,264		8,240		(738,177	)		—		(12,375	)		8,065,952		1,173,155
TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC Common Membership Interests		—		—		—			—		—			—		—
TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC Preferred Membership Interests		69,780,704		—		(1,880,000	)		—		(16,670,225	)		51,230,479		5,160,000
Total Controlled Affiliated Investments	$	280,738,801	$	117,512,777	$	(2,811,583	)	$	—	$	(94,905,167	)	$	300,534,828	$	14,843,145

(a)Gross additions include new purchases, PIK income and amortization of original issue and market discounts.

(b)Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis from sales, paydown and the amortization of premium.

(5)Holdings of SSI Parent, LLC (fka School Specialty, Inc.) Class A & B preferred stock and common stock are held through TCW DL SSP LLC, a special purpose vehicle.

F-12

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

As of December 31, 2024

(6)The investment is not a qualifying asset as defined in Section 55(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. A business development company may not acquire an asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company’s total assets. As of December 31, 2024, $51,230,479 or 6.6% of the Company’s total assets were represented by “non-qualifying assets.”

(7)All or a portion of such security was acquired in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be deemed “restricted securities” under the Securities Act. As of December 31, 2024, the aggregate fair value of these securities was $108,135,530, or 14.0% of the Company’s total assets.

(8)The fair value of the Quantum Corporation Common Stock held by the Company is based on the quoted market price of the issuer’s stock as of December 31, 2024. Such common stock is considered to be a Level 1 security within the Fair Value Hierarchy. Otherwise, the fair value of each debt and equity investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs and such investments are considered to be Level 3 within the Fair Value Hierarchy. See Note 3 “Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements.”

(9)Investment is in default as of December 31, 2024.

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate, generally 1-Month or 3-Month

PIK - Payment-In-Kind

Aggregate acquisitions and aggregate dispositions of investments, other than government securities, totaled $26,994,359 and $20,960,322, respectively, for the period ended December 31, 2024. Aggregate acquisitions includes investment assets received as payment in kind. Aggregate dispositions includes principal paydowns on and maturities of debt investments.

Country Breakdown Portfolio
United States	100.0	%

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-13

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

	As of December 31,
	2025			2024
Assets
Investments, at fair value
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of $27,643 and $28,041, respectively)	$	27,145		$	27,658
Non-controlled affiliated investments (amortized cost of $0 and $32,857, respectively)		—			3,390
Controlled affiliated investments (amortized cost of $363,730 and $402,649, respectively)		236,579			300,535
Cash and cash equivalents		20,992			17,736
Short-term investments		395,457			420,466
Interest income receivable		608			1,059
Deferred financing costs		3			166
Prepaid and other assets		46			30
Total Assets	$	680,830		$	771,040
Liabilities
Payable for short-term investments purchased	$	395,457		$	420,466
Credit facility payable		51,550			92,650
Interest and credit facility expense payable		385			589
Unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments		—			1,007
Other accrued expenses and other liabilities		455			545
Total Liabilities		447,847			515,257
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5)
Members’ Capital
Common Unitholders’ commitment: (18,034,649 units issued and outstanding)		1,803,465			1,803,465
Common Unitholders’ undrawn commitment: (18,034,649 issued and outstanding)		(199,120	)		(199,120	)
Common Unitholders’ return of capital		(1,117,902	)		(1,117,327	)
Common Unitholders’ offering costs		(853	)		(853	)
Accumulated Common Unitholders’ tax reclassification		(13,904	)		(13,904	)
Common Unitholders’ capital		471,686			472,261
Accumulated overdistributed earnings		(238,703	)		(216,478	)
Total Members’ Capital		232,983			255,783
Total Liabilities and Members’ Capital	$	680,830		$	771,040
Net Asset Value Per Unit (accrual base) (Note 12)(1)	$	23.96		$	25.22

(1)Net Asset Value Per Unit (accrual base) equates to the aggregate of the Total Members' Capital and Common Unitholders' undrawn commitment divided by total Common units outstanding.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-14

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025			2024			2023
Investment Income
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments:
Interest income	$	3,613		$	6,708		$	21,354
Interest income paid-in-kind		124			9,715			2,954
Other fee income		68			7			72
Non-controlled affiliated investments:
Interest income		5			(31	)		270
Interest income paid-in-kind		31			213			2,767
Other fee income		—			23			25
Controlled affiliated investments:
Interest income		3,601			3,365			5,230
Interest income paid-in-kind		4,706			5,416			11,850
Dividend income		5,328			5,956			8,596
Other fee income		—			106			125
Total investment income		17,476			31,478			53,243
Expenses
Interest and credit facility expenses		5,356			7,267			7,986
Interest expense on repurchase transactions		4,434			6,469			5,922
Management fees (Note 4)		3,249			3,589			4,000
Professional fees		658			626			717
Administrative fees		437			484			547
Directors’ fees		288			322			320
Other expenses		131			128			174
Total expenses		14,553			18,885			19,666
Expenses waived by the Adviser		(3,249	)		(3,589	)		(4,000	)
Net expenses		11,304			15,296			15,666
Net investment income		6,172			16,182			37,577
Net realized and unrealized (loss) gain on investments
Net realized loss:
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments		—			(9,398	)		—
Non-controlled affiliated investments		(32,894	)		—			(26,768	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation):
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments		894			7,219			4,747
Non-controlled affiliated investments		29,467			(18,291	)		15,034
Controlled affiliated investments		(25,036	)		(94,905	)		(14,358	)
Net realized gain on short-term investments		4,097			5,737			4,292
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments		(23,472	)		(109,638	)		(17,053	)
Net (decrease) increase in Members’ Capital from operations	$	(17,300	)	$	(93,456	)	$	20,524
Basic and diluted:
(Loss) income per unit	$	(0.96	)	$	(5.18	)	$	1.14
Units outstanding		18,034,649			18,034,649			18,034,649

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-15

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

	Common Unitholders’ Capital			Accumulated Undistributed (Overdistributed) Earnings			Total
Members’ Capital at December 31, 2022		477,458			(84,243	)		393,215
Net Increase (Decrease) in Members’ Capital Resulting from Operations:
Net investment income		—			37,577			37,577
Net realized loss on investments		—			(22,476	)		(22,476	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments		—			5,423			5,423
Distributions to Members from:
Distributable earnings		—			(44,085	)		(44,085	)
Return of capital		(2,915	)		—			(2,915	)
Total Decrease in Members’ Capital for the year ended December 31, 2023		(2,915	)		(23,561	)		(26,476	)
Members’ Capital at December 31, 2023		474,543			(107,804	)		366,739
Net Increase (Decrease) in Members’ Capital Resulting from Operations:
Net investment income		—			16,182			16,182
Net realized loss on investments		—			(3,661	)		(3,661	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments		—			(105,977	)		(105,977	)
Distributions to Members from:
Distributable earnings		—			(15,218	)		(15,218	)
Return of capital		(2,282	)		—			(2,282	)
Total Decrease in Members’ Capital for the year ended December 31, 2024		(2,282	)		(108,674	)		(110,956	)
Members’ Capital at December 31, 2024		472,261			(216,478	)		255,783
Net Increase (Decrease) in Members’ Capital Resulting from Operations:
Net investment income		—			6,172			6,172
Net realized loss on investments		—			(28,797	)		(28,797	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments		—			5,325			5,325
Distributions to Members from:
Distributable earnings		—			(4,925	)		(4,925	)
Return of capital		(575	)		—			(575	)
Total Decrease in Members’ Capital for the year ended December 31, 2025		(575	)		(22,225	)		(22,800	)
Members’ Capital at December 31, 2025	$	471,686		$	(238,703	)	$	232,983

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-16

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025			2024			2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	(17,300	)	$	(93,456	)	$	20,524
Adjustments to reconcile the net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Purchases of investments		(17,509	)		(11,650	)		(9,712	)
Purchases of short-term investments		(395,457	)		(420,466	)		(491,966	)
Interest income paid in-kind		(4,861	)		(15,344	)		(17,571	)
Proceeds from sales and paydowns of investments		61,716			20,960			81,883
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments		424,563			497,703			505,367
Realized gain on short-term investments		(4,097	)		(5,737	)		(4,292	)
Net realized loss on investments		32,894			9,398			26,768
Change in net unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation on investments		(5,325	)		105,977			(5,423	)
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net		(64	)		(121	)		(286	)
Amortization of deferred financing costs		589			613			541
Increase (decrease) in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in interest income receivable		451			1,407			(801	)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid and other assets		(16	)		4			18
Increase (decrease) in payable for short-term investments purchased		(25,009	)		(71,500	)		(9,109	)
Increase (decrease) in interest and credit facility expense payable		(204	)		18			(150	)
Increase (decrease) in management fees payable		—			—			(999	)
Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses and liabilities		(90	)		116			100
Net cash provided by operating activities		50,281			17,922			94,892
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Return of capital		(575	)		(2,282	)		(2,915	)
Distributions to Members		(4,925	)		(15,218	)		(44,085	)
Deferred financing costs paid		(425	)		(658	)		(543	)
Proceeds from credit facility		18,500			20,600			2,000
Repayments of credit facility		(59,600	)		(5,000	)		(51,200	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(47,025	)		(2,558	)		(96,743	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		3,256			15,364			(1,851	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		17,736			2,372			4,223
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	20,992		$	17,736		$	2,372
Supplemental and non-cash financing activities
Interest expense paid	$	4,492		$	6,291		$	7,309
Non-cash purchases of investments due to reorganization	$	—		$	(105,339	)	$	—
Non-cash sales of investments due to reorganization	$	—		$	105,339		$	—

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-17

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

1. Organization and Basis of Presentation

Organization: TCW Direct Lending LLC (“Company”) was formed as a Delaware corporation on March 20, 2014 and converted to a Delaware limited liability company on April 1, 2014. The Company conducted a private offering of its limited liability company units (the “Common Units”) to investors in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In addition, the Company may issue preferred units, though it currently has no intention to do so. The Company has engaged TCW Asset Management Company LLC (“TAMCO”), an affiliate of The TCW Group, Inc. (“TCW”) to be its adviser (the “Adviser”). On May 13, 2014 (“Inception Date”), the Company sold and issued 10 Common Units at an aggregate purchase price of $1 to TAMCO.

The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Company has also elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a Regulated Investment Company (a “RIC”) under Subchapter M of the U.S Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) for the taxable year ending December 31, 2015 and subsequent years. The Company is required to meet the minimum distribution and other requirements for RIC qualification and as a BDC and a RIC, the Company is required to comply with certain regulatory requirements.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company has three wholly-owned subsidiaries - TCW DL VI Funding I, LLC, TCW DL CTH, LLC and Precision Products Machining Group, LLC each a Delaware limited liability company. TCW DL VI Funding I, LLC and TCW DL CTH, LLC were designed to hold equity investments of ours and Precision Products Machining Group, LLC was acquired through an investment restructuring (See Note 11).

The consolidated financial statements in this annual report on Form 10-K include the accounts of the Company and any wholly-owned subsidiaries which meet the definition of an investment company, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies (“ASC 946”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Term: The initial term of the Company continued until the sixth anniversary of the Initial Closing Date (as defined below), September 19, 2020. The Company may extend the term for two additional one-year periods upon written notice to the holders of the Common Units and holders of preferred units, if any, (collectively the “Unitholders” or “Members”) at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the term or the end of the first one-year period. Thereafter, the term may be extended for successive one-year periods, with the vote or consent of a supermajority in interest of the holders of the Common Units. On April 30, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the second one year extension of the Company’s term from September 19, 2021 to September 19, 2022. On July 11, 2022 the term of the Company was extended for a one-year period from September 19, 2022 to September 19, 2023 via a supermajority vote of the Unitholders. On May 11, 2023 the term of the Company was extended for an additional one-year period from September 19, 2023 to September 19, 2024 via a supermajority vote of the Unitholders. On July 11, 2024, the Company's term was extended for an additional one-year period from September 19, 2024 to September 19, 2025 via a supermajority vote of the Unitholders. On July 31, 2025, the Company's term was extended for an additional one-year period from September 19, 2025 to September 19, 2026 via a supermajority vote of the Unitholders. If we are unable to extend the Company’s term beyond September 19, 2026, we may be required to dispose of our remaining investments at unfavorable prices.

Commitment Period: The Commitment Period commenced on September 19, 2014 (the “Initial Closing Date”) and ended on September 19, 2017, the third anniversary of the Initial Closing Date. In accordance with the Company’s Limited Liability Company Agreement, the Company may complete investment transactions that were significantly in process as of the end of the Commitment Period and which the Company reasonably expects to be consummated prior to 90 days subsequent to the expiration date of the Commitment Period. The Company may also effect follow-on investments up to an aggregate maximum of 10% of Capital Commitments (as defined below), provided that any such follow-on investment to be made after the third anniversary of the expiration of the Commitment Period shall require the prior consent of a majority in interest of the Common Unitholders.

In October 2022, the Company’s Members approved a proposal to allow the Company to make pre-identified follow-on investments in specific portfolio companies as well as their holding companies, subsidiaries, successors or other affiliates, up to an aggregate maximum of 10% of Capital Commitments. Such approval is valid throughout the remaining Company term. In September 2024, the Company's Members approved a proposal to allow the Company to make follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies up to an aggregate amount not to exceed $226.3 million (which is approximately 11.2% of the original Commitments of all Common Unitholders as of the Final Closing Date); provided, however, that any such follow-on investment to be made after the third anniversary of the expiration of the Commitment Period shall require the prior consent of a majority in interest of the Common Unitholders. Such approval is valid throughout the remaining Company term.

F-18

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

1. Organization and Basis of Presentation (Continued)

Capital Commitments: On September 19, 2014 (“the Initial Closing Date”), the Company began accepting subscription agreements from investors for the private sale of its Common Units. On March 19, 2015, the Company completed its final private placement of its Common Units. Subscription agreements with commitments (“Commitments”) from investors (each a “Common Unitholder”) totaling $2,013,470 for the purchase of Common Units were accepted. Each Common Unitholder is obligated to contribute capital equal to their Commitment and each Unit’s Commitment obligation is $100.00 per unit. The amount of capital that remains to be drawn down and contributed is referred to as an “Undrawn Commitment”. On July 11, 2022 the Company’s Members approved a reduction in Undrawn Commitments by $10.43 per unit, resulting in an approximately 41.18% reduction of overall remaining available capital commitments. The Company effected this commitment reduction by reducing the number of outstanding undrawn units and thereby reducing total Units from 20,134,698 to 18,034,649. Such Unit reduction was proportionately affected for each Member and therefore has no impact on each Member’s percentage in interest in the Company.

The commitment amount funded does not include amounts contributed in anticipation of a potential investment that the Company did not consummate and therefore returned to the Members’ as unused capital. As of December 31, 2025, aggregate Commitments, Undrawn Commitments, the percentage of Commitments funded and the number of subscribed for Units of the Company were as follows:

	Commitments		Undrawn Commitments		% of Commitments Funded			Units
Common Unitholder	$	1,803,465	$	199,120		89.0	%		18,034,649

Recallable Amount: A Common Unitholder may be required to re-contribute amounts distributed equal to 75% of the principal amount or the cost portion of any Portfolio Investment that is fully repaid to or otherwise fully recouped by the Company within one year of the Company’s investment. The Recallable Amount is excluded from the calculation of the accrual based net asset value.

The Recallable Amount as of December 31, 2025 was $100,875.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation: The consolidated financial statements of the Company were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The Company is an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance in FASB ASC Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies (“ASC 946”). The Company's consolidated financial statements include the results of its wholly-owned subsidiaries which meet the definition of "investment company," in accordance with ASC 946.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, (ii) the reported amounts of income and expenses during the years presented and (iii) disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material.

Investments: The Company measures the value of its investments in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (“ASC 820”). Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal or most advantageous market (which may be a hypothetical market) that are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company considers its principal market to be the market that has the greatest volume and level of activity.

Transactions: The Company records investment transactions on the trade date. The Company considers trade date for investments not traded on a recognizable exchange, or traded in the over-the-counter markets, to be the date on which the Company receives legal or contractual title to the asset and bears the risk of loss.

F-19

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Income Recognition: Interest income and interest income paid-in-kind (“PIK”) are recorded on an accrual basis unless doubtful of collection or the related investment is in default. The majority of the Company's current debt investments contain PIK due to certain circumstances involving debt restructurings or work-outs. However, a significant amount of PIK interest is not being recognized as income due to the collection being doubtful. PIK interest represents accrued interest that is added to the principal amount of the investment on the respective interest payment dates rather than being paid in cash and generally becomes due at maturity or at the occurrence of a liquidation event. To maintain the Company's tax status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends for the year the income was earned, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for any accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and PIK interest. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, PIK interest income earned was $4,861, $15,344, and $17,571, respectively, representing 27.8%, 48.7%, and 33.0%, respectively, of investment income.

Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded on a specific identification basis. The Company typically receives a fee in the form of a discount to the purchase price at the time it funds an investment in a loan. The discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the respective loan, using the effective-interest method assuming there are no questions as to collectability, and reflected in the amortized cost basis of the investment. Ongoing facility, commitment or other additional fees including prepayment fees, consent fees and forbearance fees are recognized as interest income in the period in which the fees were earned. Income received in exchange for the provision of services such as administration and managerial services is recognized as other fee income in the period in which it was earned.

The Company has entered into certain intercreditor agreements that entitle the Company to the “last out” tranche of first lien secured loans, whereby the “first out” tranche will receive priority as to the “last out” tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest, and any other amounts due thereunder. In certain cases, the Company may receive a higher interest rate than the contractual stated interest rate as disclosed on the Company’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Certain investments have an unfunded loan commitment for a delayed draw term loan or revolving credit. The Company earns an unused commitment fee on the unfunded commitment during the commitment period. The expiration date of the commitment period may be earlier than the maturity date of the investment stated above. See Note 5—Commitments and Contingencies.

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more 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. If at any point the Company believes PIK interest is not expected to be realized, the investment generating PIK interest will be placed on non-accrual status. When a PIK investment is placed on non-accrual status, the accrued, uncapitalized interest is generally reversed through interest income. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. The Company may make exceptions to this policy if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

Deferred Financing Costs: Deferred financing costs incurred by the Company in connection with the revolving credit facility, including arrangement fees, upfront fees and legal fees, are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the revolving credit facility.

Organization and Offering Costs: The Company did not bear more than an amount equal to 10 basis points of the aggregate capital commitments of the Company for organization and offering expenses.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of acquisition to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents is comprised of demand deposits and highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at the net asset value of the mutual fund which approximates fair value and are classified as Level 1 in the GAAP valuation hierarchy.

Short-term investments: The Company considers all investments with original maturities beyond three months at the date of purchase and one year or less from the balance sheet date to be short-term investments. As of December 31, 2025, short-term investments is comprised of U.S. Treasury bills, all of which are carried at fair value and are classified as Level 1 in the GAAP valuation hierarchy.

F-20

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Income Taxes: So long as the Company maintains its status as a RIC, it generally will not pay corporate-level U.S. Federal income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its Members as dividends. Rather, any tax liability related to income earned and distributed by the Company represents obligations of the Company’s Members and will not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which intends to improve the transparency of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and is to be adopted on a prospective basis with the option to apply retrospectively. The Company adopted ASU 2023-09 effective December 31, 2025 and concluded that the application of this guidance did not have any material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (“ASU 2024-03”), which requires disaggregated disclosure of certain costs and expenses, including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization and depletion, within relevant income statement captions. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning with the first quarter ended March 31, 2028. Early adoption and retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, however, the Company does not expect a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

3. Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements

Investments at Fair Value: Investments held by the Company are valued at fair value. Fair value is generally determined on the basis of last reported sales prices or official closing prices on the primary exchange in which each security trades, or if no sales are reported, generally based on the midpoint of the valuation range obtained for debt investments from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or pricing service.

Investments for which market quotes are not readily available or are not considered reliable are valued at fair value and approved by the Board based on similar instruments, internal assumptions and the weighting of the available pricing inputs.

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated the Adviser as the "valuation designee" with respect to the fair valuation of the Company's portfolio securities, subject to oversight by and periodic reporting to the Board.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Assets and liabilities are classified into three levels by the Company based on valuation inputs used to determine fair value:

Level 1 values are based on unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets.

Level 2 values are based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets and quoted prices in inactive markets or other market observable inputs.

Level 3 values are based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the assets.

Categorization within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The valuation levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Level 1 Assets (Investments): The valuation techniques and significant inputs used to determine fair value are as follows:

Equity, (Level 1), includes common stock valued at the closing price on the primary exchange in which the security trades.

Level 3 Assets (Investments): The following valuation techniques and significant inputs are used to determine the fair value of investments in private debt and equity for which reliable market quotations are not available. Some of the inputs are independently observable however, a significant portion of the inputs and the internal assumptions applied are unobservable.

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

3. Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Debt, (Level 3), include investments in privately originated senior secured debt. Such securities are valued based on specific pricing models, internal assumptions and the weighting of the available pricing inputs. A discounted cash flow approach incorporating a weighted average cost of capital is generally used to determine fair value or, in some cases, an enterprise value waterfall method. Valuation may also include a shadow rating method. Standard pricing inputs include but are not limited to the financial health of the issuer, place in the capital structure, value of other issuer debt, credit, industry, and market risk and events.

Equity, (Level 3), includes common stock, preferred stock and warrants. Such securities are valued based on specific pricing models, internal assumptions and the weighting of the available pricing inputs. A market approach is generally used to determine fair value. Pricing inputs include, but are not limited to, financial health and relevant business developments of the issuer; EBITDA; market multiples of comparable companies; comparable market transactions and recent trades or transactions; issuer, industry and market events; and contractual or legal restrictions on the sale of the security. When a Black-Scholes pricing model is used it follows the income approach. The pricing model takes into account the contract terms as well as multiple inputs, including: time value, implied volatility, equity prices and interest rates. A liquidity discount based on current market expectations, future events, minority ownership position and the period management reasonably expects to hold the investment may be applied.

Pricing inputs and weightings applied to determine value require subjective determination. Accordingly, valuations do not necessarily represent the amounts that may eventually be realized from sales or other dispositions of investments.

Net Asset Value (“NAV”) (Investment Funds and Vehicles): Equity investments in affiliated investment fund (Strategic Ventures) are valued based on the NAV reported by the investment fund. Investments held by the affiliated fund include debt investments in privately originated senior secured debt. Such investments held by the affiliated fund are valued using the same methods, approach and standards applied above to debt investments held by the Company. The Company’s ability to withdraw from the fund is subject to restrictions. The term of the fund will continue until June 5, 2021 unless dissolved earlier or extended for two additional one-year periods by the Company, in its full discretion. The Company can further extend the term of the fund for additional one-year periods. upon notice to and consent from the fund’s management committee. On February 25, 2021, Company extended the fund’s term one additional year, until June 5, 2022. On February 1, 2022, the Company further extended the fund's term one additional year, until June 5, 2023. On April 17, 2023, the Company further extended the fund's term one additional year, until June 5, 2024. On May 1, 2024, the Company further extended the fund's term one additional year, until June 5, 2025. On May 7, 2025, the Company further extended the fund's term one additional year, until June 5, 2026. The Company is entitled to income and principal distributed by the fund.

The following is a summary by major security type of the fair valuations according to inputs used in valuing investments listed in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2025:

Investments	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		NAV		Total
Debt	$	—	$	—	$	112,090	$	—	$	112,090
Equity		—		—		114,444		—		114,444
Investment Funds & Vehicles (1)		—		—		—		37,189		37,189
Short- term investments		395,457		—		—		—		395,457
Cash equivalents		20,992		—		—		—		20,992
Total	$	416,449	$	—	$	226,534	$	37,189	$	680,172

(1)Includes equity investments in Strategic Ventures. In accordance with ASC Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

3. Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

The following is a summary by major security type of the fair valuations according to inputs used in valuing investments listed in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2024:

Investments	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		NAV		Total
Debt	$	—	$	—	$	172,216	$	—	$	172,216
Equity		—		—		108,136		—		108,136
Investment Funds & Vehicles (1)		—		—		—		51,230		51,230
Short- term investments		420,466		—		—		—		420,466
Cash equivalents		1,766		—		—		—		1,766
Total	$	422,232	$	—	$	280,352	$	51,230	$	753,814

(1)Includes equity investments in Strategic Ventures. In accordance with ASC Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for total investments that use Level 3 inputs for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

	Debt			Equity		Total
Balance, January 1, 2025	$	172,216		$	108,136	$	280,352
Purchases, including payments received in-kind		22,370			—		22,370
Sales and paydowns of investments		(53,476	)		—		(53,476	)
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net		64			—		64
Net realized losses		(32,894	)		—		(32,894	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)		3,810			6,308		10,118
Balance, December 31, 2025	$	112,090		$	114,444	$	226,534
Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) in investments held as of December 31, 2025	$	(25,590	)	$	6,309	$	(19,281	)

	Debt			Equity			Total
Balance, January 1, 2024	$	276,377		$	95,419		$	371,796
Purchases, including payments received in-kind		69,686			62,647			132,333
Sales and paydowns of investments		(122,335	)		—			(122,335	)
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net		121			—			121
Net realized losses		(5,000	)		—			(5,000	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)		(46,633	)		(49,930	)		(96,563	)
Balance, December 31, 2024	$	172,216		$	108,136		$	280,352
Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) in investments held as of December 31, 2024	$	(46,584	)	$	(49,930	)	$	(96,514	)

The Company did not have any transfers between levels during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

3. Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Level 3 Valuation and Quantitative Information: The following table summarizes the valuation techniques and quantitative information utilized in determining the fair value of the Level 3 investments as of December 31, 2025.

Investment Type	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range	Weighted Average*	Impact to Valuation if Input Increases
Debt	$	27,145	Income Method	Discount Rate	15.4% to 17.8%	16.6%	Decrease
Debt	$	7,153	Market Method	EBITDA Multiple	6.8x to 7.8x	7.2x	Increase
Debt	$	77,792	Market Method	Revenue Multiple	0.2x to 1.4x	0.7x	Increase
Equity	$	50,214	Market Method	EBITDA Multiple	5.0x to 7.8x	6.7x	Increase
Equity	$	64,230	Market Method	Revenue Multiple	0.2x to 1.4x	0.9x	Increase

* Weighted based on fair value

The following table summarizes the valuation techniques and quantitative information utilized in determining the fair value of the Level 3 investments as of December 31, 2024.

Investment Type	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range	Weighted Average*	Impact to Valuation if Input Increases
Debt	$	27,658	Income Method	Discount Rate	13.3% to 16.6%	15.0%	Decrease
Debt	$	27,929	Market Method	EBITDA Multiple	5.3x to 7.3x	6.5x	Increase
Debt	$	113,239	Market Method	Revenue Multiple	0.1x to 1.4x	0.8x	Increase
Debt	$	3,390	Market Method	Indicative Bid	0.0% to 100.0%	48.7%	Increase
Equity	$	56,695	Market Method	EBITDA Multiple	5.3x to 7.3x	6.0x	Increase
Equity	$	51,441	Market Method	Revenue Multiple	0.1x to 1.4x	0.9x	Increase

* Weighted based on fair value

Unless noted, the Company generally utilizes the midpoint of a valuation range provided by an external, independent valuation firm.

4. Agreements and Related Party Transactions

Advisory Agreement: On September 15, 2014, the Company entered into an Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) with the Adviser, its registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Advisory Agreement was approved by the Board at an in-person meeting. Unless earlier terminated, the Advisory Agreement will remain in effect for a period of two years and will remain in effect from year to year thereafter if approved annually by (i) the vote of the Board, or by the vote of a majority of our outstanding voting securities, and (ii) the vote of a majority of the independent directors of the Board. On August 13, 2025, the Company’s Board reapproved the Advisory Agreement for an additional one-year term until September 15, 2026.

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

4. Agreements and Related Party Transactions (Continued)

Management Fee: Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, and subject to the overall supervision of the Board, the Adviser will manage the Company’s day-to-day operations and provide investment advisory services to the Company. The Company will pay to the Adviser, quarterly in advance, a management fee (the “Management Fee”) calculated as follows: (i) for the period starting on the initial closing date and ending on the earlier of (A) the last day of the calendar quarter during which the Commitment Period (as defined below) ends or (B) the last day of the calendar quarter during which the Adviser or an affiliate thereof begins to accrue a management fee with respect to a successor fund, 0.375% (i.e., 1.50% per annum) of the aggregate commitments determined as of the end of the Closing Period, and (ii) for each calendar quarter thereafter during the term of the Company (but not beyond the tenth anniversary of the initial closing date), 0.1875% (i.e., 0.75% per annum) of the aggregate cost basis (whether acquired by the Company with contributions from members, other Company funds or borrowings) of all portfolio investments that have not been sold, distributed to the members, or written off for tax purposes (but reduced by any portion of such cost basis that has been written down to reflect a permanent impairment of value of any portfolio investment), determined in each case as of the first day of such calendar quarter. The Management Fee in respect of the Closing Period will be calculated as if all capital commitments of the Company were made on the initial closing date, regardless of when Common Units were actually funded. The actual payment of the Management Fee with respect to the Closing Period will not be made prior to the first day of the first full calendar quarter following the end of the Closing Period. The “Commitment Period” of the Company will begin on the initial closing date and end on the earlier of (a) three years from the initial closing date and (b) the date on which the undrawn Commitment of each Common Unit has been reduced to zero. While the Management Fee will accrue from the initial closing date, the Adviser intends to defer payment of such fees to the extent that such fees cannot be paid from interest and fee income generated by the Company’s investments.

For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, Management Fees incurred amounted to $3,249, $3,589 and $4,000, respectively. In connection with the supermajority vote by the Unitholders to extend the Company's term from September 19, 2023 to September 19, 2024 as described in Note 1, the Adviser agreed to waive management fees earned from and after December 31, 2022.

Incentive Fee: In addition, the Adviser will receive an incentive fee (the “Incentive Fee”) as follows:

(a) First, no Incentive Fee will be owed until the Common Unitholders have collectively received cumulative distributions pursuant to this clause (a) equal to their aggregate capital contributions in respect of all Common Units;

(b) Second, no Incentive Fee will be owed until the Common Unitholders have collectively received cumulative distributions equal to a 9% internal rate of return on their aggregate capital contributions in respect of all Common Units (the “Hurdle”);

(c) Third, the Adviser will be entitled to an Incentive Fee out of 100% of additional amounts otherwise distributable to Common Unitholders until such time as the cumulative Incentive Fee paid to the Adviser is equal to 20% of the sum of (i) the amount by which the Hurdle exceeds the aggregate capital contributions of the Common Unitholders in respect of all Common Units and (ii) the amount of Incentive Fee being paid to the Adviser pursuant to this clause (c); and

(d) Thereafter, the Adviser will be entitled to an Incentive Fee equal to 20% of additional amounts otherwise distributable to Unitholders, with the remaining 80% distributed to the Unitholders.

The Incentive Fee will be calculated on a cumulative basis and the amount of the Incentive Fee payable in connection with any distribution (or deemed distribution) will be determined and, if applicable, paid in accordance with the foregoing formula each time amounts are to be distributed to the Unitholders.

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

4. Agreements and Related Party Transactions (Continued)

If the Advisory Agreement terminates early for any reason other than (i) the Adviser voluntarily terminating the agreement or (ii) our terminating the agreement for cause (as set out in the Advisory Agreement), we will be required to pay the Adviser a final incentive fee payment (the “Final Incentive Fee Payment”). The Final Incentive Fee Payment will be calculated as of the date the Advisory Agreement is so terminated and will equal the amount of Incentive Fee that would be payable to the Adviser if (A) all our investments were liquidated for their current value (but without taking into account any unrealized appreciation of any portfolio investment), and any unamortized deferred portfolio investment-related fees would be deemed accelerated, (B) the proceeds from such liquidation were used to pay all our outstanding liabilities, and (C) the remainder were distributed to Unitholders and paid as Incentive Fee in accordance with the “waterfall” (i.e., clauses (a) through (d)) described above for determining the amount of the Incentive Fee. We will make the Final Incentive Fee Payment in cash on or immediately following the date the Advisory Agreement is so terminated. The Adviser Return Obligation (defined below) will not apply in connection with a Final Incentive Fee Payment.

No Incentive Fees were incurred during years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

Administration Agreement: On September 15, 2014, the Company entered into the Administration Agreement with the Adviser under which the Adviser (or one or more delegated service providers) will oversee the maintenance of our financial records and otherwise assist on the Company’s compliance with regulations applicable to a BDC under the 1940 Act, and a RIC under the Code, to prepare reports to our Members, monitor the payment of our expenses and the performance of other administrative or professional service providers, and generally provide us with administrative and back office support. The Company will reimburse the Administrator for expenses incurred by it on behalf of the Company in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement. Amounts paid pursuant to the Administration Agreement are subject to the annual cap on Company Expenses (as defined below), as described more fully below. On August 13, 2025, the Company’s Board reapproved the Administrative Agreement for an additional one-year term until September 15, 2026.

The Company, and indirectly the Unitholders, will bear (including by reimbursing the Adviser or Administrator) all other costs and expenses of its operations, administration and transactions, including, without limitation, organizational and offering expenses, management fees, costs of reporting required under applicable securities laws, legal fees of the Company’s counsel and accounting fees. However, the Company will not bear (a) more than an amount equal to 10 basis points of the aggregate capital commitments of the Company for organization and offering expenses in connection with the offering of Common Units through the Closing Period and (b) more than an amount equal to 12.5 basis points of the aggregate Commitments of the Company per annum (pro-rated for partial years) for its costs and expenses other than ordinary operating expenses (“Company Expenses”), including amounts paid to the Administrator under the Administration Agreement and reimbursement of expenses to the Adviser. All expenses that the Company will not bear will be borne by the Adviser or its affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the cap on Company Expenses does not apply to payments of the Management Fee, Incentive Fee, organizational and offering expenses (which are subject to the separate cap), amounts payable in connection with the Company’s borrowings (including interest, bank fees, legal fees and other transactional expenses related to any borrowing or borrowing facility and similar costs), costs and expenses relating to the liquidation of the Company, taxes, or extraordinary expenses (such as litigation expenses and indemnification payments).

TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC: On June 5, 2015, the Company, together with an affiliate of Security Benefit Corporation and accounts managed by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P., entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “Agreement”) to become members of TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC (“Strategic Ventures”). Strategic Ventures focuses primarily on making senior secured floating rate loans to middle-market borrowers. The Agreement was effective June 5, 2015. The Company’s investment in Strategic Ventures is restricted from redemption until the termination of Strategic Ventures.

The Company’s capital commitment is $481,600, representing approximately 80% of the preferred and common equity ownership of Strategic Ventures, with the third-party investors representing the remaining capital commitments and preferred and common equity ownership. A portion of the Company’s capital commitment was satisfied by the contribution of two loans to Strategic Ventures. Strategic Ventures also entered into a revolving credit facility to finance a portion of certain eligible investments on June 5, 2015. On April 30, 2021, Strategic Ventures’ revolving credit facility was terminated.

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

5. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company had the following unfunded commitments and unrealized depreciation by investment as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:

			December 31, 2025				December 31, 2024
Unfunded Commitments	Investment	Maturity/ Expiration	Amount		Unrealized Depreciation		Amount		Unrealized Depreciation
Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company)	Revolver	January 2028	$	16,816	$	—	$	—	$	—
Overton Chicago Gear, LLC (fka H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company)	Revolver	January 2028		—		—		7,268		—
Pace Industries, Inc.	Revolver	October 2025		—		—		2,336		1,007
Ruby Tuesday Operations LLC (fka Ruby Tuesday, Inc.)		February 2027		4,921		—		4,921		—
Total			$	21,737	$	—	$	14,525	$	1,007

The Company’s total capital commitment to its underlying investment in Strategic Ventures is $481,600. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company’s unfunded commitment to Strategic Ventures is $219,646.

From time to time, the Company may become a party to certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of its business. As of December 31, 2025, management is not aware of any pending or threatened litigation.

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts which provide a variety of representations and warranties, and that provide general indemnifications. Such contracts include those with certain service providers, brokers and trading counterparties. Any exposure to the Company under these arrangements is unknown as it would involve future claims that may be made against the Company; however, based on the Company’s experience, the risk of loss is remote and no such claims are expected to occur. As such, the Company has not accrued any liability in connection with such indemnifications.

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

6. Members’ Capital

During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not sell or issue any Common Units. As described in Note 1, on July 11, 2022 the Company’s Members approved a reduction in Undrawn Commitments by $10.43 per unit, resulting in an approximately 41.18% reduction of overall remaining available capital commitments. The activity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025		2024		2023
Units at beginning of year		18,034,649		18,034,649		18,034,649
Units issued and committed at end of year		18,034,649		18,034,649		18,034,649

For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company processed $0 deemed distributions and re-contributions.

7. Credit Facility

The Company has a secured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Natixis, New York Branch (“Natixis”) as administrative agent and committed lender. The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit line of up to $750,000 (the “Maximum Commitment”) (the “Credit Facility”), subject to the lesser of the “Borrowing Base” assets or the Maximum Commitment (the “Available Commitment”). The Borrowing Base assets generally equal the sum of (a) a percentage of certain eligible investments in a controlled account, (b) a percentage of unfunded commitments from certain eligible investors in the Company and (c) cash in a controlled account. The Credit Agreement is generally secured by the Borrowing Base assets.

On April 10, 2017, the Company and Natixis entered into a Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement. Under the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement borrowings bear interest at a rate equal to either the (a) adjusted eurodollar rate calculated in a customary manner plus 2.35%, (b) commercial paper rate plus 2.35%, or (c) a base rate calculated in a customary manner (using the higher of the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, the Prime Rate and the Floating LIBOR Rate plus 1.00%) plus 1.35%. Moreover, the Credit Agreement’s stated maturity date was extended from November 10, 2017 to April 10, 2020.

On April 6, 2020, the Company entered into a First Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, as borrower, and Natixis, New York Branch, as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto. The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit line of up to $375,000 (with an option for the Company to increase this amount to $450,000 subject to consent of the lenders and satisfaction of certain other conditions), subject to the available borrowing base, which is generally the sum of (a) a percentage of certain eligible investments, (b) a percentage of remaining unfunded commitments from certain eligible investors in the Company and (c) cash in a controlled account. The Amended Credit Agreement is generally secured by the unfunded commitments (together with the recallable amounts) of the Company’s investors, portfolio investments and substantially all other assets of the Company. The stated maturity date of the Amended Credit Agreement was April 9, 2021, which date (subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions) could have been extended by the Company for up to an additional 364 days. Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement bore interest at a rate equal to either (a) adjusted eurodollar rate calculated in a customary manner plus 2.50%, (b) commercial paper rate plus 2.50%, or (c) a base rate calculated in a customary manner (which will never be less than the adjusted eurodollar rate plus 1.00%) plus 1.50%, provided however in each case the commercial paper rate and the eurocurrency rate shall have a floor of 1.00%.

On May 27, 2020, the Company entered into a Lender Group Joinder Agreement pursuant to which Zions Bancorporation, N.A. d/b/a California Bank & Trust was added as a committed lender (with a commitment of $25,000) under the Amended Credit Agreement. Concurrently therewith, the Company elected to increase the size of its revolving credit line under the Amended Credit Agreement to $400,000. On December 29, 2020, the Company elected to permanently decrease the size of its revolving credit line under the Amended Credit Agreement to $177,000.

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

7. Credit Facility (Continued)

On April 6, 2021, the Company entered into a Third Amendment to the Amended Credit Agreement (the “Third Amended Credit Agreement”). The Third Amended Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit line of up to $177,000, subject to the available borrowing base, which is generally a percentage of remaining unfunded commitments from certain eligible investors in the Company. The Third Amended Credit Agreement is generally secured by the unfunded commitments (together with the recallable amounts) of the Company’s investors. The stated maturity date of the Third Amended Credit Agreement is April 8, 2022, which (subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions) may be extended by the Company for up to an additional 364 days. On March 23, 2022, the Company exercised its final extension option, and extended the maturity date of the Third Amended Credit Agreement to April 7, 2023. Borrowings under the Third Amended Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to either (a) adjusted eurodollar rate calculated in a customary manner plus 1.95%, (b) commercial paper rate plus 1.95%, or (c) a base rate calculated in a customary manner (which will never be less than the adjusted eurodollar rate plus 1.00%) plus 0.95%, provided however in each case the CP Rate and the Eurocurrency Rate shall have a floor of 0.00%. The Credit Facility may be terminated, and any outstanding amounts thereunder may become due and payable, should the Company fail to satisfy certain covenants. As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with such covenants.

On January 10, 2023, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Fourth Amended Credit Agreement”). The Fourth Amended Credit Agreement replaces the Eurocurrency Rate with a Daily Simple SOFR Rate, Term SOFR Rate and Adjusted Term SOFR Rate (each as defined in the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement) for purposes of calculating interest on the loan. Each Term SOFR Loan shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof for each Interest Period at a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for such Interest Period plus the interest rate spread or "Applicable Margin." Each Daily SOFR Loan will bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof at a rate per annum equal to Daily Simple SOFR plus the Applicable Margin. The Term SOFR Loan and Daily SOFR Loan have an Applicable Margin of 1.95%.

On April 7, 2023, the Company entered into the Fifth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Fifth Amended Credit Agreement”). The Fifth Amended Credit Agreement removed the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for purposes of calculating interest on the loan but kept the Daily Simple SOFR and Term SOFR rates as is. It also updated the Applicable Margin from 0.95% to 1.15% for Base Rate Loans and from 1.95% to 2.15% for all other loan types. The revolving credit line was also reduced from $177,000 to $152,000 and lastly, the maturity date of the loan was extended 364 days to April 5, 2024.

On April 5, 2024, the Company entered into the Sixth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Sixth Amended Credit Agreement”). The Sixth Amended Credit Agreement updated the Applicable Margin from 1.15% to 1.50% for Base Rate Loans and from 2.15% to 2.50% for all other loan types. The maturity date of the loan was also extended 364 days to April 4, 2025.

On March 24, 2025, the maturity date of the Credit Agreement was extended to July 3, 2025.

On July 3, 2025, the Company entered into the Seventh Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Seventh Amended Credit Agreement”). The Seventh Amended Credit Agreement extended the maturity date of the loan until January 2, 2026. Additionally, the Applicable Margin was updated from 1.50% to 1.00% for Base Rate Loans and 2.50% to 2.00% for all other loan types.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Available Commitment under the Amended Credit Agreement was $100,450 and $59,350, respectively.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility were $51,550 and $92,650, respectively. The carrying amount of the Credit Facility, which is categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, approximates its fair value. Valuation techniques and significant inputs used to determine fair value include Company details; credit, market and liquidity risk and events; financial health of the Company; place in the capital structure; interest rate; and terms and conditions of the Credit Facility.

Costs associated with the Credit Facility are recorded as deferred financing costs on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the costs are being amortized over the life of the Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $3 and $166, respectively, of such prepaid deferred financing costs had yet to be amortized.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

7. Credit Facility (Continued)

The summary information regarding the Credit Facility for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025			2024			2023
Credit facility interest expense	$	4,223		$	6,315		$	7,139
Undrawn commitment fees		463			290			241
Administrative fees		81			49			65
Amortization of deferred financing costs		589			613			541
Total	$	5,356		$	7,267		$	7,986
Weighted average interest rate		6.61	%		7.61	%		7.13	%
Average outstanding balance	$	63,038		$	81,582		$	98,800

8. Repurchase Transactions

The Company may, from time to time, enter into repurchase agreements with Barclays Bank PLC (“Barclays”), whereby the Company sells to Barclays its short-term investments and concurrently enters into an agreement to repurchase the same investments at an agreed-upon price at a future date, generally within 30-days (the “Repurchase Transaction”).

In accordance with ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing, these Repurchase Transactions meet the criteria for secured borrowings. Accordingly, the short-term investments remain on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset, and the Company records a liability to reflect its repurchase obligation to Barclays (the “Repurchase Obligation”). The Repurchase Obligation is secured by the short-term investments that are the subject of the repurchase agreement.

The Repurchase Transactions entered into during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, had average principal balances of $392,777, $455,030, and $492,332, respectively and weighted average interest rates of 4.42%, 5.48%, and 5.05%, respectively.

The net proceeds received from Repurchase Transactions during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was a net loss of $337 (comprised of interest expense of $4,434 net of realized gains on short-term investments of $4,097), $732 (comprised of interest expense of $6,469 net of realized gains on short-term investments of $5,737), and $1,630 (comprised of interest expense of $5,922 net of realized gains on short-term investments of $4,292), respectively.

The Company has no outstanding Repurchase Obligations as December 31, 2025 and 2024. Interest expense incurred under these Repurchase Transactions was $4,434, $6,469, and $5,922 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

9. Income Taxes

The Company has elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act and has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code. So long as the Company maintains its status as a RIC, it will generally not pay corporate-level U.S. Federal income or excise taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its common unitholders as dividends. The Company elected to be taxed as a RIC in 2015. The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are reversed and recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes are included in income tax expense. Conclusions regarding tax positions are subject to review and may be adjusted at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, on-going analyses of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Company to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and distribute all of its net taxable income and any net realized gains on investments to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

9. Income Taxes (Continued)

As of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s aggregate investment unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025			2024			2023
Cost of investments for federal income tax purposes	$	808,505		$	907,676		$	983,943
Unrealized appreciation	$	50,185		$	52,694		$	76,582
Unrealized depreciation	$	(178,517	)	$	(206,556	)	$	(123,992	)
Net unrealized depreciation on investments	$	(128,332	)	$	(153,862	)	$	(47,410	)

The following reclassifications have been made for the permanent difference between book and tax accounting as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. These differences result primarily from net operating losses, differences in accounting for partnership interests, and amendment fees reclassified as capital gains.

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025			2024			2023
Common Unitholders tax reclassification	$	—		$	—		$	—
Undistributed net investment (loss) income	$	(1,203	)	$	(918	)	$	6,552
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)	$	1,203		$	918		$	(6,552	)

The tax character of shareholder distributions attributable to the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025		2024		2023
Ordinary income	$	4,925	$	15,218	$	44,085
Return of capital	$	575	$	2,282	$	2,915

The tax components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2025			2024			2023
Net tax appreciation (depreciation)	$	(128,332	)	$	(154,869	)	$	(49,810	)
Capital loss carryover	$	(110,223	)	$	(61,418	)	$	(57,757	)
Other cumulative effect of timing differences	$	(148	)	$	(192	)	$	(236	)

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $269 and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $109,954 for federal income tax purposes, which may be carried forward indefinitely. These capital loss carryforwards are available to offset net realized gains in future years, thereby reducing future taxable gains distributions.

The Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2025 or 2024, nor were there any increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period then ended; and therefore no interest or penalties were accrued. The Company is subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities regarding returns filed for the prior three and four years, respectively. The Company files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns, as applicable.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

10. Segment Reporting

The Company represents a single operating segment as the operating results of the Company are monitored as a whole and its long-term asset allocation is determined in accordance with the terms of its prospectus, based on defined investment objectives that is executed by the Company’s portfolio management team. The Company's Chief Financial Officer, serves as the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who acts in accordance with the Board's reviews and approvals. The CODM uses financial information, such as changes in members' capital from operations, changes in members' capital from Company share transactions, and income and expense ratios, consistent with that presented within the accompanying consolidated financial statements and financial highlights to assess the Company’s profits and losses and to make resource allocation decisions, such as the need to obtain additional funding or make distributions. Segment assets are reflected in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as members' capital, which consists primarily of investments at fair value, and significant segment expenses are listed in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

11. Unconsolidated Significant Subsidiaries

In accordance with Rules 3-09 and 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X (“Rule 3-09” and “Rule 4-08(g),” respectively), the Company must determine which of its unconsolidated controlled portfolio companies are considered “significant subsidiaries,” if any. In evaluating these investments, Rule 1-02(w)(2) of Regulation S-X stipulates two tests to be utilized by a business development corporation to determine if any of its controlled investments are considered significant subsidiaries for financial reporting purposes: the investment test and the income test. Rule 3-09 requires separate audited financial statements of an unconsolidated majority owned subsidiary in an annual report if any of the tests exceed the thresholds noted in Rule 1-02(w)(2) whereas Rule 4-08(g) only requires summarized financial information in an annual report if the thresholds are exceeded.

Our investments in Precision Products Machining Group, LLC as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 exceeded the threshold in at least one of the Rule 4-08(g) tests. Our investments in RT Asset Company Holdings LLC and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 exceeded the threshold in at least one of the Rule 4-08(g) tests. Our investments in TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures exceeded the threshold in at least one of the 3-09 tests as of December 31, 2024. Accordingly, we are attaching the audited financial statements of TCW Direct Lending Strategic Ventures LLC. As of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, our investment in Pace Industries, Inc. exceeded the threshold in at least one of the Rule 4-08(g) tests.

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TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

December 31, 2025

11. Unconsolidated Significant Subsidiaries (Continued)

Included below is the summarized financial information for Precision Products Machining Group, LLC, RT Asset Company Holdings LLC and Subsidiaries, and Pace Industries, Inc.:

	As of December 31,
	2025		2024
Selected Balance Sheet Information - Precision Products Machining Group, LLC and Subsidiaries
Total assets	$	72,151	$	101,154
Total liabilities		48,331		81,297
Equity		23,820		19,857

	For the Twelve Months Ended December 31,		For the period August 23, 2024 through December 31,
	2025		2024(1)
Selected Income Statement Information - Precision Products Machining Group, LLC and Subsidiaries
Total revenue	$	35,631	$	26,783
Net income (loss)		3,964		(3,523	)

	As of June 3,	As of June 4,
	2025(2)	2024(2)
Selected Balance Sheet Information - RT Asset Company Holdings LLC
Total assets