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NASDAQ: OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp 8-K

Oaktree Specialty Lending issues $300M of 7.000% senior notes due 2031 to pay down credit facility

Filed September 16, 2026 · Period ending September 16, 2026 · ~1 min read

5 key changes 1 high relevance 1 section

Key Changes

  • high

    Issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.000% senior unsecured notes due September 16, 2031.

  • medium

    Net proceeds will primarily reduce borrowings under the senior secured revolving credit facility, with the remainder for general corporate purposes.

  • medium

    Notes bear interest at 7.000% per year, payable semiannually on March 16 and September 16, beginning March 16, 2027.

  • medium

    Prior to August 16, 2031, the Company may redeem the notes at a make-whole price based on Treasury Rate plus 40 basis points or 100% of principal, whichever is greater.

  • medium

    Upon a Change of Control Repurchase Event, holders may require the Company to repurchase the notes at 100% of principal plus accrued interest.

Summary

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. issued $300 million of 7.000% senior unsecured notes due 2031. The company expects to use the net proceeds to reduce outstanding debt under its senior secured revolving credit facility, with the remainder for general corporate purposes. The notes pay interest semiannually and include standard optional redemption and change-of-control repurchase provisions.

For retail holders, this is a routine debt refinancing that extends the company's maturity profile and locks in a fixed rate. The filing does not indicate any financial distress or unusual terms. The company may reborrow under the credit facility for investments or to repay its 2.700% notes due 2027 at maturity.

Section-by-Section Diff

Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Use of proceeds medium

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The Company expects to use the net proceeds of the offering to reduce its outstanding debt under its senior secured revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes.

Net proceeds will primarily reduce borrowings under the senior secured revolving credit facility, with the remainder for general corporate purposes. The Company may reborrow under the facility for investments or to repay its 2.700% notes due 2027 at maturity.

Added Interest and payment terms medium

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The Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.000% per year payable semiannually in arrears on March 16 and September 16 of each year, commencing on March 16, 2027.

Interest accrues at 7.000% annually and is paid semiannually starting March 16, 2027. The notes mature on September 16, 2031 unless redeemed or repurchased earlier.

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