Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.

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

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•the impact of supply chain constraints on our portfolio companies and the global economy, including, in particular, as a result of the military conflict in Iran;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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•the expected synergies and savings associated with the CSL III Merger;

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•the expected synergies and savings associated with the CSL III Merger (as defined below);

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We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “may,” “plans,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predicts” and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Our actual results and condition could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking information for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” in this report and in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (our “2024 Form 10-K”).

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We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “may,” “plans,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predicts” and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Our actual results and condition could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking information for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (or “2025 Form 10-K”).

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The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q “Financial Statements.” This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those described in “Risk Factors” set forth in this report and in Part I, Item 1A of our 2024 Form 10-K. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements due to factors discussed under “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

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The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q “Financial Statements.” This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those described in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our 2025 Form 10-K. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements due to factors discussed under “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

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

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Our investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation primarily through assembling a portfolio of secured debt investments in U.S. middle market companies. Our core investment strategy focuses on lending to U.S. middle market companies, which we define as companies with approximately $25.0 million or greater of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), supported by financial sponsors. This core strategy is opportunistically supplemented with differentiated and complementary lending and investing strategies, which take advantage of the broad capabilities of Carlyle's Global Credit platform while offering risk-diversifying portfolio benefits. We seek to achieve our investment objective primarily through direct origination of secured debt instruments, including first lien senior secured loans (which may include stand-alone first lien loans, first lien/last out loans and “unitranche” loans) and second lien senior secured loans (collectively, “Middle Market Senior Loans”), with a minority of our assets invested in higher yielding investments (which may include unsecured debt, subordinated debt and investments in equities and structured products). The Middle Market Senior Loans are generally made to private U.S. middle market companies that are, in many cases, controlled by private equity firms.

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We are externally managed by our Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”) and a subsidiary of Carlyle. We benefit from our Investment Adviser’s investment team of over 195 investment professionals with the deep knowledge and expertise across multiple asset classes who are supported by a team of finance, operations and administrative professionals currently employed by Carlyle Employee Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlyle. In conducting our investment activities, we believe that we benefit from the significant scale, relationships and resources of Carlyle, including our Investment Adviser and its affiliates.

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We are externally managed by the Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Advisers Act”) and a subsidiary of Carlyle. We benefit from the Investment Adviser’s investment team of over 210 investment professionals with deep knowledge and expertise across multiple asset classes who are supported by a team of finance, operations and administrative professionals currently employed by Carlyle Employee Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlyle. In conducting our investment activities, we believe that we benefit from the significant scale, relationships and resources of Carlyle, including the Investment Adviser and its affiliates.

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•Adjusted for the financial impact of the purchase premium attributed to the CSL III Merger and purchase discount attributed to the Credit Fund II Purchase, the adjusted net investment income per common share (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $0.38. Refer to the Adjusted Net Investment Income and Adjusted Net Income discussion within this section for further details.

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•Adjusted for purchase accounting adjustments, the adjusted net investment income per common share (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $0.36. Refer to the Adjusted Net Investment Income and Adjusted Net Income discussion within this section for further details.

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•Dividends declared on common shares were $29.2 million, or $0.40 per share.

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•For the first quarter, dividends declared on common shares were $28.1 million, or $0.40 per share.

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•Net investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2025 increased from the comparable period in the prior year, primarily driven by a higher average outstanding investment balance due to net origination activity in 2025, including assets acquired in the CSL III Merger and the Credit Fund II Purchase in the first quarter of 2025. This was partially offset by lower yields on investments.

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•Net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased from the comparable period in the prior year primarily driven by a higher average outstanding investment balance due to net origination activity over the last twelve months, including assets acquired in the CSL III Merger and the Credit Fund II Purchase in the first quarter of 2025. This was partially offset by lower yields on investments.

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•The NAV per common share decreased to $16.36 as of September 30, 2025 from $16.43 as of June 30, 2025.

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•The NAV per common share decreased to $15.89 as of March 31, 2026 from $16.26 as of December 31, 2025.

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•As of September 30, 2025, we held 221 investments across 158 portfolio companies and 29 industries for a total fair value of $2.4 billion.

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•As of March 31, 2026, we held 248 investments across 171 portfolio companies and 31 industries for a total fair value of $2.3 billion.

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•During the three months ended September 30, 2025, our investment balance increased from $2.3 billion to $2.4 billion driven by net origination activity.

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•During the three months ended March 31, 2026, our investment balance decreased from $2.5 billion to $2.3 billion primarily due to sales to Credit Fund.

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•As of September 30, 2025, non-accrual investments represented 1.6% and 1.0% of our portfolio based on cost and fair value, respectively.

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•As of March 31, 2026, non-accrual investments represented 1.0% and 0.9% of our portfolio based on cost and fair value, respectively.

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•Total liquidity as of September 30, 2025 was $594.6 million in cash and undrawn debt capacity.

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•Total liquidity as of March 31, 2026 was $641.9 million in cash and unused debt capacity.

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•On October 29, 2025, we declared common stock dividends of $0.40 per share to be paid on January 16, 2026.

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•On April 29, 2026, we declared common stock dividends of $0.35 per share to be paid on July 16, 2026.

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As a BDC, we believe that the key components of our results of operations for our business are earnings per share, dividends declared, net investment income and net asset value per common share. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, we recorded basic earnings per common share of $0.33, declared a dividend of $0.40 per common share and earned $0.37 of net investment income per common share.

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As a BDC, we believe that the key components of our results of operations for our business are earnings per share, dividends declared, net investment income and net asset value per common share. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recorded basic earnings per common share of $(0.06), declared a dividend of $0.40 per common share and earned $0.36 of net investment income per common share.

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For the three months ended September 30, 2025 and June 30, 2025, we declared dividends per common share of $0.40 and $0.40, respectively. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our NAV per share was $16.36 and $16.80, respectively.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we declared dividends per common share of $0.40 in each period. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, our NAV per share was $15.89 and $16.26, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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We believe that excluding the financial impact of the purchase premium in the above non-GAAP financial measures is useful for investors as this is a non-cash expense/loss and is one method we use to measure our operations. In addition, we use the non-GAAP financial measures described above internally to analyze and evaluate financial results and performance and to compare our financial results with those of other business development companies that do not have similar financial impacts from asset acquisitions and have not had similar one-time or non-recurring events. We believe “Adjusted Net Investment Income”, “Adjusted Net Investment Income Per Common Share”, “Adjusted Net Income” and “Adjusted Net Income Per Common Share” are useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate our ongoing results and trends without giving effect these considerations and are used to evaluate our economic earnings.

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We believe that excluding the financial impact of the purchase premium in the above non-GAAP financial measures is useful for investors as this is a non-cash expense/loss and is one method we use to measure our operations. In addition, we use the non-GAAP financial measures described above internally to analyze and evaluate financial results and performance and to compare our financial results with those of other business development companies that do not have similar financial impacts from asset acquisitions and have not had similar one-time or non-recurring events. We believe “Adjusted Net Investment Income”, “Adjusted Net Investment Income Per Common Share”, “Adjusted Net Income” and “Adjusted Net Income Per Common Share” are useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate our ongoing results and trends without giving effect these considerations and these metrics are used to evaluate our economic earnings.

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(1)This adjustment represents the difference between GAAP amortization under the asset acquisition method of accounting, in accordance with ASC 850 and management’s non-GAAP measure of amortization related to assets acquired in connection with the CSL III Merger on March 27, 2025, and the Credit Fund II Purchase on February 11, 2025. This adjustment reflects management’s view of the economic yield on the acquired assets and is consistent with the internal evaluation of performance.

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(2)This adjustment represents the difference between GAAP amortization under the asset acquisition method of accounting, in accordance with ASC 805 and management’s non-GAAP measure of amortization related to assets acquired in connection with the CSL III Merger on March 27, 2025, and the Credit Fund II Purchase on February 11, 2025. This adjustment reflects management’s view of the economic yield on the acquired assets and is consistent with the internal evaluation of performance.

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(1)Weighted average yields include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of September 30, 2025. Weighted average yield at fair value is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount (“OID”) and market discount earned, divided by (b) total fair value included in such securities. Weighted average yield at amortized cost is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of OID and market discount earned, divided by (b) total amortized cost included in such securities. Weighted average yields exclude investments on non-accrual status. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above. Inclusive of all debt and income producing investments and investments on non-accrual status, the weighted average yield on amortized cost was 10.4% as of September 30, 2025.

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(1)Weighted average yields include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of March 31, 2026. Weighted average yield at fair value is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount (“OID”) and market discount earned, divided by (b) total fair value included in such securities. Weighted average yield at amortized cost is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of OID and market discount earned, divided by (b) total amortized cost included in such securities. Weighted average yields exclude investments on non-accrual status. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above. Inclusive of all debt and income producing investments and investments on non-accrual status, the weighted average yield on amortized cost was 9.9% as of March 31, 2026.

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

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(2)Weighted average yield for total debt and income producing investments includes Credit Fund and Structured Credit Partners as well as income producing equity investments.

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(2)Represents commitments to a portfolio company as part of an individual transaction.

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(2)Represents commitments to a portfolio company as part of an individual transaction, excluding any investment fund activity.

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

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

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Our Investment Adviser monitors and, when appropriate, changes the risk ratings assigned to each first lien and second lien debt investment in our portfolio. Our Investment Adviser reviews our investment ratings in connection with our quarterly valuation process. The below table summarizes the Internal Risk Ratings as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

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The Investment Adviser monitors and, when appropriate, changes the risk ratings assigned to each first lien and second lien debt investment in our portfolio. The Investment Adviser reviews our investment ratings in connection with our quarterly valuation process. The below table summarizes the Internal Risk Ratings as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

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As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the weighted average Internal Risk Rating of our first lien and second lien debt investment portfolio was 2.1. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, five and three of our first lien and second lien debt investments were assigned an Internal Risk Rating of 4 or 5, respectively.

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As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the weighted average Internal Risk Rating of our first lien and second lien debt investment portfolio was 2.1. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, five and six of our first lien and second lien debt investments were assigned an Internal Risk Rating of 4 or 5, respectively.

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On March 21, 2014, we closed on a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), which was most recently amended and restated on March 12, 2025, and may be further amended from time to time. On July 10, 2025, we increased the total commitments under the Credit Facility by $25,000, resulting in total commitments increasing to $960,000 ($935,000 prior to the July 10, 2025 increase), pursuant to the terms of the agreement, subject to availability under the Credit Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of our portfolio investments (subject to certain concentration limitations) net of certain other indebtedness that we may incur in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility. Proceeds of the Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Credit Facility may be increased, subject to certain conditions, to $1,402,500 through the exercise by us of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Credit Facility includes a $75,000 limit for swingline loans and a $30,000 limit for letters of credit. Subject to certain exceptions, the Credit Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by us. The Credit Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage, stockholders’ equity and liquidity, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.

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On March 21, 2014, we closed on a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), which was most recently amended and restated on March 12, 2025, and may be further amended from time to time. On July 10, 2025, we increased the total commitments under the Credit Facility by $25,000, resulting in total commitments increasing to $960,000 ($935,000 prior to the July 10, 2025 increase), pursuant to the terms of the agreement, subject to availability under the Credit Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of our portfolio investments (subject to certain concentration limitations) net of certain other indebtedness that we may incur in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility. Proceeds of the Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Credit Facility may be increased, subject to certain conditions, to $1,402,500 through the exercise by us of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Credit Facility includes a $75,000 limit for swingline loans and a $30,000 limit for letters of credit. Subject to certain exceptions, the Credit Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by us and Credit Fund II. The Credit Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage, stockholders’ equity and liquidity, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.

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Effective March 27, 2025, as a result of the completion of the CSL III Merger, we succeeded to the obligations of CSL III under a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “CSL III SPV Credit Facility” and together with the Credit Facility, the “Credit Facilities”) previously entered into by CSL III SPV on September 30, 2022. The CSL III SPV Credit Facility was most recently amended on March 27, 2025, and may be further amended from time to time. The CSL III SPV Credit Facility provides for secured borrowings of up to $250,000, subject to availability under the CSL III SPV Credit Facility and borrowing restrictions under the Investment Company Act. The CSL III SPV Credit Facility has a revolving period through September 30, 2025 and a stated maturity date of September 30, 2030, with a one-year extension option available at the election of CSL III SPV. Borrowings may be made in U.S. Dollars and bear interest initially at a rate equal to three-month SOFR (or, if applicable, a base rate comprised of the prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%) plus 2.85%. CSL III SPV also pays an unused commitment fee of 0.30% per annum on undrawn amounts under the CSL III SPV Credit Facility. Payments of interest and fees are made quarterly.

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Effective March 27, 2025, as a result of the completion of the CSL III Merger, we succeeded to the obligations of CSL III under a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “CSL III SPV Credit Facility” and together with the Credit Facility, the “Credit Facilities”) previously entered into by CSL III SPV on September 30, 2022. On October 2, 2025, all outstanding borrowings of the CSL III SPV Credit Facility were repaid in full. Upon such repayment, the CSL III SPV Credit Facility was terminated and all commitments and obligations of the lenders were cancelled.

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On October 31, 2025, we announced that we will redeem all of the issued and outstanding 2028 Notes on December 1, 2025 (the “Redemption Date”). The redemption price for the 2028 Notes will equal 100% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. In connection with the redemption, the 2028 Notes will be delisted from the Nasdaq.

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On November 20, 2023, we completed a public offering of $85.0 million in aggregate principal of 8.20% senior unsecured notes due December 1, 2028 (the “2028 Notes”). On December 1, 2025, we redeemed the 2028 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to, but excluding, the December 1, 2025 (the “Redemption Date”). In connection with the redemption, the 2028 Notes were delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”).

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On October 7, 2025, we completed a public offering of $300.0 million aggregate principal of 5.75% senior unsecured notes due February 15, 2031 (the “2031 Notes” and together with the 2024 Notes, 2028 Notes, and 2030 Notes, the “Senior Notes”), pursuant to the CGBD Base Indenture, as supplemented by a third supplemental indenture thereto, dated October 7, 2025 (together, the “2031 Notes Indenture”). We may redeem the 2031 Notes, in whole or in part at our option at any time or from time to time, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (1) (a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the redemption date (assuming the notes matured on January 15, 2031) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate plus 35 basis points, less (b) interest accrued to the date of redemption, or (2) 100% of the principal amount of the 2031 Notes to be redeemed, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date. At any time on or after January 15, 2031, we may redeem the 2031 Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2031 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date.

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On October 7, 2025, we completed a public offering of $300.0 million aggregate principal of 5.75% senior unsecured notes due February 15, 2031 (the “2031 Notes” and together with the 2024 Notes, 2028 Notes, and 2030 Notes, the “Senior Notes”). We may redeem the 2031 Notes, in whole or in part at our option at any time or from time to time, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (1) (a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the redemption date (assuming the notes matured on January 15, 2031) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate plus 35 basis points, less (b) interest accrued to the date of redemption, or (2) 100% of the principal amount of the 2031 Notes to be redeemed, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date. At any time on or after January 15, 2031, we may redeem the 2031 Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2031 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date.

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The following table details the carrying value of our 2028 Notes and 2030 Notes as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:

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The following table details the carrying value of our Senior Notes as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

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In November 2023, in connection with the issuance of the 2028 Notes, we entered into a five-year interest rate swap agreement with Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) to mitigate the exposure to adverse fluctuations in interest rates for a total notional amount of $85.0 million, maturing on December 1, 2028. Morgan Stanley has the ability to exercise an early termination commencing on December 1, 2025, subject to providing written notice thirty days prior. Under the interest rate swap agreement, we receive a fixed interest of 8.20% and pay a floating rate based on the compounded average daily SOFR rate plus 3.139%. We designated this interest rate swap agreement as a hedging instrument to the 2028 Notes. On October 31, 2025, Morgan Stanley notified us of its intention to exercise its early termination right, effective December 1, 2025.

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

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

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On June 26, 2015, we completed the 2015-1 Debt Securitization (as defined in Note 1, Organization, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q), which was refinanced on August 30, 2018 (the “2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing”) by redeeming in full the previously issued securitized notes and issuing new notes (the “2015-1R Notes”). The 2015-1R Notes were issued by Carlyle Direct Lending CLO 2015-1R LLC (the “2015-1 Issuer”), a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of us. The 2015-1R Notes were secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans.

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On July 2, 2024, the Company and the 2015-1 Issuer completed a refinancing of the 2015-1R Notes (the “2015-1R Refinancing”), which resulted in the issuance of a $410.0 million collateralized loan obligation (the “2015-1N Debt”). On the closing date of the 2015-1R Refinancing, the 2015-1 Issuer refinanced the 2015-1R Notes with the 2015-1N Debt, issued additional 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests to the Company in the aggregate notional amount of $13,500, increasing the 2015-1

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On July 2, 2024, we and the 2015-1 Issuer completed a refinancing of the 2015-1R Notes (the “2015-1R Refinancing”), which resulted in the issuance of a $410.0 million collateralized loan obligation (the “2015-1N Debt”). On the closing date of the 2015-1R Refinancing, the 2015-1 Issuer refinanced the 2015-1R Notes with the 2015-1N Debt, issued additional 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests to us in the aggregate notional amount of $13,500, thereby increasing the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests held by us to $118,054 and extended the reinvestment period end date and maturity date applicable to the 2015-1 Issuer to July 15, 2028 and July 1, 2036, respectively.

Previous wording

Following the 2015-1R Refinancing, the Company retained the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests. The 2015-1N Debt in the 2015-1R Refinancing was issued by the 2015-1 Issuer and is secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. As of the closing date, the Company retained the $30 million Class C-R Notes. The following table summarizes the terms of the 2015-1N Debt tranches and their principal amount:

Current wording

Following the 2015-1R Refinancing, we retained the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests. The 2015-1N Debt in the 2015-1R Refinancing was issued by the 2015-1 Issuer and is secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. As of the closing date, we retained the $30.0 million Class C-R Notes. The following table summarizes the terms of the 2015-1N Debt tranches and their principal amount: