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NEW YORK, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (“Carlyle Secured Lending”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, August 7, 2026 to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company will report its quarterly financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Carlyle Secured Lending cut its Q2'26 dividend by 12.5% to $0.35/share, aligning with industry peers facing similar pressures. CGBD's portfolio remains high quality, with a non-accrual ratio of just 0.9% (based off of fair value) and 83% of investments in first lien debt. Shares trade at a 34% discount to NAV, a steeper discount than peers, reflecting recent dividend cuts but presenting potential undervaluation.

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Carlyle Secured Lending remains under pressure, with a continued sell rating due to declining NAV, earnings, and weak growth catalysts. CGBD trades at a historically deep 30.9% discount to NAV, but this reflects structural challenges, including a year-long NAV decline and lackluster new investment activity. The dividend was cut 12.5% to $0.35/share (12.7% yield), with thin coverage and rising reliance on spillover…

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