Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc.

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX) reported solid operational performance for fiscal year 2025, generating $449.1 million in total investment income, primarily driven by $400.8 million in interest from investments and $25.6 million in paid-in-kind interest income. Net investment income reached $210.0 million after $233.7 million in net expenses, with interest expense being the largest cost at $129.6 million. The company's operations resulted in a $170.5 million increase in net assets, supported by $9.4 million in net unrealized gains, though offset by $48.9 million in net realized losses. The balance sheet shows $3.42 billion in total assets, with $3.35 billion in investments at fair value, while maintaining $1.74 billion in debt and a net asset value per share of $17. Operating cash flow was strong at $401.6 million, though financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of $409.2 million, primarily due to debt repayments exceeding borrowings and $170.3 million in dividends paid to stockholders.

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