Carlyle Secured Lending (CGBD) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 9, 2026, to elect two directors and ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

• Stockholders of record as of April 7, 2026, are entitled to vote; proxy materials are available online, with printed copies upon request.

• The Board unanimously recommends voting in favor of both director nominees and the auditor ratification.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include electing Linda Pace and William H. Wright II as Class I directors for three-year terms and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor.

• Stockholders may submit proposals for the 2027 meeting by December 31, 2026, following SEC and bylaw requirements.

• The Board is not aware of other matters to be submitted at the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board consists of seven members divided into three classes with staggered terms; majority are independent as required by law and NASDAQ rules.

• Linda Pace (Chair, Interested Director) and William H. Wright II (Independent) are nominated for re-election.

• Committees include Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Governance, all composed of independent directors.

• The Board met seven times in 2025; all directors met attendance requirements.

• The Board has adopted a clawback policy for executive incentive compensation in line with NASDAQ rules.