Sixth Street Specialty Lending (TSLX) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025, to elect three Class II directors, ratify KPMG LLP as auditor, and address other business.

• Only stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025, may vote; 93,964,358 shares are outstanding.

• Proxy materials are available online, and voting can be done via internet, phone, or mail.

• The company may repurchase shares of its common stock as permitted by law.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include electing three Class II directors for three-year terms and ratifying KPMG LLP as auditor for 2025.

• Stockholders can submit proposals for the 2026 meeting by December 11, 2025, for proxy inclusion, or by February 21, 2026, for other business.

• Voting rights are one vote per share; a majority of shares must be present for quorum.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board will have nine members post-meeting, divided into three classes with staggered terms.

• A majority of directors are independent as defined by the 1940 Act and NYSE rules.

• Four standing committees: Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance, Compensation, and Risk Management.

• The board met four times in 2024; all directors attended at least 75% of meetings.

• The chairman is not independent, but strong governance practices are in place, including executive sessions for independent directors.