Form 8-K TPG Specialty Lending, For: Nov 03

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section�13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November�3, 2014

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TPG Specialty Lending, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

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Delaware	�	001-36364	�	27-3380000
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	�	(Commission File Number)	�	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
301 Commerce Street, Suite 3300 Fort Worth, TX			�	76102
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)			�	(Zip Code)

Registrant�s telephone number, including area code: (817)�871-4000

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

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�	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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�	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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�	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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�	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item�2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November�3, 2014, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September�30, 2014. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit�99.1 to this Form�8-K.

The information disclosed under this Item�2.02, including Exhibit�99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed �filed� for purposes of Section�18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item�7.01 � Regulation FD Disclosure

On November�3, 2014, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the declaration of a fourth fiscal quarter 2014 dividend of $0.39 per share, payable on or about January�31, 2015 to stockholders of record as of December�31, 2014.

The information disclosed under this Item�7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed �filed� for purposes of Section�18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item�9.01 � Financial Statements and Exhibits

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Exhibits:

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Exhibit Number	��	Description
99.1	��	Press Release, dated as of November 3, 2014

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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	�		�	TPG SPECIALTY LENDING, INC. ��������������������(Registrant)
Date: November 3, 2014	�		�	By:	�	/s/ Alan Kirshenbaum
	�		�		�	Alan Kirshenbaum Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. Announces Quarter Ended September�30, 2014 Financial Results; Board Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.39 Per Share for the Fourth Fiscal Quarter of 2014 and Approves a Stock Repurchase Plan

NEW YORK�(BUSINESS WIRE)�November 3, 2014�TPG Specialty Lending, Inc.�(NYSE: TSLX) today reported net investment income of�$23.1 million, or $0.43 per share, for the quarter ended September�30, 2014. Net income was $18.6 million or $0.35 per share, for the quarter ended September�30, 2014. Net asset value per share was $15.66 at September�30, 2014 as compared to $15.70 at June�30, 2014. The Company�s Board of Directors declared a third quarter dividend of $0.38 per share payable to stockholders of record as of September�30, 2014 that was paid on October�31, 2014.

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of�$0.39�per share, a $0.01 increase as compared to the previous quarter, for stockholders of record as of�December 31, 2014, payable on or about January�31, 2015.

The Company�s Board of Directors has also approved a stock repurchase plan to acquire up to $50 million in the aggregate of the Company�s common stock at prices below the Company�s net asset value per share, in accordance with the guidelines specified in Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The stock repurchase plan will require an agent selected by the Company to repurchase shares of the Company�s common stock when the market price per share is below the most recently reported net asset value per share. Under the stock repurchase plan, the agent will increase the volume of purchases made as the price of the Company�s common stock declines, subject to volume restrictions. Unless extended or terminated by its Board of Directors, the Company expects that the stock repurchase plan will be in effect through the earlier of May�4, 2015 or such time as the approved $50 million repurchase amount has been fully utilized, subject to certain conditions.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:

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(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

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Three Months Ended

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September�30, 2014

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June�30, 2014

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September�30, 2013

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Investments at Fair Value

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$

1,233,181

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$

1,129,199

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$

889,330

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Total Assets

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$

1,280,043

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$

1,178,790

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$

926,154

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Net Asset Value Per Share

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$

15.66

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$

15.70

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$

15.35

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Investment Income

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$

38,404

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$

45,657

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$

23,298

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Net Investment Income

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$

23,116

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$

29,433

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$

14,585

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Net Income

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$

18,603

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$

27,294

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$

16,259

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Net Investment Income Per Share

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$

0.43

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$

0.55

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$

0.42

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Net Realized and Unrealized Gains Per Share

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$

(0.08

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$

(0.04

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$

0.05

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Net Income Per Share

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$

0.35

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$

0.51

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$

0.47

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Weighted Average Yield of Debt and Other Income Producing Securities at Fair Value

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10.5

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10.3

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10.4

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Weighted Average Yield of Debt and Other Income Producing Securities at Amortized Cost

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10.6

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10.5

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10.6

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Percentage of Debt Investment Commitments at Floating Rates

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98

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98

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99

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Conference Call and Webcast

Conference Call Information:

The conference call will be broadcast live at 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on November�4, 2014 via the Investor Resources section of our website at http://www.tpgspecialtylending.com. Please visit the website to test your connection before the webcast.

Participants are also invited to access the conference call by dialing one of the following numbers:

Domestic: (877)�359-9508

International: +1 (224)�357-2393

Conference ID: 19189777

All callers will need to enter the Conference ID followed by the # sign and reference �TPG Specialty Lending� once connected with the operator. All callers are asked to dial in 10-15 minutes prior to the call so that name and company information can be collected.

Replay Information:

An archived replay will be available from approximately 12:00 p.m. on November�4 through November�19 through a webcast link located on the Investor Resources section of our website, and via the dial-in numbers listed below:

Domestic: (855)�859-2056

International: +1 (404)�537-3406

Conference ID: 19189777

Portfolio and Investment Activity

For the three months ended September�30, 2014, originations totaled $288.6 million. This compares to $157.1 million for the three months ended June�30, 2014 and $277.3 million for the three months ended September�30, 2013.

For the three months ended September�30, 2014, we made new investment commitments of $248.6 million, $216.9 million in four new portfolio companies and $31.7 million in four existing portfolio companies. Of the $248.6 million of new investment commitments, $224.0 million was funded during the period. For this period, we had $109.6 million aggregate principal amount in exits and repayments, resulting in a net portfolio increase of $114.4 million aggregate principal amount.

For the three months ended June�30, 2014, we made new investment commitments of $116.4 million, $114.0 million in four new portfolio companies and $2.4 million in two existing portfolio companies. Of the $116.4 million of new investment commitments, $104.4 million was funded during the period. For this period, we had $159.2 million aggregate principal amount in exits and repayments, resulting in a net portfolio decrease of $54.8 million aggregate principal amount.

As of September�30, 2014 and June�30, 2014, we had investments in 31 portfolio companies with an aggregate fair value of $1,233.2 million and $1,129.2 million, respectively.

As of September�30, 2014, our portfolio at fair value consisted of 85.8% first-lien debt investments, 12.7% second-lien debt investments, 0.4% mezzanine debt investments, and 1.1�% equity and other investments. As of June�30, 2014, our portfolio at fair value consisted of 85.9% first-lien debt investments, 12.7% second-lien debt investments, 0.4% mezzanine debt investments, and 1.0% equity investments.

As of September�30, 2014, 98% of our debt investments bore interest at floating rates, subject to interest rate floors. Our credit facilities also bear interest at floating rates.

As of September�30, 2014 and June�30, 2014, respectively, our weighted average total yield of debt and income producing securities at fair value (which includes interest income and amortization of fees and discounts) was 10.5% and 10.3%, respectively, and our weighted average total yield of debt and income producing securities at amortized cost (which includes interest income and amortization of fees and discounts) was 10.6% and 10.5%, respectively.

The weighted average total yield of new investment commitments in new portfolio companies made during the quarter was 11.5% at amortized cost (which includes interest income and amortization of fees and discounts).

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As of September�30, 2014, 97.1% of our debt investments by fair value were meeting all covenant and payment requirements. We had one investment with an investment performance rating of a 4 as of September�30, 2014. That investment paid down in full subsequent to September�30, 2014 at full par value plus a call premium. We had no investments on non-accrual status.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September�30, 2014 compared to the Three Months Ended September�30, 2013

Investment Income

For the three months ended September�30, 2014 and 2013, investment income totaled $38.4 million and $23.3 million, respectively. The increase in investment income for the quarter was primarily driven by strong asset growth.

Expenses

Net expenses totaled $14.9 million and $8.6 million, respectively, for the three months ended September�30, 2014 and 2013. The increase in net expenses was primarily due to higher average borrowings, higher management fees, higher incentive fees due to higher net investment income and higher professional fees and other general and administrative expenses associated with servicing a larger investment portfolio.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Subsequent to the third quarter, the Company amended and extended its Revolving Credit Facility. Pricing was reduced from L+225 to L+200 and the maturity date was extended to October 2019. The Company has significant liquidity available with over $675 million of undrawn commitments as of September�30, 2014.

As of September�30, 2014, we had $9.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, an increase of $2.7 million from June�30, 2014. As of September�30, 2014, we had total debt outstanding of $382 million, and $675 million available to draw, subject to borrowing base limitations and other requirements. Our average stated interest rate on debt outstanding was 2.7% for the three months ended September�30, 2014, as compared to 2.6% for the three months ended September�30, 2013.

The Company is rated BBB- by Fitch Ratings and Standard and Poor�s

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Financial Statements and Tables

TPG Specialty Lending, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

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Three�Months Ended

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Nine�Months Ended

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September�30, 2014

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September�30, 2013

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September�30, 2014

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September�30, 2013

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Income

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Investment income from non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:

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Interest from investments

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$

33,728

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$

22,816

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$

109,270

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$

63,300

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Other income

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3,301

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482

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6,510

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1,738

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Interest from cash and cash equivalents

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Total investment income from non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

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37,029

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23,298

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115,780

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65,040

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Investment income from controlled, affiliated investments:

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Interest from investments

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1,312

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1,681

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Other income

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63

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81

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Total investment income from controlled, affiliated investments

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1,375

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1,762

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Total Investment Income

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38,404

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23,298

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117,542

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65,040

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Expenses

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Interest

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3,812

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2,651

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11,096

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7,330

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Management fees

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4,651

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3,433

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13,409

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9,698

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Incentive fees

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4,161

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2,850

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14,495

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8,097

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Professional fees

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1,029

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902

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3,376

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2,419

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Directors� fees

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90

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71

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249

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213

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Other general and administrative

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1,170

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579

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2,982

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1,729

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Total expenses

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14,913

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10,486

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45,607

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29,486

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Management fees waived

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(1,853

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(2,465

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(5,038

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Net Expenses

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14,913

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8,633

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43,142

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24,448

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Net Investment Income Before Income Taxes

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23,491

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14,665

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74,400

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40,592

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Income taxes, including excise taxes

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375

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80

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609

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84

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Net Investment Income

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23,116

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14,585

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73,791

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40,508

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Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses)

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Net change in unrealized gains (losses):

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Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

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(6,251

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2,804

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5,227

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Controlled, affiliated investments

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(247

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Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

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3,265

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4,492

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Interest rate swaps

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(246

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Foreign currency forward contracts

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17

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(1,942

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1,261

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Total net change in unrealized gains (losses)

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(4,254

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862

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(908

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4,004

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Realized gains (losses):

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Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

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10

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520

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127

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1,062

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Foreign currency transactions

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(269

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292

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(1,765

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353

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Total realized gains (losses)

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(259

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812

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(1,638

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1,415

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Total Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses)

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(4,513

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1,674

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(2,546

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5,419

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Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

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$

18,603

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$

16,259

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$

71,245

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$

45,927

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Earnings per common share�basic and diluted (1)

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$

0.35

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$

0.47

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$

1.44

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$

1.36

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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding�basic and diluted (1)

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53,493,026

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34,817,674

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49,427,943

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33,891,011

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Note:

The indicated amounts for the three and nine months ended September�30, 2013 have been retroactively adjusted for the stock split which was effected in the form of a stock dividend.

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TPG Specialty Lending, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

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Assets	��				�
Investments at fair value	��				�
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of $1,175,962 and $997,298, respectively)	��	$	1,188,947	��	�	$	1,016,451	��
Controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost of $44,481 and $0, respectively)	��	�	44,234	��	�	�	���	�
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Total investments at fair value (amortized cost of $1,220,443 and $997,298, respectively)	��	�	1,233,181	��	�	�	1,016,451	��
Cash and cash equivalents	��	�	9,159	��	�	�	3,471	��
Interest receivable	��	�	6,817	��	�	�	4,933	��
Receivable on foreign currency forward contracts	��	�	17	��	�	�	���	��
Prepaid expenses and other assets	��	�	30,869	��	�	�	14,295	��
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Total Assets	��	$	1,280,043	��	�	$	1,039,150	��
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Liabilities	��				�
Debt	��	$	382,177	��	�	$	432,267	��
Management fees payable to affiliate	��	�	4,651	��	�	�	1,580	��
Incentive fees payable to affiliate	��	�	7,384	��	�	�	6,136	��
Dividends payable	��	�	20,355	��	�	�	14,810	��
Payable for investments purchased	��	�	12,030	��	�	�	1,974	��
Payable on foreign currency forward contracts	��	�	���	�	�	�	1,244	��
Payable on interest rate swaps	��	�	22	��	�	�	���	��
Payables to affiliate	��	�	2,611	��	�	�	2,668	��
Other liabilities	��	�	11,924	��	�	�	3,775	��
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Total Liabilities	��	�	441,154	��	�	�	464,454	��
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)	��				�
Net Assets	��				�
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	��	�	���	�	�	�	���	�
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized, 53,567,782 and 37,027,022 shares issued, respectively; and 53,566,783 and 37,026,023 shares outstanding, respectively	��	�	536	��	�	�	370	��
Additional paid-in capital	��	�	805,555	��	�	�	552,436	��
Treasury stock at cost; 999 shares	��	�	(1	)�	�	�	(1	)�
Undistributed net investment income	��	�	14,540	��	�	�	3,981	��
Net unrealized gains on investments and foreign currency translation	��	�	17,002	��	�	�	17,910	��
Undistributed net realized gains on investments, including foreign currency forward contracts	��	�	1,257	��	�	�	���	�
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Total Net Assets	��	�	838,889	��	�	�	574,696	��
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Total Liabilities and Net Assets	��	$	1,280,043	��	�	$	1,039,150	��
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Net Asset Value Per Share	��	$	15.66	��	�	$	15.52	��

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Our investment activity for the three months ended September�30, 2014 and 2013 is presented below (information presented herein is at par value unless otherwise indicated).

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�	��	For�the�Three�Months�Ended						�
($ in millions)	��	September�30, 2014		�	�	September�30, 2013		�
New investment commitments:	��				�
Gross originations	��	$	288.6	��	�	$	277.3	��
Less: syndications/sell downs	��	�	40.0	��	�	�	93.1	��
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Total new investment commitments	��	$	248.6	��	�	$	184.2	��
Principal amount of investments funded:	��				�
First-lien	��	$	198.8	��	�	$	158.3	��
Second-lien	��	�	25.2	��	�	�	11.3	��
Mezzanine	��	�	���	�	�	�	���	�
Equity	��	�	���	�	�	�	0.8	�
	��	�	�	�	�	�	�	�
Total	��	$	224.0	��	�	$	170.4	��
Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:	��				�
First-lien	��	$	97.6	��	�	$	51.3	��
Second-lien	��	�	12.0	��	�	�	12.7	��
Mezzanine	��	�	���	�	�	�	���	�
Equity	��	�	���	�	�	�	���	�
	��	�	�	�	�	�	�	�
Total	��	$	109.6	��	�	$	64.0	��
	��	�	�	�	�	�	�	�
Number of new investment commitments in new portfolio companies	��	�	4	��	�	�	5	��
Average new investment commitment amount in new portfolio companies	��	$	54.2	��	�	$	29.0	��
Weighted average term for new investment commitments in new portfolio companies (in years)	��	�	4.1	��	�	�	4.1	��
Percentage of new debt investment commitments at floating rates	��	�	98.7	%�	�	�	93.9	%�
Percentage of new debt investment commitments at fixed rates	��	�	1.3	%�	�	�	6.1	%�
Weighted average interest rate of new investment commitments	��	�	10.3	%�	�	�	10.2	%�
Weighted average spread over LIBOR of new floating rate investment commitments	��	�	9.3	%�	�	�	9.0	%�
Weighted average interest rate on investments sold or paid down	��	�	9.8	%�	�	�	9.0	%�

About TPG Specialty Lending, Inc.

TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (�the Company�) is a specialty finance company focused on lending to middle-market companies. The Company seeks to generate current income primarily in U.S.-domiciled middle-market companies through direct originations of senior secured loans and, to a lesser extent, originations of mezzanine loans and investments in corporate bonds and equity securities. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. TSL is externally managed by TSL Advisers, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. TSL leverages the deep investment, sector, and operating resources of TPG Special Situations Partners, the dedicated special situations and credit platform of TPG, with over $10 billion of assets under management as of June�30, 2014, and the broader TPG platform, a global private investment firm with $66 billion of assets under management. For more information, visit our website at www.tpgspecialtylending.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included herein may constitute �forward-looking statements,� which relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein.

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