Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. reported solid first quarter financial results with growth in net asset value, driven by strong portfolio performance and income generation. The company declared a base dividend of $0.32 per common share and a supplemental dividend of $0.08 per common share for the second quarter of 2022.
Net investment income, net of the preferred dividend, was $24.6 million, or $0.47 per common share.
Net realized gain and net change in unrealized appreciation on investments was $5.2 million, or $0.09 per share.
Net asset value per common share increased 1.2% to $17.11.
The company exited its debt and equity positions in SolAero, with total proceeds exceeding the December 31, 2021 fair value by $9.3 million.
The Board of Directors declared a base quarterly common dividend of $0.32 plus a supplemental common dividend of $0.08, which are payable on July 15, 2022 to common stockholders of record on June 30, 2022.
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