FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) is a registered closed-end fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940 that converted from a predecessor business development company via a reorganization completed on October 28, 2025. It pursues a diversified credit approach across private and public credit, anchored to U.S. middle-market opportunities, with portfolio positioning (as of Dec. 31, 2025) that was heavily senior secured (93%) and approximately 70% private / 30% public credit. The fund has disclosed an intent to list its common shares on the NYSE (and operated as an unlisted closed-end fund prior to listing).
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FS KKR Capital Corp
2011
'40 Act
Exchange-Traded CEF
USD
1.75%
December 31
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Jan 25, 2025
16:08
Marketing Materials
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FS Specialty Lending Fund will make a financial and operating information presentation available in the Investor Relations section of its website after the market close on August 25, 2026. Investors can access the materials online.
Jun 06, 2024
17:34
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FS Specialty Lending Fund shareholders elected Charles P. Pizzi and Pedro A. Ramos as Class I Trustees for three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting, with 53.9 million shares voted. Their terms run through the 2029 annual meeting.
Aug 20, 2024
16:47
Compliance
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FS Specialty Lending Fund reported annual fund voting information for the year ended June 30, 2026, with zero other included managers and zero series. Investors receive an annual governance voting disclosure for the period.
Dec 22, 2024
16:12
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FS Specialty Lending Fund's 2026 Annual Meeting is August 3, 2026, with votes on Charles P. Pizzi and Pedro A. Ramos as Class I Trustees through 2029. June 8 shareholders may vote or change votes until August 2, 2026.
May 18, 2026
16:28
Compliance
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FS Specialty Lending Fund reminded shareholders that its annual shareholder meeting will be held on August 3, 2026, and requested votes. Shareholders may vote by internet, telephone or mail using the proxy card instructions.
Jun 18, 2025
16:25
Compliance
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FS Specialty Lending Fund circulated additional proxy voting materials for its 2026 Annual Meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026. Holders as of June 8, 2026 may vote common shares through August 2, 2026.
Jun 18, 2026
16:24
Compliance
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FS Specialty Lending Fund provided definitive additional proxy materials explaining its internet availability notice instead of a full printed proxy package. Shareholders can view materials and vote online at proxyvote.com using their control number, or request free printed copies.
Nov 09, 2024
16:54
Personnel
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FS Specialty Lending Fund provided annual meeting voting materials for an August 3, 2026 meeting, including election of Charles P. Pizzi and Pedro A. Ramos as Class I Trustees. Shareholders may vote online by August 2 or in person.
Aug 09, 2024
16:50
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FS Specialty Lending Fund seeks shareholder election of Charles P. Pizzi and Pedro A. Ramos as Trustees for three-year terms expiring in 2029. Shareholders of record on June 8, 2026 may vote their shares by proxy or in person.
Feb 22, 2025
16:13
Marketing Materials
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FS Specialty Lending Fund will make a presentation containing financial and operating information available in its Investor Relations website section after the market close on May 22, 2026. Investors can access the updated information online.
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FS Specialty Lending Fund
FS KKR Capital Corp is responsible for managing FS Specialty Lending Fund.
FS Specialty Lending Fund launched in 2011.
FS Specialty Lending Fund is registered as a '40 Act fund.
FS Specialty Lending Fund is structured as a Exchange-Traded CEF fund.
You can invest in FS Specialty Lending Fund by meeting its eligibility requirements and subscribing through the fund's offering process or an approved platform. Visit their website for more details.
Shares of FS Specialty Lending Fund can be purchased in USD.
FS Specialty Lending Fund's fiscal year end is December 31.
FS Specialty Lending Fund's net asset value was $1,362 million and its portfolio had a fair value of $1,639.7 million as of June 30, 2026.
Among other deal types, FS Specialty Lending Fund primarily makes Debt Investments.
Among other asset classes, FS Specialty Lending Fund primarily invests in Energy and Direct Lending.
Among other regions, FS Specialty Lending Fund primarily invests in the USA and Globally.
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