FS Specialty Lending Fund 8-K

What Happened FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) filed an 8-K reporting that CFO and Treasurer Edward T. Gallivan, Jr. notified the board on December 19, 2025 that he will resign effective at the close of business on December 31, 2025. On December 29, 2025 the board appointed William Goebel as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, also effective at the close of business on December 31, 2025. The filing states Mr. Gallivan’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company, and Mr. Goebel’s appointment was not pursuant to any agreement or understanding with the Company or any other person.

Key Details

• Resignation notice: Edward T. Gallivan, Jr. notified the board on Dec 19, 2025; resignation effective Dec 31, 2025.
• Appointment: William Goebel appointed by the board on Dec 29, 2025; effective Dec 31, 2025.
• Compensation & conflicts: Mr. Goebel will not receive any direct compensation from the Company; no family relationships or related-party transactions reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
• Background on Mr. Goebel: Age 51; currently Chief Accounting Officer for KKR FS Income Trust Select (since 2023), KKR FS Income Trust (since 2022) and FS KKR Capital Corp. (since 2019); former CFO and Treasurer roles at FS KKR Capital Corp.; Managing Director of FS Investments; CPA and CFA; B.S. in Economics from Wharton (1997).

Why It Matters A change in the CFO/Treasurer is a material executive change for investors because these roles oversee financial reporting and controls. The filing emphasizes an orderly transition (no reported disagreement) and notes Mr. Goebel’s extensive accounting and fund experience, including prior leadership roles at affiliated investment vehicles and his professional credentials (CPA, CFA). Investors should view this as management-level continuity in financial oversight; the 8-K does not disclose any compensation arrangements or related-party issues that would materially alter governance or financial reporting practices.