Carlyle Credit Solutions Files 8-K: Unregistered Share Sale, Dividend, NAV Update

What Happened

• Carlyle Credit Solutions, Inc. filed an 8-K on September 18, 2026 disclosing several corporate actions. As of September 1 (finalized September 17), the company issued and sold 569,592 shares of Class I common stock for aggregate consideration of $10.3 million, increasing total Class I shares outstanding to 96,642,336. The share issuance was completed under subscription agreements and exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) and Regulations D and S.
• On September 17, 2026 the Board declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share of Class I common stock, payable on or about October 28, 2026 to holders of record as of September 30, 2026. Shareholders may elect to reinvest the dividend under the company’s dividend reinvestment plan.
• The company reported a net asset value (NAV) per Class I share of $18.05 as of August 31, 2026, and aggregate NAV of approximately $1.7 billion. Carlyle Credit continues a private, ongoing New Continuous Offering of unregistered shares on a monthly basis.

Key Details

• Shares issued: 569,592 Class I common shares for $10.3 million (issuance effective Sept 1; final share count determined Sept 17, 2026).
• Total Class I shares outstanding after issuance: 96,642,336.
• Dividend: $0.14 per Class I share declared Sept 17, payable ~Oct 28 to holders of record Sept 30, 2026; cash payment may be reinvested.
• NAV and offering status: NAV $18.05 per Class I share (Aug 31, 2026); aggregate NAV ~ $1.7 billion. Offering totals to date — Initial Private Offering: 60,238,425 shares ($1.2B); New Continuous Offering: 68,869,695 shares ($1.3B); combined ~129,108,120 shares ($2.6B).

Why It Matters

• Funding and liquidity: The unregistered share sale raised $10.3M in capital, which affects the company’s cash position and investor ownership proportions.
• Income for holders: The declared $0.14 dividend provides a near-term cash distribution (or reinvestment option) for Class I shareholders.
• Valuation signal: The reported NAV ($18.05) and aggregate NAV (~$1.7B) give investors a snapshot of portfolio value as of Aug 31, 2026.
• Ongoing dilution potential: The company’s New Continuous Offering is continuing monthly; additional unregistered sales could increase shares outstanding over time, which is relevant for existing investors tracking dilution and per-share metrics.