Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation is a specialty finance company and business development company that provides customized credit solutions to middle-market businesses. The company focuses on borrowers that have restricted access to public capital markets or syndicated financing. Its primary offerings consist of debt financing solutions, such as first lien loans, unitranche facilities, second lien loans, mezzanine debt, unsecured loans, and corporate bonds. In addition, the firm holds equity co-investments and warrants alongside its debt instruments. Its clients include private equity sponsors and corporate management teams seeking capital for leveraged buyouts, refinancings, recapitalizations, and rescue situations.

The company maintains an investment portfolio spanning 143 portfolio businesses across debt and equity positions. Under its regulatory structure, the firm allocates at least 70 percent of its assets to United States companies, while selectively participating in international markets with established legal frameworks. The organization operates through an external manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California, supported by an operational network spanning 26 cities and 18 countries.

Summary of the business section of Oaktree Specialty Lending's latest annual report, written by StockData.