Sixth Street Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) (NYSE:TSLX) is a publicly traded business development company that provides customized debt financing solutions to middle‐market companies. Externally managed by Sixth Street Partners, the firm leverages its deep credit expertise to structure tailored lending arrangements, including senior secured loans, unitranche facilities, and mezzanine debt. Its flexible capital offerings are designed to support a wide range of corporate needs, from growth initiatives and acquisitions to refinancing and recapitalizations.
Since its inception in 2016, Sixth Street Specialty Lending has deployed capital across diverse industry sectors such as healthcare, technology, industrials, and consumer products. The company emphasizes disciplined underwriting and rigorous credit analysis, drawing on Sixth Street Partners’ global platform and origination network. This approach allows TSLX to navigate complex market environments and deliver financing solutions that align with both borrower objectives and investor return expectations.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Sixth Street Specialty Lending primarily serves companies based in the United States, while selectively pursuing opportunities in Europe. The firm’s geographic flexibility enables it to capitalize on cross‐border transactions and support sponsors throughout the investment lifecycle. TSLX’s diversified portfolio reflects a strategic focus on recurring cash flows and resilient business models, helping to mitigate volatility across economic cycles.
Leadership at Sixth Street Specialty Lending comprises seasoned professionals with extensive backgrounds in credit structuring, private credit, and leveraged finance. The management team, in partnership with an independent board of directors, oversees portfolio construction, risk management, and compliance functions. This governance framework promotes alignment between shareholders and the external manager, ensuring transparency and disciplined capital deployment.
