BXSL.NYSEBlackstone Secured Lending Fund

8-K: Blackstone Fund Issues $400M in 5.250% Notes Due 2029

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Debt Offering 3 March 2026 4:07 PM

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Blackstone Secured Lending Fund has completed a $400 million offering of 5.250% Notes due 2029, enhancing its capital structure.

Capital raiseThe Company issued $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Notes due 2029.The capital raise is through a public offering of unsecured debentures.The net proceeds from the sale of the Securities will be applied as described in the Registration Statement, General Disclosure Package, and Prospectus under the heading 'Use of Proceeds' (though specific use is not detailed in this 8-K, it implies general corporate purposes or funding investments).

Summary

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund issued $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Notes due 2029.
The Notes mature on September 4, 2029, and bear interest at 5.250% per annum, payable semi-annually on March 4 and September 4, commencing September 4, 2026.
The Notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking pari passu with existing and future unsecured indebtedness, effectively junior to secured indebtedness, and structurally junior to subsidiary indebtedness.
The Company can redeem the Notes prior to August 4, 2029, at a price based on a Treasury Rate plus 30 basis points, or 100% of principal, whichever is greater, plus accrued interest.
On or after August 4, 2029 (Par Call Date), the Notes are redeemable at 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest.
A Change of Control Repurchase Event (Change of Control and a Below Investment Grade Rating Event) requires the Company to offer to repurchase Notes at 100% of principal plus accrued interest.
The Notes were offered at an issue price of 99.345% of the principal amount, resulting in a yield to maturity of 5.458% and a spread of +200 basis points over the benchmark Treasury.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a standard and expected capital markets transaction for a BDC, reflecting stable access to funding and maintaining its financial structure. The investment-grade ratings are positive, but the nature of the filing is purely transactional.

Positives

Successful issuance of $400,000,000 in notes strengthens the Company's capital base.
The fixed interest rate of 5.250% provides predictable financing costs for the Company.
The notes received investment-grade ratings from Moody's (Baa2/Stable), S&P (BBB-/Positive), and Fitch (BBB/Stable), indicating financial stability and lower perceived credit risk.

Negatives

The notes are effectively junior to any secured indebtedness and structurally junior to all indebtedness incurred by the Company's subsidiaries, which could impact recovery in a default scenario.
The purchase price for underwriters was 98.845% of principal, indicating a discount from par value.

Risks

The Notes are general unsecured obligations, meaning they are not backed by specific assets and rank behind secured debt in a liquidation.
The Notes are structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by the Company's subsidiaries, meaning subsidiary creditors would be paid before noteholders from subsidiary assets.
A 'Below Investment Grade Rating Event' in conjunction with a 'Change of Control' could trigger a repurchase offer, but the definition includes conditions where a downgrade might not be considered a 'Below Investment Grade Rating Event' if not directly linked to the Change of Control, potentially limiting bondholder protection.
The Company's ability to redeem notes prior to maturity at a premium (based on Treasury Rate + 30 basis points) or at par on or after the Par Call Date introduces reinvestment risk for noteholders if interest rates decline.

Future Outlook

The filing primarily details the terms of a debt issuance and does not contain explicit forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the Company's future financial performance or strategic direction beyond the obligations related to these notes. It does, however, outline the Company's commitment to maintaining its status as a business development company and qualifying as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code.

Management Comments

Teddy Desloge, Chief Financial Officer, signed the Tenth Supplemental Indenture on behalf of Blackstone Secured Lending Fund.
Lucie Enns, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, signed the 8-K report and the Underwriting Agreement on behalf of Blackstone Secured Lending Fund and Blackstone Private Credit Strategies LLC.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that this debt issuance by Blackstone Secured Lending Fund is consistent with the broader trend of business development companies (BDCs) leveraging debt markets to fund their lending activities. BDCs often issue investment-grade notes to diversify funding sources and manage their cost of capital, which is crucial for their ability to generate returns through private credit investments. The 5.250% coupon and 5.458% yield to maturity reflect current market conditions for investment-grade corporate debt with a relatively short maturity, aligning with similar offerings from other BDCs and financial institutions seeking stable, long-term funding.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The Baa2/BBB-/BBB ratings from Moody's, S&P, and Fitch respectively are typical for established business development companies, placing Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's debt in the lower end of the investment-grade spectrum, similar to peers like Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) or Owl Rock Capital Corporation (ORCC) which also frequently access debt markets with comparable ratings.
The yield to maturity of 5.458% and a spread of +200 basis points over the benchmark Treasury for a 3-year note is competitive within the BDC sector, reflecting the Company's credit profile and market demand for its debt. This spread is in line with recent issuances by other BDCs for similar maturities, considering the prevailing interest rate environment.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Indenture Amendment	The Tenth Supplemental Indenture amends and supplements the Base Indenture to establish the specific terms of the 5.250% Notes due 2029 and modifies certain provisions for the benefit of noteholders.	2026-03-03	Enhances bondholder protections by defining specific event of default triggers, including those related to asset coverage and significant subsidiary debt defaults, and outlines repurchase obligations upon a Change of Control Repurchase Event.
Covenant Addition	New covenants require the Company to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A) of the Investment Company Act (as modified by Section 61(a)) and to furnish financial statements to noteholders and the Trustee if no longer subject to Exchange Act reporting.	2026-03-03	Increases transparency and regulatory compliance assurances for noteholders, ensuring ongoing financial oversight even if public reporting requirements change.

Related Party Transactions

Blackstone Private Credit Strategies LLC, the Company's investment adviser and administrator, is a party to the Underwriting Agreement.
Blackstone Securities Partners L.P. is listed as a Co-Manager in the underwriting syndicate, indicating its involvement in the distribution of the Notes.

Stakeholder Impact

**Shareholders:** The debt issuance provides capital for the Company's investment activities, potentially supporting future earnings, but also adds leverage to the balance sheet.
**Noteholders:** The issuance provides a new investment opportunity with a fixed income stream and investment-grade ratings, subject to the specific terms and covenants outlined.
**Creditors:** The new notes rank senior unsecured, impacting the relative seniority of other unsecured creditors.
**Management:** The issuance requires ongoing compliance with new covenants and reporting obligations related to the notes.

Next Steps

The Company will continue to comply with the covenants outlined in the Tenth Supplemental Indenture, including asset coverage requirements and financial reporting.
Interest payments on the Notes will commence on September 4, 2026, and continue semi-annually until maturity.
The Company will maintain its status as a business development company and qualification as a regulated investment company under the Code.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2020-07-15	Date of the original Base Indenture between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association.
2025-01-01	Effective date of the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement and administration agreement with Blackstone Private Credit Strategies LLC.
2025-07-11	Effective date of the shelf registration statement on Form N-2 and date of the related base prospectus.
2025-12-31	Date of the Company's total consolidated indebtedness as set forth in the Prospectus.
2026-02-17	Regular Record Date for interest payments on the Notes.
2026-02-26	Trade Date for the Notes, date of the Underwriting Agreement, and filing date of the preliminary prospectus supplement and pricing term sheet.
2026-03-03	Issue Date and Settlement Date for the Notes, and date of the Tenth Supplemental Indenture.
2026-03-04	First semi-annual interest payment date for the Notes.
2026-09-04	Commencement date for semi-annual interest payments on the Notes.
2029-08-04	Par Call Date, one month prior to the maturity date, after which the Company may redeem notes at 100% of principal.
2029-09-04	Maturity Date for the 5.250% Notes.

Keywords

Debt Offering, Notes, Unsecured Debentures, Fixed Income, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade, SEC Filing, Capital Markets, Financial Instruments

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