On this page of StockholderLetter.com we present the 4/18/2023 shareholder letter from Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. — ticker symbol TSLX. Reading current and past TSLX letters to shareholders can bring important insights into the investment thesis.
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TSLX 4/18/2023 Shareholder/Stockholder Letter Transcript:

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