UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
May 16, 2013
SOLAR
CAPITAL LTD.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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500 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022
(Address of
principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 993-1670
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 16, 2013, Solar Capital Ltd. issued a press release, the text of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Not applicable. |
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Not applicable. |
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Not applicable. |
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(d) |
Exhibits. |
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release, dated May 16, 2013
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 16, 2013 |
SOLAR CAPITAL LTD. |
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By: |
/s/ Richard Peteka |
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Richard Peteka |
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Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
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Exhibit 99.1
Solar Capital Ltd. Announces Promotion of Brian Gerson to Executive Vice President
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2013--Solar Capital Limited (NASDAQ: SLRC) announced today that its Board of Directors has promoted Brian Gerson to Executive Vice President. In addition, he will become a member of the Solar Capital Partners LLC Investment Committee, its investment advisor.
“This promotion recognizes the leadership that Brian Gerson has demonstrated since our formation,” said Michael Gross, Chairman and CEO of Solar Capital. “We are confident that with his deep experience in structuring and underwriting middle market transactions, Brian will continue to contribute meaningfully to driving growth and creating value for our shareholders.”
“I have worked with Brian Gerson for over 20 years,” said Bruce Spohler, Chief Operating Officer. “Brian’s multi-talented leadership will continue to have a significant impact on the origination and structuring of high quality investments for our portfolio.”
About Brian Gerson
Brian Gerson joined Solar Capital in 2007 and has over 20 years’ experience originating and structuring middle market leveraged transactions. Brian leads Solar Capital’s business development efforts as manager of the origination team. He has forged deep relationships with the financial sponsor community and other important middle market intermediaries.
About Solar Capital Ltd.
Solar Capital Ltd. is a closed-end investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company invests primarily in leveraged, middle market companies in the form of senior secured loans, mezzanine loans, and equity securities.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements,” which relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Solar Capital Ltd. undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein.
CONTACT:
Solar Capital Ltd.
Richard Pivirotto, 646-308-8770
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