Company: BXSL
Filing Date: 2025-07-02
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001193125-25-154956
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Company: Blackstone Secured Lending Fund
Filing Date: 2025-07-02
Form: DEF 14A
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 accounting firm and the Board. The members of the Audit Committee are Robert Bass, James F. Clark, Tracy Collins, Vicki L. Fuller and Michelle Greene, all of whom have been determined not to be “interested persons” of the Company under the 1940 Act and who are “independent” as defined in the NYSE Listing Standards and the Audit Committee charter. Robert Bass serves as the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The Company’s Audit Committee met eight times during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

The Board of Trustees has determined that all members of the Audit Committee are “financially literate” within the meaning of the NYSE Listing Standards and has designated Robert Bass as the Company’s “audit committee financial expert,” as defined in the rules promulgated by the SEC, and as required by NYSE Listing Standards.

The Company’s Audit Committee charter is available on the Company’s website (www.bxsl.com).

The Board has determined that the service of Mr. Bass on the audit committees of more than three public companies does not impair his ability to effectively serve on the Company’s Audit Committee, given Mr. Bass’s extensive experience as an audit professional, his proficiency in accounting, and his knowledge of the Company.

Nominating and Governance Committee

The Board of Trustees has a nominating and governance committee (the “Nominating and Governance Committee”) that is responsible for selecting and nominating the Independent Trustees for election as Trustees. The members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are Robert Bass, James F. Clark, Tracy Collins, Vicki L. Fuller and Michelle Greene, all of whom have been determined not to be “interested persons” of the Company under the 1940 Act and who are “independent” as defined in the NYSE Listing Standards and the Nominating and Governance Committee charter. Ms. Collins serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee. The Nominating and Governance Committee met four times during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

When vacancies or newly created trusteeships occur, the Nominating and Governance Committee will consider Trustee candidates recommended by a variety of sources to nominate for election by the Company’s shareholders. While the Nominating and Governance Committee is solely responsible for the selection and nomination of the Independent Trustees, the Nominating and Governance Committee may accept Nominees recommended by a shareholder as it deems appropriate. Shareholders who wish to recommend a Nominee may do so by submitting their recommendation with