Filed by FS Specialty Lending Fund

pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

and deemed filed under Rule 14a-6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Company: New FS Specialty Lending Fund

File No. of Registration Statement: 333-286859

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