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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