Current Report Filing (8-k)

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: August 01, 2017 (Date of earliest event reported)
Solar Capital Ltd. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	814-00754 (Commission File Number)	26-1381340 (IRS Employer Identification Number)

500 Park Avenue, New York, NY (Address of principal executive offices)		10022 (Zip Code)
(212) 993-1670 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)
Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 1, 2017, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30,
2017. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, 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

(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Solar Capital Ltd. dated August 01, 2017

SIGNATURE

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.

Dated: August 01, 2017

SOLAR CAPITAL LTD.

By: /s/ Richard L. Peteka
Richard L. Peteka
Secretary