UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) November 2, 2010

SOLAR CAPITAL LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Maryland

814-00754

26-1381340

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

500 Park Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY

 

10022

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 993-1670

N/A
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 2, 2010, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.  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.

 (a)          Not Applicable

 (b)          Not Applicable

 (c)          Not Applicable

 (d)          Exhibits:

Exhibit Number   Description
 
99.1 Press Release, dated as of November 2, 2010

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.

 

 

SOLAR CAPITAL LTD.

 

Date: November 2, 2010

 
 

 

By:

/s/ Nicholas Radesca

Name:

Nicholas Radesca

Title:

Chief Financial Officer