Solar Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ: SLRC) today announced that it will release its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2011 on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, after the close of the financial markets.

The company will host an earnings conference call and audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, February 23, 2012.

All interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (866) 314-4865 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call, international callers should dial (617) 213-8050. Participants should reference Solar Capital Ltd. and the participant passcode of 70624245 when prompted. Following the call you may access a replay of the event via audio webcast. This conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties through Solar Capital's website, http://www.solarcapltd.com/. To listen to the live call, please go to the Company's website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register and download any necessary audio software. For those who are not able to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call on the Solar Capital website.

ABOUT SOLAR CAPITAL LTD.

Solar Capital Ltd. is a closed-end investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company invests primarily in leveraged, middle market companies in the form of senior secured loans, mezzanine loans, and equity securities.

Solar Capital Ltd.
Nick Radesca, 212-993-1660