0001193125-26-012276 Sample Contracts

TCW SPECIALTY LENDING LLC SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT For Institutional Subscribers / Corporate Entities
Subscription Agreement • January 14th, 2026 • TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC • Delaware

Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, later. Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. See also What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter.

TCW SPECIALTY LENDING LLC INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
Investment Advisory and Management Agreement • January 14th, 2026 • TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC • New York

THIS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of [●], 2026 by and between TCW SPECIALTY LENDING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), and TCW ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Adviser”).

AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF TCW SPECIALTY LENDING LLC (A Delaware Limited Liability Company) Dated as of [•], 2026
Limited Liability Company Agreement • January 14th, 2026 • TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC • Delaware

AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT of TCW Specialty Lending LLC (the “Company”), dated as of [•], 2026, by and among TCW Asset Management Company LLC, a limited liability company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (“TCW”) and those Persons who have entered into Subscription Agreements with the Company for the purchase of common limited liability company units (collectively, the “Common Units”) in the Company as members, or who are subsequently admitted to the Company as holders of Common Units (collectively, the “Common Unitholders”).

TCW SPECIALTY LENDING LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT
Limited Liability Company Agreement • January 14th, 2026 • TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC • Delaware

This Limited Liability Company Agreement (this “Agreement”) of TCW Specialty Lending LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”) is entered into this 12th day of August, 2025 by TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as managing member (the “Managing Member”). The Managing Member and any other members admitted from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof are collectively referred to herein as “Members” and each is individually referred to herein as a “Member”.

ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT
Administration Agreement • January 14th, 2026 • TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC • New York

This Administration Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of [•], 2026 by and between TCW SPECIALTY LENDING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), and TCW ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Administrator”).