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) May 10, 2016 (May 10, 2016)

TCP CAPITAL CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware
814-00899
56-2594706
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2951 28th Street, Suite 1000
Santa Monica, California
90405
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (310) 566-1000

(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):

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 10, 2016, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. 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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 10, 2016, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the declaration of a second quarter dividend of $0.36 per share payable on June 30, 2016 to shareholders of record as of June 16, 2016.

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, 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:

Exhibit Number
 
Description
     
99.1
 
Press Release, dated as of May 10, 2016.
 
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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.

 
TCP CAPITAL CORP.
   
Date: May 10, 2016
 
     
 
By:
/s/ Paul L. Davis
 
Name: 
Paul L. Davis
 
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
 
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Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number
 
Description
     
 
Press Release, dated as of May 10, 2016.
 
 
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