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R Corporate Lending Fund We Need Your Vote Dear Shareholder, HPS meeting, Corporate HLEND Lending shareholders Fund (“HLEND”) will be asked will hold to re its -elect annual two meeting current (“Annual members Meeting”) of the HLEND on October Board 28, of Trustees 2026. At (the this “Proposal”), meet minimum Michael voting Patterson requirements and Robin for this Melvin election, (the we “Nominees”), need your for vote a .five -year term expiring in 2031. To ensure we the Your Nominees vote is very in the important Proposal,. based The HLEND on the Board Nominees’: of Trustees unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” each of • Character and integrity; • Experience in board service, including serving on HLEND’s Board of Trustees since its inception; • manager In respect of of the Mr direct . Patterson, lending his strategies roles as Chief at, HPS; Executive Officer of HLEND, and Co-President of, and portfolio • Company In respect Act of Ms of 1940, . Melvin, as amended; her status and as a non- “interested person” of HLEND, as defined by the Investment • Willingness and ability to serve and commit the time necessary to perform board duties Please will reduce vote “FOR” the need each for of additional the Nominees communication in the Proposal with by you following regarding the the instructions Proposal. below Your vote . Your is important, prompt participation no matter how many shares you own. Thank have any you questions, in advance please for your contact participation your financial in this advisor important or call matter our proxy and for solicitor, your continued Broadridge, support at (833) of HLEND 270-4160 . If you . Sincerely, Chairman Michael Patterson and Chief Executive Officer of HLEND ONLINE QR CODE WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM WITH Vote by A scanning SMARTPHONE the Quick Response Code or Please have your proxy card in hand when accessing the website. There are easy-to-follow directions to help you “QR Code” on the Proxy Card/VIF enclosed. complete the electronic voting instruction form. PHONE MAIL WITHOUT A PROXY CARD Call 1-833-270-4160 Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to VOTE Mark, sign PROCESSING and date your ballot and return it in 10:00 p.m. ET to speak with a proxy specialist. the postage-paid envelope provided. WITH Call 1- 800 A PROXY -690-6903 CARD with a touch-tone phone to vote using an automated system. S08494-LTR

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HPS CORPORATE LENDING FUND 2026 Annual Meeting October 28, 2026 VOTE NOW Why Should I Vote? As an HLEND shareholder, we need your vote in connection with the re-election of two current members of the HLEND Board of Trustees - your vote counts! Ways to Vote @ (9 ProxyVote 800.690.6903 Virtual Meeting Important Information For holders as ofJuly 30, 2026 Vote Common Shares by: Control Number: 11 :59 PM EST October 27, 2026

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HPS Corporate Lending Fund Annual Meeting of Shareholders Materials requiring your urgent action enclosed

Your vote is very important. Please vote your shares today. The HPS Corporate Lending Fund Annual Meeting will be held on October 28, 2026. Whether or not you plan to attend, your vote is very important. You can vote your shares by internet, telephone, or mail. Simply follow the instructions below and on the enclosed proxy card. For your convenience, we’ve highlighted where you can find your unique Control Number. If you have any questions, please call 1-833-270-4160. 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 NOTE: This is not an actual Control Number. Please refer to the proxy card for your unique Control Number. Corporate Lending Fund FOUR WAYS TO VOTE WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM Please have your proxy card in hand when accessing the website. There are easy-to-follow directions to ONLINE PHONE WITHOUT A PROXY CARD Call 1-833-270-4160 Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET to speak with a proxy specialist. WITH A PROXY CARD Call 1-800-690-6903 with a touch-tone phone to vote using an automated system. MAIL VOTE PROCESSING Mark, sign and date your ballot and return it in the postage-paid envelope provided. QR CODE WITH A SMARTPHONE Vote by scanning the Quick Response Code or “QR Code” on the Proxy Card