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Blue Owl Capital (OBDC) investors re-elect directors and ratify KPMG

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Blue Owl Capital Corporation reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 25, 2026. Shareholders elected Eric Kaye and Victor Woolridge to the board to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, with each candidate receiving over 168 million votes in favor. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with more than 357 million votes cast in favor. These actions confirm board composition and external auditor selection for the coming fiscal period.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Votes for Eric Kaye 168,494,145 votes Director election at June 25, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Victor Woolridge 179,335,755 votes Director election at June 25, 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes for director elections 126,196,146 votes Same broker non-vote count for both director nominees
Votes for KPMG ratification 357,785,608 votes Auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Votes against KPMG ratification 3,595,504 votes Auditor ratification proposal at annual meeting
Abstentions on KPMG ratification 4,877,368 votes Auditor ratification proposal at annual meeting
Annual Meeting of Shareholders regulatory
"held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 25, 2026"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
broker non-votes financial
"4,554,526 | | 126,196,146 broker non-votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
ratified the appointment regulatory
"Shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP"
board of directors financial
"Shareholders elected two members of the board of directors"
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): June 25, 2026

 

 

BLUE OWL CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   814-01190   47-5402460

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

399 Park Avenue  
New York, NY   10022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (212) 419-3000

Not Applicable

(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 Instructions 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))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

  

Trading

Symbol(s)

  

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   OBDC   The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 
 

Item 5.07 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Blue Owl Capital Corporation (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 25, 2026 and submitted two matters to the vote of the shareholders. A summary of the matters voted upon by shareholders is set forth below.

1. Shareholders elected two members of the board of directors of the Company, each to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The following votes were taken in connection with this proposal:

 

Name

  

For

  

Against

   

Abstain

   

Broker
Non-Votes

Eric Kaye  

168,494,145

  

67,013,663

   

4,554,526

    126,196,146
Victor Woolridge  

179,335,755

  

56,150,087

   

4,576,492

    126,196,146

2. Shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 based on the following votes:

 

For

  

Against

  

Abstain

   

Broker
Non-Votes

357,785,608

   3,595,504  

4,877,368

    N/A

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.

 

    Blue Owl Capital Corporation
Date: June 26, 2026     By:  

/s/ Jonathan Lamm

      Name: Jonathan Lamm
      Title: Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted to elect two directors and ratify the external auditor. They elected Eric Kaye and Victor Woolridge to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, and approved KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Were Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?

Yes, both director nominees were elected. Eric Kaye received 168,494,145 votes for, and Victor Woolridge received 179,335,755 votes for. Each will serve on the board until the 2029 annual meeting, continuing the company’s established governance structure.

How did Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) shareholders vote on auditor ratification?

Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as auditor. The proposal received 357,785,608 votes for, 3,595,504 against, and 4,877,368 abstentions, confirming KPMG as Blue Owl Capital Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

What were the broker non-votes in Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) director elections?

Broker non-votes were substantial in the director elections. For both Eric Kaye and Victor Woolridge, there were 126,196,146 broker non-votes recorded, meaning those shares were not voted on the director proposals but remained present for quorum purposes.

Who signed Blue Owl Capital Corporation’s report on the 2026 shareholder meeting results?

The report was signed by Jonathan Lamm. He signed in his capacities as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Blue Owl Capital Corporation, indicating senior management’s authorization of the disclosed shareholder voting results from the annual meeting.

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