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SuRo Capital (NASDAQ: SSSS) approves shift to external manager Neostellar

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SuRo Capital Corp. reported results of its 2026 annual and special stockholder meetings. Stockholders elected directors Mark D. Klein and Lisa Westley, with 7,850,734 and 7,903,689 votes cast for their election, respectively, and standard withheld and broker non-vote totals.

At the annual meeting, stockholders also approved two additional proposals, including one that received 8,178,480 votes for and another that received 17,828,560 votes for. In a separate special meeting, stockholders approved an Investment Advisory Agreement with Neostellar Advisors LLC, enabling SuRo Capital’s transition from an internally managed business development company to an externally managed structure, expected to take effect upon externalization on or about July 1, 2026.

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SuRo Capital stockholders approved a shift to external management and routine annual meeting items.

SuRo Capital Corp. obtained stockholder approval for an Investment Advisory Agreement with Neostellar Advisors LLC, supporting a move from an internally managed to an externally managed business development company structure. This follows unanimous board approval, including all directors who are not “interested persons.”

The advisory agreement becomes effective upon consummation of the externalization, which is expected on or about July 1, 2026. The filing also shows routine approval of director elections and other proposals with solid support levels, indicating stockholder alignment with current governance and strategic direction.

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 Mark D. Klein 7,850,734 votes Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Lisa Westley 7,903,689 votes Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Proposal with 8.18M votes for 8,178,480 votes for Annual meeting proposal with broker non-votes
Proposal with 17.83M votes for 17,828,560 votes for Annual meeting proposal approved by stockholders
Advisory Agreement approval votes for 11,929,634 votes for Special meeting on Investment Advisory Agreement
Advisory Agreement votes against 1,328,834 votes against Special meeting on Investment Advisory Agreement
Expected externalization date on or about July 1, 2026 Timing for externalization and advisory agreement effectiveness
externally managed structure financial
"approved the Company’s transition from an internally managed business development company to an externally managed structure"
Investment Advisory Agreement financial
"the related Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”), by and between the Company and Neostellar Advisors LLC"
A written contract between an investor and a professional who manages or gives ongoing advice about the investor’s money, spelling out the services provided, fees charged, how decisions are made, who holds the assets, and how either side can end the relationship. It matters to investors because it sets expectations, protects rights, clarifies costs that affect returns, and reveals any potential conflicts of interest—like a roadmap and fee schedule for a paid service.
business development company financial
"transition from an internally managed business development company to an externally managed structure"
A business development company is a publicly traded investment vehicle that lends to and buys stakes in smaller or privately held companies, acting like a combination of a lender, investor, and business partner. It matters to investors because BDCs offer the potential for higher regular income through dividends and diversified exposure to growing businesses, but they can also carry greater credit and liquidity risk than typical stocks or bonds—think higher-yielding but riskier income instruments.
interested persons regulatory
"including all of the directors who are not “interested persons” of the Company, as such term is defined"
Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory
"as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940"
A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.
Externalization financial
"transition from an internally managed business development company to an externally managed structure (the “Externalization”)"
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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 12, 2026 (June 10, 2026)

 

SURO CAPITAL CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   1-35156   27-4443543
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

640 Fifth Avenue

12th Floor

New York, NY 10019

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 931-6331

 

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:

 

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   SSSS   The Nasdaq Global Select Market
6.00% Notes due 2026   SSSSL   The Nasdaq Global Select Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

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.

 

Annual Meeting of Stockholders

 

On June 10, 2026, SuRo Capital Corp. (the “Company”) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted on the following three proposals and cast their votes as described below.

 

  1. A proposal to re-elect two members to the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”), Mark D. Klein and Lisa Westley, each of whom will serve for a term of three years expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, as described in the Company’s proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. This proposal was approved by the Company’s stockholders based on the following votes taken in connection therewith:

 

Director  For   Withheld   Broker Non-Votes 
Mark D. Klein   7,850,734    1,129,175    9,410,604 
Lisa Westley   7,903,689    1,076,220    9,410,604 

 

  2. A proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as described in the Company’s proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. This proposal was approved by the Company’s stockholders based on the following votes taken in connection therewith:

 

For   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Votes 
8,178,480    619,616    181,813    9,410,604 

 

  3. A proposal to ratify the selection of CBIZ CPAs P.C. to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, as described in the Company’s proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. This proposal was approved by the Company’s stockholders based on the following votes taken in connection therewith:

 

For   Against   Abstain 
17,828,560    337,488    224,465 

 

Special Meeting of Stockholders

 

On April 2, 2026, the Board, including all of the directors who are not “interested persons” of the Company, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, unanimously approved the Company’s transition from an internally managed business development company to an externally managed structure (the “Externalization”), and the related Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”), by and between the Company and Neostellar Advisors LLC (the “Adviser”), appointing the Adviser as the Company’s investment adviser, subject to the approval of the Advisory Agreement by the Company’s stockholders.

 

On June 10, 2026, the Company held a special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”). At the Special Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted on the following proposal and cast their votes as described below.

 

  1. A proposal to approve the Advisory Agreement pursuant to which the Adviser would be appointed as the investment adviser of the Company, as described in the Company’s proxy materials for the Special Meeting. This proposal was approved by the Company’s stockholders based on the following votes taken in connection therewith:

 

For   Against   Abstain 
11,929,634    1,328,834    166,774 

 

The Advisory Agreement will become effective upon the consummation of the Externalization, which is expected to occur on or about July 1, 2026.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: June 12, 2026 SURO CAPITAL CORP.
   
  By:  /s/ Allison Green
    Allison Green
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary 

 

 

 

 

FAQ

What did SuRo Capital (SSSS) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

SuRo Capital stockholders elected directors Mark D. Klein and Lisa Westley and approved two additional proposals. One proposal received 8,178,480 votes for, and another received 17,828,560 votes for, indicating broad support for the board’s recommendations and overall governance approach.

What is SuRo Capital’s new Investment Advisory Agreement with Neostellar Advisors LLC?

The Investment Advisory Agreement appoints Neostellar Advisors LLC as SuRo Capital’s investment adviser. It supports the company’s transition from an internally managed business development company to an externally managed structure, with the agreement becoming effective upon consummation of the externalization process described in the filing.

When will SuRo Capital’s externalization to an external manager take effect?

SuRo Capital expects its externalization, and the effectiveness of the Investment Advisory Agreement with Neostellar Advisors LLC, to occur on or about July 1, 2026. The agreement becomes effective upon consummation of this externalization, following prior unanimous board approval and stockholder approval at the special meeting.

How did SuRo Capital (SSSS) stockholders vote on the advisory agreement proposal?

At the special meeting, stockholders cast 11,929,634 votes for the advisory agreement, 1,328,834 against, and 166,774 abstaining. This result approved the Investment Advisory Agreement with Neostellar Advisors LLC, allowing SuRo Capital to proceed with its planned move to external management.

Who were the directors elected at SuRo Capital’s 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected Mark D. Klein and Lisa Westley to SuRo Capital’s board. Klein received 7,850,734 votes for his election, while Westley received 7,903,689 votes for, with additional withheld and broker non-vote counts disclosed, reflecting routine director election outcomes.

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