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Letter from the CEO
Dear shareholders:
On behalf of our Board of Directors and our entire team, I am pleased to invite you to the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders for
This year's agenda includes votes to re-electtwo Board members and re-ratifythe appointment of
Your vote is very important to us. Whether or not you plan to attend the virtual meeting, we ask that your shares be represented and voted.
Our Year
We had a strong year in 2024, generating attractive annual net investment income per share while maintaining excellent credit quality. This allowed us to deliver a retuon equity of over 12% for the full year and distribute record dividends totaling
We believe our scaled credit platform, disciplined investment approach, conservative balance sheet and deeply experienced team are what has differentiated OBDC throughout the year. We have said for a long time that we are built with the goal of performing well in any economic environment, and 2024 was a further demonstration of that point.
We began last year appropriately cautious and prepared for an evolving economic environment, marked by elevated interest rates, geopolitical tensions and rising unemployment. Yet over the course of the year, the borrowers across Blue Owl's Credit platform, on average, delivered mid-to-highsingle digit growth in both EBITDA and revenue year-over-year. Since inception, our approach has been to construct a diversified, defensively positioned portfolio that performs across market cycles by leveraging the differentiated sourcing, underwriting and risk management capabilities of Blue Owl's
Our Outlook
As a lender, we are defensive by nature, and credit quality is always top of mind. We remain confident in the durability of our portfolio and based on the visibility we have today, we expect that the overall portfolio should continue to perform well.
Over the past year, Blue Owl meaningfully broadened its Credit platform which includes several strategies, including direct lending, liquid credit and other adjacent investment strategies, by expanding into Alternative and Investment Grade credit. Together, these new capabilities augment the scale of our direct lending platform, which remains one of our largest competitive advantages.
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As we look to 2025, we entered the year from a position of strength, with increased size, scale and diversification - all while maintaining excellent credit quality and leveraging the benefits of the Blue Owl platform. We believe our size and scale position us as a lender of choice and we are confident it will continue to drive further benefits for our shareholders in the years to come.
On behalf of our entire team, I want to express my thanks for your support. We are excited about our future and the ways in which we are delivering differentiated returns to our shareholders.
Sincerely yours, |
Chief Executive Officer and Director |
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On a pro forma combined basis based on OBDC's and OBDE's total assets as of |
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Assets under management as of |
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Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
To Be Held On
To the Shareholders of
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the annual meeting of shareholders of
The Annual Meeting is being held for the following purposes:
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To elect two members of the Board to serve until the 2028 annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and |
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To ratify the appointment of |
The Board has fixed the close of business on
Important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. The Company's proxy statement, the proxy card, and the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
By Order of the Board of Directors, |
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Shareholders are requested to promptly authorize a proxy vote over the internet, or execute and retupromptly the accompanying proxy card, which is being solicited by the Board. You may authorize a proxy over the internet by following the instructions in the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials or the proxy card. You may execute the proxy card using the methods described in the proxy card. Executing the proxy card is important to ensure a quorum at the Annual Meeting. Proxies may be revoked at any time before they are exercised by submitting a written notice of revocation or a subsequently executed proxy, or by virtually attending the Annual Meeting and voting. |
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Proxy Statement Summary
The summary highlights information that is contained elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. You should carefully read this Proxy Statement in its entirety before voting, as this summary does not contain all of the information that you should consider.
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
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Virtual Meeting Site: |
Record Date: Close of Business |
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Meeting Agenda and Voting Matters
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Elect two members of the Board to serve until the 2028 annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified |
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Ratify the appointment of |
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Corporate Governance Highlights
• All of our directors are independent, except for • All of our Audit, Compensation and • An independent non-executive chairman. • An excellent track record of attendance by our directors at Board and committee meetings in 2024. • A balance of new and experienced directors. • A Code of Business Conduct. |
Directors
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Edward D'Alelio* Age: 72 |
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• Audit • Compensation • NCG • Co-Investment |
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• Audit • Compensation* • NCG* • Co-Investment |
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• Audit* • Compensation • NCG • Co-Investment |
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• Audit • Compensation • NCG • Co-Investment |
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• Audit • Compensation • NCG • Co-Investment |
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Questions and Answers About the Annual Meeting and Voting
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What is the date of the Annual Meeting and where will it be held? |
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The annual meeting (the "Annual Meeting") of shareholders of |
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What will I be voting on at the Annual Meeting? |
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At the Annual Meeting, shareholders will be asked to: |
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elect each of Edward D'Alelio and |
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ratify the selection of |
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Who can vote at the Annual Meeting? |
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Only shareholders of record as of the close of business |
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How many votes do I have? |
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Shareholders are entitled to one vote for each share of the Company's common stock, par value |
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How may I attend the meeting and vote? |
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By voting virtually at the Annual Meeting.The Company will be hosting the Annual Meeting live via audio webcast. Any Shareholder can attend the Annual Meeting live online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/OBDC2025. If you were a Shareholder as of the Record Date, or you hold a valid proxy for the Annual Meeting, you can vote at the Annual Meeting. A summary of the information you need to attend the Annual Meeting online is provided below: |
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Instructions on how to attend and participate via the Internet, including how to demonstrate proof of stock ownership, are posted at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/OBDC2025. |
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Assistance with questions regarding how to attend and participate via the Internet will be provided at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/OBDC2025 on the day of the Annual Meeting. |
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Webcast starts at |
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You will need your 16-Digit Control Number to enter the Annual Meeting. |
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Shareholders may submit questions while attending the Annual Meeting via the Internet. |
To attend and participate in the Annual Meeting, you will need the 16-digit control number located on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. If your shares are held in "street name," you should contact your bank or broker to obtain your 16-digit control number or otherwise vote through the bank or broker. If you lose your 16-digit control number you may join the Annual Meeting as a "Guest" but you will not be able to vote, ask questions or access the list of Shareholders as of the Record Date. The Company will have technicians ready to assist with any technical difficulties Shareholders may have accessing the virtual meeting website. If you encounter any difficulties accessing the virtual meeting website during the check-in or meeting time, please call the technical support number that will be posted on the Annual Meeting login page
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By Proxy through the Internet.You may authorize a proxy through the internet using the web address included in your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. Authorizing a proxy through the internet requires you to input the 16-digitcontrol number located on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. After inputting the 16-digit control number, you will be prompted to direct your proxy to vote on each proposal. You will have an opportunity to review your directions and make any necessary changes before submitting your directions and terminating the internet link.
By Proxy through the Mail.When voting by proxy and mailing your proxy card, you are required to:
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indicate your instructions on the proxy card; |
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date and sign the proxy card; |
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mail the proxy card promptly in the envelope provided, which requires no postage if mailed in |
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allow sufficient time for the proxy card to be received on or before |
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Does the Board recommend voting for each of the Proposals? |
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Yes. The Board unanimously recommends that you vote "FOR" each of the proposals. |
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Why does the Board recommend voting FOR Proposal 1, the election of each of Mr. D'Alelio and |
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Mr. D'Alelio is currently chairman of the Board of Directors and has served in that capacity since 2016. Mr. D'Alelio was formerly a Managing Director and CIO for Fixed Income at Putnam Investments, |
Mr. D'Alelio and
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Why does the Board recommend voting FOR Proposal 2, to ratify the appointment of |
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General Information About the Annual Meeting
The accompanying proxy is solicited on behalf of the
All proxies will be voted in accordance with the instructions contained therein. Unless contrary instructions are specified, if a proxy is properly executed and received by the Company (and not revoked) prior to the Annual Meeting, the Shares represented by the proxy will be voted (1) FORthe election of two members of the Board to serve until the 2028 annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, and (2) FORthe ratification of the selection of
Voting Rights
Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held as of the Record Date.
The Annual Meeting is being held for the following purposes:
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To elect two members of the Board to serve until the 2028 annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and |
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To ratify the selection of |
Quorum Required
A majority of the outstanding Shares must be present or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting in order to have a quorum. If you have properly voted by proxy via internet or mail, you will be considered part of the quorum. We will count "abstain" votes as present for the purpose of establishing a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting. If at any time Shares are held through brokers, we will count broker non-votes as present for the purpose of establishing a quorum. A broker non-vote occurs when a broker holding Shares for a beneficial owner votes on some matters on the proxy card, but not on others, because the broker does not have instructions from the beneficial owner or discretionary authority (or declines to exercise discretionary authority) with respect to those other matters.
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Proposal 1-To elect two members of the Board to serve until the 2028 annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified |
Affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting in person (virtually) or by proxy. |
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Abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect on the result of the vote. |
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Proposal 2-To ratify the selection of |
Affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting in person (virtually) or by proxy. |
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Abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect on the result of the vote. |
You may vote "for" or "against," or abstain from voting on Proposal 1 and Proposal 2. The adoption of each of Proposal 1 and Proposal 2 requires the affirmative vote of the majority of votes cast for each such proposal at the Annual Meeting, meaning the number of shares voted "for" each proposal must exceed the number of shares voted "against" such proposal. The inspector of elections appointed for the Annual Meeting will separately tabulate "for" votes, "against" votes, "abstain" votes, and broker non-votes.
Voting
You may vote by proxy or in person (virtually) at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the instructions provided below.
Voting by Proxy
You also may authorize a proxy through the internet using the web address included on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. Authorizing a proxy through the internet requires you to input the 16-digit control number located on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. After inputting the 16-digit control number, you will be prompted to direct your proxy to vote on each proposal. You will have an opportunity to review your directions and make any necessary changes before submitting your directions and terminating the internet link. When voting by proxy and mailing your proxy card, you are required to:
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indicate your instructions on the proxy card; |
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date and sign the proxy card; |
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mail the proxy card promptly in the envelope provided, which requires no postage if mailed in |
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allow sufficient time for the proxy card to be received on or before |
Voting at the Annual Meeting
The Company will be hosting the Annual Meeting live via audio webcast. Any Shareholder can attend the Annual Meeting live online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/OBDC2025. If you were a Shareholder as of the Record Date, or you hold a valid proxy for the Annual Meeting, you can vote at the Annual Meeting. A summary of the information you need to attend the Annual Meeting online is provided below:
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Instructions on how to attend and participate via the Internet, including how to demonstrate proof of stock ownership, are posted at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/OBDC2025. |
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Assistance with questions regarding how to attend and participate via the Internet will be provided at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/OBDC2025 on the day of the Annual Meeting. |
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Webcast starts at |
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You will need your 16-Digit Control Number to enter the Annual Meeting. |
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Shareholders may submit questions while attending the Annual Meeting via the Internet. |
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To attend and participate in the Annual Meeting, you will need the 16-digit control number located on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. If your shares are held in "street name," you should contact your bank or broker to obtain your 16-digit control number or otherwise vote through the bank or broker. If you lose your 16-digit control number you may join the Annual Meeting as a "Guest" but you will not be able to vote, ask questions or access the list of Shareholders as of the Record Date. The Company will have technicians ready to assist with any technical difficulties Shareholders may have accessing the virtual meeting website. If you encounter any difficulties accessing the virtual meeting website during the check-in or meeting time, please call the technical support number that will be posted on the Annual Meeting login page.
Important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the Annual Meeting.The Company's Proxy Statement, the proxy card, and the Company's Annual Report are available at www.proxyvote.com. The Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials contains instructions on how you can elect to receive a printed copy of the Proxy Statement and Annual Report.
Quorum and Adjournment
A quorum must be present at the Annual Meeting for any business to be conducted. The presence at the Annual Meeting, virtually or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the shares of our common stock outstanding on the Record Date will constitute a quorum.
If a quorum is not present at the Annual Meeting, the chairperson of the Annual Meeting may adjouthe Annual Meeting until a quorum is present.
Proxies for the Annual Meeting
The named proxies for the Annual Meeting are
Expenses of Soliciting Proxies
The Company will pay the expenses of soliciting proxies to be voted at the Annual Meeting, including the cost of preparing and posting this Proxy Statement and the Annual Report to the internet, and the cost of mailing the Notice of Annual Meeting, the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, and any requested proxy materials to the shareholders. The Company has engaged
Revocability of Proxies
A shareholder may revoke any proxy that is not irrevocable by attending the Annual Meeting and voting in person (virtually) or by delivering a proxy in accordance with applicable law bearing a later date to the Secretary of the Company.
Contact Information for Proxy Solicitation
You can contact us by mail sent to the attention of the Assistant Secretary of the Company,
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Record Date
The Board has fixed the close of business on
Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials
In accordance with regulations promulgated by the
This Proxy Statement, the Notice of Annual Meeting and the Annual Report are available at www.proxyvote.com.
Electronic Delivery of Proxy Materials
Pursuant to the rules adopted by the
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Security Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
The percentage ownership set forth below is based on 511,046,234 shares of our common stock outstanding as of the Record Date. To our knowledge, except as indicated in the footnotes to the table, each of the shareholders listed below has sole voting and/or investment power with respect to shares of our common stock beneficially owned by such shareholder.
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Number of Shares Owned |
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Independent Directors |
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Edward D'Alelio |
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All officers and directors as a group (12 persons)(7) |
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Less than 1% |
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Includes 65,733 shares owned by |
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Shares are owned by |
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Shares are held by |
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Includes 19,968 shares held by |
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Includes 6,500 shares held by a trust for which |
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Shares are held jointly by |
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The address for each of the directors and officers is c/o |
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The Adviser and the Administrator
The Adviser is an indirect affiliate of
The address of the Adviser is
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Proposal 1: Election of Directors
At the Annual Meeting, shareholders of the Company are being asked to consider the election of two directors of the Company. Pursuant to the Company's bylaws, the number of directors on the Board may not be fewer than the minimum number required by the Maryland General Corporation Law, or greater than eleven. Under the Company's Articles of Amendment and Restatement (the "Charter"), the directors are divided into three classes. Each class of directors holds office for a three-year term. The Board currently consists of six directors who serve in the following classes: Class III (terms ending at the Annual Meeting) - Edward D'Alelio and
Edward D'Alelio and
A shareholder can vote for, against or abstain from voting for any or all of the director nominees. In the absence of instructions to the contrary, it is the intention of the persons named as proxies to vote such proxy FOR the election of each of the director nominees named below. If any of the director nominees should decline or be unable to serve as a director, the persons named as proxies will vote for such other nominee as may be proposed by the Board's
Required Vote
Each director nominee shall be elected by the affirmative vote of a majority of votes cast at the Annual Meeting in person (virtually) or by proxy, provided that a quorum is present. For the proposal, "abstain votes" and broker non-votes, if any, will count as shares represented at the meeting for purposes of establishing a quorum but will have no effect on the outcome of the vote. There will be no cumulative voting with respect to Proposal 1.
Information about the Nominees and Directors
Set forth below is information, as of
The information below includes specific information about each director's experience, qualifications, attributes or skills that led the Board to the conclusion that the individual is qualified to serve on the Board, in light of the Company's business and structure, including the number of companies in the "
There were no legal proceedings of the type described in Items 401(f)(7) and (8) of Regulation S-K in the past 10 years against any of our directors, director nominees or officers, and none are currently pending.
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Incumbent Class III Directors
Terms Expiring 2025:
Age(1) |
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Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years |
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Number of Companies in Fund Complex(3) Overseen by Director |
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Edward D'Alelio,72 |
Chairman of the Board, Director |
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Class III Director since 2016; Term expires in 2025 |
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Interested Director(4) |
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Chief Executive Officer and Director |
Co-Founder of Co- Co-Chief Investment Officer of each of the Blue Owl Credit Advisers(5) Chief Executive Officer of each of the Blue Owl BDCs |
Class III Director since 2016; Term expires in 2025 |
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• OBDC II • OTF • OCIC • OTIC • Blue Owl |
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The address for each director is c/o |
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Directors serve for three-year terms and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. |
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The term " |
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"Interested person" of the Company as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). |
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The Blue Owl Credit Advisers are comprised of the Adviser, |
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Class III Director Biographies
Edward D'Alelio
Chairman of the Board Independent Director Age:72 Director Since:2016 Committees: • Audit • Compensation • NCG • Co-Investment |
Mr.D'Aleliowas formerly a Managing Director and CIO for Fixed Income at Putnam Investments, |
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Mr. D'Alelio's numerous management positions and broad experiences in the financial services sector provide him with skills and valuable insight in handling complex financial transactions and issues, all of which make him well qualified to serve on the Board. |
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Interested Director Age:58 Director Since:2016 Committees: • N/A |
Mr.Packeris the Chief Executive Officer of each of the Blue Owl BDCs and is a member of the Diversified Lending Investment Committee and the |
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Incumbent Class I Directors
Terms Expiring 2026:
Age(1) |
Position(s) held with the |
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years |
Term of Office and Length of Time Served(2) |
Number of Companies in Fund Complex(3) Overseen by Director |
Other Directorships Held by Director or Nominee for Director |
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer of |
Class I Director since 2016; Term expires in 2026 |
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Managing Director, |
Class I Director since 2021, Term expires in 2026 |
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• OBDC II • OTF • OCIC • OTIC |
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The address for each director is c/o |
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Directors serve for three-year terms and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. |
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The term " |
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Class I Director Biographies
Independent Director Age:62 Director Since:2016 Committees: • Audit • Compensation • NCG • Co-Investment |
Mr.Kayeis the Chief Executive Officer and founder of |
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The Company believes |
Independent Director Age:68 Director Since:2021 Committees: • Audit • Compensation • NCG • Co-Investment |
Mr.Woolridgewas formerly a Managing Director of |
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The Company believes |
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Class II Directors
Terms Expiring 2027:
Age(1) |
Position(s) held with |
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years |
Term of Office and Length of Time Served(2) |
Number of Companies in Fund Complex(3) Overseen by Director |
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Class II Director since 2016; Term expires in 2027 |
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Melissa Weiler,60 |
Director |
Private Investor Managing Director and member of the |
Class II Director since 2021; Term expires in 2027 |
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The address for each director is c/o |
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Directors serve for three-year terms and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. |
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The term " |
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Class II Director Biographies
Independent Director Age:57 Director Since:2016 Committees: • Audit • Compensation • NCG • Co-Investment |
Mr.Templehas served as |
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The Company believes |
Melissa Weiler
Independent Director Age:60 Director Since:2021 • Audit • Compensation • NCG • Co-Investment |
Ms.Weiler was formerly a Managing Director and a member of the |
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The table below shows the dollar range of equity securities of the Company and the aggregate dollar range of equity securities of the
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Beneficial ownership has been determined in accordance with Rule 16a-1(a)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). |
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The dollar range of equity securities of the Company beneficially owned by directors of the Company, if applicable, is calculated by multiplying the closing price per share of the Company's common stock on the Record Date on the |
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The dollar range of equity securities in the |
Information about Executive Officers Who Are Not Directors
The following sets forth certain information regarding the executive officers of the Company who are not directors of the Company.
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Logan Nicholson |
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Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer |
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Chief Compliance Officer |
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Co- Chief Accounting Officer, Co-Treasurer, Co-Controller |
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Co-Chief Accounting Officer, Co-Treasurer, Co-Controller |
2021 |
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The address for each of the Company's executive officers is c/o
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Corporate Governance
The Board
Board Composition
The Board consists of six members. The Board is divided into three classes, with the members of each class serving staggered, three-year terms. The terms of the Company's Class III directors will expire at the Annual Meeting of shareholders; the terms of the Company's Class I directors will expire at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders; and the terms of the Company's Class II directors will expire at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.
The Board believes that a classified board of directors serves the best interests of the Company and its shareholders by promoting the continuity and stability of the Company and its business. A staggered election of directors means that over time the Company can ensure that, at any given time, at least a majority of the directors will have had prior experience on the Board. The Board also believes that classification may enhance the Company's ability to attract and retain well-qualified directors who are able to commit the necessary time and resources to understand the Company, its business affairs and operations. The Board believes that the continuity and quality of leadership that results from a staggered Board enhances long-term planning and promotes the long-term value of the Company. Three-year terms provide the Company's directors an appropriate amount of time to develop a deeper and more thorough understanding of the Company's business, competitive environment and strategic goals. Experienced directors are better positioned to provide effective oversight and advice consistent with the best interests of the stockholders. Staggered terms for directors may also moderate the pace of change in the Board by extending the time required to elect a majority of directors from one to three annual meetings of shareholders.
Messrs. D'Alelio and Packer serve as Class III directors (with terms expiring at the Annual Meeting). Messrs. Kaye and Woolridge serve as Class I directors (with terms expiring in 2026).
Independent Directors
NYSE corporate governance rules require that listed companies have a board of directors consisting of a majority of independent directors, and the Company's Charter requires that a majority of the Board consist of directors who are not "interested persons" of the Company, the Adviser, or any of their respective affiliates, as defined in the 1940 Act ("Independent Directors"). On an annual basis, each member of the Company's Board is required to complete a questionnaire designed to provide information to assist the Board in determining whether the director is independent under NYSE corporate governance rules, the Exchange Act, the 1940 Act and the Company's corporate governance guidelines. The Board limits membership on the Audit Committee, the
Based on these independence standards and the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, after reviewing all relevant transactions and relationships between each director, or any of their family members, and the Company, the Adviser, or of any of their respective affiliates, the Board has determined that Messrs. Kaye, Temple, D'Alelio, and Woolridge and
Interested Directors
Meetings and Attendance
The Board met thirteen times during 2024 and acted on various occasions by written consent. Each of the incumbent directors attended at least 75% of the aggregate number of Board meetings held during the period for which they were a director in 2024 and meetings of the committee(s) on which they served during 2024.
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Board Attendance at the Annual Meeting
The Company's policy is to encourage its directors to attend each annual meeting; however, such attendance is not required at this time. Five of the Company's directors attended the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders.
Board Leadership Structure and Oversight Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the Company's oversight rests with the Board. The Company has entered into a fourth amended and restated investment advisory agreement (the "Investment Advisory Agreement"), pursuant to which the Adviser will manage the Company on a day-to-day basis. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Adviser and the Company's other service providers in accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act, applicable provisions of state and other laws and the Company's charter. The Board is composed of six members, five of whom are directors who are not "interested persons" of the Company or the Adviser as defined in the 1940 Act.
The Board meets in person at regularly scheduled quarterly meetings each year. In addition, the Board may act by unanimous written consent and hold special in-person or telephonic meetings or informal conference calls to discuss specific matters that may arise or require action between regular meetings.
As described below, the Board has established an Audit Committee, a
The Board has appointed Edward D'Alelio, an Independent Director, to serve in the role of Chairman of the Board. The Chairman's role is to preside at all meetings of the Board and to act as a liaison with the Adviser, counsel and other directors generally between meetings. The Chairman serves as a key point person for dealings between management and the directors. The Chairman also may perform such other functions as may be delegated by the Board from time to time. The Board reviews matters related to its leadership structure annually. The Board has determined that the Board's leadership structure is appropriate because it allows the Board to exercise informed and independent judgment over the matters under its purview and it allocates areas of responsibility among committees of directors and the full Board in a manner that enhances effective oversight.
The Company is subject to a number of risks, including investment, compliance, operational and valuation risks, among others. Risk oversight forms part of the Board's general oversight of the Company and is addressed as part of various Board and committee activities. Day-to-day risk management functions are subsumed within the responsibilities of the Adviser and other service providers (depending on the nature of the risk), which carry out the Company's investment management and business affairs. The Adviser and other service providers employ a variety of processes, procedures and controls to identify various events or circumstances that give rise to risks, to lessen the probability of their occurrence and to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur. Each of the Adviser and other service providers has their own independent interest in risk management, and their policies and methods of risk management will depend on their functions and business models. The Board recognizes that it is not possible to identify all of the risks that may affect the Company or to develop processes and controls to eliminate or mitigate their occurrence or effects. As part of its regular oversight of the Company, the Board interacts with and reviews reports from, among others, the Adviser, the Company's chief compliance officer, the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and counsel, as appropriate, regarding risks faced by the Company and applicable risk controls. The Board may, at any time and in its discretion, change the manner in which it conducts risk oversight.
Communications with Directors
Shareholders and other interested parties may contact any member (or all members) of the Board by mail. To communicate with the Board, any individual directors or any group or committee of directors, correspondence should be addressed to the Board or any such individual directors or group or committee of directors by either name or title. All such correspondence should be sent to
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Committees of the Board
The Board has an Audit Committee, a
As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the members of each of the Board's committees are as follows:
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Audit Committee |
Nominating and Governance Committee |
Compensation Committee |
Co-Investment Committee |
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Edward D'Alelio |
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Melissa Weiler |
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●Chair
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Audit Committee Governance, Responsibilities and Meetings
In accordance with its written charter adopted by the Board, the Audit Committee:
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assists the Board's oversight of the integrity of the Company's financial statements, the independent registered public accounting firm's qualifications and independence, the Company's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and the performance of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm; |
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prepares an Audit Committee report, if required by the |
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oversees the scope of the annual audit of the Company's financial statements, the quality and objectivity of the Company's financial statements, accounting and financial reporting policies and internal controls; |
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determines the selection, appointment, retention and termination of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, as well as approving the compensation thereof; |
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pre-approves all audit and non-audit services provided to the Company and certain other persons by such independent registered public accounting firm; and |
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acts as a liaison between the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and the Board. |
The Audit Committee had nine formal meetings in 2024.
The Board has determined that
The current charter of the Audit Committee is available on the Company's website at www.blueowlcapitalcorporation.com.
Each member of the Audit Committee simultaneously serves on the audit committees of three or more public companies, and the Board has determined that each member's simultaneous service on the audit committees of other public companies does not impair such member's ability to effectively serve on the Audit Committee.
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Nominating Committee Governance, Responsibilities and Meetings
In accordance with its written charter adopted by the Board, the Nominating Committee:
The Nominating Committee will consider for nomination to the Board candidates submitted by the Company's shareholders or from other sources it deems appropriate.
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recommends to the Board persons to be nominated by the |
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makes recommendations with regard to the tenure of the directors; |
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is responsible for overseeing an annual evaluation of the Board and its committee structure to determine whether the structure is operating effectively; and |
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recommends to the Board the compensation to be paid to the Independent Directors. |
The Nominating Committee had four formal meetings in 2024. The current charter of the Nominating Committee is available on the Company's website at www.blueowlcapitalcorporation.com.
Director Nominations
Nomination for election as a director may be made by, or at the direction of, the Nominating Committee or by shareholders in compliance with the procedures set forth in the Company's bylaws.
Shareholder proposals or director nominations to be presented at the annual meeting of shareholders, other than shareholder proposals submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be submitted in accordance with the advance notice procedures and other requirements set forth in the Company's bylaws. These requirements are separate from the requirements discussed below to have the shareholder nomination or other proposal included in the Company's proxy statement and form of proxy/voting instruction card pursuant to the
The Company's bylaws require that the proposal or recommendation for nomination must be delivered to, or mailed and received at, the principal executive offices of the Company not earlier than the 150th day prior to the one year anniversary of the date the Company's proxy statement for the preceding year's annual meeting, and not later than the 120th day prior to the first anniversary of the date of the proxy statement for the preceding year's annual meeting. If the date of the annual meeting has changed by more than 30 days from the first anniversary of the date of the preceding year's annual meeting, shareholder proposals or director nominations must be so received not earlier than the 150th day prior to the date of such annual meeting and not later than the later of the 120th day prior to the date of such annual meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made. The Company believes that this deadline is reasonable, as it affords sufficient time to print and send the proxy materials associated with annual meetings of shareholders.
In evaluating director nominees, the Nominating Committee considers, among others, the following factors:
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whether the individual possesses high standards of character and integrity, relevant experience, a willingness to ask hard questions and the ability to work well with others; |
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whether the individual is free of conflicts of interest that would violate applicable law or regulation or interfere with the proper performance of the responsibilities of a director; |
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whether the individual is willing and able to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the Company and be diligent in fulfilling the responsibilities of a director and Board Committee member; |
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whether the individual has the capacity and desire to represent the balanced, best interests of the shareholder as a whole and not a special interest group or constituency; and |
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whether the individual possesses the skills, experiences (such as current business experience or other such current involvement in public service, academia or scientific communities), particular areas of expertise, particular backgrounds, and other characteristics that will help ensure the effectiveness of the Board and Board committees. |
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In evaluating director nominees, the Nominating Committee considers, among others, the following factors:
The Nominating Committee's goal is to assemble a board that brings to the Company a variety of perspectives and skills derived from high-quality business and professional experience.
Other than the foregoing, there are no stated minimum criteria for director nominees, although the Nominating Committee also may consider other factors as they may deem are in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. The Board also believes it appropriate for certain key members of the Company's management to participate as members of the Board.
The Nominating Committee identifies nominees by first evaluating the current members of the Board willing to continue in service. Current members of the Board with skills and experience that are relevant to the Company's business and who are willing to continue in service are considered for re-nomination. If any member of the Board does not wish to continue in service or if the Nominating Committee decides not to re-nominate a member for re-election, the Nominating Committee will identify the desired skills and experience of a new nominee in light of the criteria above. The members of the Board are polled for suggestions as to individuals meeting the aforementioned criteria. Research may also be performed to identify qualified individuals. To date, the Company has not engaged third parties to identify or evaluate or assist in identifying potential nominees, although the Company reserves the right in the future to retain a third-party search firm, if necessary.
The Board has not adopted a formal policy with regard to the consideration of diversity in identifying director nominees. In determining whether to recommend a director nominee, the Nominating Committee considers and discusses diversity, among other factors, with a view toward meeting the needs of the Board as a whole. The Board generally conceptualizes diversity expansively to include, without limitation, concepts such as background, skills, experience, expertise, differences of viewpoint, education, gender, race and culture, and other qualities that contribute to the Board, when identifying and recommending director nominees.
Compensation Committee Governance, Responsibilities and Meetings
In accordance with its written charter adopted by the Board, the Compensation Committee:
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determines, or recommends to the |
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assists the Board with matters related to compensation generally, except with respect to the compensation of the directors; and |
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may delegate its authority to subcommittees or the Chair of the Compensation Committee when it deems appropriate and in the best interests of the Company. |
As none of the Company's executive officers are currently compensated by the Company, the Compensation Committee will not produce and/or review a report on executive compensation practices. The Compensation Committee had three formal meetings in 2024. The current charter of the Compensation Committee is available on the Company's website at www.blueowlcapitalcorporation.com.
Co-Investment Committee, Responsibilities
The Co-Investment Committee is responsible for reviewing and making certain findings in respect of co-investment transactions pursuant to the exemptive relief that has been granted by the
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
No member of the Compensation Committee is a current or former officer of the Company. No member of the Compensation Committee (i) has had any relationship with the Company requiring disclosure under Item 404 of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act, or (ii) is an executive officer of another entity, at which one of our executive officers serves on the Board.
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Compensation Discussion and Analysis
The Company does not currently have any employees and does not expect to have any employees. Services necessary for the Company's business are provided by individuals who are employees of the Adviser or its affiliates, pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement and the Administration Agreement, as applicable. The Company's day-to-day investment and administrative operations are managed by the Adviser. Most of the services necessary for the origination and management of the Company's investment portfolio will be provided by investment professionals employed by the Adviser or its affiliates.
None of the Company's executive officers will receive direct compensation from us. The Company will reimburse the Adviser the allocable portion of the compensation paid by the Adviser (or its affiliates) to the Company's Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs (based on the percentage of time such individuals devote, on an estimated basis, to the Company's business and affairs, and as otherwise set forth in the Administration Agreement). Members of the Adviser's investment committee (the "Investment Committee"), through their financial interests in the Adviser, are entitled to a portion of the profits earned by the Adviser, which includes any fees payable to the Adviser under the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement, less expenses incurred by the Adviser in performing its services under the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Director Compensation
No compensation is expected to be paid to the Company's directors who are "interested persons," as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act. The Company's directors who do not also serve in an executive officer capacity for the Company or the Adviser are entitled to receive annual cash retainer fees, fees for participating in in-person board and committee meetings and annual fees for serving as a committee chairperson. As of
Annual Committee Chair Cash Retainer | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assets Under Management |
Annual Cash Retainer |
Chair of the Board |
Chair of Audit |
Chair of Committee |
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$ | 150,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 5,000 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 175,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 5,000 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 200,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 5,000 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 250,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 5,000 |
The Company also reimburses each of the directors for all reasonable and authorized business expenses in accordance with the Company's policies as in effect from time to time, including reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attending each board meeting and each committee meeting not held concurrently with a board meeting.
The table below sets forth the compensation received by each Independent Director from the Company and the
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Fees Earned and Paid in Cash by the Company |
Total Compensation from the Company |
Total Compensation from the Fund Complex(1)(2) |
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Edward D'Alelio |
$ | 265,000 | $ | 265,000 | $ | 1,492,500 | |||||||||
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$ | 260,000 | $ | 260,000 | $ | 1,457,500 | |||||||||
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$ | 255,000 | $ | 255,000 | $ | 1,422,500 | |||||||||
Melissa Weiler |
$ | 250,000 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 1,387,500 | |||||||||
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$ | 250,000 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 1,387,500 |
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Total compensation received from the |
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Edward D'Alelio |
$ | 265,000 | $ | 165,000 | $ | 196,250 | $ | 265,000 | $ | 215,000 | $ | 190,000 | $ | 196,250 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 260,000 | $ | 160,000 | $ | 191,250 | $ | 260,000 | $ | 210,000 | $ | 185,000 | $ | 191,250 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 255,000 | $ | 155,000 | $ | 186,250 | $ | 255,000 | $ | 205,000 | $ | 180,000 | $ | 186,250 | ||||||||||||||
Melissa Weiler |
$ | 250,000 | $ | 150,000 | $ | 181,250 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 175,000 | $ | 181,250 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 250,000 | $ | 150,000 | $ | 181,250 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 175,000 | $ | 181,250 |
As of
Annual Committee Chair Cash Retainer | ||||||||||||||||
Assets Under Management |
Annual Cash Retainer |
Chair of the Board |
Chair of Audit |
Chair of Committee |
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$ | 150,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 5,000 | ||||||||
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$ | 200,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 5,000 | ||||||||
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$ | 250,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 5,000 | ||||||||
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$ | 300,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 5,000 | ||||||||
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$ | 350,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 5,000 |
Compensation of the Investment Adviser
The Company pays the Adviser an investment advisory fee for its services under the Investment Advisory Agreement consisting of two components: a management fee (the "Management Fee") and an incentive fee (the "Incentive Fee"). The cost of both the Management Fee and the Incentive Fee ultimately will be borne by the Company's shareholders.
The Management Fee is payable quarterly in arrears. The Management Fee is payable at an annual rate of (x) 1.5% of the Company's average gross assets excluding cash and cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts, that is above an asset coverage ratio of 200% calculated in accordance with Sections 18 and 61 of the 1940 Act and (y) 1.00% of the Company's average gross assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents, but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts) that is below an asset coverage ratio of 200% calculated in accordance with Sections 18 and 61 of the 1940 Act, in each case at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters payable quarterly in arrears. The Management Fee for any partial month or quarter, as the case may be, will be appropriately prorated and adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the relevant calendar months or quarters, as the case may be. For purposes of the Investment Advisory Agreement, gross assets means the Company's total assets determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is entitled to an Incentive Fee which consists of two components that are independent of each other, with the result that one component may be payable even if the other is not. A portion of the Incentive Fee is based on the Company's income and a portion is based on the Company's capital gains, each as described below. The portion of the Incentive Fee based on income is determined and paid quarterly in arrears commencing with the first calendar quarter following
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Pre-Incentive Fee net investment income means dividends (including reinvested dividends), interest and fee income accrued by the Company during the calendar quarter, minus operating expenses for the calendar quarter (including the Management Fee, expenses payable under the Administration Agreement, as discussed below, and any interest expense and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the Incentive Fee). Pre-Incentive Fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with pay-in-kind interest ("PIK") and zero coupon securities), accrued income that the Company may not have received in cash. The Adviser is not obligated to retuthe Incentive Fee it receives on PIK interest that is later determined to be uncollectible in cash. Pre-Incentive Fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation or any amortization or accretion of any purchase premium or purchase discount to interest income resulting solely from the purchase accounting for any premium or discount paid for the acquisition of assets in a merger.
To determine whether pre-Incentive Fee net investment income exceeds the hurdle rate, pre-Incentive Fee net investment income is expressed as a rate of retuon the value of the Company's net assets at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter commencing with the first calendar quarter following the Listing Date. Because of the structure of the Incentive Fee, it is possible that the Company may pay an Incentive Fee in a calendar quarter in which the Company incurs a loss. For example, if the Company receives pre-Incentive Fee net investment income in excess of the quarterly hurdle rate, the Company will pay the applicable Incentive Fee even if the Company has incurred a loss in that calendar quarter due to realized and unrealized capital losses. In addition, because the quarterly hurdle rate is calculated based on the Company's net assets, decreases in the Company's net assets due to realized or unrealized capital losses in any given calendar quarter may increase the likelihood that the hurdle rate is reached and therefore the likelihood of the Company paying an Incentive Fee for that calendar quarter. The Company's net investment income used to calculate this component of the Incentive Fee is also included in the amount of the Company's gross assets used to calculate the Management Fee because gross assets are total assets (including cash received) before deducting liabilities (such as declared dividend payments).
The following is a graphical representation of the calculation of the income-related portion of the incentive fee:
Quarterly Subordinated Incentive Fee on
Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income
(expressed as a percentage of the value of net assets)
The second component of the Incentive Fee, the Capital Gains Incentive Fee, payable at the end of each calendar year in arrears, equals 17.5% of cumulative realized capital gains from the Listing Date to the end of each calendar year, less cumulative realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation from the Listing Date to the end of each calendar year. Each year, the fee paid for the Capital Gains Incentive Fee is net of the aggregate amount of any previously paid Capital Gains Incentive Fee for prior periods; provided, however, that the calculation of realized capital gains, realized capital losses, and unrealized capital depreciation shall not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation resulting solely from the purchase accounting for any premium or discount paid for the acquisition of assets in a merger. The Company will accrue, but will not pay, a Capital Gains Incentive Fee with respect to unrealized appreciation because a Capital Gains Incentive Fee would be owed to the Adviser if the Company were to sell the relevant investment and realize a capital gain. For the sole purpose of calculating the Capital Gains Incentive Fee, the cost basis as of the Listing Date for all of the Company's investments made prior to the Listing Date will be equal to the fair market value of such investments as of the last day of the quarter in which the Listing Date occurred; provided, however, that in no event will the Capital Gains Fee payable pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement be in excess of the amount permitted by the Advisers Act, including Section 205 thereof.
The fees that are payable under the Investment Advisory Agreement for any partial period will be appropriately prorated.
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
The Company has entered into both the Investment Advisory Agreement and the Administration Agreement with the Adviser.
Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Company will pay the Adviser a base management fee and an incentive fee. See "Corporate Governance - Compensation of the Investment Adviser" for a description of how the fees payable to the Adviser will be determined. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Company will reimburse the Adviser for expenses necessary to perform services related to the Company's administration and operations. In addition, the Adviser or its affiliates may engage in certain origination activities and receive attendant arrangement, structuring or similar fees.
The Company's executive officers, certain of the Company's directors and certain other finance professionals of Blue Owl also serve as executives of the Blue Owl Credit Advisers and officers and directors of the Company and certain professionals of Blue Owl and the Adviser are officers of
At times, the Company may compete with the Blue Owl BDCs and the private funds and separately managed accounts managed by the Blue Owl Credit Advisers (the "Blue Owl Credit Clients") for capital and investment opportunities. As a result, the Company may not be given the opportunity to participate or participate fully in certain investments made by the Blue Owl Credit Clients. This can create a potential conflict when allocating investment opportunities among the Company and such other Blue Owl Credit Clients. An investment opportunity that is suitable for multiple clients of the Blue Owl Credit Advisers may not be capable of being shared among some or all of such clients and affiliates due to the limited scale of the opportunity or other factors, including regulatory restrictions imposed by the 1940 Act. However, in order for the Adviser and its affiliates to fulfill their fiduciary duties to each of their clients, the Blue Owl Credit Advisers have put in place an investment allocation policy that seeks to ensure the fair and equitable allocation of investment opportunities over time and addresses the co-investment restrictions set forth under the 1940 Act.
Allocation of Investment Opportunities
The Blue Owl Credit Advisers intend to allocate investment opportunities in a manner that is fair and equitable over time and is consistent with its allocation policy, so that no client of the Adviser or its affiliates is disadvantaged in relation to any other client of the Adviser or its affiliates, taking into account such factors as the relative amounts of capital available for new investments, cash on hand, existing commitments and reserves, the investment programs and portfolio positions of the participating investment accounts, the clients for which participation is appropriate, targeted leverage level, targeted asset mix and any other factors deemed appropriate. The Blue Owl Credit Advisers intend to allocate common expenses among the Company and other clients of the Adviser and its affiliates in a manner that is fair and equitable over time or in such other manner as may be required by applicable law or the Investment Advisory Agreement. Fees and expenses generated in connection with potential portfolio investments that are not consummated will be allocated in a manner that is fair and equitable over time and in accordance with policies adopted by the Blue Owl Credit Advisers and the Investment Advisory Agreement.
The Blue Owl Credit Advisers have put in place an investment allocation policy that seeks to ensure the equitable allocation of investment opportunities and addresses the co-investment restrictions set forth under the 1940 Act. When the Company engages in co-investments as permitted by the exemptive relief described below, the Company will do so in a manner consistent with the Blue Owl Credit Advisers' allocation policy. See "Co-Investment Opportunities" beginning on page 29 for more information regarding the conditions of the exemptive relief.
In situations where co-investment with other entities managed by the Adviser or its affiliates is not permitted or appropriate, such as when there is an opportunity to invest in different securities of the same issuer, a committee comprised of certain executive officers of the Blue Owl Credit Advisers (including executive officers of the Adviser) along with other officers and employees, will need to decide whether the Company or such other entity or entities will proceed with the investment. The allocation committee will make these determinations based on the Blue Owl Credit Advisers'
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allocation policy, which generally requires that such opportunities be offered to eligible accounts in a manner that will be fair and equitable over time.
As a result of the exemptive relief, there could be significant overlap in the Company's investment portfolio and the investment portfolio of the Blue Owl Credit Clients that could avail themselves of the exemptive relief and that have an investment objective similar to the Company's.
The Blue Owl Credit Advisers' investment allocation policy is designed to manage the potential conflicts of interest between the Adviser's fiduciary obligations to the Company and its or its affiliates' similar fiduciary obligations to other clients, including the Blue Owl Credit Clients, however, there can be no assurance that the Blue Owl Credit Advisers' efforts to allocate any particular investment opportunity fairly among all clients for whom such opportunity is appropriate will result in an allocation of all or part of such opportunity to the Company. Not all conflicts of interest can be expected to be resolved in the Company's favor.
The allocation of investment opportunities among the Company and any of the other investment funds sponsored or accounts managed by the Adviser or its affiliates may not always, and often will not, be proportional. In general, pursuant to the Blue Owl Credit Advisers' investment allocation policy, the process for making an allocation determination includes an assessment as to whether a particular investment opportunity (including any follow-on investment in, or disposition from, an existing portfolio company held by the Company or another investment fund or account) is suitable for the Company or another investment fund or account including the Blue Owl Credit Clients. In making this assessment, the Blue Owl Credit Advisers may consider a variety of factors, including, without limitation: the investment objectives, guidelines and strategies applicable to the investment fund or account; the nature of the investment, including its risk-retuprofile and expected holding period; portfolio diversification and concentration concerns; the liquidity needs of the investment fund or account; the ability of the investment fund or account to accommodate structural, timing and other aspects of the investment process; the life cycle of the investment fund or account; legal, tax and regulatory requirements and restrictions, including, as applicable, compliance with the 1940 Act (including requirements and restrictions pertaining to co-investment opportunities discussed below); compliance with existing agreements of the investment fund or account; the available capital of the investment fund or account; diversification requirements for BDCs or regulated investment companies; the gross asset value and net asset value of the investment fund or account; the current and targeted leverage levels for the investment fund or account; and portfolio construction considerations. The relevance of each of these criteria will vary from investment opportunity to investment opportunity. In circumstances where the investment objectives of multiple investment funds or accounts regularly overlap, while the specific facts and circumstances of each allocation decision will be determinative, the Blue Owl Credit Advisers may afford prior decisions precedential value.
Pursuant to the Blue Owl Credit Advisers' investment allocation policy, if through the foregoing analysis, it is determined that an investment opportunity is appropriate for multiple investment funds or accounts, the Blue Owl Credit Advisers generally will determine the appropriate size of the opportunity for each such investment fund or account. If an investment opportunity falls within the mandate of two or more investment funds or accounts, and there are no restrictions on such funds or accounts investing with each other, then each investment fund or account will receive the amount of the investment that it is seeking, as determined based on the criteria set forth above.
Certain allocations may be more advantageous to the Company relative to one or all of the other investment funds, or vice versa. While the Blue Owl Credit Advisers will seek to allocate investment opportunities in a way that it believes in good faith is fair and equitable over time, there can be no assurance that the Company's actual allocation of an investment opportunity, if any, or terms on which the allocation is made, will be as favorable as they would be if the conflicts of interest to which the Adviser may be subject did not exist.
Co-Investment Opportunities
As a BDC, the Company is subject to certain regulatory restrictions in negotiating certain investments with entities with which the Company may be restricted from doing so under the 1940 Act, such as the Adviser and its affiliates, unless it obtains an exemptive order from the
The Company, the Adviser and certain of the Company's affiliates have been granted an order for exemptive relief (as amended the "Order") by the
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any's affiliates are investing, and (4) the proposed investment by the Company would not benefit the Adviser, the other affiliated funds that are participating in the investment, or any affiliated person of any of them (other than the parties to the transaction), except to the extent permitted by the exemptive relief and applicable law, including the limitations set forth in Section 57(k) of the 1940 Act. In addition, the Company has received an amendment to its Order to permit it to participate in follow-on investments in its existing portfolio companies with certain affiliates that are private funds when such private funds did not have an investment in such existing portfolio company. The Blue Owl Credit Advisers' investment allocation policy seeks to ensure equitable allocation of investment opportunities between the Company, and the other funds managed by the Adviser and its affiliates. See "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions."
or material waivers of the code that apply to the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer. If the Company makes any substantive amendment to, or grants a waiver from, a provision of its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, the Company will promptly disclose the nature of the amendment or waiver on its website at www.blueowlcapitalcorporation.com or file a Form 8-K with the
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Corporate Governance Guidelines
The Company has adopted corporate governance guidelines which are available on its website at www.blueowlcapitalcorporation.com.
Election of Officers
Executive officers hold their office until their successors have been duly elected and qualified, or until the earlier of their resignation or removal.
License Agreement
The Company has entered into a license agreement (the "License Agreement"), pursuant to which an affiliate of Blue Owl has granted the Company a non-exclusive license to use the name "Blue Owl." Under the License Agreement, the Company has a right to use the Blue Owl name for so long as the Adviser or one of its affiliates remains the Company's investment adviser. Other than with respect to this limited license, the Company has no legal right to the "Blue Owl" name or logo.
Material Non-Public Information
The Company's senior management, members of the Adviser's Diversified Lending Investment Committee and other investment professionals from the Adviser may serve as directors of, or in a similar capacity with, companies in which the Company invests or in which the Company is considering making an investment. Through these and other relationships with a company, these individuals may obtain material non-public information that might restrict the Company's ability to buy or sell the securities of such company under the policies of the company or applicable law.
Required Vote
Each director nominee shall be elected by the affirmative vote of a majority of votes cast at the Annual Meeting in person (virtually) or by proxy, provided that a quorum is present. For the proposal, "abstain" votes and broker non-votes, if any, will count as shares represented at the meeting for purpose of establishing a quorum but will have no effect on the outcome of the vote.
The Board unanimously recommends that you vote"FOR"each of the director nominees.
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Proposal 2: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Although action by the shareholders on this matter is not required, the Audit Committee and the Board believes it is appropriate to seek shareholder ratification of this selection in light of the role played by the independent registered public accounting firm in reporting on the Company's consolidated financial statements. If a quorum is present at the Annual Meeting and the appointment of
Fees
Set forth in the table below are audit fees, audit-related fees, tax fees and all other fees billed to the Company by
For the Fiscal Year ended 2024 |
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Audit Fees(1) |
$ | 1,650,600 | $ | 1,496,850 | ||||||
Audit-Related Fees(2) |
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Tax Fees(3) |
$ | 333,966 | 383,925 | |||||||
All Other Fees(4) |
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Total Fees |
$ | 1,984,566 | $ | 1,880,775 | ||||||
(1) |
"Audit Fees" are fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements and review of interim financial statements or services that are normally provided by |
(2) |
"Audit-Related Fees" are fees billed for assurance and related services by |
(3) |
"Tax Fees" are fees billed for services rendered by |
(4) |
"All Other Fees" are fees billed for services other then those stated above. |
Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
The Audit Committee has established a pre-approval policy that describes the permitted audit, audit-related, tax and other services to be provided by
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Any requests for audit, audit-related, tax and other services that have not received general pre-approval must be submitted to the Audit Committee for specific pre-approval in accordance with its pre-approval policy, irrespective of the amount, and cannot commence until such approval has been granted. Normally, pre-approval is provided at regularly scheduled meetings of the Audit Committee. However, the Audit Committee may delegate pre-approval authority to one or more of its members. The member or members to whom such authority is delegated must report any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting. The Audit Committee does not delegate its responsibilities to pre-approve services performed by
Audit Committee Report
As part of its oversight of the Company's financial statements, the Audit Committee reviewed and discussed with both management and
The Audit Committee has established a pre-approval policy that describes the permitted audit, audit-related, tax and other services to be provided by
Any requests for audit, audit-related, tax and other services that have not received general pre-approval must be submitted to the Audit Committee for specific pre-approval in accordance with its pre-approval policy, irrespective of the amount, and cannot commence until such approval has been granted. Normally, pre-approval is provided at regularly scheduled meetings of the Audit Committee. However, the Audit Committee may delegate pre-approval authority to one or more of its members. The member or members to whom such authority is delegated must report any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting. The Audit Committee does not delegate its responsibilities to pre-approve services performed by
The Audit Committee received and reviewed the written disclosures and the letter from
Based on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board that the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended
Audit Committee Members:
Edward D'Alelio
Melissa Weiler
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The material in this Audit Committee report is not "soliciting material," is not deemed "filed" with the
Required Vote
The affirmative vote of the majority of votes cast on the proposal will determine the outcome of the proposal. For the proposal, "abstain" votes and broker non-votes, if any, will count as shares represented at the meeting for purpose of establishing a quorum but will have no effect on the outcome of the vote.
The board unanimously recommends that you vote"FOR"ratification of the appointment of
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Other Matters to Come Before the Annual Meeting
The Board is not aware of any matters that will be presented for action at the Annual Meeting other than the matters set forth herein. Should any other matters requiring a vote of shareholders arise, it is intended that the proxies that do not contain specific instructions to the contrary will be voted in accordance with the judgment of the persons named in the enclosed form of proxy.
Submission of Shareholder Proposals
Inclusion of Proposals in Our Proxy Statement and Proxy Card Under the
The Company expects that the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders will be held in
Shareholder proposals or director nominations to be presented at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, other than shareholder proposals submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be submitted in accordance with the advance notice procedures and other requirements set forth in our bylaws. These requirements are separate from the requirements discussed above to have the shareholder nomination or other proposal included in our proxy statement and form of proxy/voting instruction card pursuant to the
Our bylaws require that the proposal or recommendation for director nominations must be delivered to, or mailed and received at, the principal executive offices of the Company not earlier than
Householding
Mailings for multiple shareholders going to a single household are combined by delivering to that address, in a single envelope, a copy of the documents (prospectuses, proxy statements, etc.) or other communications for all shareholders who have consented or are deemed to have consented to receiving such communications in such manner in accordance with the rules promulgated by the
Available Information
Copies of the Company's annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K are available at the Company's website (www.blueowlcapitalcorporation.com) or without charge, upon request. Please contact Investor Relations by telephone at (212) 651-4705 or mail your request to
PLEASE VOTE PROMPTLY BY SIGNING AND DATING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AND RETURNING IT IN THE ACCOMPANYING POSTAGE PAID RETURN ENVELOPE, BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED ON THE PROXY CARD, OR BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED ON THE NOTICE OF INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS, WHICH PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORIZING A PROXY THROUGH THE INTERNET. NO POSTAGE IS REQUIRED IF MAILED IN
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