Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Meeting calendar
BCSF · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 21, 2026
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc
3 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Elect three Class I directors (Amy Butte, Thomas A. Hough, Clare S. Richer) to three-year terms expiring in 2029; and ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Market cap
$823M
1Y TSR
-5.7%
Board grade
B
Record date
Apr 10, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 21, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Class I Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect Amy Butte, Thomas A. Hough and Clare S. Richer as Class I Directors, each to serve three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified.
- 2
Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Also a director at
Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bain Capital Credit, LP | 18.2% | 11,822,433 | $147M |
| 2 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 4.0% | 2,617,306 | $32M |
| 3 | Cresset Asset Management, LLC | 3.2% | 2,072,844 | $26M |
| 4 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 2.3% | 1,514,955 | $19M |
| 5 | DIMENSION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.9% | 1,224,490 | $15M |
| 6 | PANORAMIC INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | 1.8% | 1,163,189 | $14M |
| 7 | Melia Wealth LLC | 1.8% | 1,163,088 | $14M |
| 8 | VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | 1.7% | 1,124,424 | $14M |
| 9 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1.6% | 1,022,355 | $13M |
| 10 | UBS Group AG | 1.4% | 910,428 | $11M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc (BCSF) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, April 10, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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