Not independent
Tenure on this board
8.8 yrs
Also a director at
Chevron Corp (CVX)Daily Journal Corp (DJCO)
Meeting calendar
OCSL · Annual meeting · Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp
2 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Elect two directors (John B. Frank and Bruce Zimmerman) to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting; and ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Market cap
$1.1B
1Y TSR
-5.1%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Jan 5, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Mar 3, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect two directors (John B. Frank and Bruce Zimmerman) to serve three-year terms expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot2
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC | 4.2% | 3,721,494 | $42M |
| 2 | BRUNI J V CO /CO | 2.8% | 2,497,874 | $28M |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 2.7% | 2,341,004 | $26M |
| 4 | ARES MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.4% | 2,099,305 | $24M |
| 5 | Generali Asset Management SPA SGR | 2.4% | 2,087,981 | $24M |
| 6 | OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LPActivist | 2.1% | 1,852,456 | $21M |
| 7 | VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | 1.9% | 1,703,581 | $19M |
| 8 | Claret Asset Management Corp | 1.9% | 1,668,487 | $19M |
| 9 | UBS Group AG | 1.5% | 1,333,788 | $15M |
| 10 | RIVERNORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.5% | 1,279,906 | $14M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp 2026 meeting is Monday, January 5, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 2 director nominees at the Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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