Blue Owl Capital Inc. Announces Results of 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

NEW YORK, June 4, 2026 – Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL), a leading alternative asset manager, has released the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, an event that could have significant implications for shareholders and the future direction of the company.

Key Highlights from the Annual Meeting

• All Proposals Passed by Large Margins: Shareholders voted on two major proposals, both of which were approved with overwhelming majorities.
• Election of Directors: The company’s stockholders elected Claudia Holz as a Class II Director to a three-year term, expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (or until a successor is elected or qualified, or until earlier resignation or removal).
  • Voting Results for Director Election:
    • For: 5,760,247,212 votes
    • Against: 184,355 votes
    • Abstain: 130,034,660 votes
    • Broker Non-Votes: Not specified in detail, but included in total eligible votes
• Ratification of Auditors: Shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as Blue Owl’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
  • Voting Results for Auditor Ratification:
    • For: 6,073,980,718 votes
    • Against: 516,886 votes
• High Participation Rate: Out of a total of 6,273,755,530 votes eligible to be cast, shares entitled to cast 6,074,716,356 votes were represented at the meeting—indicating strong shareholder engagement.

Capital Structure and Voting Power

• Class A Shares: 675,802,413 shares outstanding, representing one vote per share.
• Class C Shares: 578,948,693 shares outstanding, representing one vote per share.
• Class D Shares: 304,299,203 shares outstanding, representing 5,019,004,424 votes (about 80% of total votes). This super-voting class continues to give substantial control to certain holders, which is a key element for shareholders to consider as it could impact governance and future decision-making.
• Class B Shares: None outstanding.

Other Governance and Regulatory Matters

• Emerging Growth Company Status: Blue Owl Capital is not considered an “emerging growth company” as defined under Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act of 1934.
• Filings Not in Connection with Soliciting Material or Tender Offers: The company confirmed that the 8-K filing does not trigger any written communications under Rule 425, soliciting material under Rule 14a-12, nor pre-commencement communications under Rules 14d-2(b) or 13e-4(c).

What Investors Should Watch

• Stable Board and Auditor: The re-election of directors and the continued engagement of KPMG as the auditor indicate stability in governance and oversight. These are typically viewed positively by the market, but do not, by themselves, signal major strategic changes.
• Super Voting Power Remains Concentrated: With Class D shares representing 80% of the total voting power, investors should be aware that control of key decisions remains with a concentrated group. Any future proposals or strategic changes will be heavily influenced by these holders.
• No Shareholder Proposals or Contested Issues: There were no contentious proposals or contested director elections, indicating consensus among shareholders and management.

Potential Share Price Impact

While the results of the meeting reaffirm the current governance and strategic oversight at Blue Owl Capital Inc., there are no new price-sensitive actions or events disclosed in this filing that would be expected to cause significant share price movement in the immediate term. The continued dominance of Class D shares in voting power is a structural factor already known to the market.

Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should perform their own due diligence and consult with professional advisors before making investment decisions. The information was prepared based on public filings by Blue Owl Capital Inc. as of June 4, 2026. No representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of this information, and market conditions may change.

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