Oaktree Specialty Lending Schedules Annual Meeting, Discloses Adviser's Full Acquisition by Brookfield

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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp filed its definitive proxy statement for its annual meeting, including director elections and auditor ratification, alongside the disclosure of Brookfield's full acquisition of OCSL's investment adviser's parent company.

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• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on March 3, 2026, for stockholder votes on key proposals.

• Director Re-election Proposals

  Stockholders will vote on the re-election of two directors, John B. Frank (interested director) and Bruce Zimmerman (independent director), for three-year terms.

• Auditor Ratification

  The company proposes to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

• Adviser Parent Company Acquisition

  Brookfield Corporation announced a proposed transaction to acquire the remaining 26% interest in Oaktree (parent of OCSL's investment adviser), leading to 100% ownership and control rights by Q1 2026.

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The definitive proxy statement outlines routine annual meeting proposals but also reveals a significant change in the ownership structure of OCSL's investment adviser's parent company. Brookfield Corporation's planned full acquisition of Oaktree, expected by Q1 2026, grants Brookfield the right to appoint a majority of Oaktree's board and assume control. While Oaktree is expected to operate independently, this shift in ultimate control of the adviser could have long-term implications for OCSL's management and strategic direction. The filing also highlights substantial fee waivers by the adviser, which are beneficial to shareholders.