PROSPECT CAPITAL CORP current report, Q1 FY2026

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Prospect Capital Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 15, 2026
Event: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders (Annual Meeting of Stockholders)

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and voting results.

Material Changes

No material financial changes are reported in this filing. The document details the outcome of the Annual Meeting held on January 15, 2026, where stockholders voted on the election of directors.

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

Voting Results: Stockholders elected two Class III directors to serve until the 2028 annual meeting:

  • John F. Barry III: Received 290,642,900 votes "For", 35,895,501 "Against", and 8,645,708 "Abstained".
  • Eugene S. Stark: Received 35,341,298 votes "For", 1,357,087 "Against", and 2,303,961 "Abstained".
Capital Structure (as of September 17, 2025):
  • Common Stock: 465,087,009 shares outstanding.
  • Preferred Stock: Multiple series outstanding, including Series A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, M1, M3, M4, and M5, with total shares ranging from 546,053 to 26,232,644 per series.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing text does not provide specific risks or contingencies beyond standard corporate governance disclosures.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the definitive proxy statement filed on September 18, 2025, for detailed background on the director nominees.
  • Confirm the total number of votes cast versus shares outstanding to assess participation rates.
  • Review the specific terms and dividend rates for the various preferred stock series listed to understand the capital structure obligations.
  • Check subsequent filings for the official appointment of the newly elected directors.