Saratoga Investment Corp. Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Results

What Happened

• Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAR) filed an 8-K disclosing the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting held on September 22, 2026. As of the July 27, 2026 record date, 16,080,916 shares were eligible to vote and 11,352,552 shares were voted in person or by proxy (about 70.6% turnout).
• Director nominees G. Cabell Williams and Henri J. Steenkamp were elected to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting or until their successors are elected. Votes for Williams were 4,909,018 for and 540,613 withheld; votes for Steenkamp were 5,064,023 for and 385,608 withheld.
• Shareholders ratified the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026 by a vote of 11,053,928 for, 199,531 against, and 99,093 abstentions.

Key Details

• Record date: July 27, 2026 — 16,080,916 shares eligible to vote.
• Voting participation: 11,352,552 shares voted (≈70.6% of eligible shares).
• Director election tallies:
  • G. Cabell Williams — For: 4,909,018; Withheld: 540,613.
  • Henri J. Steenkamp — For: 5,064,023; Withheld: 385,608.
• Auditor ratification: Ernst & Young LLP — For: 11,053,928; Against: 199,531; Abstain: 99,093.

Why It Matters

• Director elections confirm continuity of the board leadership through the 2029 Annual Meeting, which can affect the company’s strategic oversight and governance stability.
• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor ensures continuity in the company’s external audit coverage for the referenced fiscal year, an important element of financial reporting and investor assurance.
• Voting turnout and the margin on these items give investors a clear view of shareholder support for governance matters disclosed in this filing.