UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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BLACKROCK DIRECT LENDING CORP.
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Santa Monica, California 90405
To the Stockholders of Blackrock Direct Lending Corp.:
We are writing to inform you that the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of BlackRock Direct Lending Corp. (the “Company”) has been adjourned and will reconvene virtually at https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1618461&tp_key=20304d7f86 on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time to allow us more time to solicit votes with respect to the proposal (the “Director Proposal”) to elect all four Director nominees to the Board of Directors of the Company to serve until the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company, or until their respective successor is duly elected and qualifies.
Our records indicate that as of March 27, 2023, the “Record Date” for the Annual Meeting, you held shares of the Company and, therefore, you are entitled to vote on the Director Proposal, which is described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting (the “Proxy Statement”) as set forth on the proxy card attached thereto, which were mailed to you on or about April 10, 2023. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote on the Director Proposal.
REMEMBER: Your vote is important, no matter how large or small your holdings may be. Please take a moment to vote your shares.
In particular, the Company’s Board of Directors, including the Independent Directors, recommends that you vote your shares in favor of the Director Proposal. Voting promptly may help reduce solicitation costs and will stop you from receiving follow up phone calls or mailings.
If you have any questions about the proposals to be voted on, please email Alternatives Client Services at AlternativesClientServices@BlackRock.com. The reconvened Annual Meeting will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time, at https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1618461&tp_key=20304d7f86, with online check-in beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on June 13, 2023. Ample time should be allowed for the check-in procedures. In the event of difficulties during the check-in time or during the reconvened Annual Meeting, technical support at the number posted on the Annual Meeting log-in page should be consulted.
Thank you in advance for your participation and your consideration in this extremely important matter.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Nik Singhal | |
Nik Singhal | |
Director and Chief Executive Officer |