Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) AGM 2026 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
AGM 2026 summary
23 Jun, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Meeting called to order by CEO and Chairman, with introduction of the Secretary to lead proceedings.
Agenda included election of two Class III directors and a proposal to authorize issuance of up to 25% of outstanding common stock below NAV.
Shareholder proposals
No stockholder nominations or proposals were filed for this meeting; business limited to board-nominated director elections and the below NAV proposal.
Overview of voting outcomes
Ronald J. Kramer elected as Class III director with 64,555,182 votes for, 2,968,714 against, and 3,614,411 abstentions.
Leslie D. Michelson elected as Class III director with 64,924,831 votes for, 2,711,604 against, and 3,501,872 abstentions.
Proposal to authorize issuance of up to 25% of common stock below NAV approved with 54,279,222 votes for, 12,839,743 against, and 4,019,342 abstentions.
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