Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at the company’s Greenwich, CT office, with both common and preferred shareholders eligible to vote on director elections.

• Proxy materials, including the annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, are available online and by request.

• The record date for voting eligibility is March 31, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote to elect two directors: Kevin F. McDonald (by all shareholders) and Thomas P. Majewski (by preferred shareholders only), each to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.

• The board unanimously recommends voting “FOR” both nominees.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2027 annual meeting by December 8, 2026, for inclusion in proxy materials.

• Procedures for shareholder nominations and proposals are detailed, including advance notice and information requirements.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of six directors, four of whom are independent and two are interested persons under the Investment Company Act.

• The board is divided into three classes, with staggered terms expiring in 2027, 2028, and 2029.

• The board has established Audit and Nominating Committees, both composed entirely of independent directors.

• The chairperson is an interested director, while a lead independent director acts as liaison among independent directors and management.

• Directors’ qualifications emphasize diverse professional backgrounds and experience in finance, investment, and management.