Oxford Square Capital (OXSQ) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at the company’s headquarters in Greenwich, CT, with provisions for possible remote participation if needed.

• Shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026, are entitled to vote on key proposals, including director elections and auditor ratification.

• Proxy materials are primarily distributed electronically, with options for hard copies upon request, and multiple voting methods are available.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Two directors, Steven P. Novak and Charles M. Royce, are nominated for three-year terms expiring in 2029.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, is proposed.

• The board unanimously recommends voting FOR both proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 annual meeting must be received by March 10, 2027, to be considered for inclusion.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of five directors with staggered three-year terms; independence is reviewed annually per NASDAQ and 1940 Act standards.

• Four standing committees—Audit, Valuation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Compensation—are composed solely of independent directors.

• The board conducts annual self-evaluations and encourages direct communication from shareholders.

• Directors are selected for diverse backgrounds, high integrity, and relevant expertise.