Blue Owl Capital (US:OWL) Businesswire·2025-12-21 15:10Core Viewpoint - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against Blue Owl Capital Inc. due to allegations of violations of federal securities laws, with a deadline for investors to seek lead plaintiff status by February 2, 2026 [1][3]. Group 1: Allegations Against Blue Owl Capital - The complaint alleges that Blue Owl and its executives made false or misleading statements and failed to disclose significant issues, including pressure on its asset base from BDC redemptions [3]. - It is claimed that Blue Owl is facing undisclosed liquidity issues and may limit or halt redemptions of certain BDCs, which misled investors regarding the company's business and prospects [3]. - The Financial Times reported that Blue Owl has blocked redemptions in one of its private credit funds due to a merger, potentially leading to large losses for investors [4]. Group 2: Impact on Investors - Following the news of the merger, investors in Blue Owl Capital Corporation II will permanently lose the ability to redeem cash at the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV), instead trading shares for publicly traded Blue Owl shares, which are currently about 20% under NAV [5]. - On November 17, 2025, Blue Owl's stock price fell by $0.85, or 5.8%, closing at $13.77 per share, indicating a negative impact on investors [5]. Group 3: Legal Proceedings - The lead plaintiff in the class action will be the investor with the largest financial interest who can adequately represent the class, with options for other members to participate or remain absent [6]. - Faruqi & Faruqi encourages individuals with information regarding Blue Owl's conduct to come forward, including whistleblowers and former employees [7].