Blue Owl Capital (US:OWL) Prnewswire·2026-02-01 20:05Core Viewpoint - The Blue Owl Capital Inc. class action lawsuit alleges that the company and its executives violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with claims centered around undisclosed liquidity issues and significant pressure on its asset base due to BDC redemptions [1][3]. Group 1: Allegations and Financial Performance - The lawsuit claims that Blue Owl failed to disclose meaningful pressure on its asset base from BDC redemptions, leading to undisclosed liquidity issues [3]. - Financial results for Q3 2025 reported fee-related earnings of $376.2 million, missing consensus estimates, and performance revenue fell 33% year over year to $188,000 [4]. - Following the announcement of a merger agreement involving Blue Owl's direct lending businesses, the stock price fell nearly 5% [5]. Group 2: Impact of External Reports - An article published by Financial Times indicated that OBDC II shareholders could face a 20% reduction in investment value due to the merger, which further impacted Blue Owl's stock price, causing a nearly 6% drop [6]. Group 3: Legal Process and Representation - Investors who purchased Blue Owl securities during the class period can seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the class action lawsuit, representing the interests of all class members [7]. - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is a leading law firm in securities fraud litigation, having recovered over $2.5 billion for investors in 2024 alone [8].