8-K 1 brhc10039273_8k.htm 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 25, 2022

BLACKROCK DIRECT LENDING CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
000-56231
85-3439073
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification Number)

2951 28th Street, Suite 1000
Santa Monica, California
 
90405
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (310) 566-1000

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on
which registered
None
Not applicable
Not applicable

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☒

Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers

Departure of Bradley B. Pritchard

On June 25, 2022, pursuant to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of BlackRock Direct Lending Corp. (the “Company”), Bradley B. Pritchard informed the Company of his intention to step down as President, Chief Operating Officer and Director of the Company, effective June 25, 2022.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
BlackRock Direct Lending Corp.
 
 
Date: June 30, 2022
By:
/s/ Nik Singhal
 
Name:
 Nik Singhal
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer