FS KKR Capital Seeks Shareholder Approval for Significant Dilutive Capital Raising Flexibility

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FS KKR Capital Corp. is asking shareholders to approve proposals allowing it to sell up to 25% of shares below NAV and issue warrants/options, granting significant dilutive capital raising flexibility amidst recent financial challenges.

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• Authorization to Sell Shares Below NAV

  Shareholders are asked to approve a proposal allowing the company to sell up to 25% of its outstanding common stock below net asset value per share in future offerings, with no specified limit on the discount. This authorization, if granted, would be effective for 12 months and is a renewal of a similar approval from 2025.

• Authorization to Issue Warrants, Options, or Rights

  The company seeks approval to issue warrants, options, or rights (including convertible preferred stock and debentures) that, upon exercise or conversion, would not exceed 25% of the company's outstanding voting securities. These derivatives could have an exercise/conversion price below NAV at the time of exercise.

• Director Re-election

  Four Class A Directors (Michael J. Hagan, Jeffrey K. Harrow, James H. Kropp, and Elizabeth J. Sandler) are nominated for re-election to three-year terms expiring in 2029. This is a routine corporate governance matter.

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FS KKR Capital Corp. is seeking shareholder authorization to significantly increase its capital raising flexibility through two key proposals. The first allows the company to sell up to 25% of its outstanding shares below net asset value (NAV) per share, with no limit on the discount. The second authorizes the issuance of warrants, options, or rights, which could result in up to 25% dilution of voting securities upon exercise. These proposals, if approved, grant the company substantial power to raise capital, which could be highly dilutive to existing shareholders, especially given the company's stock currently trades at a significant discount to its NAV. This request for broad capital raising authority follows a period of deteriorating financial performance, including a significant drop in 2025 earnings and net asset value, a dividend cut, and a recent credit rating downgrade by Fitch to 'BB+' with a negative outlook. While the board states this flexibility is crucial for operations, debt repayment, and investment opportunities, the potential for substantial dilution in a challenging financial environment presents a notable risk for investors.