FSK Board Neutral on KKR's $150M Tender Offer; Details $150M Preferred Stock Investment and $300M Buyback Plan

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FS KKR Capital Corp.'s board has taken a neutral stance on KKR's $150 million cash tender offer, while detailing a multi-pronged support package that includes a $150 million preferred stock investment from KKR, a $300 million company share repurchase authorization, and an incentive fee waiver, alongside a reduction in its credit facility.

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• Board Neutral on KKR Tender Offer

  The board has taken no position and made no recommendation on KKR's $150 million cash tender offer at $11.00 per share, which is a premium to the May 7, 2026 closing price of $10.95 but a discount to the March 31, 2026 Net Asset Value (NAV) of $18.83.

• $150M Preferred Stock Investment from KKR

  KKR Alternative Assets L.P. will purchase $150 million in newly issued cumulative convertible perpetual preferred stock from FSK, with proceeds intended for general corporate purposes, including share repurchases or debt repayment.

• $300M Company Share Repurchase Authorization

  The company's board authorized a $300 million share repurchase program, which is intended to commence after the completion of KKR's tender offer, providing additional liquidity to stockholders.

• Incentive Fee Waiver from KKR Credit

  KKR Credit, an affiliate of the Purchaser, has agreed to waive 50% of its portion of the subordinated income incentive fee for four consecutive quarters, starting Q2 2026, providing a direct financial benefit to the company.

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This filing provides the company's formal response and detailed rationale for its neutral stance on the tender offer by KKR, an affiliate of its external manager. The tender offer, combined with a $150 million preferred stock investment from KKR and a $300 million company share repurchase authorization, represents a substantial capital support package for FSK, which has recently faced significant financial challenges, including losses, NAV decline, and a dividend cut. While the tender offer price is below the company's net asset value, the overall package aims to provide critical liquidity and stabilize the company's financial position. The concurrent reduction in the credit facility and lowering of the equity floor highlight the ongoing financial pressures, making KKR's support essential for the company's near-term stability.