Board Approves King Street as New Sub-Adviser, Octagon to Resign
XFLT sits 27% above its 52-week low of $14.925.
Summary
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust announced a significant change in its investment management, with King Street Sub-Adviser set to replace Octagon Credit Investors, pending shareholder approval.
Key Events · Corporate Governance and Compliance · XFLT
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New Investment Sub-Adviser Approved
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved King Street Sub-Adviser, an affiliate of King Street Capital Management, L.P., to serve as the new investment sub-adviser.
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Current Sub-Adviser to Resign
Octagon Credit Investors, LLC, the Trust's current investment sub-adviser, will resign effective around July 30, 2026.
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Shareholder Approval Required
The King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement is subject to shareholder approval, with a special meeting intended for approximately July 30, 2026.
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Name Change Planned
The Trust's name will change to "XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust" to reflect the sub-adviser change.
Analysis · XFLT · Unknown
The Trust's Board has approved King Street Sub-Adviser to take over investment management, replacing Octagon Credit Investors. This change, subject to shareholder approval, brings in a large, reputable asset manager to dynamically manage the fund's CLO and loan portfolio, potentially enhancing investment strategy execution. This is a material change in the fund's operational management.
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