ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (ACP) ANNOUNCES ISSUANCE OF SERIES A MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES

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abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP) closed a $100 million private offering of Series A Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares on December 18, 2025.

The Series A shares are rated A2 by Moody's and mature on December 18, 2030. Net proceeds will be used primarily to refinance the fund's existing debt and to make new portfolio investments. Current leverage items include a $300 million 364-day syndicated revolving credit facility (currently drawn at $180 million), $100 million Series A mandatorily redeemable preferred, and $40 million 5.25% perpetual preferred shares.

Positive

• $100M Series A mandatorily redeemable preferred issued
• Series A shares rated A2 by Moody's
• Proceeds earmarked to refinance existing debt and invest

Negative

• Creates a $100M mandatory redemption obligation due 12/18/2030
• Fund currently $180M drawn on $300M revolver

News Market Reaction – ACP

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In the Dec 19 session, ACP declined 0.37%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement details a $100 million A2-rated Series A mandatorily redeemable preferred issuance...

Analysis

This announcement details a $100 million A2-rated Series A mandatorily redeemable preferred issuance, primarily to refinance existing debt and fund new portfolio investments. Combined with a $300 million revolving credit facility and $40 million in 5.25% perpetual preferreds, ACP continues to rely on structured leverage. Investors may watch how management deploys these proceeds, the realized interest-rate differential, and any future updates on leverage levels and income generation relative to the fund’s objectives.

Key Figures

Private preferred offering: $100 million Credit facility size: $300 million Credit facility drawn: $180 million +5 more

8 metrics

Private preferred offering $100 million Series A Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares due December 18, 2030

Credit facility size $300 million 364-day syndicated revolving credit facility

Credit facility drawn $180 million Current drawn amount on revolving credit facility

Series A MRPS size $100 million 5-year Series A Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares

Perpetual preferred size $40 million 5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares

Perpetual preferred coupon 5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares dividend rate

Preferred maturity December 18, 2030 Maturity date of Series A Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares

Moody's rating A2 Rating on Series A Mandatorily Redeemable and Perpetual Preferred Shares

Historical Context

3 past events · Latest: Dec 09 (Positive)

Pattern 3 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Dec 09	Preferred dividend	Positive	+0.2%	Quarterly dividend declaration on 5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares.
Sep 10	Preferred dividend	Positive	+0.0%	Announcement of quarterly dividend on 5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares.
Aug 01	ATM equity program	Neutral	+0.0%	Launch of $75 million at-the-market common equity offering program.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent dividend and offering announcements have seen flat-to-slightly-positive price reactions, with no sharp divergences.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund has focused on income stability and capital access. Two dividend announcements for its 5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares in September 2025 and December 2025 produced flat to slightly positive moves (up to 0.19%). In August 2025, the fund established a $75 million at-the-market equity program with no immediate price reaction. Today’s preferred-share financing continues this pattern of capital-structure and income-focused actions.

Key Terms

mandatorily redeemable preferred shares, revolving credit facility, perpetual preferred shares, private offering

4 terms

mandatorily redeemable preferred shares financial

"closed a $100 million private offering of Series A Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares"

Preferred shares that the issuing company is legally required to buy back at a specified date or upon a specified event; they behave more like a timed loan than permanent equity. Investors get priority on dividends and a contractual return like interest, but limited upside from company growth, while the issuer must plan for the cash outflow—so these securities affect both investor income expectations and a company’s future liquidity and leverage.

revolving credit facility financial

"364- day Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility | $300"

A revolving credit facility is a type of loan that a business can borrow from whenever it needs money, up to a set limit. It’s like having a credit card for companies—allowing them to borrow, pay back, and borrow again as needed, providing flexibility for managing cash flow or funding short-term expenses.

perpetual preferred shares financial

"5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares | $40 | A2"

Perpetual preferred shares are a type of equity that pays regular, often fixed, dividends indefinitely and does not have a maturity date like a bond. They rank above common stock for dividends and in liquidation, so they can act like a steady-income hybrid between stock and bond; investors care because these shares offer ongoing income and higher priority in payouts but typically have limited upside and interest-rate and issuer-credit risk.

private offering financial

"has closed a $100 million private offering of Series A"

A private offering is the sale of securities—such as shares or bonds—directly to a limited group of investors rather than through public markets or a broad auction. It matters to investors because it changes who owns the company and how much cash the business has available, which can dilute existing shareholders, affect share liquidity and price discovery, and signal strategic moves or funding needs; think of it as selling a batch of goods to a few trusted customers instead of opening a shop to everyone.

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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP) has closed a $100 million private offering of Series A Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares due December 18, 2030. These Shares are rated A2 by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

Net proceeds from the offering will be used primarily to refinance the Fund's existing debt and to make new portfolio investments.

The table below summarizes certain key terms of the Fund's current leverage:

	Amount ($ in millions)	Moody's Rating	Maturity
364- day Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility	$3001		September 4, 2026
5-year Series A Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares	$100	A2	December 18, 2030
5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares	$40	A2

¹Currently drawn at $180 million.

The Fund's anticipates that its strategic use of leverage will be beneficial to income generation due to the positive interest-rate differential between the interest earned and the cost of leverage. Management remains optimistic that the diverse fixed-income market investment opportunities will be both well sustained and well placed to deliver on the Fund's investment objectives.

The Series A Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration.

About Aberdeen Investments

Aberdeen Investments Global is the trade name of Aberdeen's investments business, herein referred to as "Aberdeen Investments" or "Aberdeen". In the United States, Aberdeen Investments refers to the following affiliated, registered investment advisers: abrdn Inc., abrdn Investments Limited and abrdn Asia Limited.

Aberdeen Investments is one of the world's largest asset management firms with extensive experience in managing closed-end funds dating back to the 1980s. As of September 30, 2025, Aberdeen Investments had approximately $515 billion in assets under management. Moreover, closed-end funds are an important element of Aberdeen Investments' client base in the U.S. and globally, managing 15 U.S. closed-end funds and 13 non-U.S. closed-end funds, totaling $26.1 billion in assets as of September 30, 2025.

Important Information

Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. A Fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund's portfolio. There is no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment objective. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The value at which a closed-end fund stock trades on a stock exchange is a function of external market factors that are not under the control of the Fund's Board or Investment Advisor. Closed-end fund shares may therefore trade at a premium or a discount to net asset value at any given time. Shareholders should be aware that a fund trading at a premium to net asset value may not be sustainable, and a fund's discount to net asset value can widen as well as narrow. Shareholders of a fund trading at a premium who participate in that fund's dividend reinvestment plan should note the reinvestment of distributions may occur at a premium to net asset value.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund | Aberdeen

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FAQ

What did abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP) announce on December 18, 2025?

ACP closed a $100 million private offering of Series A mandatorily redeemable preferred shares on December 18, 2025.

What are the key terms of ACP's Series A mandatorily redeemable preferred shares?

The Series A shares are rated A2 by Moody's and mature on December 18, 2030.

How will ACP use the proceeds from the $100M preferred offering?

Net proceeds will be used primarily to refinance existing debt and to make new portfolio investments.

What is ACP's current drawn amount on its revolving credit facility?

ACP's 364-day syndicated revolving credit facility is $300 million, currently drawn at $180 million.

Does the press release state any credit ratings for ACP's new issuance?

Yes, Moody's assigned an A2 rating to the Series A mandatorily redeemable preferred shares.

Are ACP's Series A mandatorily redeemable preferred shares registered for public resale in the U.S.?

No, the Series A shares are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and cannot be offered or sold in the U.S. absent registration or an exemption.