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KKR Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: KIO) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company focused on generating a high level of current income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. Managed by KKR Credit Advisors (US) LLC, an indirect subsidiary of KKR & Co. Inc., the Fund invests primarily in first- and second-lien secured loans, unsecured loans and high yield corporate debt instruments, as well as other loans and fixed-income securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers.
The KIO news stream prominently features regular monthly distribution announcements that detail per-share distribution amounts, ex-dates, record dates and payable dates. These releases also explain how the stated distribution rate is calculated and emphasize that it is not necessarily indicative of future results or total return. For income-focused investors, these updates provide insight into the Fund’s ongoing cash distribution profile and related regulatory notices under Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
News about KKR Income Opportunities Fund also highlights risk disclosures and portfolio characteristics, including the Fund’s use of leverage, exposure to loans and other fixed-income instruments, and potential investments in non-U.S. issuers. Articles often reiterate that closed-end funds can trade at discounts to net asset value and that investment return and principal value can fluctuate.
In addition to distribution-related items, KIO news can include corporate and governance updates, such as information on special shareholder meetings or changes in key officers reported through regulatory filings. Investors and researchers can use this news page to track recurring distribution schedules, understand the Fund’s risk framework as described in its communications, and follow notable corporate events affecting KIO over time.
KKR Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: KIO) declared a monthly distribution of $0.1215 per share, payable on Jan 30, Feb 27 and Mar 31, 2026, with corresponding ex/record dates of Jan 16, Feb 13 and Mar 13, 2026.
Using a closing price of $11.65 (Jan 6, 2026), the announcement cites an annualized distribution rate of 12.52%. The notice warns that distribution sources are estimates, may include short- or long-term capital gains or return of capital, and final tax reporting will appear on Form 1099-DIV after year-end.
The Fund is a diversified closed-end fund managed by KKR Credit; distributions are not guaranteed and NAV, market price and yields may fluctuate.
KKR Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: KIO) has declared monthly distributions of $0.1215 per common share for October, November, and December 2025. Based on the Fund's current share price of $12.63, this represents an annualized distribution rate of 11.54%.
The closed-end fund, managed by KKR Credit Advisors, primarily invests in secured loans, unsecured loans, and high-yield corporate debt instruments. The Fund aims to achieve a high level of current income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation through a dynamic investment strategy in targeted portfolio loans and fixed-income instruments.
KKR Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: KIO) has declared monthly distributions of $0.1215 per common share for April, May, and June 2025. Based on the Fund's current share price of $12.16 (as of March 17, 2025), this represents an annualized distribution rate of 11.99%.
The Fund, managed by KKR Credit Advisors, is a diversified, closed-end management investment company focusing on first- and second-lien secured loans, unsecured loans, and high yield corporate debt instruments. Its primary objective is achieving high current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary goal.
Investors should note that distribution rates may be affected by various factors, and portions of distributions might be treated as paid from sources other than net investment income, including capital gains or return of capital.
KKR Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: KIO) has completed its acquisition of Insight Select Income Fund (INSI) assets. INSI shareholders will receive 1.34709 KIO shares for each INSI share, based on closing net asset values of $17.62 and $13.08 for INSI and KIO, respectively, as of February 6, 2025.
Of INSI shareholders, 55.6% elected to receive cash consideration, resulting in approximately 8.8% of their INSI shares' value in cash, with the remainder in KIO shares. Cash election proceeds and whole shares will be distributed on February 12, 2025, with fractional share proceeds to follow the next week.
KIO, managed by KKR Credit Advisors, aims to generate high current income and capital appreciation by investing in secured and unsecured loans and high-yield corporate debt instruments of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers.
KKR Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: KIO) has declared monthly distributions of $0.1215 per common share for February and March 2025. Based on the Fund's current share price of $12.96, this represents an annualized distribution rate of 11.25%.
The distribution schedule includes revised dates for February: Ex-Date and Record Date on February 6, 2025 (changed from February 14), with payment on February 28, 2025. March distributions maintain Ex-Date and Record Date on March 14, 2025, with payment on March 31, 2025.
The Fund notes that distributions may come from various sources, including net investment income, short-term capital gains, long-term capital gains, or return of capital. Final source determination will be made after year-end through Form 1099-DIV.
KKR Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: KIO) has announced that shareholders approved the issuance of additional common shares related to the reorganization with Insight Select Income Fund (INSI) at a special meeting held on January 15, 2025. The reorganization involves transferring all assets and certain liabilities of INSI to KIO at net asset value. The transaction is expected to close on February 7, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
KKR Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: KIO) has announced the adjournment of its special meeting of shareholders originally scheduled for January 10, 2025. The meeting's purpose was to vote on the issuance of additional common shares related to the proposed reorganization with Insight Select Income Fund. The adjournment aims to allow for additional shareholder solicitation and voting time.
The special meeting will reconvene on January 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time at Dechert LLP's offices in New York. The proposal involves the transfer of all assets and certain liabilities from Insight Select Income Fund to KIO at net asset value.
KKR Income Opportunities Fund (KIO) has announced monthly distributions of $0.1215 per common share for January, February, and March 2025. Based on the Fund's current share price of $13.31 (as of December 16, 2024), this represents an annualized distribution rate of 10.95%.
The distributions will be payable on January 31, February 28, and March 31, 2025, with corresponding ex-dates and record dates on January 10, February 14, and March 14, 2025. The Fund notes that distributions may come from various sources, including net investment income, short-term capital gains, long-term capital gains, or return of capital.
KKR Income Opportunities Fund (KIO) and Insight Select Income Fund (INSI) have announced a definitive agreement for KIO to acquire INSI's assets. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2024, will result in INSI shareholders receiving KIO shares with an option for up to 5% cash consideration. Key benefits include:
1. Increased size and scale (over $500M in net assets)
2. Attractive dividend (9.9% annual distribution rate as of 9/30/2024)
3. Enhanced liquidity and investor visibility
4. Operating expense savings
5. Access to KKR's credit platform ($237B AUM as of 6/30/2024)
KKR will offer a 12-month management fee waiver, reducing it from 1.10% to 0.99%. The transaction is intended to be a tax-free reorganization, subject to shareholder approvals and closing conditions.
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