XA Investments President Kimbery Flynn Speaks to Shareholders About XFLT Proxy Vote
Rhea-AI Summary
XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE:XFLT) reported that XA Investments hosted an informational webinar where president Kimberly Flynn discussed the proposed King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement among the Fund, XA Investments and Rockford Tower Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of King Street Capital Management.
According to XAI, the Fund’s management team and Board believe King Street could benefit the Fund through potential increases in distributions and performance, its institutional investment track record, and its research-driven, adaptive credit management. XFLT shareholders are being asked to vote “FOR” the agreement at a Special Meeting on July 30, 2026 using the WHITE proxy card via internet, phone or mail.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 09 | Proxy contest | Negative | +0.5% | Octagon urged shareholders to reject the proposed King Street sub-adviser change. |
| Jul 01 | Distribution declaration | Positive | +0.8% | XFLT declared its unchanged monthly distribution of $0.225 per share. |
| Jun 01 | Distribution declaration | Positive | +0.1% | XFLT declared its unchanged monthly distribution of $0.225 per share. |
| May 20 | Technology launch | Neutral | -0.2% | XA Investments launched YOGI, a generative AI research tool for fund analysis. |
| May 05 | Adviser appointment | Positive | +1.1% | XA Investments planned to become adviser to the Evanston alternative investment fund. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent history showed three aligned and two divergent reactions, including a +0.45% move after a contested proxy filing.
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XFLT Hosts Webinar on Benefits of the King Street Sub-Adviser
XFLT Asks Shareholders to Vote on the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement at Special Meeting on July 30, 2026
CHICAGO, July 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XA Investments LLC (“XAI”), manager of XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT) (the “Fund”), shared an informational webinar featuring XAI President Kimberly Flynn, who spoke directly to XFLT shareholders on the benefits of the new investment sub-advisory agreement among the Fund, XA Investments LLC and Rockford Tower Asset Management, L.L.C. (the “King Street Sub-Adviser”), a wholly owned subsidiary of King Street Capital Management, L.P. (“King Street”) (the “King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement”) in the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders on July 30, 2026.
Flynn stated:
“There’s a number of different benefits, but I’ll focus on what the Board considered, and we’re really happy to talk about the potential positive benefits resulting from a change. Our XA Investments Management team and the Fund Board believe that King Street will benefit the fund in three main ways.
First, it’s a potential increase in distributions, and a potential for improved performance over time.
Second, King Street, their institutional quality investment management track record is significant, and, [third], King Street’s rigorous research and credit analysis, tactical trading capabilities and adaptive approach, so that they can tailor their management to meet each of the fund’s investment objectives is what we thought was important in terms of improving the outcomes for shareholders.”
How to Vote
The Board urges XFLT shareholders to vote “FOR” the King Street Sub-Adviser on the WHITE Card. Use one of the following options to vote:
- By Internet: Visit the website listed on your WHITE proxy card, enter your control number and follow the simple on-screen instructions.
- By Phone: Call the toll-free number listed on your WHITE proxy card.
- By Mail: Sign and return the enclosed WHITE proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
If you have any questions or need assistance voting your shares please contact our proxy solicitation firm, Okapi Partners LLC, toll-free at (855) 305-0855 or by email at XAI@OkapiPartners.com.
About XA Investments
XA Investments LLC is a Chicago-based firm founded by XMS Capital Partners in 2016. XAI serves as the investment adviser for two listed closed-end funds and an interval closed-end fund. In addition to investment advisory services, the firm also provides investment fund structuring and consulting services focused on registered closed-end funds to meet institutional client needs. XAI offers custom product build and consulting services, including product development and market research, marketing and fund management. XAI believes that the investing public can benefit from new vehicles to access a broad range of alternative investment strategies and managers. For more information, please visit www.xainvestments.com.
About King Street Capital Management
King Street is a global alternative investment firm founded in 1995 that manages
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