XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Will Host its Q4 2025 Quarterly Webinar on March 4, 2026

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XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) will host its Q4 2025 Quarterly Webinar on March 4, 2026 at 11:00 am ET. The webinar will feature a moderated Q&A with Kevin Davis, Kimberly Flynn, and Lauren Law and include a replay.

Participants can register via the Knowledge Bank at xainvestments.com and join by web or telephone. The Trust invests primarily in floating rate private credit and targets attractive total return with emphasis on income generation.

News Market Reaction – XFLT

-1.52%

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-1.52% News Effect

On the day this news was published, XFLT declined 1.52%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Webinar date: March 4, 2026 Webinar time: 11:00 am ET Dial-in numbers: (312) 626 6799, (646) 558 8656, (267) 831 0333, (720) 928 9299, (213) 338 8477 +2 more

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Webinar date March 4, 2026 Q4 2025 quarterly webinar

Webinar time 11:00 am ET Q4 2025 quarterly webinar

Dial-in numbers (312) 626 6799, (646) 558 8656, (267) 831 0333, (720) 928 9299, (213) 338 8477 Telephone access options for webinar audio

Webinar ID 863 6682 1248 Access code for Q4 2025 webinar

Managed assets allocation At least 80% Minimum of managed assets in floating rate and structured credit instruments

Market Reality Check

Price: $3.38 Vol: Volume 1,115,534 is 1.99x...

high vol

$3.38 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,115,534 is 1.99x the 20-day average of 559,563, signaling elevated trading activity ahead of a routine webinar. high

Technical Shares at $3.98 are well below the 200-day MA of $5.17 and sit 39.7% under the 52-week high, near the 52-week low.

Peers on Argus

XFLT fell 2.21% while peers showed mixed moves: FFA (+0.24%), HIX (+0.94%), JRI ...

XFLT fell 2.21% while peers showed mixed moves: FFA (+0.24%), HIX (+0.94%), JRI (+0.08%), PSBD (-0.53%), PNNT (-0.78%). The pressure appears stock-specific rather than a broad asset management move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 02 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 02	Distribution declared	Neutral	-1.1%	Monthly $0.060 distribution maintained; price dipped modestly afterward.
Jan 08	Index launch	Neutral	+0.4%	Launch of INTVL-C alternative credit index tied to XA platform.
Jan 06	Platform availability	Neutral	+0.8%	OCTIX fund access on Schwab platform with income-focused strategy.
Jan 02	Distribution cut	Negative	-1.1%	Monthly payout reduced to $0.060 citing rate cuts and spread compression.
Dec 29	Index expansion	Neutral	-0.9%	Announcement of forthcoming INTVL-C credit benchmark for interval funds.

Pattern Detected

Recent announcements, including distribution changes and platform/index updates, have produced modest, directionally consistent price reactions without large swings.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, XFLT’s news flow has centered on distribution policy and broader XA Investments product developments. On Jan 2, 2026, a 14.29% distribution cut to $0.060 per share coincided with a mild negative reaction. Subsequent distribution confirmation on Feb 2, 2026 also saw a small decline. Announcements tied to XA Investments’ interval fund indices and fund platform access around Dec 29, 2025 to Jan 8, 2026 generated modest, mixed but generally small moves. Today’s webinar notice fits this pattern of informational updates rather than clear financial catalysts.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement schedules a Q4 2025 webinar, offering investors a forum to hear directly from mana...

Analysis

This announcement schedules a Q4 2025 webinar, offering investors a forum to hear directly from management about portfolio positioning in floating rate and structured credit strategies. It does not introduce new financial metrics or policy changes. In recent months, distribution adjustments and capital structure moves have been more consequential drivers. Investors may focus on how management discusses credit conditions, income generation, and the trust’s position near its 52-week low of $3.95 versus its prior high of $6.60.

Key Terms

floating rate, private credit markets, structured credit investments

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floating rate financial

"Under normal market conditions, the Trust will invest at least 80% of its Managed Assets in floating rate credit instruments..."

An interest rate on a loan, bond or deposit that is not fixed but resets at regular intervals based on a reference market rate plus a set margin, so the payments rise or fall as overall interest rates change. For investors, floating-rate instruments act like a weather vane: they can protect income when rates climb by increasing payouts, but they introduce unpredictable cash flow and price movement when rates fall or shift, affecting expected yield and valuation.

private credit markets financial

"The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a dynamically managed portfolio of opportunities primarily within the private credit markets."

Private credit markets are where loans and debt investments are made by non-bank lenders — such as investment firms, private funds, or wealthy individuals — directly to companies or projects rather than through public bonds or bank loans. Investors care because these loans can offer higher returns and steady income like a rental contract, but they also carry more risk and less ability to sell quickly than public bonds, so they affect portfolio yield and liquidity.

structured credit investments financial

"Under normal market conditions, the Trust will invest at least 80% of its Managed Assets in floating rate credit instruments and other structured credit investments."

Structured credit investments are securities created by bundling many loans or other debts and then slicing that bundle into pieces with different levels of risk and reward, like cutting a layered cake where some slices get paid first and others absorb losses. They matter to investors because they can offer higher income and a way to spread risk across many borrowers, but they are complex and can hide credit, timing and liquidity risks that affect returns.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) (the “Trust”) today announced that it plans to host the Trust’s Quarterly Webinar on March 4, 2026, at 11:00 am (Eastern Time). Kevin Davis, Managing Director at XA Investments (“XAI”) will moderate the Q&A style webinar with Kimberly Flynn, President at XAI, and Lauren Law, Senior Portfolio Manager at Octagon Credit Investors.

TO JOIN VIA WEB: Please go to the Knowledge Bank section of xainvestments.com or click here to find the online registration link.

TO USE YOUR TELEPHONE: After joining via web, if you prefer to use your phone for audio, you must select that option and call in using a number below, based on your current location.

Dial: (312) 626 6799 or (646) 558 8656 or (267) 831 0333 or (720) 928 9299 or (213) 338 8477
Webinar ID: 863 6682 1248

REPLAY: A replay of the webinar will be available in the Knowledge Bank section of xainvestments.com.

The Trust’s common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “XFLT.” The investment objective of the Trust is to seek attractive total return with an emphasis on income generation across multiple stages of the credit cycle. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a dynamically managed portfolio of opportunities primarily within the private credit markets. Under normal market conditions, the Trust will invest at least 80% of its Managed Assets in floating rate credit instruments and other structured credit investments. There can be no assurance that the Trust will achieve its investment objective.

About XA Investments

XA Investments LLC (“XAI”) 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, respectively the XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust, the XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund, and the Octagon XAI CLO Income 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 XMS Capital Partners

XMS Capital Partners, LLC, established in 2006, is a global, independent, financial services firm providing M&A, corporate advisory and asset management services to clients. It has offices in Chicago, Boston and London. For more information, please visit www.xmscapital.com.

About Octagon Credit Investors

Octagon Credit Investors, LLC (“Octagon”) serves as the Trust’s investment sub-adviser. Octagon is a 30+ year old, $33.2B below-investment grade corporate credit investment adviser focused on leveraged loan, high yield bond and structured credit (collateralized loan obligation debt and equity) investments. Through fundamental credit analysis and active portfolio management, Octagon’s investment team identifies attractive relative value opportunities across below-investment grade asset classes, sectors and issuers. Octagon’s investment philosophy and methodology encourage and rely upon dynamic internal communication to manage portfolio risk. Over its history, the firm has applied a disciplined, repeatable and scalable approach in its effort to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors. For more information, please visit www.octagoncredit.com.

XAI does not provide tax advice; please consult a professional tax advisor regarding your specific tax situation. Income may be subject to state and local taxes, as well as the federal alternative minimum tax.

Investors should consider the investment objectives and policies, risk considerations, charges and expenses of the Trust carefully before investing. For more information on the Trust, please visit the Trust’s webpage at www.xainvestments.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.

NOT FDIC INSURED		NO BANK GUARANTEE		MAY LOSE VALUE

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Media Contact:

Kimberly Flynn, President
XA Investments LLC
Phone: 312-374-6931
Email: kflynn@xainvestments.com
www.xainvestments.com

FAQ

When is the XFLT Q4 2025 webinar and who will speak?

The XFLT webinar is scheduled for March 4, 2026 at 11:00 am ET. According to the company, it will feature moderator Kevin Davis with Kimberly Flynn and Lauren Law in a Q&A format, focusing on the Trust's strategy and portfolio outlook.

How do I register for the XFLT March 4, 2026 webinar?

Register online via the Knowledge Bank at xainvestments.com to join the XFLT webinar. According to the company, registration provides access to the live webcast and phone-audio options with local dial-in numbers after joining via web.

Can investors call in by phone to join the XFLT webinar on March 4, 2026?

Yes, phone audio is available after joining via web and selecting the phone option. According to the company, provided dial-in numbers include (312) 626 6799 and other regional numbers plus Webinar ID 863 6682 1248 for access.

Will a replay of the XFLT March 4, 2026 webinar be available for shareholders?

Yes, a replay will be posted in the Knowledge Bank section of xainvestments.com. According to the company, investors unable to attend live can access the recorded session there after the event for on-demand viewing.

What investment focus will XFLT discuss during the March 4, 2026 webinar?

The webinar will discuss the Trust's focus on floating rate and private credit investments targeting income and total return. According to the company, under normal conditions at least 80% of managed assets are in floating rate credit instruments.

How can XFLT shareholders find the webinar materials and presentation slides?

Webinar materials and slides will be available in the Knowledge Bank on xainvestments.com. According to the company, investors can access presentation documents and the replay there following the live March 4, 2026 event.