XFLT Board Urges Shareholders to Vote FOR Approval of King Street Sub-Adviser Ahead of August 6th Special Meeting
Rhea-AI Summary
XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) is urging shareholders to vote on the WHITE proxy card “FOR” approval of a long-term sub-advisory agreement with Rockford Tower Asset Management, the King Street Sub-Adviser, ahead of the reconvened Special Meeting on August 6, 2026. The King Street Sub-Adviser has been serving under an interim contract since July 30, 2026, and is affiliated with King Street Capital Management, which manages $30 billion in assets.
According to XFLT, approval of the agreement would implement the Board’s liquidity plan, including an initial tender offer and a discount management program with two contingent tender offers about 13 and 25 months after the initial offer. Preliminary voting shows more than two-thirds of engaged shareholders (excluding abstentions) have supported the Board’s proposal, which is also backed by proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis. XFLT notes that the prior sub-adviser Octagon was terminated as of July 30 and no longer manages the Fund.
Positive
- More than two-thirds of engaged shareholders (excluding abstentions) have preliminarily voted for the Board’s proposal
- Approval would trigger a liquidity plan with an initial tender offer plus two contingent tender offers about 13 and 25 months later
- King Street Capital Management, parent of the sub-adviser, reports $30 billion in assets under management and a 30-year track record
- Two major proxy advisors, ISS and Glass Lewis, recommend voting FOR the King Street Sub-Adviser proposal
Negative
- Despite majority support from engaged shareholders, abstentions prevented approval of the proposal at the July 30, 2026 meeting
- The proposal and associated liquidity plan remain conditional on shareholder approval at the August 6, 2026 Special Meeting
News Explained
Voting against the King Street agreement would not restore terminated Octagon or implement Octagon’s proposals, which the release says are nonbinding and not before shareholders for approval.
News Market Reaction – XFLT
In the Aug 3 session, XFLT declined 0.48%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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A Compelling Majority of Engaged Shareholders Voted “FOR” the King Street Sub-Adviser
Board’s Proposed Liquidity Plan Becomes Effective Upon Approval of The King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement
XFLT Asks Shareholders to Vote Today on the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement
CHICAGO, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT) (the “Fund”) urges shareholders to vote today on the WHITE proxy card “FOR” the long-term appointment of interim sub-adviser 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”), ahead of the reconvened Special Meeting of Shareholders on August 6, 2026.
- The King Street Sub-Adviser is serving as sub-adviser to XFLT pursuant to an interim contract, as of July 30, 2026. King Street is a leading global alternative asset manager with
$30 billion in assets under management, a 30-year track record, and a proven CLO platform and broader investment capabilities. - Preliminary voting indicates that votes “FOR” the King Street Sub-Adviser by engaged shareholders would have approved the proposal on July 30th if not for the impact of shares voted to Abstain.
- Voting today to approve the long-term appointment of the King Street Sub-Adviser effectuates implementation of the Board’s proposed liquidity plan, including an initial tender offer and a discount management program consisting of two contingent tender offers, occurring approximately 13 and 25 months after the completion of the initial tender offer.
The Board’s Proposal Is Gaining Support From Engaged Shareholders and Third Parties.
Preliminary voting has shown that more than two-thirds of engaged shareholders, excluding shares voted to Abstain, have voted in favor of the Board’s proposal, which has also gained support from prominent third parties. Two leading independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co. LLC, each recommend voting “FOR” the Board’s proposal. In addition, a leading subscription-based investment group on Seeking Alpha recently published a recommendation for XFLT shareholders to vote “FOR” the Board’s proposal.
Octagon Has Been Terminated as of July 30th and Has No Role in the Management of the Fund.
The terminated sub-adviser Octagon has no authority to implement their proposed plan. Octagon’s ideas regarding fees, governance, Fund structure and liquidity are not binding commitments, are not before shareholders for approval and cannot be implemented by Octagon. By contrast, approval of the Board’s proposal allows the Fund to continue with the King Street Sub-Adviser and move forward with the Board’s concrete shareholder liquidity program. A vote “AGAINST” does not implement any of Octagon’s ideas, nor would it return Octagon to the Fund.
Shareholders’ Vote Will Determine the Future of the Fund. Shareholders Should Vote Today “FOR” Approval of the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement.
How to Vote:
The Board urges XFLT shareholders to follow recommendations from Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) and Glass, Lewis & Co. LLC (“Glass Lewis”), the leading independent proxy advisory firms, and vote “FOR” the King Street Sub-Adviser on the WHITE proxy 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 WHITE proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
If you previously voted and want to change your vote to vote “FOR” the King Street Sub-Adviser, all you need to do is vote again following the instructions above.
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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