XFLT Urges Shareholders to Approve the King Street Sub-Adviser and Effect Liquidity Plan Ahead of August 6th Meeting
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XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) is urging shareholders to vote on the WHITE proxy card by 11:59 PM ET on August 5, 2026, ahead of the reconvened Special Meeting on August 6, 2026, to approve the long-term appointment of interim sub-adviser Rockford Tower Asset Management, a King Street subsidiary, under the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement.
The Board highlights independent “FOR” recommendations from High Dividend Opportunities, ISS and Glass Lewis, and ties approval to a liquidity plan featuring an initial and two contingent tender offers, following a Seeking Alpha article noting an offer to buy back 25% of the fund. King Street’s platform is described as a global alternative asset manager with $30 billion in assets under management and a $12 CLO platform.
Positive
- Third-party endorsements from High Dividend Opportunities, ISS and Glass Lewis supporting the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement
- Liquidity plan including an initial and two contingent tender offers tied to sub-adviser approval
- Indicated buyback capacity of up to 25% of the fund, as described in a Seeking Alpha article
- New interim sub-adviser backed by King Street’s $30 billion AUM alternative asset platform and CLO capabilities
Negative
- None.
News Explained
The King Street Sub-Adviser has served XFLT on an interim basis since
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Seeking Alpha's High Dividend Opportunities, A Notable Investment Research Provider, and the Leading Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis All Recommend Shareholders Vote "FOR" the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement (Read Article)
XA Investments President and XFLT Vice President Kimberly Flynn Publishes Video Detailing the Proposed XFLT Tender Offers (View Video)
Deadline for XFLT Shareholders to Vote on the WHITE Proxy Card is Today, August 5th at 11:59 PM ET
CHICAGO, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT) (the "Fund") reminded shareholders to vote by 11:59 PM ET on August 5, 2026, ahead of the reconvened Special Meeting of Shareholders on August 6, 2026, 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") (the “King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement”).
Top Investment Research Service and the Leading Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Shareholders Vote “FOR” the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement.
- XFLT shareholders have now received independent recommendations to vote "FOR" the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement from High Dividend Opportunities, a leading investment research service on the Seeking Alpha platform, as well as the leading proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) and Glass, Lewis & Co. LLC ("Glass Lewis").
- The High Dividend Opportunities article published on Seeking Alpha stated: “[The Fund] has come with an offer to buy back
25% of the fund, a substantial portion, and they are doing it in a way that should support the share price for the next two years.”
XA Investments President and XFLT Vice President Kimberly Flynn’s Video Detailed the Proposed Liquidity Plan Designed to Support Stronger Outcomes for Shareholders.
- XA Investments President and XFLT Vice President Kimberly Flynn published a video providing insight into the initial tender offer and two contingent tender offers. The liquidity plan becomes effective following the approval of the long-term appointment of the King Street Sub-Adviser. The video can be viewed on XAI’s website.
- The Board remains confident that the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement represents, combined with the Liquidity Plan, a compelling path forward to enhance long-term value for XFLT shareholders. Since July 30, 2026, the King Street Sub-Adviser has served as the Fund's interim sub-adviser, bringing the resources of a leading global alternative asset manager with
$30 billion in assets under management, a$12 CLO platform and a deep bench of investment talent.
The Future of XFLT Will Be Determined by This Vote. Shareholders Who Have Not Yet Voted—or Wish to Change Their Vote—Should Do So Today on the WHITE Proxy Card.
How to Vote:
The Board urges XFLT shareholders to follow recommendations from Seeking Alpha’s High Dividend Opportunities, ISS and Glass Lewis 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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