XFLT Urges Shareholders to Vote Today to Approve the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement
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XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE:XFLT) is urging shareholders to vote on the WHITE proxy card “FOR” approval of the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement at the reconvened Special Meeting on August 6, 2026. Rockford Tower Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of King Street Capital Management, became interim sub-adviser on July 30 after Octagon’s termination.
According to XFLT, approval would support ongoing portfolio management by King Street’s platform, which manages $30 billion in assets and a $12 billion CLO platform, and enable a Board-backed liquidity plan featuring an initial tender offer plus two contingent tender offers roughly 13 and 25 months later, subject to NAV and market discount conditions, including a refined <15% discount test. ISS and Glass Lewis have recommended a “FOR” vote.
Positive
- Access to King Street platform with $30 billion AUM and $12 billion CLOs
- Board-backed liquidity plan with initial and two contingent tender offers
- Market discount trigger refined to 15% threshold over 15 of 20 days
- Independent advisors ISS and Glass Lewis recommend voting “FOR” King Street agreement
- Potential for increased distributions and broader U.S./European credit opportunities
Negative
- King Street’s long-term sub-adviser role depends on shareholder approval on August 6, 2026
- Contingent tender offers may not occur if NAV or discount conditions are satisfied
News Explained
The contingent tenders require a discount below 15% on 15 of 20 trading days during the final three months.
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For the two contingent tenders, the market-discount condition is met only if common shares close at less than a
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The Board’s Comprehensive Liquidity Program is Designed to Unlock Shareholder Value
Ahead of the August 6th Meeting, XFLT Asks Shareholders to Vote Today on the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement
CHICAGO, Aug. 01, 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”) (the “King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement”), ahead of the reconvened Special Meeting of Shareholders on August 6, 2026.
Beginning July 30th, the King Street Sub-Adviser assumed the role of sub-adviser and has been engaging with XA Investments LLC, the Fund’s Investment Adviser, on a smooth transition. Octagon has been terminated, no longer has a role in the daily portfolio management responsibilities of the Fund and has no authority to implement their proposed plan. An “Against” vote at the upcoming Special Meeting will not reverse Octagon’s termination.
Shareholders are being urged to vote ahead of the August 6th meeting to ensure the King Street Sub-Adviser can continue managing the Fund’s portfolio going forward on a permanent basis.
A vote “FOR” the proposal on the WHITE proxy card will provide shareholders the following benefits:
- Potential for increased distributions, improved performance over time and expanded investment opportunities in different parts of the U.S. and European credit markets.
- Access to a global, alternative asset manager with a 30-year track record investing in the U.S. and global credit markets with investment professionals based in the U.S., London, Singapore and Dubai.
- Expertise from an investment manager with
$30 billion in assets under management, a$12 billion CLO platform and deep bench of talent, including Young Choi, a 20-year veteran and partner at King Street, who is currently serving as Portfolio Manager of XFLT. - 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.
- Each contingent tender offer will occur unless a net asset value (“NAV”) performance condition or a market discount condition is satisfied.
- In response to shareholder feedback, the XFLT Board has refined the market discount condition, such that the market discount condition will only be satisfied if the Fund’s common shares close at a market price representing a discount to NAV of less than
15% on 15 out of any 20 consecutive trading days during the final three months of the measurement period preceding the applicable contingent tender.
- Each contingent tender offer will occur unless a net asset value (“NAV”) performance condition or a market discount condition is satisfied.
The XFLT Board continues to take action to protect and advance shareholders’ long-term interests, presenting a real path forward and shareholder-friendly initiatives designed to enhance performance and the future of the Fund.
How to Vote:
The Board urges XFLT shareholders to follow recommendations from Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) and Glass, Lewis & Co. LLC ("Glass Lewis"), 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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