High-yield CLO fund Carlyle Credit Income (NYSE: CCIF) cuts dividend after Q1 loss
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Carlyle Credit Income Fund reported first quarter 2026 results for the period ended December 31, 2025, highlighting strong cash generation but a sizable accounting loss. Net investment income was $1.96 million, or $0.09 per common share, while adjusted net investment income was $3.70 million, or $0.17 per share, and core net investment income reached $6.73 million, or $0.32 per share. Recurring cash flows were $0.48 per share for the quarter, comfortably above the $0.315 dividend paid.
The Fund recorded net realized and unrealized losses of $15.66 million, leading to a net loss of $13.70 million, or $0.64 per share, and a decline in net asset value to $5.17 per share from $6.13 in the prior quarter. The investment portfolio had a total fair value of $181.8 million across 54 CLO holdings, with a total weighted average GAAP yield of 13.56% and a weighted average junior overcollateralization cushion of 4.48%.
CCIF declared monthly common dividends of $0.06 per share for March, April, and May 2026, which management notes equate to a 20.00% annualized rate based on the February 23, 2026 share price of $3.60 and are fully covered by core net investment income. The Fund also declared monthly dividends of $0.1536 per share on its 7.375% Series D Term Preferred Shares for the same months. During the quarter, CCIF refinanced $52 million of 8.75% Series A Term Preferred Shares into lower-cost preferred capital with a weighted average coupon of 7.33%, including $30 million of 7.375% Series D Term Preferred and a $17.5 million private placement of 7.25% Series E Convertible Preferred Shares.
Positive
- Strong cash coverage of dividends: Core net investment income of $0.32 per share and recurring cash flows of $0.48 per share in Q1 2026 exceeded the $0.315 common dividend, indicating robust cash earnings from the CLO portfolio.
- Lower-cost capital structure: Refinancing $52 million of 8.75% Series A Term Preferred Shares into preferred capital with a 7.33% weighted average coupon, including new Series D and Series E issues, reduces funding costs and extends maturities.
- High-yielding diversified CLO portfolio: Total investments at fair value of $181.8 million across 54 CLO holdings produced a 13.56% weighted average GAAP yield, with 1,484 underlying obligors and a 4.48% weighted average junior overcollateralization cushion.
Negative
- Large net loss and NAV decline: Net realized and unrealized losses of $15.66 million in Q1 2026 resulted in a $13.70 million net loss, or $0.64 per share, and reduced net asset value from $6.13 to $5.17 per share.
- Dividend reduction on common shares: Management is reducing the monthly common dividend to $0.06 per share for March–May 2026, indicating pressure from market conditions in CLO equity and the need to align payouts with a more conservative outlook.
- Elevated leverage on a volatile asset base: Preferred shares and debt totaled approximately $78.3 million against estimated total assets of $191.1 million, implying leverage of about 0.41x, which can amplify both income and losses in stressed CLO markets.
Insights
High cash yields and dividend coverage are offset by a sharp NAV decline and accounting losses.
Carlyle Credit Income Fund generated strong core net investment income of
The main concern is capital preservation. Net realized and unrealized losses of
Management responded by resetting capital and payouts. The Fund refinanced
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2026
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Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 25, 2026 , Carlyle Credit Income Fund (the “Fund”) issued a summary press release and a detailed earnings presentation announcing its first quarter 2026 financial results. Copies of the summary press release and the earnings presentation are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively.
The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 shall be deemed furnished herewith.
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| 99.2 | Earnings presentation of Carlyle Credit Income Fund, dated December 31, 2025. | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Exhibit 99.1
Carlyle Credit Income Fund Announces First Quarter Financial Results and Declares Monthly Common and Preferred Dividends
New York – February 25, 2026 - Carlyle Credit Income Fund (“we,” “us,” “our,” “CCIF” or the “Fund”) (NYSE: CCIF) today announced its financial results for its first quarter ending December 31, 2025. The full detailed presentation of the Fund’s first quarter 2026 financial results can be viewed on the Fund’s website (https://www.carlylecreditincomefund.com/investor-dashboard).
“In the first quarter, we continued our focus on selective capital deployment and long-term value creation,” said Nishil Mehta, CCIF’s Principal Executive Officer and President. “Amidst a more challenging market environment for CLO equity, we completed three resets in the underlying portfolio, extending reinvestment runway and enhancing future cash flow potential. In light of current market conditions, we are reducing our monthly dividend to $0.06 per share, which remains fully covered by core net investment income. We will continue to emphasize disciplined underwriting, working with strong CLO managers, and maintaining prudent capital management as we look ahead.”
Over the past quarter, the Fund has successfully:
•Declared a monthly dividend of $0.06 cents through May 2026, equating to a 20.00% annualized dividend based on share price as of February 23, 2026.
•Funded $13.1 million in new CLO investments with a weighted average GAAP yield of 13.55% as of December 31, 2025. The aggregate portfolio weighted average GAAP yield was 13.56% as of December 31, 2025.
•Refinanced $52 million 8.75% Series A Term Preferred Shares with lower cost preferred shares with a weighted average coupon of 7.33%.
◦Issued $30 million of 7.375% Series D Term Preferred Shares due 2028 (NYSE: CCID) on October 30, 2025.
◦Completed a private placement of 7.25% Series E Convertible Preferred Shares for total net proceeds of approximately $16.3 million on October 30, 2025.
◦Redeemed all $52 million 8.75% Series A Term Preferred Shares (NYSE: CCIA) on November 3, 2025.
Net investment income was $0.09 per common share, adjusted net investment income was $0.17 per common share, and core net investment income was $0.32 per common share for the first quarter of 2026. Adjusted Net Investment Income Per Common Share and Core Net Investment Income Per Common Share are Non-GAAP financial measures described in further detail below. Net asset value per common share was $5.17 as of December 31, 2025. The total fair value of investments was $181.8 million as of December 31, 2025.
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Dividends
CCIF is declaring a monthly dividend on shares of the Fund’s common stock of $0.06 per share for March, April and May 2026.
| Security | Amount per Share | Record Dates | Payable Dates | ||||||||
| Common Stock | $0.06 | March 19, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | ||||||||
| April 20, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | ||||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | ||||||||||
CCIF is also pleased to announce the declaration of dividends on shares of the Fund’s 7.375% Series D Term Preferred Shares of $0.1536 per share for March, April and May 2026.
| Security | Amount per Share | Record Dates | Payable Dates | ||||||||
| Series D Preferred Shares | $0.1536 | March 19, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | ||||||||
| April 20, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | ||||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | ||||||||||
Conference Call
The Fund will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, February 26, 2026 to discuss its first quarter financial results. Please register for the conference call here. The conference call information will also be available via a link on Carlyle Credit Income Fund’s website and the recording will be available on our website soon after the call’s completion.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
On a supplemental basis, we are disclosing Adjusted Net Investment Income Per Common Share and Core Net Investment Income Per Common Share, which are calculated and presented on a basis other than in accordance with GAAP (“non-GAAP”). We use these non-GAAP financial measures internally to analyze and evaluate financial results and performance, and we believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors gauging the quality of the Fund's financial performance, identifying trends in its results and providing meaningful period-to-period comparisons The presentation of this non-GAAP measure is not intended to be a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation.
About Carlyle Credit Income Fund
Carlyle Credit Income Fund (NYSE: CCIF) is an externally managed closed-end fund focused on investing in primarily equity and junior debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”). The CLOs are collateralized by a portfolio consisting primarily of U.S. senior secured loans with a large number of distinct underlying borrowers across various industry sectors. CCIF is externally managed by Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C. (“CGCIM”), an SEC-registered investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of Carlyle. CCIF draws upon the significant scale and resources of Carlyle as
one of the world's largest CLO managers.
Web: www.carlylecreditincomefund.com
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results to differ, possibly materially from our expectations, include, but are not limited to, the risks, uncertainties and other factors we identify in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and it is not possible for us to predict or identify all of them. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 1 Carlyle Credit Income Fund (“CCIF”) Q1 2026 Quarterly Earnings Presentation February 2026
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 2 This presentation (the “Presentation”) has been prepared by Carlyle Credit Income Fund. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “CCIF” or the “Fund”) (NYSE: CCIF) and may only be used for informational purposes only. This Presentation should be viewed in conjunction with the earnings conference call of the Fund held on February 26, 2026. The information contained herein may not be used, reproduced, referenced, quoted, linked by website, or distributed to others, in whole or in part, except as agreed in writing by the Fund. This Presentation does not constitute a prospectus and should under no circumstances be understood as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy our common shares or any other securities nor will there be any sale of the common shares or any other securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. This Presentation provides limited information regarding the Fund and is not intended to be taken by, and should not be taken by, any individual recipient as investment advice, a recommendation to buy, hold or sell, or an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to purchase, our common shares or any other securities that may be issued by the Fund, or as legal, accounting or tax advice. An investment in securities of the type described herein presents certain risks. This Presentation may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “may,” “plans,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predicts” and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss our plans, strategies, prospects and expectations concerning our business, operating results, financial condition and other similar matters. We believe that it is important to communicate our future expectations to our investors. There may be events in the future, however, that we are not able to predict accurately or control. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which we make them. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ, possibly materially from our expectations, include, but are not limited to, the risks, uncertainties and other factors we identify in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and it is not possible for us to predict or identify all of them. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Information throughout the Presentation provided by sources other than the Fund (including information relating to portfolio companies) has not been independently verified and, accordingly, the Fund makes no representation or warranty in respect of this information. The following slides contain summaries of certain financial and statistical information about the Fund. The information contained in this Presentation is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of our SEC filings and other public announcements that we may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. We undertake no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the information contained in this Presentation. CCIF is managed by Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C. (the “Investment Adviser”), an SEC-registered investment adviser and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Carlyle Group Inc. (together with its affiliates, “Carlyle”). This Presentation contains information about the Fund and certain of its affiliates and includes the Fund’s historical performance. You should not view information related to the past performance of the Fund as indicative of the Company’s future results, the achievement of which is dependent on many factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Fund and the Investment Adviser and cannot be assured. There can be no assurances that future dividends will match or exceed historical rates or will be paid at all. Further, an investment in the Fund is discrete from, and does not represent an interest in, any other Carlyle entity. Nothing contained herein shall be relied upon as a promise or representation whether as to the past or future performance of the Fund or any other Carlyle entity. This presentation contains non-GAAP financial information. The Fund's management uses this information in its internal analysis of results and believes that this information may be informative to investors gauging the quality of the Fund's financial performance, identifying trends in its results and providing meaningful period-to-period comparisons. However, these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for or superior to any measures of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Other Funds may calculate this or similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently than we do. See "Appendix - Non-GAAP Measures" in this presentation for more information. 2 Important Information
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 3 Fund Overview (1) Current dividend rate based on dividends declared through May 2026, and the closing market share price at February 23, 2026. (2) As of December 31, 2025. Carlyle Platform Carlyle Expertise CLOs PRIMARILY INVESTING IN EQUITY AND JUNIOR DEBT TRANCHES OF COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (CLOs) 1,484 COMPANIES IN UNDERLYING EXPOSURE 20.00%(1) MONTHLY DIVIDEND THAT IS DECLARED QUARTERLY Carlyle Credit Income Fund (“CCIF”) Overview Carlyle Platform Carlyle (NASDAQ:CG) IS A GLOBAL INVESTMENT FIRM FOUNDED IN 1987 $477 Billion OF ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (AUM) (2) 2,500+ EMPLOYEES AND OVER 700 INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS GLOBALLY (2) 25+ YEAR HISTORY IN THE CLO MARKET $50.1 Billion IN CLOs ACROSS U.S. AND EUROPE (2) 30+ INDUSTRY-FOCUSED RESEARCH ANALYSTS Carlyle Expertise
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 4 Totals may not sum due to rounding. (1) Firm data as of December 31, 2025. (2) Total includes Investment Professionals in the Executive Group. (3) Carlyle Global Credit AUM includes $86.9 billion of insurance related assets. (4) Includes 10 professionals in the Carlyle Global Capital Markets group. Note: AUM numbers may not sum to total due to rounding and may differ from any comparable "AUM" disclosure in other non-public or public sources (including public regulatory filings). Certain communications between Carlyle Global Credit and investment professionals in other business segments may be restricted in accordance with Carlyle's information barrier policy. Statements about "Carlyle edge" are opinions and beliefs of Carlyle, and should not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to past or future performance. Firm Overview The Carlyle Edge • Reach: “One Carlyle” Global Network • Expertise: Deep Industry Knowledge • Impact: Executive Operations Group • Data: Portfolio Intelligence Global Private Equity Global Credit Carlyle AlpInvest Global Investment Platform Founded: 1987 AUM: $477 bn Employees: 2,500+ Investment Professionals: 760+(2) Offices / Countries: 27 / 17 $164 bn AUM 425+ investment professionals $211 bn AUM(3) 205+ investment professionals(4) $102 bn AUM 125+ investment professionals Carlyle Firm Overview(1)
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 5 AUM: $10.2 billion ASSET-BACKED FINANCE Carlyle Global Credit Platform Source: The Carlyle Group. As of December 31, 2025 unless otherwise stated. AUM numbers may not sum to total due to rounding. Strategy characteristics are summary in nature and not intended to be an exhaustive list; any particular investment may not have any such characteristics. (1) Carlyle Global Credit and Platform Initiatives AUM includes $86.9 billion of insurance related assets. CARLYLE GLOBAL CREDIT – $211BN AUM(1) AUM: $50.1 billion LIQUID CREDIT AUM: $33.9 billion PRIVATE CREDIT AUM: $20.2 billion REAL ASSETS CREDIT CLO MANAGEMENT Carlyle managed CLOs (broadly syndicated senior secured bank loans) CLO INVESTMENT Equity and debt CLO tranches LOANS & REVOLVING CREDIT Senior secured revolving credit facilities of non-IG issuers DIRECT LENDING Directly originated loans, primarily first lien and financial sponsor-backed OPPORTUNISTIC CREDIT Directly originated private capital solutions primarily for non-sponsored companies HYBRID CAPITAL Flexible mandate across credit- oriented solutions, structured equity, and stressed / dislocated investments AVIATION FINANCE Commercial aircraft leasing / servicing and securitization of aircraft portfolios INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT Credit investments in U.S. and international infrastructure assets REAL ESTATE CREDIT Lending to global real estate projects PLATFORM INITIATIVES AUM: $96.9 billion(1) CARLYLE TACTICAL CREDIT FUND CROSS-PLATFORM SMAs ADVISORY CAPITAL Investing dynamically across Carlyle’s entire credit platform Tailored separate accounts investing across the credit platform Credit assets sub-advised for insurance platform IG DEBT Directly originated, privately structured asset-backed solutions, focused on acquiring or lending against diversified pools of collateral with contractual cash flows NON-IG DEBT RESIDUAL / EQUITY
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 6 Securities Overview Description NYSE Ticker Market Cap (1) Closing Price (1) Current Dividend Rate Current Dividend Rate (2) Payment Frequency Common Shares CCIF $76.32 mm $3.60 $0.060 20.00% Monthly Overview of Common and Listed Preferred Shares Description NYSE Ticker Rating (3) Closing Price (4) Principal Maturity Date Callable Date Coupon Payment Frequency Series D Term Preferred Shares ($25 Liquidation Preference) (5) CCID BBB+ $25.05 $30.00 mm 10/30/2028 10/30/2026 7.375% Monthly Past performance is not indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that any trends will continue. (1) Reflects common shares outstanding and market price as of February 23, 2026. (2) Current dividend rate based on dividends declared through May 2026, and the closing market price at February 23, 2026. (3) The Preferred Shares are rated by Egan-Jones Ratings Company, an independent rating agency. Egan-Jones Ratings Company is a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). A security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time. (4) Reflects market price as of November 12, 2025. (5) The Fund issued the 7.375% Series D Term Preferred Shares on October 30, 2025.
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 7 • Declared dividends of $0.06 per common share for each monthly dividend in March, April and May 2026. This represents an annualized dividend rate of 20.00% (5) • Refinanced $52 million 8.75% Series A Term Preferred Shares with lower cost preferred shares with a weighted average coupon of 7.33% ◦ Issued $30 million of 7.375% Series D Term Preferred Shares due 2028 (NYSE: CCID) on October 30, 2025 ◦ Completed a private placement of 7.25% Series E Convertible Preferred Shares for total net proceeds of approximately $16.3 million on October 30, 2025 ◦ Redeemed all $52 million 8.75% Series A Term Preferred Shares (NYSE: CCIA) on November 3, 2025 • Net investment income was $0.09 per common share, compared to $0.15 in the prior quarter driven by $0.06 per share of interest expense from the amortization of deferred offering costs associated with the redemption of the Fund's 8.75% Series A Term Preferred Shares ◦ Adjusted net investment income was $0.17 per common share, in line with the prior quarter, after adjusting for the effect of amortization on the offering costs for the Fund's preferred shares and credit facility(1) ◦ Core net investment income per share was $0.32 per common share fully covering dividends of $0.315 per common share (2) • Cash yield was 22.67%(3) on CLO investment quarterly payments received during the quarter. This equates to $0.48 of recurring cash flows per share ◦ 11%(4) of the portfolio did not make payments as a result of (1) quarterly payments that were redirected to fund accretive resets and refinancings, and (2) primary issuances that had not yet made their initial distributions • NAV per share was $5.17 (1) Adjusted net investment income is a financial measure calculated on a basis of methodology other than in accordance with GAAP. GAAP NII is adjusted to excluded non-cash expenses associated with the amortization of (i) deferred issuance costs and (ii) original issue discount on the Fund's preferred shares. See slide 22, "Non-GAAP Measures", for more information. (2) Core Net Investment Income is a financial measure calculated on a basis of methodology other than in accordance with GAAP. CNII is calculated using recurring cash flows minus expenses, adjusted for non- cash amortization. See slide 22, "Non-GAAP Measures", for more information. (3) Cash yield shown excludes investments that had not made quarterly payments as a result of refinancings, resets, and primary issuances that had not yet made their initial distributions. Excludes payments on called deals. (4) Percentage based on amortized cost at the time of payment. (5) Current dividend rate based on dividends declared through May 2026, and the closing market price at February 23, 2026. Dividend & Capital Activity First Quarter Results Q1 2026 (Quarter Ended 12/31/25) Quarterly Results
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 8 Q1 2026 (Quarter Ended 12/31/25) Quarterly Results (Cont'd) • Total fair value of the portfolio excluding cash was $181.8 million • New CLO investments during the quarter were $13.1 million with a weighted average GAAP yield of 13.55% as of December 31, 2025 • Sales proceeds during the quarter were $4.4 million • Total portfolio weighted average GAAP yield was 13.56%(1) as of December 31, 2025 • Underlying CLOs continue to maintain healthy overcollateralization cushions with a weighted average cushion of 4.48% as of December 31, 2025 • Completed 3 accretive refinancings and resets in the underlying portfolio during Q1 2026 and 26 accretive refinancings and resets in the underlying portfolio during the 2025 calendar year Portfolio & Investment Activity (1) When excluding called deals, the portfolio's weighted average GAAP yield was 13.63%.
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 9 • Net investment income per share was $0.09 in Q1 2026 ◦ Adjusted net investment income per share was $0.17 ◦ Core net investment income per share was $0.32 • The quarterly dividend of $0.315 was supported by $0.48 in recurring cash flows Q1 2026 represents the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Note: Past performance is not indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that any trends will continue. (1) Per share amounts are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. (2) See appendix for a description of non-GAAP measures. (3) Per share amounts are based on the common shares outstanding at quarter-end. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above. Financial Performance Summary (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data and common shares outstanding) Q1 2026 Per Share Data Recurring Cash Flows (1) $0.48 Net Investment Income (Loss) (1) $0.09 Adjusted Net Investment Income (Loss) (1) (2) $0.17 Core Net Investment Income (Loss) (1) (2) $0.32 Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) (1) $(0.73) Dividends Paid (3) $0.32 Net Asset Value (3) $5.17 Common Shares Outstanding Weighted Average Shares Outstanding for the Period 21,198,622 Shares Outstanding at Quarter End 21,198,622 Portfolio Highlights Total Investments at Fair Value $181,766 Number of CLO Holdings 54 Average Size of Investment per Holding (Notional) $6,842 Total Portfolio Weighted Average GAAP Yield 13.56 % Financial Position (at Quarter End) Net Assets $109,541 Debt $7,250 Preferred Equity (Principal Balance) $71,017
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 10 Quarterly Operating Results Detail Q1 2026 represents the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Past performance is not indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that any trends will continue. Totals may not sum due to rounding. (1) Per share amounts are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. (2) See appendix for a description of non-GAAP measures. (3) Reflects aggregate principal amount of $63.5 million for Q1 2025, $80.5 million for Q2 2025, $75.5 million for Q3 2025 and Q4 2025, and $71.0 million for Q1 2026. (4) Per share amounts are based on the common shares outstanding at quarter-end. (5) Reflects aggregate principal amount of preferred shares and debt outstanding to total assets. (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q1 2026 SUMMARY INCOME STATEMENT Total investment income $ 8,269 $ 8,565 $ 8,609 $ 7,736 $ 7,121 Total expenses (4,177) (4,537) (4,682) (4,574) (5,157) Net Investment Income $ 4,092 $ 4,028 $ 3,927 $ 3,162 $ 1,964 Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) (2,967) (7,130) (6,599) (4,516) (15,659) Net Income (Loss) $ 1,125 $ (3,102) $ (2,672) $ (1,354) $ (13,695) Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 16,019 17,866 20,245 21,185 21,199 Net Investment Income (Loss) per Share (1) $ 0.26 $ 0.23 $ 0.19 $ 0.15 $ 0.09 Adjusted Net Investment Income (Loss) per Share(1) (2) $ 0.27 $ 0.26 $ 0.22 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 Core Net Investment Income (Loss) per Share (1) (2) $ 0.45 $ 0.27 $ 0.35 $ 0.32 $ 0.32 Recurring Cash Flows per Share (1) $ 0.70 $ 0.49 $ 0.55 $ 0.51 $ 0.48 SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET Total investments, at fair value $ 177,907 $ 197,902 $ 200,357 $ 192,204 $ 181,766 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 6,455 5,991 6,123 2,466 2,561 Other assets 6,815 8,090 7,822 18,105 6,804 Total Assets $ 191,177 $ 211,983 $ 214,302 $ 212,775 $ 191,131 Preferred shares, net of unamortized issuance costs (3) $ 61,176 $ 77,345 $ 73,087 $ 73,645 $ 68,737 Secured credit facility — — — 6,750 7,250 Accrued expenses and liabilities 4,981 2,669 3,497 2,466 5,603 Total Liabilities $ 66,157 $ 80,014 $ 76,584 $ 82,861 $ 81,590 Net Assets $ 125,020 $ 131,969 $ 137,718 $ 129,914 $ 109,541 Common shares outstanding at end of period 16,813 18,895 21,157 21,199 21,199 Net Asset Value per Common Share (4) $ 7.44 $ 6.98 $ 6.51 $ 6.13 $ 5.17 Leverage (5) 0.33x 0.38x 0.35x 0.39x 0.41x
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 11 12.7% 11.4% 10.6% 9.1% 5.1%4.4%4.2% 4.0% 3.7% 3.4% 31.4% High Tech Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Services: Business Hotels, Gaming & Leisure Capital Equipment Beverage, Food & Tobacco Construction & Building Aerospace & Defense Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber All Others UNDERLYING INDUSTRYCLO MANAGER EXPOSUREREINVESTMENT END DATEASSET MIX 12.9% 0.8% 9.4% 24.4% 50.9% 1.6% 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Underlying Portfolio Overview Note: As of December 31, 2025. Totals may not sum due to rounding. 9.8% 8.6% 7.7% 7.3% 6.8% 6.5% 6.3%5.7% 5.4% 5.1% 30.8% CVC Credit Partners Blackstone Liquid Credit Strategies Ares Onex Credit Partners Voya Alternative Asset Management Barings Elmwood Asset Management Benefit Street Partners CIFC Asset Management Allstate Investment Management Company All Others 98.7% 1.2% 0.1% CLO Equity Legacy Real Estate Loan CLO Debt
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 12 Portfolio Overview Diversified Portfolio across 54 unique CLO investments managed by 26 different CLO Managers Number of Unique Underlying Loan Obligors 1,484 Number of Underlying Loans 2,009 Aggregate Balance of Underlying Loans $21.93 Billion Largest Exposure to an Individual Obligor 0.62% Average Individual Loan Obligor Exposure 0.07% Top 10 Loan Obligors Exposure 4.63% Currency: USD Exposure 100.00% Aggregate Indirect Exposure to Senior Secured Loans 96.68% Weighted Average Market Price of Loan Collateral 97.48 Weighted Average Stated Loan Spread 3.06% Weighted Average Loan Rating B+ S&P CCC Rated Obligors 4.17% Obligors Priced Below 80 3.80% Weighted Average Loan Maturity 4.6 years Weighted Average Remaining CLO Reinvestment Period 3.4 years Weighted Average Junior Overcollateralization (OC) Cushion 4.48% CCIF's Last 12 Month Default Rate including Distressed Exchanges of Underlying Loans 1.12% Loan Market Default Rate including Distressed Exchanges 2.87% Summary of Underlying Portfolio Characteristics 12/31/2025
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 13 Obligor and Industry Exposures Top 10 Underlying Obligors % Total TransDigm 0.62% Calpine 0.57% Medline 0.46% Asurion 0.46% Quikrete Companies 0.44% TIBCO Software 0.42% Citadel Securities LP 0.42% Sedgwick Claims Management Service 0.42% Dayforce 0.41% Howden Group Holdings 0.41% Total 4.63% As of December 31, 2025, CCIF has exposure to 1,484 unique loan obligors across a range of industries Obligor and Industry Exposure Top 10 Industries of Underlying Obligors % Total High Tech 12.68% Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals 11.40% Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 10.58% Services: Business 9.14% Hotels, Gaming & Leisure 5.13% Capital Equipment 4.40% Beverage, Food & Tobacco 4.20% Construction & Building 4.04% Aerospace & Defense 3.71% Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber 3.41% Total 68.69%
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 14 Investment Positions as of December 31, 2025 CLO INVESTMENT MARKET VALUE (1) VINTAGE YEARS REMAINING IN REINVESTMENT PERIOD YEARS REMAINING IN NON-CALL PERIOD % OF HOLDINGS CCC+ OR LOWER JUNIOR OC CUSHION AAA SPREAD WEIGHTED AVERAGE PORTFOLIO SPREAD WEIGHTED AVERAGE RATING FACTOR(2) DIVERSITY SCORE (3) AGL 2022-17A SUB 1,505 2022 1.07 0.00 6.70% 2.98% 0.95% 3.19% 2,825 94 AIMCO 2019-10A SUB 5,058 2019 3.61 0.45 1.90% 4.33% 1.41% 2.83% 2,626 83 AIMCO 2021-14A SUB 3,926 2021 4.87 1.77 1.90% 4.58% 1.23% 2.87% 2,630 83 ALLEG 2025-2A SUB 1,336 2025 4.63 1.46 0.70% 5.06% 1.46% 3.09% 2,637 87 APID 2016-25A SUB 1,931 2016 2.08 0.00 3.10% 3.99% 1.15% 3.04% 2,819 80 APID 2020-33A FR2 239 2020 4.38 1.31 4.40% 4.67% 1.30% 3.04% 2,758 86 APID 2020-33A SUB 11,408 2020 4.38 1.31 4.40% 4.67% 1.30% 3.04% 2,758 86 APID 2022-39A SUB 4,042 2022 4.88 1.79 3.10% 2.97% 1.24% 3.20% 2,787 83 ARES 2020-55A SUB 4,423 2020 3.84 0.79 5.65% 5.27% 1.38% 3.05% 2,757 83 ARES 2020-56A SUB 2,563 2020 4.13 1.07 5.00% 5.52% 1.26% 3.05% 2,765 84 ARES 2021-59A SUB 3,484 2021 0.32 0.00 6.30% 3.72% 1.29% 3.05% 2,790 83 ARES 2021-60A SUB4 606 2021 0.55 0.00 6.34% 4.53% 1.18% 3.04% 2,787 84 ARES 2024-74A SUB 2,758 2024 3.84 0.70 4.60% 4.54% 1.36% 3.11% 2,772 83 AUDAX 2025-12A SUB 1,166 2025 3.36 1.23 3.20% 5.71% 1.42% 4.88% N/A N/A BABSN 2019-3A SUB 3,143 2019 2.08 0.00 4.30% 4.75% 1.15% 3.07% 2,703 93 BABSN 2021-1A SUB 1,323 2021 0.32 0.00 4.90% 3.16% 1.28% 3.21% 2,758 93 BABSN 2025-1A SUB 4,437 2025 4.36 1.24 1.20% 4.96% 1.13% 3.03% 2,579 96 BABSN 2025-8A SUB 2,859 2026 5.13 2.04 0.60% 5.00% 1.22% 3.13% 2,646 99 BALLY 2021-16A SUB 2,929 2021 4.36 1.20 4.70% 4.30% 1.15% 3.09% 2,743 94 BALLY 2021-18A SUB 1,482 2021 4.35 1.22 4.30% 4.30% 1.15% 3.11% 2,761 95 BALLY 2021-1A SUB 2,739 2021 4.10 1.04 4.50% 4.57% 1.34% 3.09% 2,752 96 BGCLO 2021-3A SUB 5,993 2021 4.11 1.05 5.40% 3.80% 1.26% 3.12% 2,729 88 BSP 2021-23A SUB 6,165 2021 0.32 0.32 6.30% 4.85% 1.10% 3.10% 2,777 85 Note: Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. As of December 31, 2025, unless otherwise noted. Sources: Kanerai as of December 31, 2025. (1) Market Value shown in thousands. (2) The Weighted Average Rating Factor is a numerical representation of the credit risk of a portfolio. It is calculated as a Weighted Average of Rating Factor values determined by the Moody’s Ratings for each of the individual entities in the portfolio. (3) Moody's Diversity Score is a measure to estimate the diversification in a portfolio. The methodology considers the issuer and industry concentrations in the portfolio. (4) Deal was reset or refinanced during the current quarter (Q2 2026) through February 23, 2026.
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 15 Investment Positions as of December 31, 2025 (Cont'd) CLO INVESTMENT MARKET VALUE (1) VINTAGE YEARS REMAINING IN REINVESTMENT PERIOD YEARS REMAINING IN NON-CALL PERIOD % OF HOLDINGS CCC+ OR LOWER JUNIOR OC CUSHION AAA SPREAD WEIGHTED AVERAGE PORTFOLIO SPREAD WEIGHTED AVERAGE RATING FACTOR(2) DIVERSITY SCORE (3) BSP 2024-38A SUB 3,994 2024 4.13 0.99 1.90% 4.97% 1.31% 3.15% 2,692 84 CIFC 2020-2A SUB 2,393 2020 0.81 0.00 4.30% 4.11% 1.43% 3.15% 2,795 95 CIFC 2020-3A SUB 7,317 2020 4.87 1.80 1.70% 5.72% 1.22% 3.10% 2,685 95 DAVIS 2022-1A M1 46 2022 4.62 1.55 4.20% 4.60% 1.34% 3.12% 2,762 86 DAVIS 2022-1A M2 110 2022 4.62 1.55 4.20% 4.60% 1.34% 3.12% 2,762 86 DAVIS 2022-1A SUB 3,419 2022 4.62 1.55 4.20% 4.60% 1.34% 3.12% 2,762 86 ELM17 2022-4A SUB 10,233 2022 3.59 0.54 3.00% 3.84% 1.39% 2.91% 2,632 90 ELMW7 2020-4A SUB 1,151 2020 3.85 0.79 3.05% 2.84% 1.36% 2.92% 2,661 90 EMPWR 2022-1A SUB 5,462 2022 3.86 0.80 1.80% 4.14% 1.40% 2.92% 2,551 90 GALXY 2016-22A SUBA4 1,115 2016 0.29 0.00 3.30% 2.60% 1.24% 3.05% 2,746 86 MIDO 2022-11A SUB 3,364 2022 2.08 0.04 3.70% 4.39% 1.22% 3.11% 2,735 80 MIDO 2024-14A SUB 3,542 2024 3.34 0.24 3.80% 4.62% 1.59% 3.10% 2,735 81 MORGN 2021-7A SUB5 133 2021 0.31 0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A NEUB 2020-38A SBPF 25 2020 0.81 0.16 6.50% 3.65% 0.96% 3.06% 2,921 91 NEUB 2020-38A SUB 4,097 2020 0.81 0.16 6.50% 3.65% 0.96% 3.06% 2,921 91 NEUB 2021-41A SUB 1,955 2021 0.29 0.29 5.60% 3.45% 1.05% 3.01% 2,880 91 NIAPK 2019-1A G 131 2019 4.11 1.05 5.80% 4.26% 1.35% 3.15% 2,887 81 NIAPK 2019-1A SUB 4,203 2019 4.11 1.05 5.80% 4.26% 1.35% 3.15% 2887 81 OAKC 2016-13A SUB 1,687 2016 3.86 0.69 4.00% 4.64% 1.40% 2.91% 2,769 82 OAKCL 2019-3A SUB 1,718 2019 4.11 0.85 4.40% 4.10% 1.39% 3.05% 2,592 86 OCP 2015-9A SUB 8,408 2015 2.07 0.04 3.40% 4.97% 1.10% 2.90% 2,642 89 OCP 2017-13A SUB 4,869 2017 3.96 0.90 3.20% 4.09% 1.34% 2.91% 2,594 90 Note: Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. As of December 31, 2025, unless otherwise noted. Sources: Kanerai as of December 31, 2025. (1) Market Value shown in thousands. (2) The Weighted Average Rating Factor is a numerical representation of the credit risk of a portfolio. It is calculated as a Weighted Average of Rating Factor values determined by the Moody’s Ratings for each of the individual entities in the portfolio. (3) Moody's Diversity Score is a measure to estimate the diversification in a portfolio. The methodology considers the issuer and industry concentrations in the portfolio. (4) Deal was reset or refinanced during the current quarter (Q2 2026) through February 23, 2026. (5) Deal was called as of December 31, 2025.
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 16 Investment Positions as of December 31, 2025 (Cont'd) CLO INVESTMENT MARKET VALUE (1) VINTAGE YEARS REMAINING IN REINVESTMENT PERIOD YEARS REMAINING IN NON-CALL PERIOD % OF HOLDINGS CCC+ OR LOWER JUNIOR OC CUSHION AAA SPREAD WEIGHTED AVERAGE PORTFOLIO SPREAD WEIGHTED AVERAGE RATING FACTOR(2) DIVERSITY SCORE (3) OCT55 2021-1A SUB 3,074 2021 4.87 1.80 2.38% 5.39% 1.27% 3.03% 2,655 94 RRAM 2019-6A SUB5 141 2019 0.29 0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A RRAM 2020-12A PREF 1,700 2020 0.04 0.00 5.80% 1.72% 1.27% 2.93% 2,846 76 RVRPK 2024-1A SUB 7,593 2025 4.13 1.07 1.70% 4.27% 1.28% 3.16% 2,674 76 SPCLO 2024-4A INC 3,561 2024 3.34 0.29 3.80% 5.24% 1.64% 3.39% 2,781 83 SPEAK 2021-9A SUB 4,523 2021 4.12 1.06 2.82% 4.10% 1.37% 3.08% 2,709 92 SPEAK 2021-10A SUB 1,890 2021 4.13 1.14 3.06% 4.60% 1.20% 3.05% 2,677 90 VOYA 2020-2A SUB 8,889 2020 4.11 1.02 2.96% 5.89% 1.32% 2.98% 2,716 95 VOYA 2020-3A SUB 3,333 2020 4.11 1.05 3.28% 4.78% 1.25% 2.99% 2,739 93 Note: Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. As of December 31, 2025, unless otherwise noted. Sources: Kanerai as of December 31, 2025. (1) Market Value shown in thousands. (2) The Weighted Average Rating Factor is a numerical representation of the credit risk of a portfolio. It is calculated as a Weighted Average of Rating Factor values determined by the Moody’s Ratings for each of the individual entities in the portfolio. (3) Moody's Diversity Score is a measure to estimate the diversification in a portfolio. The methodology considers the issuer and industry concentrations in the portfolio. 4) Deal was reset or refinanced during the current quarter (Q2 2026) through February 23, 2026. (5) Deal was called as of December 31, 2025.
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 17 Capital Structure - 12/31/2025 Totals may not sum due to rounding. (1) The Fund has the option to extend maturity on up to two occasions for additional one-year terms, subject to certain conditions. (2) The Fund issued the 7.375% Series D Term Preferred Shares on October 30, 2025. (3) The Fund completed the private placement of 7.25% Series E Convertible Preferred Shares on October 30, 2025. ($ in millions) Principal Amount Outstanding Carrying Value Coupon Rate Optional Call Date / Optional Conversion Date Maturity Credit Facility $7.3 $7.3 SOFR + 3.25% N/A 7/11/2028(1) Series B Convertible Preferred Shares $3.5 $3.5 7.125% 2/27/2025 8/27/2029 Series C Convertible Preferred Shares $20.0 $19.9 7.50% 7/31/2025 1/31/2030 Series D Term Preferred Shares (NYSE: CCID)(2) $30.0 $29.0 7.375% 10/30/2026 10/30/2028 Series E Convertible Preferred Shares(3) $17.5 $16.3 7.25% 4/30/2026 10/30/2030 Total Debt and Preferred Shares $78.3 $76.0 Total Equity (est.) $109.5 Total Assets (est.) $191.1 Debt to Total Assets 0.04x Preferred Shares and Debt to Total Assets 0.41x
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 18 Monthly Dividend Trend Dividends may include return of capital. (1) Based on our share price as of February 23 2026. CNII per share and recurring cash flows per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. • In conjunction with earnings, CCIF has declared a dividend of $0.06 for the months of March, April, and May 2026, equating to an annualized dividend rate of 20.00% (1) • The dividend is supported by CNII of $0.32 per share and $0.48 per share of recurring cash flows for Q1 2026, and approximately $0.44 per share of recurring cash flows for Q2 2026. $0.0994 $0.0551 $0.1050 $0.06
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 19 Appendix
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 20 Quarterly Balance Sheet Detail (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) Q1 2026 Assets Investments, at fair value $ 181,766 Cash and cash equivalents 2,561 Interest receivable from investments 5,960 Deferred financing costs 621 Prepaid expenses 223 Total assets $ 191,131 Liabilities & Net Assets Preferred shares, net of unamortized issuance costs $ 68,737 Secured credit facility 7,250 Payable for investments purchased 2,859 Management fee payable 280 Professional fees payable 680 Other accrued expenses and liabilities 1,784 Total liabilities $ 81,590 Net assets $ 109,541 Net Asset Value Per Common Share $ 5.17 Q1 2026 represents the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Totals may not sum due to rounding. Net Asset Value per Common Share is based on the common shares outstanding at quarter-end. Past performance is not indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that any trends will continue.
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 21 Q1 2026 represents the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Totals may not sum due to rounding. Net Investment Income (Loss) per share and Net Income (Loss) per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Past performance is not indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that any trends will continue. Quarterly Income Statement Detail (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) Q1 2026 Investment Income Interest income $ 7,121 Total investment income $ 7,121 Expenses Interest expense $ 3,586 Management fee 922 Professional fees 278 Other fees and expenses 371 Total expenses $ 5,157 Net Investment Income (Loss) $ 1,964 Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) (15,659) Net Income (Loss) $ (13,695) Net Investment Income (Loss) per share $ 0.09 Net Income (Loss) per share $ (0.64)
R-171, G-132, B-51 R-108, G-132, B-156 R-97, G-161, B-224 R-10, G-54, B-74 R-29, G-101, B-113 R-182, G-231, B-250 R-215, G-185, B-122 R-196, G-206, B-215 R-171, G-202, B-243 R-13, G-107, B-147 R-33, G-152, B-172 R-208, G-232, B-248 R-0, G-0, B-0 R-95, G-95, B-95 R-188, G-188, B-188 R-235, G-235, B-235 R-242, G-232, B-211 R-196, G-234, B-240 T R A D E S E C R E T & S T R I C T L Y C O N F I D E N T I A L 22 Non-GAAP Measures We provide information relating to core net investment income (“CNII”), a non-GAAP measure, on a supplemental basis. This measure is not provided as a substitute for GAAP NII, but in addition to it. Our non-GAAP measures may differ from similar measures by other companies, even in the event of similar terms being utilized to identify such measures. CNII is calculated using recurring cash flows minus expenses, adjusted for non-cash amortization (in accordance with the calculation of adjusted NII described above). Carlyle Credit Income Fund’s (“CCIF”) management uses this information in its internal analysis of results and believes that this information may be informative in assessing the quality of CCIF’s financial performance, identifying trends in its results and providing meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Income from investments in the “equity” class securities of CLO vehicles, for GAAP purposes, is recorded using the effective interest method; this is based on an effective yield to the expected redemption utilizing estimated cash flows, at current cost, including those CLO equity investments that have not made their inaugural distribution for the relevant period end. The result is an effective yield for the investment in which the respective investment’s cost basis is adjusted quarterly based on the difference between the actual cash received, or distributions entitled to be received, and the effective yield calculation. Accordingly, investment income recognized on CLO equity securities in the GAAP statement of operations differs from the cash distributions actually received by CCIF during the period (referred to below as “CLO equity adjustments”). Furthermore, in order for CCIF to continue qualifying as a regulated investment company for tax purposes, we are required, among other things, to distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income annually. While CNII may provide a better indication of our estimated taxable income than GAAP NII during certain periods, we can offer no assurance that will be the case, however, as the ultimate tax character of our earnings cannot be determined until after tax returns are prepared at the close of a fiscal year. We note that this non-GAAP measure may not serve as a useful indicator of taxable earnings, particularly during periods of market disruption and volatility, and, as such, our taxable income may differ materially from our CNII. Previous earnings presentations for CCIF have calculated CNII using recurring cash flows minus expenses, without adjustment for non-cash amortization. For the three months ended 12/31/2025 9/30/2025 6/30/2025 3/31/2025 12/31/2024 ($ in thousands, except per share)(1) Amount Per Share Amount Per Share Amount Per Share Amount Per Share Amount Per Share GAAP Net Investment Income $ 1,964 $ 0.09 $ 3,162 $ 0.15 $ 3,927 $ 0.19 $ 4,028 $ 0.23 $ 4,092 $ 0.26 CLO Equity Adjustments 3,029 0.14 3,048 0.14 2,602 0.13 145 0.01 2,883 0.18 Non-cash Amortization Adjustment 1,735 0.08 476 0.02 613 0.03 591 0.03 303 0.02 Core Net Investment Income $ 6,728 $ 0.32 $ 6,686 $ 0.32 $ 7,142 $ 0.35 $ 4,764 $ 0.27 $ 7,278 $ 0.45 We provide information relating to adjusted net investment income, a non-GAAP measure, on a supplemental basis. This measure is not provided as a substitute for GAAP net investment income ("GAAP NII'), but in addition to it. Adjusted net investment income represents GAAP NII adjusted to exclude non-cash expenses associated with the amortization of (i) deferred issuance costs and (ii) original issue discount on the Fund's preferred shares. We believe adjusted net investment income is useful to investors in assessing the Fund's ongoing performance of earning income on its portfolio. The incentive fee under the investment advisory agreement is calculated based on pre-incentive fee net investment income. By removing non-cash amortization expense from pre-incentive fee net investment income, the amount of incentive fee payable may increase. The adjusted net investment income figure shown reflects this corresponding impact. For the three months ended 12/31/2025 9/30/2025 6/30/2025 3/31/2025 12/31/2024 ($ in thousands, except per share)(1) Amount Per Share Amount Per Share Amount Per Share Amount Per Share Amount Per Share GAAP Net Investment Income $ 1,964 $ 0.09 $ 3,162 $ 0.15 $ 3,927 $ 0.19 $ 4,028 $ 0.23 $ 4,092 $ 0.26 Non-cash Amortization Adjustment 1,735 0.08 476 0.02 613 0.03 591 0.03 303 0.02 Adjusted Net Investment Income $ 3,699 $ 0.17 $ 3,638 $ 0.17 $ 4,540 $ 0.22 $ 4,619 $ 0.26 $ 4,395 $ 0.27 Totals may not sum due to rounding. (1) Per share amounts are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
FAQ
What did Carlyle Credit Income Fund (CCIF) report for its first quarter 2026 results?
Carlyle Credit Income Fund reported Q1 2026 net investment income of $1.96 million, or $0.09 per share, and a net loss of $13.70 million, or $0.64 per share, driven by $15.66 million of net realized and unrealized investment losses.
How well is Carlyle Credit Income Fund’s dividend covered by earnings and cash flow?
In Q1 2026, CCIF generated core net investment income of $0.32 per share and recurring cash flows of $0.48 per share, comfortably covering the $0.315 common dividend paid that quarter and supporting the newly declared $0.06 monthly dividend level.
What happened to Carlyle Credit Income Fund’s net asset value in the latest quarter?
Net asset value per common share declined to $5.17 as of December 31, 2025, from $6.13 in the prior quarter. The drop reflects $15.66 million of net realized and unrealized losses on the CLO investment portfolio during the Q1 2026 period.
What is the current dividend policy for CCIF common and preferred shares?
CCIF declared monthly common dividends of $0.06 per share for March, April, and May 2026, a 20.00% annualized rate on the February 23, 2026 share price. It also declared monthly dividends of $0.1536 per share on its 7.375% Series D Term Preferred Shares for the same months.
How is Carlyle Credit Income Fund’s CLO portfolio structured and yielding?
As of December 31, 2025, CCIF held $181.8 million of investments across 54 CLO positions, primarily equity tranches, with a total portfolio weighted average GAAP yield of 13.56% and a weighted average junior overcollateralization cushion of 4.48% across underlying CLO structures.
What changes did CCIF make to its capital structure and leverage?
The Fund refinanced $52 million of 8.75% Series A Term Preferred into lower-cost preferred capital, including $30 million of 7.375% Series D and $17.5 million of 7.25% Series E. Total preferred shares and debt of $78.3 million represented about 0.41x of total assets.
Why does Carlyle Credit Income Fund use non-GAAP measures like core net investment income?
CCIF uses non-GAAP metrics such as Core Net Investment Income and Adjusted Net Investment Income to strip out non-cash amortization and CLO equity yield adjustments. Management believes these measures help assess recurring cash earnings and compare performance across periods beyond standard GAAP net investment income.
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