Eagle Point Credit (NYSE: ECC) to convert into Delaware Statutory Trust in May 2026

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. plans to convert from a Delaware corporation to a Delaware Statutory Trust effective May 22, 2026, and will be renamed Eagle Point Credit Company. This is a change in legal structure, not in the underlying business or capital terms.

On the effective date, each outstanding common share will automatically become one common share of beneficial interest, and each preferred share will become a corresponding preferred share of beneficial interest with the same terms and designations. The company’s common shares, preferred shares, and notes will continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the existing ticker symbols ECC, ECCC, ECC PRD, ECCU, and ECCV without interruption, and security holders do not need to take any action.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

Effective date of conversion: May 22, 2026 Stockholder approval date: March 12, 2026 Share conversion ratio: 1:1 +1 more

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Effective date of conversion May 22, 2026 Date Eagle Point Credit converts to a Delaware Statutory Trust

Stockholder approval date March 12, 2026 Special meeting date when conversion was approved

Share conversion ratio 1:1 Each common and preferred share becomes one share of beneficial interest

Listed tickers unchanged ECC, ECCC, ECC PRD, ECCU, ECCV NYSE symbols continuing after conversion

Key Terms

Delaware Statutory Trust, common share of beneficial interest, preferred share of beneficial interest, forward-looking statements

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Delaware Statutory Trust regulatory

"intends to convert from a Delaware corporation to a Delaware Statutory Trust"

A Delaware statutory trust is a legal structure created under Delaware law that holds assets—often real estate or income-producing property—and issues shares of ownership to investors. It separates the assets and liabilities of the trust from individual investors, like a shared landlord that collects rent and pays expenses, and matters to investors because it can simplify ownership, limit personal liability, and make it easier to receive steady income or trade ownership stakes without managing properties directly.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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05/12/2026 - 04:13 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2026

Eagle Point Credit Company Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

811-22974

47-2215998

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

600 Steamboat Road, Suite 202, Greenwich, CT 06830

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 340-8500

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	ECC	New York Stock Exchange
6.50% Series C Term Preferred Stock due 2031	ECCC	New York Stock Exchange
6.75% Series D Preferred Stock	ECC PRD	New York Stock Exchange
5.375% Notes due 2029	ECCV	New York Stock Exchange
7.75% Notes due 2030	ECCU	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

¨ Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 8.01.          Other Events.

Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. (the “Company”) intends to convert from a Delaware corporation to a Delaware Statutory Trust (the “Conversion”), effective May 22, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). In connection with the Conversion, the Company will change its name to Eagle Point Credit Company.

The Conversion was approved by the Company’s stockholders at a special meeting held on March 12, 2026, and has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors in accordance with applicable Delaware law.

In connection with the Conversion, on the Effective Date, each outstanding share of common stock will become one common share of beneficial interest of the Company, and each outstanding share of preferred stock will become one preferred share of beneficial interest of the Company of a corresponding series, reflecting the same terms and designations as the respective series of preferred stock from which it converts.

The Company’s (i) common shares of beneficial interest will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ECC, (ii) 6.50% Series C Term Preferred Shares due 2031 will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ECCC, (iii) 6.75% Series D Preferred Shares will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ECC PRD, (iv) 7.75% Notes due 2030 will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ECCU, and (v) 5.375% Notes due 2029 will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ECCV, in each case, without interruption. Stockholders and holders of Notes are not required to take any action in connection with the Conversion or name change.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Current Report on Form 8-K may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described in the Company’s prospectus and the Company’s other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Eagle Point Credit Company Inc.

Date: May 12, 2026	By:	/s/ Kenneth P. Onorio
		Kenneth P. Onorio Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What structural change did Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. (ECC) announce?

Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. plans to convert from a Delaware corporation to a Delaware Statutory Trust effective May 22, 2026. The business continues under the new trust structure and name Eagle Point Credit Company, with existing share and note terms preserved.

How will ECC’s conversion affect existing common and preferred shares?

On the effective date, each outstanding common share will become one common share of beneficial interest, and each preferred share will convert into a corresponding preferred share of beneficial interest. The filing states that the terms and designations of each preferred series remain the same.

Will ECC’s stock and notes remain listed after the conversion?

Yes. The company states its common shares, 6.50% Series C Term Preferred Shares, 6.75% Series D Preferred Shares, 7.75% Notes due 2030, and 5.375% Notes due 2029 will all continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under their current ticker symbols without interruption.

Do Eagle Point Credit (ECC) stockholders or noteholders need to do anything?

No action is required from stockholders or noteholders. The filing explicitly states that holders of common stock, preferred stock, and notes are not required to take any steps in connection with the conversion to a Delaware Statutory Trust or the related name change.

When was ECC’s conversion to a Delaware Statutory Trust approved?

Stockholders approved the conversion at a special meeting held March 12, 2026, and the Board of Directors has also approved it under Delaware law. The conversion is scheduled to be effective on May 22, 2026, according to the company’s disclosure.

Will Eagle Point Credit (ECC) change its trading symbol after the conversion?

No. The company states that its common shares will continue using ticker ECC, while ECCC, ECC PRD, ECCU, and ECCV will remain for the preferred shares and notes. The listings are expected to continue without interruption on the New York Stock Exchange.

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