Karpus Management (ECC) Discloses 16.85% Stake in Preferred Shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eagle Point Credit Co. (ECC) ownership update: Karpus Management, Inc. reports 168,456 Preferred shares, representing 16.85% of the class (CUSIP 269809802), held in accounts it manages. The filing is an Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13G/A and is signed on 05/14/2026.

The disclosure states Karpus is a registered investment adviser under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act and that the shares are owned directly by accounts managed by Karpus. It cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 concerning informational barriers to CLIG attribution.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive stake disclosed by an investment adviser.

Karpus Management reports beneficial ownership of 16.85% of the Preferred class (168,456 shares) as of the amendment filing. The position is held in managed accounts and is presented under a Schedule 13G/A structure, which typically signals institutional, potentially passive, ownership.

The filing cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 and states informational barriers separate Karpus from CLIG, indicating no attribution to the parent. Subsequent filings or amendments would show changes; timing and cash-flow treatment are not detailed in the excerpt.

Compliance & Regulatory Counsel

Disclosure aligns with adviser reporting and attribution guidance.

The statement notes Karpus is a registered adviser under Section 203 and references the SEC release permitting informational barriers; this explains why beneficial ownership is reported for Karpus-managed accounts rather than CLIG. The filing identifies the security by CUSIP 269809802.

For regulatory tracking, watch for future amendments showing changes in percentage or share count; the amendment is signed 05/14/2026 by the Chief Compliance Officer.

Key Figures

Form: Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 2) Shares beneficially owned: 168,456 shares Percent of class: 16.85% +2 more

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Form Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 2) Ownership disclosure amendment

Shares beneficially owned 168,456 shares Preferred class

Percent of class 16.85% Preferred class ownership percentage

CUSIP 269809802 Identifier for Preferred class

Signature date 05/14/2026 Filing signature by Chief Compliance Officer

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficial ownership, CUSIP 269809802, SEC Release No. 34-39538

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Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G/A indicating beneficial ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Beneficial ownership financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 168,456.00; Percent of class: 16.85%"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

CUSIP 269809802 financial

"Title of class of securities: Preferred (e.g., CUSIP 269809802)"

SEC Release No. 34-39538 regulatory

"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998)"

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

Eagle Point Credit Co Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Preferred

(Title of Class of Securities)

269809802

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 269809802

1

Names of Reporting Persons

KARPUS MANAGEMENT, INC.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 168,456.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 168,456.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

168,456.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

16.85 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Eagle Point Credit Co Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 600 Steamboat Road, Suite 202, Greenwich, CT 06830
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This statement is being filed by Karpus Management, Inc., d/b/a Karpus Investment Management ("Karpus" or the "Reporting Person"). Karpus is a registered investment adviser under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Karpus is controlled by City of London Investment Group plc ("CLIG"), which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. However, in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), effective informational barriers have been established between Karpus and CLIG such that voting and investment power over the subject securities is exercised by Karpus independently of CLIG, and, accordingly, attribution of beneficial ownership is not required between Karpus and CLIG. The Shares to which this Schedule 13G relates are owned directly by the accounts managed by Karpus.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 183 Sully's Trail, Pittsford, New York 14534.
(c)	Citizenship: The members of the Karpus Management Committee are US citizens. Karpus is a New York corporation.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Preferred
(e)	CUSIP No.: 269809802
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 168,456.00
(b)	Percent of class: 16.85 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 168,456.00
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 168,456.00
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

KARPUS MANAGEMENT, INC.

Signature:	/s/ Jodi L. Hedberg
Name/Title:	Jodi L. Hedberg / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	05/14/2026

FAQ

What does Karpus Management disclose about ECC (Preferred)?

Karpus reports beneficial ownership of 168,456 Preferred shares, equaling 16.85% of the class. The shares are held in accounts managed by Karpus and identified by CUSIP 269809802 in an Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G/A.

Does this filing attribute ownership to City of London Investment Group (CLIG)?

No. The filing cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 and states informational barriers exist, so voting and investment power are exercised independently by Karpus and attribution to CLIG is not required according to the filing.

When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed for ECC?

The amendment is signed by Jodi L. Hedberg, Chief Compliance Officer, on 05/14/2026. That signature date appears on the filing to validate the reported ownership figures and amendment status.

What class and CUSIP are reported in the ECC filing?

The filing covers the Preferred class of Eagle Point Credit Co. with CUSIP 269809802. The Schedule 13G/A amendment specifically references that class when stating the reported share count and percentage.

Who filed the Schedule 13G/A for ECC and what is their status?

The filing was made by Karpus Management, Inc., described as a registered investment adviser under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The address and citizenship information for Karpus are included in the filing.