XAI trust to change name effective June 8, 2026

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust filed a current report to confirm a corporate name change.

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XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust filed a current report to confirm a corporate name change. The trust will be renamed "XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust", effective June 8, 2026. The filing does not describe any change to its securities, which continue to trade on the NYSE under the symbol XFLT.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

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Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Form 8-K

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

Form 8-K regulatory

"FORM 8-K Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.

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What change did XFLT disclose in its May 29, 2026 Form 8-K?

XFLT disclosed a corporate name change in its Form 8-K. The trust will change from “XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust” to “XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust,” with no additional operational or financial changes described.

When does the XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust name change become effective?

The name change becomes effective on June 8, 2026. On that date, the trust will be known as “XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust,” replacing the prior “XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust” designation in corporate and regulatory references.

Does the XFLT ticker change with the new XAI trust name?

The filing shows the trust’s common shares of beneficial interest continue trading under the ticker XFLT on the NYSE. Only the legal name is changing to “XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust,” with no new trading symbol disclosed.

What securities of XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust are listed on the NYSE?

The trust lists its common shares of beneficial interest on the New York Stock Exchange. These shares trade under the symbol XFLT, and the filing does not indicate any change to the class of securities or exchange listing.

Is the XAI trust’s name change linked to a merger or transaction?

The disclosure describes only a name change for the trust, effective June 8, 2026. It does not mention any merger, acquisition, restructuring, or other transaction associated with the change in corporate name.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/29/2026 - 05:16 PM EDT

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 29, 2026

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	811-23247	82-235867
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430, Chicago, Illinois		60654
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrants telephone number, including area code (312) 374-6930

(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:

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

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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 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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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 Shares of Beneficial Interest		XFLT		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 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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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 new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01

Other Events.

As previously announced by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the “Trust”) in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 19, 2026, the Trust’s name will be changed from “XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust” to “XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust”.

The effective date of the name change will be June 8, 2026.

SIGNATURE

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.

	XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TRUST

Date: May 29, 2026	By:	/s/ Benjamin D. McCulloch
	Name:	Benjamin D. McCulloch
	Title:	Secretary and Chief Legal Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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