XA Investments President Kimberly Flynn Dispels Misinformation Ahead of XFLT Proxy Vote

Flynn Details the Terminated Sub-Adviser Octagon’s Underperformance at XFLT and Concerning Recent CLO Defaults Across Its Portfolio (View Videos)

The Board Unanimously Selected the King Street Sub-Adviser for the Strength of Its CLO Platform, Depth of Talent and Expanded Investment Capabilities

More Information About the XFLT Proxy Vote Can Be Found Here

XFLT Asks Shareholders to Vote on the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” the King Street Sub-Advisory Agreement at Special Meeting on July 30, 2026

CHICAGO, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XA Investments LLC (“XAI”), manager of XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT) (the “Fund”), addressed XFLT shareholders directly in a series of videos to clear up misleading statements made by the terminated sub-adviser Octagon Credit Investors ahead of the Special Meeting of Shareholders on July 30, 2026, during which XFLT shareholders will vote on the Board’s proposal to approve a new investment sub-advisory agreement among the Fund, XA Investments LLC and Rockford Tower Asset Management, L.L.C. (the “King Street Sub-Adviser,” or “Rockford Tower”), a wholly owned subsidiary of King Street Capital Management, L.P. (“King Street”).

XAI President Kimberly Flynn explains why the Fund’s Board acted to remove the terminated sub-adviser on the basis of poor performance:

• “The terminated sub-adviser Octagon was the only portfolio manager responsible for all of XFLT investment decisions since the fund’s inception in 2017.”
  
• “On Octagon’s watch, the XFLT net asset value (NAV) eroded largely from losses taken from poor investment decisions. XFLT’s net asset value per share declined approximately 54.40% since inception, implying approximately $406.7 million of current-share-equivalent NAV erosion, as of March 31^st. That is significant.”
  
• “It was recently reported by S&P Global Ratings on June 16, 2026, that Octagon CLOs defaulted on seven debt tranches across five CLOs.”
  
• “CLO debt tranche defaults are very uncommon… Only six of the 11,666 CLO tranches rated by S&P defaulted in 2025, and only five defaulted in 2024. Octagon’s seven CLO debt tranche defaults in 2026 exceed the global figure for each of the last two years, respectively.”
  

Flynn also explains why the Board unanimously selected the King Street Sub-Adviser to replace the terminated Octagon, and enumerates the many benefits to XFLT shareholders if the agreement is approved:

• “King Street’s Rockford Tower division was selected in a competitive process by the board out of a field of other leading alternative credit managers with deep CLO experience.”
  
• “King Street also has twice as many credit professionals as Octagon. King Street manages over $30 billion in assets. They also manage 20 U.S. CLOs and 9 European CLOs, so they have experience around the globe.”
  
• “Rockford Tower plans to execute XFLT’s strategy in a more dynamic manner, including additional opportunities and income-focused investments such as European CLOs and bank loans and European asset-backed securities.”
  

The full videos can be found on XAI’s website.

How to Vote

The Board urges XFLT shareholders to vote “FOR” the King Street Sub-Adviser on the WHITE 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 enclosed WHITE proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
  

If you have any questions or need assistance voting your shared, 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 $30 billion in assets across public and private markets. The firm marries rigorous fundamental research with tactical trading and differentiated sourcing capabilities to identify investment opportunities across asset classes, up and down the capital structure. For more information, please visit www.kingstreet.com. Follow King Street Capital Management on LinkedIn.

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