Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, operates as a global credit, non diversified and closed-end management investment company. It intends to seek risk-adjusted returns with high current income and the potential for capital appreciation. The company was founded on October 12, 2010 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / December 10, 2024 / abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, announced today that it has reduced its monthly distribution from US 10 cents per share to US 7.75 cents per share, commencing with the distribution payable on January 10, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 30, 2024 (ex-dividend date December 30, 2024). This represents a change in the annualized distribution rate from 18% to 14% based on NAV as of December 9, 2024.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP) Announces Change to Monthly Distribution Expected to be Maintained for at Least the Next 12 Months

The abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP) offers an 18.60% yield and trades at a discount to NAV, making it an attractive high-yield investment. ACP primarily invests in below-investment-grade debt across various industries and regions, aiming for high current income and capital appreciation. ACP's recent performance has outpaced its historical averages and benchmark index, with a stable monthly distribution and may offer a favorable tax deferral advantage from ROC.

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PHILADELPHIA & WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP) (“ACP”) and abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) (each, an “Acquiring Fund”) announce today the completed reorganizations, after close of regular business on September 20, 2024, of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE: FAM) and Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/ Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE: MFD) (each, an “Acquired Fund”). In the reorganizatio.

abrdn and First Trust Announce Closing of Reorganizations of Certain First Trust Advised Funds With abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / The abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) and the abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP), announced today that each closed end fund will pay the distributions indicated in the chart below on a per share basis on September 30, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024 (ex-dividend date September 20, 2024). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.1000 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.2100 Please note that shareholders of the Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE: MFD) and the First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE: FAM) will not be shareholders of record of the ASGI or ACP respectively until September 23, 2024, so those shareholders will not receive this September distribution.

abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI") and abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund ("ACP") Announce Distribution Payment Details

ACP offers a high yield of 18.7%, but its historical performance shows significant capital erosion and multiple distribution cuts since inception. The fund's portfolio, mainly below investment grade debt, is highly vulnerable to interest rate changes, leading to inconsistent earnings and increased default risk. Despite trading at a discount to NAV, ACP's poor long-term performance and reliance on return of capital make it an unattractive investment.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) ("ACP" or the "Acquiring Fund"), previously announced that shareholders of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE:FAM) ("FAM" or the "Acquired Fund"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., have approved the proposed reorganization into ACP ("Reorganization") and today announces that the Reorganization is expected to close at the close of business on September 20, 2024, or as soon as practicable thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / July 26, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP), announces today that shareholders of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE:FAM) ("FAM" or the "Acquired Fund") advised by First Trust Advisors L.P. have approved the proposed reorganization into ACP ("Reorganization") which is targeted to be completed before the end of September or as soon as practicable thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Announces Update and Tentative Closing Date for Acquisition of Assets From First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund

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PHILADELPHIA & WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP) (“ACP” or the “Acquiring Fund”) and First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (NYSE: FSD) (“FSD” or the “Acquired Fund”) announce today the completed reorganization of the Acquired Fund with the Acquiring Fund after close of regular business on July 19, 2024. In the reorganization, common shareholders of FSD received an amount of ACP common shares with a net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP) and First Trust High Income Long/short Fund (FSD) Announce Closing of Reorganization

PHILADELPHIA, PA and WHEATON, IL / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2024 / abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) ("ACP" or the "Acquiring Fund") and First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (NSYE:FSD) ("FSD" or the "Acquired Fund") announce today the completed reorganization of the Acquired Fund with the Acquiring Fund after close of regular business on July 19, 2024. In the reorganization, common shareholders of FSD received an amount of ACP common shares with a net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of their holdings of FSD common shares, as determined at the close of regular business on July 19, 2024.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP) and First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD) Announce Closing of Reorganization

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) ("ACP" or the "Acquiring Fund") previously announced that shareholders of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (NYSE:FSD) ("FSD" or the "Acquired Fund"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., have approved the proposed reorganization into ACP ("Reorganization") and today announces that the Reorganization is expected to close at the close of business on July 19, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Announces Closing Date for Acquisition of Assets From First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund and Announces Distribution Payment Details

ACP offers one of the highest annual yields in my Income Compounder portfolio, trading near par with an 18% yield. Bank disintermediation is creating opportunities in private credit, benefiting global credit markets and ACP shareholders. ACP's distribution history is consistent, with potential mergers and reorganizations expected to benefit shareholders in terms of scale and liquidity.

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WILMINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ACP--The Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP), a community of tax-focused, fiduciary financial advisors who provide comprehensive wealth building strategies for their clients on a commission-free retainer basis, recently shared additional details of their upcoming 2024 ACP Annual Conference, which will take place October 8th-11th, 2024 at Hyatt Regency's Riverfront Hotel in Savannah, Georgia. The ACP expects over 100 members to attend this year's conference – i.

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The abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund has one of the highest yields among fixed-income funds, leading to speculation about the sustainability of its distribution. The fund's performance compared to the global bond index suggests potential concerns about its ability to sustain its distribution. The fund's asset allocation and leverage ratio are in line with its strategy and peers, and its geographic diversification is a bit better than most global funds.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / May 31, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP), announces today that shareholders of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (NYSE:FSD) ("FSD" or the "Acquired Fund") advised by First Trust Advisors L.P. have approved the proposed reorganization into ACP ("Reorganization") which is targeted to be completed before the end of July or as soon as practicable thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Announces Update and Tentative Closing Date for Acquisition of Assets From First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund

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The ACP fund has performed well, delivering 22% in total returns in the past year based on dual tailwinds of tighter credit and lower long-term interest rates. The ACP fund also pays an attractive 17.3% forward yield. However, the sustainability of the fund's distributions is a concern, as it has historically under-earned its distribution, with 2.0% p.a. returns over 10 years.

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