abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund

ACP

Valor de mercado US$ 557 mi

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, AWP, FAX, MFM, MGF, MIN, MMT, THQ, THW) announced today that the closed-end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per-share basis on October 30, 2026, to all shareholders of record as of October 23, 2026 (ex-dividend date: October 23, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.0550 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1200 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1000 AWP NYSE abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund $ 0.1100 FAX NYSE American abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.1500 MFM NYSE Aberdeen Municipal Income Fund $ 0.0300 MGF NYSE Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund $ 0.1000 MIN NYSE Aberdeen Intermediate Income Fund $ 0.1200 MMT NYSE Aberdeen Multi-Market Income Fund $ 0.0400 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $ 0.1700 THW NYSE abrdn World Healthcare Fund $ 0.1100 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each Fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund cut its monthly distribution by 29%, from $0.0775 to $0.055 per share, and expects to keep the new rate for at least 12 months. Even after the cut, net investment income covers only about 68% of the distribution, up from 48% before. ACP's discount widened from -8.51% to -13.45% on the announcement before narrowing to -11.42%, with a 1-year z-score of -2.84.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP) (the "Fund") announced today that it has reduced its monthly distribution from $0.0775 to $0.055 per common share, beginning with the distribution payable September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 22, 2026 (ex-dividend date: September 22, 2026).

Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund remains a sell due to persistent earnings shortfalls and ongoing NAV erosion. ACP's 17.9% yield is unsustainable, with 42% of distributions funded by return of capital, signaling likely payout cuts ahead. The fund's high leverage (32.08%) and heavy exposure to below-investment-grade debt amplify downside risk in a challenging credit environment.

PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, THQ, THW and NYSE American: AEF, FAX, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on June 30, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of June 23, 2026 (ex-dividend date June 23, 2026). Please note that for the June 30, 2026 distribution for VFL, the distribution will be paid entirely in cash; no dividend reinvestment option will be available.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund is a high-beta, global high-yield bond CEF with 30% leverage and significant non-U.S. exposure. ACP's 17% distribution rate is unsustainable, with only 49% supported by net investment income and 40% as return of capital. Credit spreads are historically tight, offering limited upside and heightened downside risk for ACP in the current macro environment.

PHILADELPHIA, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, HQH, HQL, IFN, THQ, THW and NYSE American: FAX, IAF, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on May 29, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of May 21, 2026 (ex-dividend date May 21, 2026). The abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), the abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), the abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (IAF), and the India Fund, Inc. (IFN) will pay their distributions on June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 21, 2026 (ex‑dividend date May 21, 2026).

PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, THQ, THW and NYSE American: FAX, FCO, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on April 30, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of April 22, 2026 (ex-dividend date April 22, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.0775 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1200 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1000 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.2300 AWP NYSE abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund $0.0400 FAX NYSE American abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.1650 FCO NYSE American abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.0700 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $ 0.1800 THW NYSE abrdn World Healthcare Fund $ 0.1167 VFL NYSE American abrdn National Municipal Income Fund $ 0.0500 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.

The abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund is downgraded to a 'Sell' due to worsening NAV erosion and elevated downside risks. ACP's 17.5% dividend yield is unsustainable, with distributions exceeding earnings and 54% funded by return of capital year-to-date. Nearly 96% of the fund's portfolio is below investment grade, with short maturities and high leverage amplifying risk in a high-rate environment.

PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, THQ, THW and NYSE American: AEF, FAX, FCO, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on March 31, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of March 24, 2026 (ex-dividend date March 24, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $   0.0775 AEF NYSE American abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. $   0.2100 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $   0.1200 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $   0.1100 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $   0.2300 AWP NYSE abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund $   0.1200 FAX NYSE American abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. $   0.1650 FCO NYSE American abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. $   0.0700 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $   0.1800 THW NYSE abrdn World Healthcare Fund $   0.1167 VFL NYSE American abrdn National Municipal Income Fund $   0.0500 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.