Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Prices Public Offering Of Preferred Shares

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On May 3, 2021, Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP) announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 1,600,000 shares of 5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares at $25 per share, aiming for net proceeds of approximately $38.2 million after underwriting fees. The Fund plans to utilize the proceeds for investing in line with its objectives, working capital, and reducing debt. The Preferred Shares are expected to be listed on NYSE under the symbol 'ACP.P' within 30 days after issuance, with the offering closing on or around May 10, 2021.

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• The offering aims to generate approximately $38.2 million in net proceeds.
• Funds will be used to invest according to the Fund's objectives, enhance working capital, and reduce outstanding debts.

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• The issuance of new shares may dilute existing shareholder value.

PHILADELPHIA, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP) (the "Fund"), today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 1,600,000 shares of 5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (the "Preferred Shares") at a public offering price of $25 per share, which will result in net proceeds to the Fund of approximately $38.2 million after payment of underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Fund.   

The Fund has applied to list the Preferred Shares on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker symbol "ACP.P." If the application is approved, trading on the NYSE in the Preferred Shares is expected to begin within 30 days following the issuance date of the Preferred Shares .

The Fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to invest in accordance with its investment objective and policies, for general working capital purposes and/or to pay down outstanding borrowings under its credit facility. The offering is expected to close on or about May 10, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

UBS Securities LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

Investors should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, and expenses carefully before investing. The preliminary prospectus supplement (and the final prospectus supplement, when available) and accompanying prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement, final prospectus supplement (when complete) and accompanying prospectus may be obtained for no charge by calling UBS Securities LLC toll-free at 1-888-827-7275. Copies of these documents, when finalized, and other documents the Fund has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") may also be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

The information in the preliminary prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and this press release is not complete and may be changed. A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting offers to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

In the United States, Aberdeen Standard Investments is the marketing name for the following affiliated, registered investment advisers:  Aberdeen Standard Investments Inc., Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd., Aberdeen Standard Investments Australia Ltd., Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Ltd., Aberdeen Capital Management, LLC, Aberdeen Standard Investments ETFs Advisors LLC and Aberdeen Standard Alternative Funds Limited.

Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The Fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value of the fund's portfolio. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

This press release contains certain statements that may include "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements can be identified by the words "may," "will," "intend," "expect," "estimate," "continue," "plan," "anticipate," and similar terms and the negatives of such terms. By their nature, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Many factors that could materially affect the Fund's actual results are the performance of the portfolio of securities held by the Fund, the conditions in the U.S. and international financial and other markets, the price at which Preferred Shares trade in the public markets and other factors discussed in the Fund's preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus and to be discussed in the Fund's periodic filings with the SEC.

Although the Fund believes that the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. The Fund's future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are made as of the date of this press release. Except for the Fund's ongoing obligations under the federal securities laws, the Fund does not intend, and the Fund undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.

NOT FDIC INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE

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FAQ

What is the pricing of the Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund public offering on May 3, 2021?

The offering is priced at $25 per share for 1,600,000 shares of 5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares.

What are the intended uses of proceeds from the Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund offering?

Proceeds will be used for investments per the Fund’s objectives, working capital, and paying down outstanding borrowings.

When is the expected closing date for the ACP public offering?

The offering is expected to close on or about May 10, 2021.

What is the new ticker symbol for the Preferred Shares of ACP on the NYSE?

The Preferred Shares are expected to trade under the ticker symbol 'ACP.P' on the NYSE.