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abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund 5.25% Series a Perpetual Preferred Shares Declares Quarterly Dividend

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abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP PRA) has declared a cash distribution of $0.328125 per share for its 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares. This distribution will be payable on January 3, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 20, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of December 19, 2022. The Series A Preferred Shares, rated 'A2' by Moody's, were issued at $25.00 per share and provide an annual dividend rate of $1.3125. Future distributions may come from various income sources, with tax implications detailed in Form 1099-DIV sent in January 2023.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / December 9, 2022 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the "Fund"), has declared a cash distribution of $0.328125 per share of the Fund's 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (NYSE:ACP PRA) ("Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution is payable on January 3, 2023 to holders of Series A Preferred Shares of record on December 20, 2022 (ex-dividend date December 19, 2022).

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The Series A Preferred Shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol "ACP PRA", are rated "A2" by Moody's Investors Service and have an annual dividend rate of $1.3125 per share. The Series A Preferred Shares were issued on May 10, 2021 at $25.00 per share and pay distributions quarterly.

Distributions may be paid from sources of income other than ordinary income, such as net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. In January 2023, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the 2022 calendar year.

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution.

In the United States, abrdn is the marketing name for the following affiliated, registered investment advisers: abrdn Inc., Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd., abrdn Australia Limited, abrdn Asia Limited, Aberdeen Capital Management, LLC, abrdn 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 (NAV) of the fund's portfolio. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

If you wish to receive this information electronically, please contact Investor.Relations@abrdn.com

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For More Information Contact:
abrdn Inc.
Investor Relations
1-800-522-5465
Investor.Relations@abrdn.com

SOURCE: abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund



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FAQ

What is the cash distribution amount for ACP on January 3, 2023?

The cash distribution amount for ACP is $0.328125 per share.

When was the record date for the distribution of ACP shares?

The record date for the distribution is December 20, 2022.

What is the ex-dividend date for ACP Series A Preferred Shares?

The ex-dividend date for ACP is December 19, 2022.

What is the annual dividend rate for ACP Series A Preferred Shares?

The annual dividend rate for ACP Series A Preferred Shares is $1.3125 per share.

What does the 'A2' rating from Moody's signify for ACP?

The 'A2' rating from Moody's indicates a strong investment grade, reflecting good credit quality.

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