Angel Oak Capital Advisors Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust

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The annual meeting of shareholders for Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust (FINS) took place on June 30, 2022. Shareholders approved the issuance of additional common shares for the reorganization with Angel Oak Dynamic Financial Strategies Income Term Trust (DYFN) and elected two new trustees, Andrea N. Mullins and Keith M. Schappert. However, the proposal to extend the fund's termination date from May 31, 2031, to June 30, 2035, was rejected. FINS primarily invests in U.S. financial sector debt and aims for at least 50% of its portfolio to maintain investment-grade quality.

Positive

• Shareholders approved the issuance of additional common shares for FINS.
• Two new trustees were successfully elected to the Board of Trustees.

Negative

• The proposal to extend the termination date of the Fund was not approved.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The annual meeting of shareholders of Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust (FINS), a Delaware statutory trust, was held on June 30, 2022. At the meeting, shareholders voted on the proposals set forth below:

Proposal 1: To approve the issuance of additional common shares of beneficial interest of FINS in connection with the reorganization of Angel Oak Dynamic Financial Strategies Income Term Trust (DYFN), another closed-end fund, with and into FINS.

Proposal 2: To amend the FINS Declaration of Trust to extend the termination date of the Fund from May 31, 2031, to June 30, 2035.

Proposal 3: To elect Andrea N. Mullins and Keith M. Schappert as the Class II Trustees of the Board of Trustees of FINS.

Proposals 1 and 3 were approved by the shareholders. Proposal 2 was not approved by the shareholders and, therefore, the amendment to the Declaration of Trust to extend the termination date was not adopted.

ABOUT FINS

FINS is a closed-end fund that invests predominantly in U.S. financial sector debt as well as in selective opportunities across financial sector preferred and common equity. Under normal circumstances, at least 50% of FINS’s portfolio is publicly rated as investment grade or, if unrated, is judged by Angel Oak Capital Advisors, LLC (“Angel Oak”) to be of investment grade quality.

ABOUT DYFN

DYFN is a closed-end fund that invests predominantly in U.S. financial sector debt as well as selective opportunities across financial sector preferred and common equity. Under normal circumstances, at least 50% of DYFN’s portfolio is publicly rated investment grade or, if unrated, judged by Angel Oak to be of investment grade quality.

Information regarding the Funds, including the Funds’ annual and semi-annual reports and other regulatory filings of the Funds, is accessible on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at www.sec.gov and on Angel Oak’s website at https://angeloakcapital.com.

ABOUT ANGEL OAK CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Angel Oak is an investment management firm focused on providing compelling fixed-income investment solutions to its clients. Backed by a value-driven approach, Angel Oak seeks to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns through a combination of stable current income and price appreciation. Its experienced investment team seeks the best opportunities in fixed income, with a specialization in mortgage-backed securities and other areas of structured credit.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The information in this press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to or in connection with the proposed transaction or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Past performance is neither indicative nor a guarantee of future results. Investors should consider the investment objective, risks, fees and expenses of FINS and DYFN carefully before investing. There can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve their investment objectives. Investments in the Funds involve operating expenses and fees. The net asset value of the Funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities. An investment in FINS or DYFN involves risks, is not appropriate for all investors and is not intended to be a complete investment program. Shares of closed-end funds are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of principal invested. Closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to their net asset value. Angel Oak, a registered investment adviser, is investment manager to each of FINS and DYFN. Destra Capital Advisors, LLC, a registered investment adviser, provides secondary market servicing for FINS and DYFN. Please contact your securities representative or call 1-877-855-3434 for information about FINS or DYFN.

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Trevor Davis, Gregory FCA for Angel Oak Capital Advisors

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Randy Chrisman, Chief Marketing & Corporate IR Officer, Angel Oak Capital Advisors

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Source: Angel Oak Capital Advisors, LLC

FAQ

What proposals were voted on at the FINS annual meeting?

The proposals included the issuance of additional common shares, extending the fund's termination date, and electing new trustees.

What was the outcome of the proposal to extend the termination date for FINS?

The proposal to extend the termination date from May 31, 2031, to June 30, 2035, was not approved by shareholders.

Who were elected as new trustees for FINS?

Andrea N. Mullins and Keith M. Schappert were elected as new Class II Trustees.

What is the primary investment strategy of FINS?

FINS primarily invests in U.S. financial sector debt and aims for at least 50% of its portfolio to be publicly rated investment grade.