FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) Declares Distribution for December 2024

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FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) has declared its December 2024 monthly distribution of $0.06 per share, payable on December 31, 2024. The Fund, with approximately $2.2 billion in assets under management, currently offers an annualized distribution yield of 10.1% based on NAV and 10.6% based on market price as of November 30, 2024.

The Fund's monthly distributions have been fully covered by net investment income throughout 2024, generating an estimated total return of 12.75% on NAV and 33.1% on market price year-to-date through November 30, 2024. FSCO focuses on investments in event-driven credit, special situations, private capital solutions, and other non-traditional credit opportunities.

Positive

• Monthly distribution of $0.06 per share fully covered by net investment income
• Strong YTD performance with 12.75% NAV return and 33.1% market price return
• Attractive distribution yield of 10.1-10.6%
• Substantial AUM of $2.2 billion

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

This distribution announcement is significant for income-focused investors. The $0.06 per share monthly dividend represents an attractive 10.1% yield based on NAV and 10.6% based on market price. The fund's strong performance metrics, including a 12.75% NAV return and impressive 33.1% market price return year-to-date, demonstrate robust underlying portfolio performance. With $2.2 billion in AUM, the fund's ability to fully cover distributions through net investment income throughout 2024 indicates sustainable payout levels. The event-driven credit and special situations strategy appears to be executing well in the current market environment, providing shareholders with both income and capital appreciation potential.

Market Research Analyst

The consistent monthly distribution pattern and full coverage by net investment income suggests strong portfolio management and deal execution in the alternative credit space. The significant spread between NAV return (12.75%) and market price return (33.1%) indicates the fund has been trading at an increasingly favorable valuation multiple through 2024. This performance differential could suggest either previous market undervaluation being corrected or growing investor confidence in the management team's strategy. The fund's focus on event-driven credit and special situations positions it well to capitalize on market dislocations and stressed/distressed opportunities in the current higher-rate environment.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (the Fund) (NYSE: FSCO) announced the monthly distribution for December 2024. The distribution of $0.06 per share will be paid on December 31, 2024. Further information on the distribution is summarized in the charts below.

The current annualized distribution rate equates to an annualized distribution yield¹ of 10.1% and 10.6%, respectively, based on the Fund's net asset value (NAV) and market price as of November 30, 2024. The monthly distribution has been fully covered by the Fund's net investment income throughout 2024, and the Fund has generated an estimated total return on NAV of 12.75% and 33.1% on market price year-to-date through November 30, 2024.

The Fund has approximately $2.2 billion in assets under management and invests in event-driven credit, special situations, private capital solutions and other non-traditional credit opportunities.

Month	Ticker	Fund Name		Monthly Dividend
December	FSCO	FS Credit Opportunities Corp.		$0.06

The distribution will be made on the following schedule:

Month	Ex-Date	Record Date	Payable Date
December	December 23, 2024	December 23, 2024	December 31, 2024

The Fund pays regular monthly cash distributions to common shareholders at a level rate that may be adjusted from time to time. The amount of monthly distributions may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.

Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Investors should consider, among other things, the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. Investors can find the Fund's most recent reports and other filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database or on the Fund's website (https://fsinvestments.com/fs-credit-opportunities-corp/).

About FS Investments
FS Investments is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment and capital solutions. The firm manages over $82 billion in assets for a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, financial professionals and individual investors. FS Investments provides access to a broad suite of alternative asset classes and strategies through its best-in-class investment teams and partners. With its diversified platform and flexible capital solutions, the firm is a valued partner to general partners, asset owners and portfolio companies. FS Investments is grounded in its high-performance culture and guided by its commitment to building value for its clients, investing in its colleagues and giving back to its communities. The firm has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia and is headquartered in Philadelphia.

Contact Information:

Investor Relations
Joe Montelione
joseph.montelione@fsinvestments.com 

Media
Sarah Hilferty
media@fsinvestments.com

Forward Looking Statements
Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of the Fund. Words such as "intends," "will," "expects," and "may" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, geopolitical risks, risks associated with possible disruption to the Fund's operations or the economy generally due to hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics such as COVID-19, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in the Fund's operating area, unexpected costs, the price at which the Fund's shares of common stock may trade on the New York Stock Exchange and such other factors that are disclosed in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Fund undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

¹ Annualized distribution yield reflects the current month's distribution per share annualized and divided by the estimated current month end net asset value (NAV) per share or market price per share; because annualized distribution yield is based on estimated current month end NAV, it is an estimate that is subject to change.

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FAQ

What is FSCO's December 2024 distribution amount?

FSCO declared a distribution of $0.06 per share for December 2024, payable on December 31, 2024.

What is FSCO's current distribution yield as of November 30, 2024?

FSCO's annualized distribution yield is 10.1% based on NAV and 10.6% based on market price as of November 30, 2024.

What is FSCO's year-to-date performance through November 30, 2024?

FSCO has generated an estimated total return of 12.75% on NAV and 33.1% on market price year-to-date through November 30, 2024.

How much assets under management does FSCO have?

FSCO has approximately $2.2 billion in assets under management.