XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Declares its Monthly Common Shares Distribution of $0.060 per Share

Distribution Announcement - XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust has declared a regular monthly distribution of $0.060 per share, payable on March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2026, with no change from the previous month's distribution amount [1] Distribution Details - Ex-Dividend Date: February 17, 2026 [1] - Record Date: February 17, 2026 [1] - Payable Date: March 2, 2026 [1] - Distribution Amount: $0.060 per common share [1] Income and Tax Considerations - The Trust's distributions may come from net investment income, capital gains, or a return of capital, and the specific tax characteristics will be reported on Form 1099 after the end of the 2026 calendar year [1][4] - The Trust's net investment income and capital gain can vary significantly over time, and there may be substantial differences between GAAP income and taxable income due to complex tax rules [2] Excise Tax and Distribution Requirements - As a registered investment company, the Trust is subject to a 4% excise tax if it does not distribute at least 98% of its ordinary income and 98.2% of its capital gain by the end of the calendar year [3] Future Distribution Considerations - Future distributions will depend on various factors, including compliance with financial covenants, net investment income, and available cash, with no assurance that future distributions will match current amounts [6][7] Investment Objective - The Trust aims for attractive total return with an emphasis on income generation, primarily investing in floating rate credit instruments and structured credit investments [8] Company Background - XA Investments LLC serves as the Trust's investment adviser, managing two listed closed-end funds and one interval closed-end fund [10] - Octagon Credit Investors, LLC acts as the Trust's investment sub-adviser, focusing on below-investment grade corporate credit investments [14]