Every material Form 8-K Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. has filed with the SEC since March 26, 2018, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
The Fund amended a non-fundamental investment policy, raising its ability to invest in CLO securities and other asset-backed securities from 40% to 45% of Managed Assets and its ability to invest in subordinated (residual) CLO tranches from 10% to 15%. The change takes effect 60 days from the filing date and is intended to give the Fund more flexibility amid COVID-19 market conditions, but the filing states it will increase the risk of losses.
CLO and other asset-backed securities limit rises from 40% to 45% of Managed Assets
Subordinated (residual) CLO tranche limit rises from 10% to 15% of Managed Assets
Change takes effect 60 days from the May 11, 2020 filing date
The Adviser says the change allows select CLO investments and a greater operating cushion under current limits
Effective September 25, 2018, John A. Leupp resigned as Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC). The fund appointed Charles Arduini and Samantha Milner as Vice Presidents and Portfolio Managers, and Jason Duko and Kapil Singh as Vice Presidents, on the same date. The filing is a management change with no stated effect on fund terms or financial results.
John A. Leupp resigned as Vice President and Portfolio Manager effective September 25, 2018
Charles Arduini and Samantha Milner appointed Vice Presidents and Portfolio Managers effective September 25, 2018
Jason Duko and Kapil Singh appointed Vice Presidents effective September 25, 2018
Filing also includes amended and restated bylaws as Exhibit 3.1
The fund amended its non-fundamental investment policy to let it hold up to 40% of Managed Assets in collateralized loan obligations and other asset-backed securities, up from 30%. It also raised the cap on subordinated (residual) CLO tranches to 10% from 7.5% of Managed Assets, giving the fund more room to invest in these securities.
CLO and other asset-backed securities limit raised to 40% of Managed Assets from 30%
Subordinated (residual) CLO tranche limit raised to 10% of Managed Assets from 7.5%
Fund may invest in both investment grade and below investment grade rated CLO Securities
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