Liquidation: GUGGENHEIM CREDIT INCOME FUND

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Form Type: 8-K

Filing Date: 2025-06-27

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000182126825000119

Filing Summary: On June 26, 2025, Guggenheim Credit Income Fund held a special meeting of shareholders where two significant proposals were approved. First, shareholders voted to withdraw the company's election to be regulated as a business development company under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, which will initiate the company's liquidation and dissolution. Second, the shareholders approved the sale of certain illiquid assets held by the Master Fund to facilitate the liquidation and dissolution process. The approvals will lead to the distribution of sale proceeds to the shareholders. Expected final liquidation payments are anticipated to be sent around August 1, 2025, following the necessary actions to terminate the company's securities registration and reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.

Additional details:

Proposal Number: 1

Proposal Description: Withdrawal of the company’s election to be regulated as a business development company and subsequent liquidation and dissolution

Votes For: 35148134

Votes Against: 227786

Votes Withheld: 0

Votes Abstained: 563762

Broker Non Votes: n/a


Proposal Number: 2

Proposal Description: Sale of certain illiquid assets to permit liquidation and dissolution of the Master Fund and distribution of sale proceeds to shareholders

Votes For: 35187444

Votes Against: 184352

Votes Withheld: 0

Votes Abstained: 567886

Broker Non Votes: n/a


Form Type: N-54C

Filing Date: 2025-06-27

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000182126825000122

Filing Summary: Guggenheim Credit Income Fund has filed a notification to withdraw its election to be subject to certain sections of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The company has obtained approval from a majority of its outstanding voting securities at a special meeting held on June 26, 2025, to withdraw its election to be regulated as a business development company and to completely liquidate and dissolve the Company.

Additional details:

Name: Guggenheim Credit Income Fund


Address: 330 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017


Telephone Number: (212) 739-0700


File Number: 814-01117


Form Type: DEF 14A

Filing Date: 2025-04-14

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000182126825000091

Filing Summary: A joint special meeting for shareholders of Guggenheim Credit Income Fund, Guggenheim Credit Income Fund 2016 T, and Guggenheim Credit Income Fund 2019 is set for May 12, 2025. Key agenda items include approval for the withdrawal from being regulated as a business development company (BDC) under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940 and subsequent liquidation and dissolution of the funds, as well as approval for the sale of certain illiquid assets held by the Master Fund to allow for complete liquidation and distribution of sale proceeds to shareholders. The board has unanimously recommended voting 'FOR' the proposals. A proxy voting system is encouraged for shareholder participation, with details provided for proxy submission via mail, phone, or online. If the proposals are not approved, the companies will maintain their current operations and seek alternatives. The joint proxy statement includes comprehensive voting procedures, outcomes, and important dates regarding the meeting.

Additional details:

Record Date: 2025-03-24


Joint Meeting Date: 2025-05-12


Quorum Requirement: one-third of the votes


Vote Count: 25,594,125 GCIF, 16,297,188 GCIF 2016T, 1,736,284 GCIF 2019


Form Type: PRE 14A

Filing Date: 2025-03-21

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000182126825000079

Filing Summary: The document outlines a preliminary proxy statement for a joint special meeting of shareholders for Guggenheim Credit Income Fund and its feeder funds. The primary purpose of the meeting is to seek shareholder approval for two key proposals: (1) the withdrawal of the funds' election to be regulated as business development companies (BDCs), and (2) the subsequent liquidation and dissolution of the funds. The document details the necessity for these actions based on the funds' declining asset values and high ongoing regulatory costs. Since March 2021, the funds have been liquidating their assets, returning substantial amounts to shareholders, but are left with illiquid assets that complicate further distributions. To avoid ongoing costs associated with maintaining BDC status and to facilitate the liquidation of these illiquid assets, the Board of Trustees has recommended this course of action to shareholders, emphasizing the importance of proxy voting to achieve a quorum for the meeting. The approval of both proposals is critical for the companies to proceed with their planned dissolution and to enable the distribution of any remaining assets to shareholders before finalizing their closure.

Additional details:

Record Date: 2025-03-24


Special Meeting Date: 2025-05-12


Notice Sent Date: 2025-04-11


Voting Proxy Contact: EQ Fund Solutions, LLC


Proxy Solicitation Fees: approximately $58,000


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