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MSC Income Fund files preliminary proxy to pursue stock exchange listing; Main Street cites fee growth
Main Street Capital CORP
- MSC Income Fund filed preliminary proxy for special meeting to approve proposals enabling NYSE or Nasdaq listing.
- Proposed transition to sole focus on Private Loan strategy; advisory agreement amendment to adjust base and incentive fees.
- Listing would provide near-term access to public capital markets and liquidity option for existing shareholders.
- Potential post-listing reduction of asset coverage ratio from 200% to 150% to optimize leverage and returns.
- Main Street's CEO expects listing to grow management fees received by its wholly owned investment adviser.