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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001396440-24-000137"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MAIN"
cik: "0001396440"
company_name: "Main Street Capital CORP"
filed_at: "2024-07-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T16:14:18.505560+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# MSC Income Fund files preliminary proxy to pursue stock exchange listing; Main Street cites fee growth

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001396440-24-000137
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MAIN
- cik: 0001396440
- company_name: Main Street Capital CORP
- filed_at: 2024-07-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396440/000139644024000137/0001396440-24-000137-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396440/000139644024000137/main-20240725.htm

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