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FCT shareholders approve reorganization into First Trust Flexible Income ETF; expected close Aug 10, 2026
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
- Shareholders of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) approved reorganization into newly formed ETF FFLX.
- Reorganization expected to close on August 10, 2026; will be tax-free with FCT shareholders receiving FFLX shares at NAV.
- FCT will transition portfolio to increased cash holdings before close, which may cause returns to differ from its principal strategy.