ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND 8-K

What Happened
Ares Strategic Income Fund announced on January 29, 2026 that its wholly owned subsidiary, ASIF Funding II, LLC, entered into Amendment No. 6 to its credit agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia (the administrative agent and revolving lender). The amendment increases total commitments under the SB Funding Facility by $750 million (from $750 million to $1.5 billion), extends the reinvestment period and the stated maturity, and reduces the applicable funding margins and certain fees. Borrowings remain subject to the Investment Company Act of 1940 covenants and leverage restrictions.

Key Details

• Closing Date: January 29, 2026; borrower: ASIF Funding II, LLC; parent/servicer: Ares Strategic Income Fund; lender/agent: The Bank of Nova Scotia.
• Commitment increase: +$750 million, raising total commitments to $1.5 billion; $375 million of the increase becomes available after a nine-month period following the Closing Date.
• Timing changes: reinvestment period extended from October 8, 2027 to July 29, 2028; stated maturity extended from April 8, 2034 to January 29, 2035.
• Pricing and fees: interest margin reduced from SOFR+1.90% to SOFR+1.80% during the reinvestment period and from SOFR+2.20% to SOFR+2.00% thereafter; commitment fee tiers adjusted (0.50%, 0.75% or 1.00% depending on unused commitments) and no commitment fee for the first three months on the increased portion.

Why It Matters
The amendment materially increases the Fund’s available revolving financing capacity and extends its financing runway, which can support additional investments or liquidity needs. Lower margins and temporary fee relief reduce near-term funding costs. Investors should note that borrowings remain subject to regulatory leverage limits under the Investment Company Act, so the Fund’s ability to use the facility is constrained by those rules.