BC Partners Lending Corp Announces Merger Approval of ACIF

What Happened

• On September 10, 2026, BC Partners Lending Corporation announced that shareholders of Alternative Credit Income Fund (ACIF) approved the previously announced merger. BCPL Merger Sub, Inc., a subsidiary of BC Partners Lending Corp, merged with and into ACIF, with ACIF continuing as the surviving company and now a wholly owned subsidiary of BC Partners. The company filed a press release about the approval as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K.

Key Details

• Date of announcement: September 10, 2026 (press release included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8‑K filed September 11, 2026).
• Parties: BC Partners Lending Corporation → BCPL Merger Sub, Inc. (subsidiary) merged into Alternative Credit Income Fund (ACIF).
• Result: ACIF continues as the surviving entity and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of BC Partners following shareholder approval at a special meeting.

Why It Matters

• The merger changes ownership: ACIF is now controlled by BC Partners Lending Corp, which may lead to consolidation of ACIF’s assets, operations and results into BC Partners’ financial reporting.
• Investors should watch upcoming SEC filings (future 8‑Ks, 10‑Q/10‑K) and company disclosures for pro forma financials, integration plans, and any effects on dividends or portfolio composition.