First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund Ii

Shareholders of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) have approved its reorganization into the First Trust Flexible Income ETF (FFLX).

First Trust Advisors L.P. announced an upcoming portfolio manager update regarding the proposed reorganization of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) into First Trust Flexible Income ETF (FFLX).

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's Board has approved its reorganization into a new actively managed ETF, First Trust Flexible Income ETF.

First Trust is proposing a conversion of the First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) to the First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund (FFLX), with a shareholder vote scheduled for June 9, 2026.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) proposes a reorganization into the First Trust Flexible Income ETF (FFLX) to eliminate trading discounts and reduce expenses.

James A. Bowen, a director and officer of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II, sold 3,955 common shares at $10.4055 per share on December 16, 2024.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II and First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund will hold a joint annual meeting on September 4, 2025, to elect four Trustees to their respective Boards.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II and First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund are holding joint annual meetings on September 9, 2024, to elect two Class II Trustees.

Morgan Stanley and its subsidiary Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC have reduced their beneficial ownership in First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II to 4.1%, falling below the 5% reporting threshold.

Morgan Stanley and its subsidiary Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC have disclosed a 5.1% beneficial ownership stake in First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II.