Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund(1) Announces Performance Data And Portfolio Composition

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund¹ (the "Fund")(NYSE: ACP), a closed-end bond fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of December 31, 2018.

The Fund's total returns for various periods through December 31, 2018 are provided below.  (All figures are based on distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price, and are stated net-of-fees):

The Fund's returns, which are denominated in U.S. dollars, are affected by the performance of the U.S. dollar against the various currencies listed below.

As of December 31, 2018, the portfolio was invested as follows:

As of December 31, 2018, the portfolio was invested as follows:

As of December 31, 2018, the top ten holdings of the portfolio based on total assets were as follows:

As of December 31, 2018, the Fund's net assets, including US$70.0 million in bank borrowing, amounted to US$229.9 million with a net asset value per share of common stock of US$12.23.

As of December 31, 2018, the credit quality and maturity breakdown of the portfolio was as follows:

As of December 31, 2018, the average maturity of the portfolio was 4.3 years.

The Fund has in place leverage in the form of a loan facility.  The outstanding balance on the loan as of December 31, 2018 is US$70,000,000, which represents a decrease of US$5,000,000 from the previous month.

The leverage is used with the intent of enhancing returns by borrowing at interest rates that are lower than the relatively higher yields of the fixed income securities in which the Fund invests.  Details regarding the revolving credit loan facility and the interest rate swap agreements are contained in the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. 

Important Information

Aberdeen Standard Investments Inc. has prepared this report based on information sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, the figures are unaudited and neither the Fund, its investment adviser, nor any other person guarantees their accuracy. Investors should seek their own professional advice and should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before acting on this information. Aberdeen is a U.S. registered service mark of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.

Aberdeen Standard Investments is a brand of the investment businesses of Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life Investments. In the United States, Aberdeen Standard Investments is the marketing name for the following affiliated, registered investment advisers:  Aberdeen Standard Investments ETFs Advisors LLC, Aberdeen Asset Management Inc., Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd., Aberdeen Standard Investments Australia Ltd., Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Ltd., Aberdeen Asset Capital Management, LLC, Standard Life Investments (Corporate Funds) Ltd., and Standard Life Investments (USA) Ltd.

Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The Fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund's portfolio. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.  Investment returns and principle value will fluctuate and shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. NAV return data includes investment management fees, custodial charges and administrative fees (such as Director and legal fees) and assumes the reinvestment of all distributions. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Holdings are subject to change and are provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities shown.  Inception date January 27, 2011.

If you wish to receive this information electronically, please contact Investor.Relations@aberdeenstandard.com

(1) As of December 1, 2017, the Fund name changed from the Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund.

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