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August 1, 2025 424B5

Up to $75,000,000 abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Common Shares

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration Statement No. 333-277607 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated May 30, 2024) Up to $75,000,000 abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Common Shares abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund”) has entered into a distribution agreement, dated August 1, 2025 (the “Distribution Agreement”), with ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), relating

August 1, 2025 EX-1.1

DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 1.1 DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) made as of August 1, 2025 by and between abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and ALPS Distributors, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the “Distributor”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulation

August 1, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 1, 2025 (August 1, 2025) ab

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 1, 2025 (August 1, 2025) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-22485 80-0660749 (State or other jurisdiction of

August 1, 2025 EX-1.2

SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80202

Exhibit 1.2 SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80202 August 1, 2025 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor,” “we” or “us”) will act as manager of registered at-th

April 14, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

October 15, 2024 POS EX

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2024 Registration No. 333-275178 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ¨ Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 (Check appropriate box or boxes) x abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Spec

October 15, 2024 EX-99.12(B)

September 20, 2024

Exhibit 99.12(b) Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.dechert.com September 20, 2024 Board of Trustees First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 Board of Trustees abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund 1900 Market Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Dear Ladies

October 15, 2024 EX-99.4(B)

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

Exhibit 99.4(b) AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the “Agreement”) is made as of September 20, 2024, by and between abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Acquiring Fund”), and First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Acquired Fund” and, together with the Acquiring Fund, the “

October 15, 2024 EX-99.18

Calculation of Filing Fee Narrative Form N-14 8C/A (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Exhibit 99.18 Calculation of Filing Fee Narrative Form N-14 8C/A (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) On December 12, 2023, abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund”) registered common shares of beneficial interest with a maximum aggregate offering price of $438,250,816.44 estimated pursuant to Rules 457(c) and 457(f)(1) promu

July 26, 2024 EX-99.12

July 19, 2024

Exhibit 99.12 Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.dechert.com July 19, 2024 Board of Trustees First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 Board of Trustees abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund 1900 Market Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Y

July 26, 2024 POS EX

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2024 Registration No. 333-275178 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (Check appropriate box or boxes) ☒ abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specifi

July 26, 2024 EX-99.18

Calculation of Filing Fee Narrative Form N-14 8C/A (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Exhibit 99.18 Calculation of Filing Fee Narrative Form N-14 8C/A (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) On December 12, 2023, abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund”) registered common shares of beneficial interest with a maximum aggregate offering price of $438,250,816.44 estimated pursuant to Rules 457(c) and 457(f)(1) promu

July 26, 2024 EX-99.4(A)

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

Exhibit 99.4(a) AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the “Agreement”) is made as of July 19, 2024, by and between abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Acquiring Fund”), and First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Acquired Fund” and, together with the Acquiring Fund, the “Funds”). First

May 21, 2024 CORRESP

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May 21, 2024 VIA EDGAR Ms. Anu Dubey Mr. Brian Szilagyi Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Registration Statement filed on Form N-2 File Nos. 333-277607 and 811-22485 Ms. Dubey and Mr. Szilagyi: On behalf of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund”), we are writing to respond

May 10, 2024 CORRESP

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May 10, 2024 VIA EDGAR Ms. Anu Dubey Mr. Brian Szilagyi Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Registration Statement filed on Form N-2 File Nos. 333-277607 and 811-22485 Ms. Dubey and Mr. Szilagyi: On behalf of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund”), we are writing to respond

April 30, 2024 CORRESP

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April 30, 2024 VIA EDGAR Brian Szilagyi Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

April 8, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

February 6, 2024 SC 13G/A

ACP / Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 wfabrdn003057106.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (Name of Issuer) Closed-End Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 003057106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate b

December 18, 2023 424B3

FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND FIRST TRUST/ABRDN GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY INCOME FUND 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 765-8000 IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND FIRST TRUST/ABRDN GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY INCOME FUND 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 765-8000 IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION We are pleased to enclose a notice, combined proxy statement/prospectus (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”), and proxy card(s) for special meetings of shareholders relating to each of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (“FSD”) and First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (“FAM”), each a Massachusetts business trust (each, an “Acquired Fund” and collectively, the “Acquired Funds”).

December 14, 2023 CORRESP

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December 14, 2023 VIA EDGAR Ms. Anu Dubey Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Response to additional Comments on the Proxy Statement/Prospectus (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) and statement of additional information (“SAI”) filed on Form N-14 on October 24, 2023 and Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form N-14 on Decem

December 12, 2023 EX-99.13(E)

AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 10, 2023 ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND), THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO, BNP PARIBAS, as Administrative Agent BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES COR

Exhibit 99.13.(e) EXECUTION VERSION AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 10, 2023 among ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND), THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO, and BNP PARIBAS, as Administrative Agent BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP., as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article 1 DEFINITIONS 1 Section 1

December 12, 2023 EX-99.13(D)

AMENDED and RESTATED INVESTOR RELATIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.13.(d) AMENDED and RESTATED INVESTOR RELATIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT Amended and Restated Investor Relations Agreement (the “AGREEMENT”) effective as of the date of approval by each Fund’s Board of Directors/Trustees and amends and restates, in its entirety, the Amended and Restated Investor Relations Services Agreement dated September 5, 2018 between the registered closed-end investment c

December 12, 2023 EX-99.13(K)

abrdn Investments Limited

Exhibit 99.13.(k) abrdn Investments Limited October 23, 2023 abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund 1900 Market Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19123 Re: Amended and Restated Letter Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to that certain Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (formerly, Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund)

December 12, 2023 N-14 8C/A

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

  As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2023 Registration No. 333-275178     U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549   FORM N-14   REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933     Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 x         Post-Effective Amendment No.      ¨   (Check appropriate box or boxes)     abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund

December 12, 2023 EX-99.11

1900 K Street, N.W.

Exhibit 99.11 1900 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 +1 202 261 3300 Main +1 202 261 3333 Fax www.dechert.com December 12, 2023 abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund 1900 Market Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel for abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), a trust duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the

December 12, 2023 CORRESP

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December 12, 2023 VIA EDGAR Mr. Kenneth Ellington Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Ms. Anu Dubey Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Response to Comments on the Proxy Statement/Prospectus (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) and statement of add

December 12, 2023 EX-99.14(B)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 99.14.(b) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated December 21, 2022, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund, appearing in the Annual Report on Form N-CSR of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund for

December 12, 2023 EX-99.13(F)

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.13.(f) EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1, dated as of November 22, 2023 (this “Amendment”), to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2023, among abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (formerly known as Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund) (the “Borrower”), each lender from time to time party thereto (th

December 12, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

FEE TABLE FOR FORM N-14 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables N-14 8C/A (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities

EX-FILING FEES FEE TABLE FOR FORM N-14 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables N-14 8C/A (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial effective date Filing Fee Previously Paid In Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid Equity Common shares of beneficial interest, no par value per share 457(c) $ 437,250,816.

December 12, 2023 EX-99.1(D)

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND

Exhibit 99.1.(d) AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST OF ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND This Amendment dated November 10, 2023 (the “Amendment”) to the AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST, as amended and restated on December 9, 2010, of the abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Trust”) is made by the Trustees hereunder. WITNESSETH TH

December 12, 2023 EX-99.14(A)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 99.14.(a) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the use of our report dated December 29, 2022, with respect to the financial statements of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, incorporated herein by reference, and to the references to our firm under the heading “Financial Highlights” in the Combined Proxy Statement/Prospectus and under the heading “Financia

November 15, 2023 CORRESP

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November 15, 2023 VIA EDGAR Ms. Anu Dubey Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Response to Comments on the Preliminary Schedule 14A filing filed on October 24, 2023 (the “Proxy Statement”) for abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund” or “Registrant”) (SEC File No. 811-22485). Ms. Dubey: This letter responds to com

November 15, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

October 24, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

FEE TABLE FOR FORM N-14 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables N-14 8C (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities

EX-FILING FEES FEE TABLE FOR FORM N-14 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables N-14 8C (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial effective date Filing Fee Previously Paid In Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid Equity Common shares of beneficial interest, no par value per share 457(o) $1,000,000(1) 0.

October 24, 2023 EX-99.1(C)

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND

Exhibit 1(c) AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST OF ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND This Amendment dated October 20, 2023 (the “Amendment”) to the AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST, as amended and restated on December 9, 2010, of the abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Trust”) is made by the Trustees hereunder.

October 24, 2023 N-14 8C

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

  As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 24, 2023 Registration No. [   ]     U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549   FORM N-14   REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933     Pre-Effective Amendment No.    ¨         Post-Effective Amendment No.      ¨   (Check appropriate box or boxes)     abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exa

October 24, 2023 EX-99.14(A)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 14(a) KPMG LLP 1601 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-2499 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the use of our report dated December 29, 2022, with respect to the financial statements of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, incorporated herein by reference, and to the references to our firm under the heading “Financial Highlights” in the Combined Proxy Statement/Prospectus and under the heading “Financial statements and supplemental financial information” in the Statement of Additional Information.

October 24, 2023 425

abrdn enters agreement to acquire the assets of four closed-end funds from First Trust Advisors L.P.

Filed by abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) Subject Companies: Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund File No.

October 24, 2023 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

October 24, 2023 EX-99.12(B)

Three Bryant Park

Exhibit 12(b) Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

October 24, 2023 425

ABRDN’S U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF FOUR FIRST TRUST ADVISED CLOSED-END FUNDS

Filed by abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) Subject Companies: Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund File No.

October 24, 2023 EX-99.12(A)

Three Bryant Park

Exhibit 12(a) Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

October 24, 2023 EX-99.14(B)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 14(b) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated December 21, 2022, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund, appearing in the Annual Report on Form N-CSR of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund for the

October 24, 2023 425

abrdn enters agreement to acquire the assets of four closed-end funds from First Trust Advisors L.P.

Filed by abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) Subject Companies: Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund File No.

October 24, 2023 EX-99.16

ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (a Delaware statutory trust) POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 16 ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (a Delaware statutory trust) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of the undersigned as trustees of ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (the “Fund”), a Delaware statutory trust, hereby constitutes and appoints Alan Goodson, Megan Kennedy, Jennifer Nichols and Lucia Sitar, and each of them with power to act without the others, hi

October 24, 2023 425

ABRDN’S U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF FOUR FIRST TRUST ADVISED CLOSED-END FUNDS

Filed by abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) Subject Companies: Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund File No.

April 14, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

March 17, 2023 EX-99.(18)

Calculation of Filing Fee Narrative Form N-14 8C/A (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Exhibit 99.(18) Calculation of Filing Fee Narrative Form N-14 8C/A (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) On September 28, 2022, abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund”) registered common shares of beneficial interest with a maximum aggregate offering price of $177,878,950, estimated pursuant to Rules 457(c) and 457(f)(1) prom

March 17, 2023 EX-99.(12)

Three Bryant Park

Exhibit 99.(12) Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.dechert.com March 10, 2023 Board of Trustees abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund 1900 Market Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Board of Trustees Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund 100 Independence, 610 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Dear Ladies an

March 17, 2023 EX-99.4(A)

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

Exhibit 99.(4)a Execution Copy AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the “Agreement”) is made as of March 10, 2023, by and between abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Acquiring Fund”), and Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Acquired Fund” and, together with the Acquiring Fund, the

March 17, 2023 POS EX

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2023 Registration No. 333-266799 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ¨ Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 x (Check appropriate box or boxes) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specif

February 8, 2023 SC 13G/A

ACP.PRA / Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock / UBS Group AG - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 d402644dsc13ga.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (Liquidation Preference $25.00) (Title of Class of Securities) 003057205 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2022 (Date of Event

December 9, 2022 SC 13G/A

ACP.PRA / Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock / UBS Group AG - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 d604372dsc13ga.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (Liquidation Preference $25.00) (Title of Class of Securities) 003057205 (CUSIP Number) November 30, 2022 (Date of Event

November 1, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

October 14, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

September 30, 2022 424B3

DELAWARE IVY HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND 100 Independence 610 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (800) 523-1918 IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

DELAWARE IVY HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND 100 Independence 610 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (800) 523-1918 IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION We are pleased to enclose a notice, combined proxy statement/prospectus (the ?Proxy Statement/Prospectus?), and proxy card(s) for a special meeting of shareholders (the ?Special Meeting?) relating to Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund, a Delaware statutory trust, (the ?Acquired Fund?).

September 28, 2022 EX-99.14B

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Acquired Fund(10).

Exhibit 14b CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated November 29, 2021, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund?s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended September 30, 2021.

September 28, 2022 EX-99.11

Opinion and Consent of Dechert LLP(10).

Exhibit 11 1900 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 +1 202 261 3300 Main +1 202 261 3333 Fax www.dechert.com September 28, 2022 abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund 1900 Market Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel for abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the ?Acquiring Fund?), a trust duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the S

September 28, 2022 EX-99.13N

Amended and Restated Expense Reimbursement Letter Agreement dated as of September 23, 2022, between Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited and abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund(10).

Exhibit 13n Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited Bow Bells House, 1 Bread Street London United Kingdom EC4M 9HH September 23, 2022 abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund 1900 Market Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19123 Re: Amended and Restated Letter Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to that certain Investment Advisory Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") between abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (formerly, Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund) (the "Fund") and Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited (the "Adviser") made as of December 1, 2017.

September 28, 2022 N-14 8C/A

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2022 Registration No. 333-266799 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 x Post-Effective Amendment No. ? (Check appropriate box or boxes) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Sp

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

Portfolio of Investments

Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of July 31, 2022 abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Shares or Principal Amount Value CORPORATE BONDS—162.

September 28, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table(10).

EX-FILING FEES FEE TABLE FOR FORM N-14 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables N-14 8C/A (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial effective date Filing Fee Previously Paid In Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid Equity Common shares of beneficial interest, no par value per share 457(c) $ 177,878,950 0.

September 28, 2022 EX-99.14A

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Acquiring Fund(10).

Exhibit 14a Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the use of our report dated December 28, 2021, with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, incorporated herein by reference and to the reference to our firm under the heading ?Financial Highlights? in the Combined Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

September 27, 2022 CORRESP

Acquired Funds (each an “Acquired Fund”) Acquiring Funds Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund into abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Delaware Investments® Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. Macquarie Global Infrastructure Income Fund Inc. i

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm September 27, 2022 VIA EDGAR Mr. Chad Eskildsen Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Ms. Ashley Vroman-Lee Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Response to Comments on the proxy statements/prospectuses filed on Form N-14 (each,

September 27, 2022 CORRESP

Acquired Funds (each an “Acquired Fund”) Acquiring Funds Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund into abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Delaware Investments® Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. Macquarie Global Infrastructure Income Fund, Inc.

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm September 27, 2022 VIA EDGAR Mr. Chad Eskildsen Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Ms. Ashley Vroman-Lee Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Response to Comments on the proxy statements/prospectuses filed on Form N-14 (each,

September 22, 2022 424B3

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund”) Supplement dated September 22, 2022 to the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information dated April 27, 2021, as supplemented to date

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration Statement No. 333-253698 abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the ?Fund?) Supplement dated September 22, 2022 to the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information dated April 27, 2021, as supplemented to date On August 1, 2022, certain new provisions of Delaware law, applicable to the Fund as a Delaware statutory trust, went into effect. Pursuant

September 14, 2022 CORRESP

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September 14, 2022 VIA EDGAR Ms. Ashley Vroman-Lee Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Response to Comments on the Preliminary Schedule 14A filings filed on August 19, 2022 (each a ?Proxy Statement? and, collectively, the ?Proxy Statements?) for abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (?ACP?) (SEC File No. 811-22485), abrdn Glo

September 14, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

August 19, 2022 COVER

1900 K Street, NW

1900 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 +1 202 261 3300 Main +1 202 261 3333 Fax www.

August 19, 2022 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

August 11, 2022 EX-14.(A)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Acquiring Fund(9).

Exhibit 14(a) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the use of our report dated December 28, 2021, with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, incorporated herein by reference and to the reference to our firm under the heading “Financial Highlights” in the Combined Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

August 11, 2022 N-14 8C

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2022 Registration No. [ ] U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ¨ Post-Effective Amendment No. ¨ (Check appropriate box or boxes) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in C

August 11, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table(9).

EX-FILING FEES FEE TABLE FOR FORM N-14 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables N-14 8C (Form Type) abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial effective date Filing Fee Previously Paid In Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid Equity Common shares of beneficial interest, no par value per share 457 (o)   $ 1,000,000 (1) 0.

August 11, 2022 EX-14.(B)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Acquired Fund(9).

Exhibit 14(b) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated November 29, 2021, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund’s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended September 30, 2021.

August 11, 2022 EX-12

Form of Tax Opinion(9).

Exhibit 12 Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

August 11, 2022 COVER

1900 K Street, NW

1900 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-1110 +1 202 261 3300 Main +1 202 261 3333 Fax www.

August 11, 2022 425

ABRDN’S U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS RELATING TO PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF FOUR DELAWARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY-ADVISED CLOSED-END FUNDS

Filed by abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the ?Exchange Act?) Subject Companies: Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund; File No.

August 11, 2022 EX-16

Powers of Attorney dated August 8, 2022(9).

Exhibit 16 ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (a Delaware statutory trust) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of the undersigned as trustees of ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (the “Fund”), a Delaware statutory trust, hereby constitutes and appoints Alan Goodson, Megan Kennedy, Jennifer Nichols and Lucia Sitar, and each of them with power to act without the others, hi

March 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)

Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of January 31, 2022 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Principal Amount (000) or Shares Description Value (US$) BANK LOANS—5.

March 24, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

March 21, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

February 14, 2022 EX-99.1.1

DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.1.1 DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) made as of February 11, 2022 by and between Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Fund?), and ALPS Distributors, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the ?Distributor?). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and r

February 14, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 11, 2022 (February 11, 2022) Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-22485 80-0660749 (State or other jurisd

February 14, 2022 EX-99.1.2

SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80202

Exhibit 99.1.2 SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80202 February 11, 2022 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the ?Distributor,? ?we? or ?us?) will act as manager of registe

February 14, 2022 EX-99.5.1

1900 K Street, NW

Exhibit 99.5.1 1900 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-1110 +1 202 261 3300 Main +1 202 261 3333 Fax www.dechert.com February 11, 2022 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund 1900 Market Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Re: Registration Statement on Form N-2 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel for Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund, a statutory trust organized under the laws o

February 14, 2022 424B2

Up to $100,000,000 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Common Shares

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. 333-253698 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated April 27, 2021) Up to $100,000,000 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Common Shares Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (the ?Fund?) has entered into distribution agreement, dated February 11, 2022 (the ?Distribution Agreement?), with ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the ?Distributor?),

January 28, 2022 SC 13G/A

ACP.PRA / Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock / UBS Group AG - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (Liquidation Preference $25.00) (Title of Class of Securities) 003057205 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this State

December 7, 2021 SC 13G/A

ACP.PRA / Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock / UBS Group AG - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (Liquidation Preference $25.00) (Title of Class of Securities) 003057205 (CUSIP Number) November 30, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this State

September 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

Statement of Investments

Statement of Investments July 31, 2021 (unaudited) Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Principal Amount (000) or Shares Description Value (US$) BANK LOANS—4.

August 5, 2021 SC 13G/A

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund / UBS Group AG - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (Liquidation Preference $25.00) (Title of Class of Securities) 003057205 (CUSIP Number) July 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement

June 9, 2021 SC 13G

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund / UBS Group AG - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (Liquidation Preference $25.00) (Title of Class of Securities) 003057205 (CUSIP Number) May 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Stat

May 20, 2021 EX-99.2

VOID IF NOT RECEIVED BY THE SUBSCRIPTION AGENT BEFORE 5:00 P.M. NEW YORK TIME ON THE EXPIRATION DATE: June 16, 2021 (unless extended) ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS FOR COMMON SHARES (Complete appropriate section on revers

Exhibit 99.2 SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS CERTIFICATE VOID IF NOT RECEIVED BY THE SUBSCRIPTION AGENT BEFORE 5:00 P.M. NEW YORK TIME ON THE EXPIRATION DATE: June 16, 2021 (unless extended) ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS FOR COMMON SHARES (Complete appropriate section on reverse side of this form) Maximum Primary Subscription Shares Available: Number of Rights Issued: The register

May 20, 2021 EX-10.2

Information Agent Agreement

Exhibit 10.2 Georgeson LLC 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 9th Floor New York, NY 10104 www.georgeson.com May 4, 2021 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund c/o Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited 1900 Market Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Re: Information Agent This Letter of Agreement, including the Appendix attached hereto (collectively, this ?Agreement?), sets forth the terms and conditions

May 20, 2021 EX-10.1

Form of Subscription Agent Agreement

Exhibit 10.1 Form of Subscription Agent Agreement Between Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund And Computershare Trust Company, N.A. And Computershare Inc. Page 1 This SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of May 17, 2021 (the ?Effective Date?), is by and between Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund, a Delaware statutory trust ("Company"), and Computershare Trust Company, N

May 20, 2021 EX-99.1

NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY For Common Shares of THE ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND Subscribed for under the Primary Subscription and Pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege

Exhibit 99.1 NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY For Common Shares of THE ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND Subscribed for under the Primary Subscription and Pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege As set forth in the Prospectus Supplement, dated May 20, 2021, and the accompanying Prospectus, dated April 27, 2021 (collectively, the ?Prospectus?), this form or one substantially equivalent hereto

May 20, 2021 EX-1.1

Dealer Manager Agreement

Exhibit 1.1 Execution Version 5,812,247 Shares of Beneficial Interest Issuable Upon Exercise of Transferable Rights to Subscribe for Such Shares DEALER MANAGER AGREEMENT New York, New York May 20, 2021 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 Ladies and Gentlemen: Each of Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Fund?) and Aberdeen Ass

May 20, 2021 424B2

5,812,247 Shares Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Issuable Upon the Exercise of Subscription Rights to Acquire Common Shares

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. 333-253698 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated April 27, 2021) 5,812,247 Shares Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Issuable Upon the Exercise of Subscription Rights to Acquire Common Shares Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (the ?Fund?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund is issuing transfe

May 20, 2021 EX-99.3

ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND INSTRUMENT OF DESIGNATION OF RIGHTS

Exhibit 99.3 ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND INSTRUMENT OF DESIGNATION OF RIGHTS Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), acting at the direction of the Board of Trustees of the Trust does hereby execute this Instrument of Designation in order to evidence the establishment and designation of up to 18,000,000 transferrable subscription rights (each a

May 20, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 20, 2021 (May 20, 2021) Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-22485 80-0660749 (State or other jurisdiction of

May 7, 2021 8-A12B

- 8-A12B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 80-0660749 (State of incorporation or organization) (I.

May 7, 2021 EX-10.1

Seventh Amendment, effective as of May 10, 2021 to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement between the Trust and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc.

Exhibit 10.1 Seventh Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement THIS SEVENTH AMENDMENT (?Amendment?), effective as of May 10, 2021 (?Effective Date?), is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement made as of July 23, 2010, as amended, (the ?Agreement?) by and between each of Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc.,

May 7, 2021 EX-1.1

Underwriting Agreement, dated May 3, 2021, by and among the Trust, Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited, Aberdeen Standard Investments Inc., and UBS Securities LLC, as representative of the underwriters named in Schedule A thereto

EX-1.1 2 tm218032d9ex1-1.htm EXHIBIT 1.1 Exhibit 1.1 Execution Version ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND 1,600,000 Shares of 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares Par Value $0.001 Per Share UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT May 3, 2021 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT May 3, 2021 UBS Securities LLC c/o UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 Ladies and Gentlemen: Aberdeen Income Cre

May 7, 2021 EX-3.1

Statement of Preferences of Perpetual Preferred Shares

EX-3.1 3 tm218032d9ex3-1.htm EXHIBIT 3.1 Exhibit 3.1 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Statement of Preferences PERPETUAL Preferred shares Recitals The Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund”), a Delaware statutory trust hereby certifies that: WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board of Trustees”), pursuant to authority expressly vested in it by Article 6 of the Amend

May 7, 2021 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 7, 2021 (May 3, 2021) Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-22485 80-0660749 (State or other jurisdiction of in

May 5, 2021 424B2

Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund 1,600,000 Shares, 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares Liquidation Preference $25.00 per Share

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. 333-253698 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated April 27, 2021) $40,000,000 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund 1,600,000 Shares, 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares Liquidation Preference $25.00 per Share The Fund. Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (the ?Fund?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment compa

May 3, 2021 FWP

Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares Pricing Term Sheet May 3, 2021

FWP 1 a21-149691fwp.htm FWP Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 Issuer Free Writing Prospectus dated May 3, 2021 Relating to Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated April 28, 2021 and Prospectus dated April 27, 2021 Registration No. 333-253698 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund $40,000,000 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares Pricing Term Sheet May 3, 2021 The following sets forth the final terms

April 28, 2021 424B2

Subject to Completion, dated April 28, 2021

The information in this Prospectus Supplement is not complete and may be changed. A Registration Statement relating to these securities has been filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction whe

April 23, 2021 CORRESP

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April 23, 2021 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Anu Dubey Re: Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Registration Statement filed on Form N-2 File Nos. 333-253698 and 811-22485 Dear Ms. Dubey: On behalf of Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (the ?Fund? or the ?Registrant?), we are writing to resp

April 15, 2021 CORRESP

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April 15, 2021 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Anu Dubey and Kenneth Ellington Re: Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Registration Statement filed on Form N-2 File Nos. 333-253698 and 811-22485 Dear Ms. Dubey and Mr. Ellington: On behalf of Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (the ?Fund? or t

April 1, 2021 DEF 14A

Schedule 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

March 30, 2021 NPORT-EX

Portfolio of Investments

Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of January 31, 2021 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Principal Amount (000) or Shares Description Value (US$) BANK LOANS—1.

December 11, 2020 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 a20-3821218k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2020 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-22485 80-0660749 (State or othe

December 11, 2020 EX-3.(II)

Amended and Restated By-Laws(3)

EX-3.(II) 2 a20-382121ex3dii.htm EX-3.(II) Exhibit 3(ii) ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 Shareholders and Shareholders’ Meetings Section 1.01. Chairman 1 Section 1.02. Notice of Meetings 1 Section 1.03. Shareholders’ Action in Writing 1 Section 1.04. Notice of Shareholder Business and Nominations 1 Section 1.05. Inspectors of Ele

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Portfolio of Investments

Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of July 31, 2020 Principal Amount (000) or Shares Description Value (US$) BANK LOANS—2.

April 30, 2020 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

April 15, 2020 DEFA14A

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund DEFA14A - - DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Portfolio of Investments

Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of January 31, 2020 Principal Amount (000) or Shares Description Value (US$) EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND—0.

March 16, 2020 DEF 14A

Schedule 14A

DEF 14A 1 a20-108201def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use o

February 14, 2020 SC 13G/A

XACPX / Avenue Income Credit Strategies / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 003057106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursu

October 15, 2019 POS EX

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund POS EX - - POS EX

POS EX 1 a19-1766212posex.htm POS EX As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2019 Securities Act File No. 333-233484 Investment Company Act File No. 811-22485 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 x Pre-Effective Amendment No. o Post-Effective Amendment No. 1x and/or REGIS

October 15, 2019 EX-99.(D)(4)

ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND INSTRUMENT OF DESIGNATION OF RIGHTS

Exhibit 99.d.4 ABERDEEN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND INSTRUMENT OF DESIGNATION OF RIGHTS Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), acting at the direction of the Board of Trustees of the Trust does hereby execute this Instrument of Designation in order to evidence the establishment and designation of 13,074,072 transferrable subscription rights (each a “Rig

October 8, 2019 CORRESP

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund CORRESP - -

October 8, 2019 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Anu Dubey Re: Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Registration Statement filed on Form N-2 File Nos. 333-233484 and 811-22485 Dear Ms. Dubey: On behalf of Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund” or the “Registrant”), we are writing to res

September 26, 2019 NPORT-EX

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 NPORT11018305514182568.htm Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of July 31, 2019 Principal Amount (000) or Shares Description Value (US$) COMMON STOCK—0.0% CANADA—0.0% CAD 132,652 Connacher Oil & Gas Ltd.(a)(b)(c) $ — — Total Common Stocks — —% (cost $4,002,997) — EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND—2.9% UNITED STATES—2.9% USD 55,000 iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF 4,781,150 4,781,150 T

April 9, 2019 DEF 14A

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

March 29, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Christian Pittard, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements

March 29, 2019 N-Q

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-22485 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name

February 14, 2019 SC 13G/A

XACPX / Avenue Income Credit Strategies / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 003057106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursu

September 28, 2018 N-Q

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-22485 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name

September 28, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

EX-99.CERT 2 a18-260202ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Christian Pittard, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a

April 9, 2018 DEF 14A

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

March 29, 2018 EX-99.906CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

EX-99.906CERT 2 a18-80084ex99d906cert.htm EX-99.906CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Christian Pittard, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to

March 29, 2018 N-Q

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

February 14, 2018 SC 13G/A

XACPX / Avenue Income Credit Strategies / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 003057106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursu

December 22, 2017 CORRESP

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund ESP

1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

November 22, 2017 EX-99.16.1

2

EX-99.16.1 2 a17-275171ex99d16d1.htm EX-99.16.1 Exhibit 16.1 November 22, 2017 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Commissioners: We have read the statements made by Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Avenue Income Credit Stra

November 22, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

8-K 1 a17-2751718k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 21, 2017 AVENUE INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-22485 80-0660749 (State or other

October 26, 2017 DEFA14A

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

DEFA14A 1 a17-230863defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than th

October 25, 2017 DEFA14A

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund DEFA14A

DEFA14A 1 a17-230862defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Pr

October 10, 2017 DEFA14A

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of

September 29, 2017 N-Q

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund - N-Q

N-Q 1 a17-212331nq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal execut

September 29, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT 2 a17-212331ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whic

September 21, 2017 DEF 14A

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

September 21, 2017 CORRESP

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund CORRESP - -

1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

September 8, 2017 COVER

1095 Avenue of the Americas

1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

September 8, 2017 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

March 31, 2017 DEF 14A

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

March 31, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT 2 a17-81021ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which

March 31, 2017 N-Q

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ran

February 14, 2017 SC 13G/A

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 acp123116a3.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 05358E106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to

September 29, 2016 N-Q

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ran

September 29, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with

April 1, 2016 DEF 14A

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

March 31, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT 2 a16-59741ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which

March 31, 2016 N-Q

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 a16-59741nq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executi

February 16, 2016 SC 13G/A

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 05358E106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan

December 30, 2015 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

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Unassociated Document [Missing Graphic Reference] pwc Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Trustees and Shareholders of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations, of changes in net assets, and of cash flows and the financial hig

December 30, 2015 EX-99.77C VOTES

SUB-ITEM 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders

EX-99.77C VOTES 2 acp77c.htm SUB-ITEM 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders Annual Meeting of Shareholders. On May 14, 2015, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the“Meeting”) to consider and vote on the proposal set forth below. The following votes were recorded: Proposal: The election of one Class I Trustee to the Board of Trustees for a term of three years to exp

December 30, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased

Unassociated Document Transactions pursuant to Rule 10f3 Name of Issuer Date of Purchase Number of Securities Purchased (PAR) Dollar Amount of Purchase Price per Unit Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased Affiliated Members of the Underwriting Syndicate Other Members of the Underwriting Syndicate XPO Logistics 8/14/2014 589,000.

September 29, 2015 N-Q

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 a15-190261nq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal execut

September 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

Date: 9/28/15 /s/ Randolph Takian Randolph Takian Trustee, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund

EX-99.CERT 2 a15-190261ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whic

June 26, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund

Unassociated Document Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 Name of Issuer Date of Purchase Number of Securities Purchased (PAR) Dollar Amount of Purchase Price per Unit Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased Affiliated Members of the Underwriting Syndicate Other Members of the Underwriting Syndicate Kindred Healthcare, Inc. 12/8/2014 10,000,000 $10,000,000

April 3, 2015 DEF 14A

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

April 1, 2015 EX-99.CERT

Date: 3/31/15 /s/ Randolph Takian Randolph Takian Trustee, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund

EX-99.CERT 2 a15-83381ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which

April 1, 2015 N-Q

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ran

February 20, 2015 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 acpnsar.htm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Trustees and Shareholders of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund ( the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2014, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Overs

February 17, 2015 SC 13G/A

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - SCHEDULE 13G AMENDMENT FILING Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 05358E106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan

December 30, 2014 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 3 acp1031.htm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Trustees and Shareholders of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund ( the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2014, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Overs

December 30, 2014 EX-99.77C VOTES

SUB-ITEM 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders

EX-99.77C VOTES 2 acp77c.htm SUB-ITEM 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders Annual Meeting of Shareholders. On May 15, 2014, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) to consider and vote on the proposal set forth below. The following votes were recorded: Proposal: The election of two Class III Trustees to the Board of Trustees for a term of three years to

December 30, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased

Transactions pursuant to Rule 10f3 Name of Issuer Date of Purchase Number of Securities Purchased (PAR) Dollar Amount of Purchase Price per Unit Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased Affiliated Members of the Underwriting Syndicate Other Members of the Underwriting Syndicate EP Energy LLC and Everest Acq 8/8/2012 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 100.

September 29, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT 2 a14-186701ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whic

September 29, 2014 N-Q

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ran

June 27, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased

Transactions pursuant to Rule 10f3 Name of Issuer Date of Purchase Number of Securities Purchased (PAR) Dollar Amount of Purchase Price per Unit Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased Affiliated Members of the Underwriting Syndicate Other Members of the Underwriting Syndicate EP Energy LLC and Everest Acq 8/8/2012 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 100.

April 4, 2014 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

March 27, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ran

March 27, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with

February 13, 2014 SC 13G

ACP / Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 05358E106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sched

December 30, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 3 underwritersacp.htm AVENUE INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND - 10F3 Transactions pursuant to Rule 10f3 Name of Issuer Date of Purchase Number of Securities Purchased (PAR) Dollar Amount of Purchase Price per Unit Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased Affiliated Members of the Underwriting Syndicate Other Members of the Underwriting Syndicate EP Energy LLC an

December 30, 2013 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund ( the “Fund”) for the year ended October 31, 2013, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we cons

December 30, 2013 EX-99.77C VOTES

SUB-ITEM 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders

EX-99.77C VOTES 2 acpannual.htm AVENUE INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND - VOTING RESULTS SUB-ITEM 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders Annual Meeting of Shareholders. On May 16, 2013, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) to consider and vote on the proposal set forth below. The following votes were recorded: Proposal: The election of a Class II Trustee

September 27, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ran

September 27, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT 2 a13-160421ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whic

June 27, 2013 EX-99.2O OTH FIN ST

Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased

EX-99.2O OTH FIN ST 2 acacnsar.htm 10F-3 TRANSACTIONS Transactions pursuant to Rule 10f3 Name of Issuer Date of Purchase Number of Securities Purchased (PAR) Dollar Amount of Purchase Price per Unit Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased Affiliated Members of the Underwriting Syndicate Other Members of the Underwriting Syndicate EP Energy LLC and Everest Acq 8/8/2012 $ 500,000

April 16, 2013 CORRESP

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1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

April 12, 2013 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund 399 Park Avenue 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 April 12, 2013 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn.: Dominic Minore, Esq. Division of Investment Management Re: Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-187149 and 811-22485) Ladies and Gentle

April 12, 2013 CORRESP

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[UBS Securities LLC Letterhead] April 12, 2013 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

April 12, 2013 CORRESP

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1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

April 11, 2013 CORRESP

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1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

April 8, 2013 CORRESP

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1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

April 5, 2013 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy State

March 18, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ran

March 18, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT 2 a13-63761ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which

December 28, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased

Transactions pursuant to Rule 10f3 Name of Issuer Date of Purchase Number of Securities Purchased (PAR) Dollar Amount of Purchase Price per Unit Name(s) of Underwriter(s) or Dealer(s) From Whom Purchased Affiliated Members of the Underwriting Syndicate Other Members of the Underwriting Syndicate EP Energy LLC and Everest Acq 8/8/2012 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 100.

September 28, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT 2 a12-181291ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whic

September 28, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ran

June 28, 2012 EX-99

Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund

Fund Name Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Municipal Securities, (D) if Securities sold in an Eligible Foreign Offering, (E) if Securities sold in an Eligible Rule 144A Offering Yes Issuer/Name of Security Chaparral Energy, Inc.

April 12, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 a12-92131def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as

March 30, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT 2 a12-80721ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which

March 30, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ran

February 16, 2012 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm DRAFT New York Menlo Park Washington DC São Paulo London Paris Madrid Tokyo Beijing Hong Kong Gregory S. Rowland Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 450 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 212 450 4930 tel 212 701 5930 fax [email protected] February 7, 2012 Re: Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund Registration Statement on Form N-2 File Numbers 333-178838; 811-22485 Domin

February 16, 2012 CORRESP

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Dear Dominic, As discussed and pursuant to your request, attached please find changes proposed to be made to the definition of "Subscription Price" and “Purpose of the Offer” sections of the Registration Statement on Form N-2 of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (the "Fund").

February 16, 2012 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm New York Menlo Park Washington DC São Paulo London Paris Madrid Tokyo Beijing Hong Kong Gregory S. Rowland Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 450 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 212 450 4930 tel 212 701 5930 fax [email protected] February 16, 2012 Re: Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund Registration Statement on Form N-2 File Numbers 333-178838; 811-22485 Richard Pf

February 15, 2012 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm February 14, 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Division of Investment Management Re: Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund”) Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-178838 and 811-22485) Ladies and Gentlemen: The undersigned, on behalf of the Dealer Manager of the above-captioned issue, hereby jo

February 15, 2012 CORRESP

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February 14, 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Division of Investment Management Re: Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Fund”) Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-178838 and 811-22485) Ladies and Gentlemen: The undersigned, on behalf of the Dealer Manager of the above-captioned issue, hereby joins the Fund in requesti

September 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT 2 a11-261931ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whic

September 28, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ran

March 30, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS:

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS: I, Randolph Takian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with

March 30, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22485 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ran

January 26, 2011 EX-99.N

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the use in the Registration Statement on Form N-2 of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund of our report dated December 15, 2010 relating to the financial statement of Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund, which appears in such Registration Statement.

January 26, 2011 N-2MEF

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 26, 2011

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 26, 2011 Securities Act File No.

January 26, 2011 EX-99.L

January 26, 2011

Exhibit (l) January 26, 2011 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor New York, New York 10022 Re: Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Delaware counsel for Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), in connection with the matters set forth herein.

January 24, 2011 CORRESP

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Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund 399 Park Avenue 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 January 24, 2011 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

January 24, 2011 CORRESP

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January 24, 2011 Morgan Stanley 1585 Broadway New York, NY 10036 OVERNIGHT DELIVERY AND EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

January 24, 2011 8-A12B

Form 8-A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 80-0660749 (State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 399 Par

December 27, 2010 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm New York Menlo Park Washington DC London Paris Madrid Tokyo Beijing Hong Kong Gregory S. Rowland Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 450 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 212 450 4930 tel 212 701 5930 fax [email protected] December 27, 2010 Re: Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund Registration Statement on Form N-2 File Numbers 333-170030; 811-22485 Richard Pfordte, Esq

December 17, 2010 CORRESP

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New York Menlo Park Washington DC London Paris Madrid Tokyo Beijing Hong Kong Gregory S.

December 17, 2010 CORRESP

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New York Menlo Park Washington DC London Paris Madrid Tokyo Beijing Hong Kong Gregory S.

December 13, 2010 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm New York Menlo Park Washington DC London Paris Madrid Tokyo Beijing Hong Kong Nora M. Jordan Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 450 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 212 450 4684 tel 212 701 5684 fax [email protected] December 13, 2010 Re: Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund Registration Statement on Form N-2 File Numbers 333-170030; 811-22485 Dominic Minore, Esq. Securit

December 13, 2010 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on [·], 2010 Securities Act File No. 333-170030 Investment Company Act File No. 811-22485 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 x Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 Post Effective Amendment No. o and/or REGISTRATION STATEMENT UND

October 19, 2010 N-8A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N–8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N?8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it registers under and pursuant to the provisions of Section 8(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and in c

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