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XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust
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May 8, 2025 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))

March 26, 2025 EX-10.1

CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 21, 2025 XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TRUST BNP PARIBAS SA Table of Contents

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 21, 2025 between XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TRUST and BNP PARIBAS SA Table of Contents Page ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS 1 Section 1.1 Defined Terms 1 Section 1.2 Terms Generally 27 Section 1.3 Accounting Terms 27 Section 1.4 Non-Recourse Persons 27 Section 1.5 Rates 28 Section 1.6 Collateral Value Calculation Procedur

March 26, 2025 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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) March 26, 2025 (March 21, 2025) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or other

November 14, 2024 SC 13G/A

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust / Eagle Point Credit Management LLC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tm2428522d1sc13ga.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. 1) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (Title of Class of Securities) 98400T106 (CUSIP Number(s)) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Re

November 7, 2024 SC 13G/A

XFLT.PRA / XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust - Preferred Stock / Karpus Management, Inc. - KARPUS INVESTMENT MGT / XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A(#4) Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 karpus-sch13g18886.htm KARPUS INVESTMENT MGT / XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A(#4) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) * XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Name of Issuer) Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 98400T2

October 11, 2024 8-K

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

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) October 11, 2024 (October 10, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or o

October 2, 2024 8-K

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

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) October 2, 2024 (October 1, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or oth

September 23, 2024 8-K

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

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) September 23, 2024 (September 20, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State

August 1, 2024 8-K

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

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, 2024 (July 31, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or other

June 14, 2024 EX-10.1

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of June 10, 2024, by and among XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), Eagle Point Credit Management LLC (“Eagle Point”) and each purchaser identified on Appendix A hereto (each, a “Purchaser” and collectively the “Purchasers”). WHE

June 14, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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) June 14, 2024 (June 10, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or other j

June 14, 2024 EX-99.1

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Announces Agreement for Private Placement of Convertible Preferred Shares

Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Announces Agreement for Private Placement of Convertible Preferred Shares CHICAGO, Illinois – June 10, 2024 – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the “Trust”) (NYSE: XFLT), a diversified, closed-end management investment company with an investment objective to seek attractive total return with an emphasis on income

June 14, 2024 EX-3.1

XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TRUST TERM PREFERRED SHARES 6.95% SERIES II 2029 CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SHARES

Exhibit 3.1 APPENDIX D XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TRUST TERM PREFERRED SHARES 6.95% SERIES II 2029 CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SHARES This Appendix establishes a Series of Term Preferred Shares of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the “Trust”). Except as set forth below, this Appendix incorporates by reference the terms set forth with respect to all Series of such

June 5, 2024 EX-1.2

SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Paralel Distributors LLC 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, Colorado 80290

SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Paralel Distributors LLC 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, Colorado 80290 June 4, 2024 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: From time-to-time Paralel Distributors LLC (the “Distributor”, “we” or “us”) will act as manager of registered at-the-market offerings by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), of up to 15,000,000 shares (the “Shares”) of beneficial interest, par value $0.

June 5, 2024 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) June 5, 2024 (June 4, 2024) XAI Oc

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) June 5, 2024 (June 4, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or other jur

June 5, 2024 EX-1.1

DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) made as of June 4, 2024 by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and Paralel Distributors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”).

June 4, 2024 424B2

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Up to 15,000,000 Common Shares

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated January 24, 2022) Filed pursuant to Rule 424(B)(2) File No.

April 12, 2024 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 ☒ 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

April 9, 2024 EX-10.1

INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of April 3, 2024 (the “Effective Date”) among XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), XA Investments LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Adviser”), and Octagon Credit Investors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (th

April 9, 2024 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) April 8, 2024 (April 3, 2024) XAI

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) April 8, 2024 (April 3, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or other j

April 5, 2024 8-K

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

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) April 4, 2024 (April 4, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or other j

February 29, 2024 8-K

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

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 28, 2024 (February 28, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or

February 14, 2024 8-K

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

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 14, 2024 (February 14, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or

February 13, 2024 SC 13G/A

XFLT.PRA / XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust - Preferred Stock / Karpus Management, Inc. - KARPUS INVESTMENT MGT / XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A(#3) Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 karpus-sch13g18788f.htm KARPUS INVESTMENT MGT / XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A(#3) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) * XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Name of Issuer) Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 98400T

February 9, 2024 424B2

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Up to 18,300,000 Common Shares

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(B)(2) File No. 333-261521 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated January 24, 2022) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Up to 18,300,000 Common Shares The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (formerly, XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust) (the “Trust”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment com

February 8, 2024 SC 13G

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust / Eagle Point Credit Management LLC - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (Title of Class of Securities) 98400T106 (CUSIP Number(s)) February 1, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the ap

February 2, 2024 EX-10.2

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, Illinois 60654

Exhibit 10.2 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, Illinois 60654 February 1, 2024 Eagle Point Credit Management LLC 600 Steamboat Road, Suite 202 Greenwich, CT 06830 Ladies and Gentlemen: Whereas, the parties desire to enter into this letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement”) in connection with the Purchase Agreement, dated as of February

February 2, 2024 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) February 2, 2024 (February 1, 2024

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 2, 2024 (February 1, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or o

February 2, 2024 EX-10.1

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of February 1, 2024, by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (formerly, XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust), a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), and each purchaser identified on Appendix A hereto (each, a “Purchaser” and collectively the “Purchasers

February 2, 2024 424B2

Shares XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Common Shares $ per Share

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 are not an offer to sell these securities and are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction w

February 2, 2024 EX-99.1

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Announces Registered Direct Placement of Common Shares

Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Announces Registered Direct Placement of Common Shares CHICAGO, Illinois - February 1, 2024 - XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (the “Trust”)1 (NYSE: XFLT), a diversified, closed-end management investment company with an investment objective to seek attractive total return with an emphasis on income generation acr

February 2, 2024 424B2

3,546,854 Shares XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Common Shares $7.0485 per Share

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) File No. 333-261521 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated January 24, 2022) 3,546,854 Shares XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust Common Shares $7.0485 per Share The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (formerly, XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust) (the “Trust”) is a diversified, closed-end managem

January 25, 2024 EX-3.1

SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alternative Income Term Trust

Exhibit 3.1 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST OF XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alternative Income Term Trust This Second Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, dated July 13, 2017, as amended through the date hereof (as so amended, the “Declaration of Trust”), of XAI Octagon Floating Rate A

January 25, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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) January 24, 2024 (January 24, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State

January 25, 2024 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Announces Shareholder Approval of Important Proposals Approved proposals make the trust perpetual and will have a new sub-advisory agreement with Octagon Credit Investors. CHICAGO, January 24, 2024 – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the “Trust”) (NYSE: XFLT) announced that its shareholders have approve

January 25, 2024 EX-3.2

SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust

Exhibit 3.2 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust This Second Amendment, effective as of February 1, 2024, to the Amended and Restated By-Laws (the “By-Laws”), dated as of July 13, 2017, as amended as of August 31, 2017, is made and adopted pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaratio

January 4, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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) January 3, 2024 (January 1, 2024) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State o

January 4, 2024 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Announces Portfolio Management Change Chicago – January 3, 2024 – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the "Trust") (NYSE: XFLT), a diversified, closed-end management investment company with an investment objective to seek attractive total return with an emphasis on income generation across multiple stages

December 20, 2023 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 ☒ 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

December 20, 2023 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 ☒ 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

December 20, 2023 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 ☒ 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

December 5, 2023 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 ☒ 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

December 1, 2023 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 ☒ 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

November 17, 2023 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 ☒ 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

November 8, 2023 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 ☒ 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

November 7, 2023 8-K

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

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 7, 2023 (November 6, 2023) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State

November 7, 2023 EX-10.1

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of November 6, 2023, by and among XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), Eagle Point Credit Management LLC (“Eagle Point”) and each purchaser identified on Appendix A hereto (each, a “Purchaser” and collectively the “Purchaser

November 7, 2023 EX-3.1

XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST TERM PREFERRED SHARES 6.95% SERIES 2029 CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SHARES

Exhibit 3.1 APPENDIX C XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST TERM PREFERRED SHARES 6.95% SERIES 2029 CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SHARES This Appendix establishes a Series of Term Preferred Shares of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the “Trust”). Except as set forth below, this Appendix incorporates by reference the terms set forth with respect to all Series

November 7, 2023 EX-99.1

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Announces Private Placement of Convertible Preferred Shares

Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Announces Private Placement of Convertible Preferred Shares CHICAGO, Illinois – November 7, 2023 – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the “Trust”) (NYSE: XFLT), a diversified, closed-end management investment company with an investment objective to seek attractive total return with an emphasis on income

October 26, 2023 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Announces Board Approval of Proposal to Become Perpetual Fund and New Sub-Advisory Agreement with Octagon Credit Investors CHICAGO, October 26, 2023 – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the “Trust”) (NYSE: XFLT), announced that the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has unanimously approved a propos

October 26, 2023 DEFA14A

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) October 26, 2023 (October 26, 2023

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) October 26, 2023 (October 26, 2023) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State

October 26, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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) October 26, 2023 (October 26, 2023) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State

October 26, 2023 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Announces Board Approval of Proposal to Become Perpetual Fund and New Sub-Advisory Agreement with Octagon Credit Investors CHICAGO, October 26, 2023 – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the “Trust”) (NYSE: XFLT), announced that the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has unanimously approved a propos

October 26, 2023 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 ☒ 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 10, 2023 8-K

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

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) October 6, 2023 (October 1, 2023) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State o

October 10, 2023 EX-10.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made effective as of October 1, 2023, between PINE Advisors, LLC, (“PINE”), and XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the “Client”). WHEREAS, Client is a registered closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Ac

September 13, 2023 EX-10.1

transfer agency and registrar services agreement

Exhibit 10.1 transfer agency and registrar services agreement This Transfer Agency and Registrar Services Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of September 13, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (XFLT), a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and EQUINITI Trust Company, LLC, a New York limited liability trust com

September 13, 2023 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) September 13, 2023 (September 13,

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) September 13, 2023 (September 13, 2023) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (S

September 13, 2023 EX-10.2

Dividend reinvestment plan

Exhibit 10.2 Dividend reinvestment plan Under the Trust’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “Plan”), a Common Shareholder whose Common Shares are registered in his or her own name will have all distributions reinvested automatically by Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, which is agent under the Plan (the “Plan Agent”), unless the Common Shareholder elects to receive cash. Distributions with respect to Com

August 29, 2023 EX-10.1

ADMINISTRATION AND FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 ADMINISTRATION AND FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT This ADMINISTRATION AND FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of August 28, 2023, between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware Statutory Trust (the “Trust”), and Paralel Technologies LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company(the “Administrator”). WHEREAS, the Trust is registered under the Invest

August 29, 2023 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 29, 2023 (August 28, 2023) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State o

August 4, 2023 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 4, 2023 (August 4, 2023) XA

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 4, 2023 (August 4, 2023) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or

May 12, 2023 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 ☒ 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

May 11, 2023 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) May 11, 2023 (May 11, 2023) XAI Oc

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 11, 2023 (May 11, 2023) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or othe

May 5, 2023 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 ☒ 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

February 28, 2023 NPORT-EX

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Schedule of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Reference Rate Maturity Principal Coupon(a) & Spread Date Amount Value COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS DEBT(b)- 24.

February 27, 2023 EX-10.1

Amendment to Purchase Agreement, dated February 23, 2023, among the Trust, Eagle Point Credit Management LLC and the Purchasers

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT dated as of February 23, 2023 (this “Amendment”), to the Purchase Agreement dated as of June 28, 2022 (the “Agreement”), by and among XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), Eagle Point Credit Management LLC (“Eagle Point”) and each of Eagle Point Defensive Income Fund US LP, EP

February 27, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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 27, 2023 (February 23, 2023) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (Sta

February 14, 2023 SC 13G/A

XFLT.PRA / XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares, ( / Karpus Management, Inc. - KARPUS INVESTMENT MGT / XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A(#2) Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 karpus-sch13g18686f.htm KARPUS INVESTMENT MGT / XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A(#2) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) * XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Name of Issuer) Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 98400T

February 13, 2023 SC 13G/A

XFLT.PRA / XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares, ( / Eagle Point Credit Management LLC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tm236388d3sc13ga.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. 1)* XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Name of Issuer) Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 98400T205 (CUSIP Number(s)) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this

January 6, 2023 8-K

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

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) January 6, 2023 (January 3, 2023) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State o

August 17, 2022 NPORT-EX

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust

NPORT-EX 2 fp0078839nportex.htm XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Schedule of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Reference Rate Maturity Principal Coupon(a) & Spread Date Amount Value COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS DEBT(b)(c)- 21.80%* (12.74% of Total Investments) Anchorage Capital CLO 13 LLC, CLO 2021-13A, ER(d) 7.74% 3M US L + 6.70% 04/15/2034 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,337,357

July 6, 2022 424B2

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Up to 18,300,000 Common Shares

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(B)(2) File No. 333-261521 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated January 24, 2022) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Up to 18,300,000 Common Shares The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Investment Objective. The investment objective of the

June 29, 2022 424B2

1,450,000 Shares XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Common Shares $6.90 per Share

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) File No. 333-261521 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated January 24, 2022) 1,450,000 Shares XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Common Shares $6.90 per Share The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Investment Objective. The investment o

June 29, 2022 EX-10.2

Common Shares Purchase Agreement, dated June 28, 2022, between the Trust and the Purchasers

Exhibit 10.2 PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is entered into as of June 28, 2022, by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), and each purchaser identified on Appendix A hereto (each, a ?Purchaser? and collectively the ?Purchasers?). WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this A

June 29, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, 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) June 29, 2022 (June 28, 2022) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or ot

June 29, 2022 EX-10.3

Letter Agreement, dated June 28, 2022, among the Trust, Eagle Point and the Purchasers

Exhibit 10.3 EXECUTION VERSION XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, Illinois 60654 June 28, 2022 Eagle Point Credit Management LLC 600 Steamboat Road, Suite 202 Greenwich, CT 06830 Ladies and Gentlemen: Whereas, the parties previously entered into a letter agreement, dated as of September 8, 2021 (the ?Letter Agreement?) in connectio

June 29, 2022 EX-10.1

Convertible Preferred Shares Purchase Agreement, dated June 28, 2022, among the Trust, Eagle Point and the Purchasers

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is entered into as of June 28, 2022, by and among XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), Eagle Point Credit Management LLC (?Eagle Point?) and each purchaser identified on Appendix A hereto (each, a ?Purchaser? and collectively the ?Purchasers?)

June 29, 2022 EX-99.1

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Announces Private Placement of Convertible Preferred Shares and Registered Direct Placement of Common Shares

Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Announces Private Placement of Convertible Preferred Shares and Registered Direct Placement of Common Shares CHICAGO, Illinois ? June 28, 2022 ? XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?) (NYSE: XFLT), a diversified, closed-end management investment company with an investment objective to seek attra

June 29, 2022 EX-3.1

Statement of Preferences of Term Preferred Shares

Exhibit 3.1 XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST STATEMENT OF PREFERENCES OF TERM PREFERRED SHARES The XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), hereby certifies that: WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the ?Board of Trustees?), at a meeting duly convened and held on February 23, 2021, pursuant to authority e

June 28, 2022 424B2

Shares XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Common Shares $ per Share

424B2 1 s138398424b2.htm 424B2 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 are not an offer to sell these securities and are not soliciting an offer to buy these s

April 13, 2022 DEF 14A

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

DEF 14A 1 s136598def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Schedule 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 p

February 24, 2022 424B8

XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST Statement of Additional Information

XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST Statement of Additional Information XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company.

February 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Reference Rate & Spread

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Schedule of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Coupon(a) Reference Rate & Spread Maturity Date Principal Amount Value COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS DEBT(b)(c)- 16.

February 14, 2022 SC 13G/A

XFLT.PRA / XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares, ( / Karpus Management, Inc. - KARPUS INVESTMENT MGT / XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A(#1) Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) * XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Name of Issuer) Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 98400T205 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to de

February 11, 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 10, 2022) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (Sta

February 11, 2022 EX-1.1

Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC

EX-1.1 2 s135300ex1-1.htm EXHIBIT 1.1 Exhibit 1.1 DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) made as of February 10, 2022 by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Fund is registered u

February 11, 2022 EX-1.2

Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between Foreside Fund Services, LLC and UBS Securities LLC

Exhibit 1.2 SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Foreside Fund Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101 February 10, 2022 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the ?Distributor,? ?we? or ?us?

February 11, 2022 424B2

_______________________________ Prospectus Supplement dated February 10, 2022

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(B)(2) File No. 333-261521 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated January 24, 2022) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Up to 18,300,000 Common Shares The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Investment Objective. The investment objective of the

January 18, 2022 CORRESP

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] January 18, 2022

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm [Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] January 18, 2022 Jeff Long Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (File Nos. 333-261521 and 811-23247) Dear Mr. Long Thank you for your telephonic comments regarding the registration stat

December 2, 2021 EX-1.1

Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC

Exhibit 1.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) made as of December 1, 2021 by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Fund?), and Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Distributor?). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Fund is registere

December 2, 2021 424B2

_______________________________ Prospectus Supplement dated December 1, 2021

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(B)(2) File No. 333-251542 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated February 2, 2021) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Up to 11,367,051 Common Shares The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the “Trust”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Investment Objective. The investment objective of the

December 2, 2021 8-K

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) December 2, 2021 (December 2, 2021) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State

December 2, 2021 EX-1.2

Amended and Restated Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between Foreside Fund Services, LLC and UBS Securities LLC

EX-1.2 3 s134588ex1-2.htm EXHIBIT 1.2 Exhibit 1.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Foreside Fund Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101 December 1, 2021 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time Fo

September 20, 2021 SC 13D

XFLT.PRA / XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares, ( / Eagle Point Credit Management LLC - SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

SC 13D 1 tm2128026d1sc13d.htm SCHEDULE 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. )* XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Name of Issuer) Preferred Shares (Title of Class of

September 9, 2021 EX-3.1

Amendment No. 1 to Statement of Preferences of Term Preferred Shares(8)

Exhibit 3.1 XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST AMENDMENT TO STATEMENT OF PREFERENCES OF TERM PREFERRED SHARES DATED MARCH 23, 2021 (?STATEMENT OF PREFERENCES?) The undersigned officer of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?), a Delaware statutory trust, hereby certifies as follows: WHEREAS, the Trust has established a Series of Term Preferre

September 9, 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) September 9, 2021 (September 8, 2021) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (Sta

September 9, 2021 424B2

_______________________________ Prospectus Supplement dated September 8, 2021

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. 333-251542 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated February 2, 2021) 400,000 Shares XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares Liquidation Preference $25 per Share The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?) is a diversified, closed-end manage

September 9, 2021 EX-10.2

Letter Agreement, dated September 8, 2021, between the Trust and the Investment Manager

Exhibit 10.2 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, Illinois 60654 September 8, 2021 Eagle Point Credit Management LLC 600 Steamboat Road, Suite 202 Greenwich, CT 06830 Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter agreement (this ?Letter Agreement?) is being entered into in connection with the Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2021 (th

September 9, 2021 EX-10.1

Direct Purchase Agreement, dated September 8, 2021, between the Trust and the Purchasers

Exhibit 10.1 PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is entered into as of September 8, 2021, by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), and each purchaser identified on Appendix A hereto (each, a ?Purchaser? and collectively the ?Purchasers?). WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in th

August 23, 2021 424B2

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(B)(2)

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(B)(2) File No. 333-251542 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated February 2, 2021) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Up to 8,000,000 Common Shares The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Investment Objective. The investment objective of the T

August 16, 2021 NPORT-EX

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Schedule of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Reference Rate Maturity Principal Coupon(a) & Spread Date Amount Value COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS DEBT(b)(c)- 16.

July 22, 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) July 22, 2021 (July 21, 2021) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or ot

July 22, 2021 424B2

Per Share

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) File No. 333-251542 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated February 2, 2021) 3,100,000 Shares XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Common Shares $8.50 per Share The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Investment Objective. The investment o

July 22, 2021 EX-1.1

Underwriting Agreement, dated July 21, 2021, by and among XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, XA Investments LLC, Octagon Credit Investors, LLC and B. Riley Securities, Inc., as representative of the underwriters named in Schedule A thereto

EX-1.1 2 s132927ex1-1.htm EXHIBIT 1.1 Exhibit 1.1 EXECUTION VERSION July 21, 2021 B. Riley Securities, Inc. 299 Park Avenue, 21st Floor New York, NY 10171 Ladies and Gentlemen: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Fund”), proposes to issue and sell to the underwriters named in Schedule A annexed hereto

July 20, 2021 424B2

Per Share

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) File No. 333-251542 The information in this Preliminary 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 Preliminary Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus are not an offer to sell these securities

April 22, 2021 SC 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __)*

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Name of Issuer) Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 98400T205 (CUSIP Number(s)) March 29, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to desi

April 15, 2021 DEF 14A

Schedule 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Schedule 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant S 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)) S Defi

April 13, 2021 424B3

XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST Supplement dated April 13, 2021 to the to the Prospectus Supplement dated March 31, 2021 to the Prospectus dated February 2, 2021

XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST Supplement dated April 13, 2021 to the to the Prospectus Supplement dated March 31, 2021 to the Prospectus dated February 2, 2021 This is a supplement (the ?Supplement?) to the Prospectus Supplement, dated March, 31, 2021 (the ?Prospectus Supplement?), to the Prospectus, dated February 2, 2021 (the ?Prospectus?), of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?).

April 9, 2021 SC 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.    ) * XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Name of Issuer) Common and Preferred Share

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.    ) * XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Name of Issuer) Common and Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 98400T205 (CUSIP Number) March 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate

April 8, 2021 8-K

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) April 8, 2021 (April 5, 2021) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or ot

March 31, 2021 424B2

_______________________________ Prospectus Supplement dated March 31, 2021

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(B)(2) File No. 333-251542 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated February 2, 2021) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Up to 8,000,000 Common Shares The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Investment Objective. The investment objective of the T

March 29, 2021 8-K/A

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/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 29, 2021 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or other jurisdict

March 29, 2021 EX-3.1

Statement of Preferences of Term Preferred Shares(7)

Exhibit 3.1 XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST STATEMENT OF PREFERENCES OF TERM PREFERRED SHARES The XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), hereby certifies that: WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the ?Board of Trustees?), at a meeting duly convened and held on February 23, 2021, pursuant to authority e

March 26, 2021 EX-1.1

Underwriting Agreement, dated March 23, 2021, by and among XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, XA Investments LLC, Octagon Credit Investors, LLC and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., as representative of the underwriters named in Schedule A thereto

EX-1.1 2 s131320ex1-1.htm EXHIBIT 1.1 Exhibit 1.1 Execution Version March 23, 2021 Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. c/o Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. 640 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor New York, New York 10019 Ladies and Gentlemen: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Fund”), proposes to issue and sell to the und

March 26, 2021 EX-10.2

Amendment No. 1 to Transfer Agency Agreement(7)

Exhibit 10.2 AMENDMENT No. 1 to Transfer Agency Agreement This Amendment (this ?Amendment?) to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated as of September 26, 2017 (the ?Agreement?) is by and between DST Systems, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (?DST?) and XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST, a statutory trust organized under the law

March 26, 2021 EX-3.1

Statement of Preferences for 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares(3)

EX-3.1 3 s131320ex3-1.htm EXHIBIT 3.1 Exhibit 3.1 XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST STATEMENT OF PREFERENCES OF TERM PREFERRED SHARES The XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), hereby certifies that: WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board of Trustees”), at a meeting duly convened and held on Febr

March 26, 2021 EX-10.1

Amendment No. 3 to the Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement(7)

Exhibit 10.1 CONFIDENTIAL Amendment No. 3 to Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement This third amendment (the ?Amendment?) between the parties signing below (?Parties?) amends the Existing Agreement as of March 16, 2021 (?Amendment Effective Date?): Term Means ?Existing Agreement? The Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement between ALPS and Fund dated Septemb

March 26, 2021 8-A12B

Form 8-A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 82-235867 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (IRS Employer Identification Number)

March 26, 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) March 25, 2021 (March 23, 2021) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State or

March 25, 2021 424B2

Per Share

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. 333-251542 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated February 2, 2021) 1,040,000 Shares XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares Liquidation Preference $25 per Share The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?) is a diversified, closed-end mana

March 24, 2021 FWP

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 6.50% Series 2026 Term Preferred Shares Final Pricing Term Sheet March 23, 2021

Filed pursuant to Rule 433 Issuer Free Writing Prospectus dated March 23, 2021 Relating to Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated March 23, 2021 and Prospectus dated February 2, 2021 File No.

March 23, 2021 424B2

Per Share

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. 333-251542 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

February 26, 2021 424B2

Per Share

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) File No. 333-251542 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated February 2, 2021) 2,900,250 Shares XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Common Shares $8.62 per Share The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the ?Trust?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Investment Objective. The investment o

February 26, 2021 EX-1.1

Underwriting Agreement, dated February 25, 2021, by and among XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, XA Investments LLC, Octagon Credit Investors, LLC and National Securities Corporation, as representative of the underwriters named in Schedule A thereto

EX-1.1 2 s130789ex1-1.htm EXHIBIT 1.1 Exhibit 1.1 February 25, 2021 National Securities Corporation c/o National Securities Corporation 200 Vesey Street, 25th Floor New York, New York 10281 Ladies and Gentlemen: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Fund”), proposes to issue and sell to the underwriters

February 26, 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) February 26, 2021 (February 25, 2021) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (Sta

February 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Reference Rate & Spread

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Schedule of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Coupon(a) Reference Rate & Spread Maturity Date Principal Amount Value COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS DEBT(b)(c)- 13.

February 24, 2021 424B2

Per Share

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) File No. 333-251542 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 are not an offer to sell these securities and are not soliciting a

February 8, 2021 424B2

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Up to 8,000,000 Common Shares

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(B)(2) File No. 333-251542 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated February 2, 2021) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Up to 8,000,000 Common Shares The Trust. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the “Trust”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Investment Objective. The investment objective of the T

February 8, 2021 EX-1.2

Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between Foreside Fund Services, LLC and UBS Securities LLC

EX-1.2 3 s130388ex1-2.htm EXHIBIT 1.2 Exhibit 1.2 SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Foreside Fund Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101 February 5, 2021 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time Foreside Fund Services,

February 8, 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) February 5, 2021 (February 5, 2021) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-235867 (State

February 8, 2021 EX-1.1

Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC

Exhibit 1.1 DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) made as of February 5, 2021 by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940

January 25, 2021 CORRESP

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP]

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] January 25, 2021 Raymond Be Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

December 7, 2020 EX-99.(K)(IV)(2)

Amendment to Investor Services and Secondary Market Support Services Agreement(6)

EX-99.(K)(IV)(2) 4 s129031ex-kiv2.htm EXHIBIT (K)(IV)(2) Exhibit (k)(iv)(2) AMENDMENT TO THE INVESTOR SUPPORT SERVICES AND SECONDARY MARKET SERVICES AGREEMENT This Amendment to the Investor Support Services and Secondary Market Services Agreement is made as of September 22, 2020 by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) XA In

December 7, 2020 EX-99.(N)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm(*)

Exhibit (n) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Trustees XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust We consent to the use of our report dated November 26, 2019, with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, incorporated herein by reference, to the use of our report dat

December 7, 2020 EX-99.(H)(II)

Second Amended and Restated Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between Foreside Fund Services, LLC and UBS Securities LLC(*)

EX-99.(H)(II) 3 s129031ex-hii.htm EXHIBIT (H)(II) Exhibit (h)(ii) SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Foreside Fund Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101 December 4, 2020 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Ladies and Gentleme

December 7, 2020 EX-99.(L)(II)

Opinion and Consent of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP(*)

Exhibit (l)(ii) December 4, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, Illinois 60654 Re: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust — Offering of Common Shares Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special counsel to XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a statutory trust (the “Trust”) created under the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (the “DSTA”), in connection with the issuance and sale by the Trust of up to 5,250,000 shares (the “Shares”) of the Trust’s common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

December 7, 2020 424B5

_______________________________ Prospectus Supplement dated December 4, 2020

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated January 3, 2020) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Up to 5,250,000 Common Shares The Trust.

December 7, 2020 EX-99.(H)(I)

Second Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement between Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC(*)

Exhibit (h)(i) SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) made as of December 4, 2020 by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”).

December 7, 2020 POS EX

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 4, 2020 Securities Act File No.

December 1, 2020 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 s128974ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share December 1, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on December 31, 2020

December 1, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 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 1, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdic

November 2, 2020 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share November 2, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on December 1, 2020 to common shareholders of record as of No

November 2, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 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 2, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdic

October 7, 2020 CORRESP

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October 7, 2020 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington DC 20549 Attn: Jeff Long RE: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (811-23247) Mr. Long: Thank you for your telephonic comments, provided to Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, as fund counsel, concerning the annual report to shareholder of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income T

October 1, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 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) October 1, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdict

October 1, 2020 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 s127778ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share, and Announces Change in Non-Fundamental Investment Policy October 1, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share

October 1, 2020 424B3

XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST Supplement dated October 1, 2020 to the to the Prospectus Supplement dated June 11, 2020 to the Prospectus dated January 3, 2020

XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST Supplement dated October 1, 2020 to the to the Prospectus Supplement dated June 11, 2020 to the Prospectus dated January 3, 2020 This is a supplement (the “Supplement”) to the Prospectus Supplement, dated June 11, 2020 (the “Prospectus Supplement”), to the Prospectus, dated January 3, 2020 (the “Prospectus”), of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (the “Trust”).

September 1, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 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) September 1, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdi

September 1, 2020 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 s127240ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.060 per Share September 1, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.060 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on October 1, 2020

August 11, 2020 NPORT-EX

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Schedule of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Coupon(a) Reference Rate & Spread Maturity Date Principal Amount Value CORPORATE BONDS - 2.

August 4, 2020 8-K

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) August 3, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdicti

August 4, 2020 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 s126704ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.060 per Share August 3, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.060 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on September 1, 2020 t

July 1, 2020 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 s126124ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.060 per Share July 1, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.060 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on August 3, 2020 to com

July 1, 2020 8-K

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) July 1, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdiction

June 1, 2020 8-K

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) June 1, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdiction

June 1, 2020 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 s125497ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.060 per Share June 1, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.060 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on July 1, 2020 to commo

May 1, 2020 8-K

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 1, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdiction

May 1, 2020 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.060 per Share May 1, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.060 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on June 1, 2020 to common shareholders of record as of May 15, 202

April 29, 2020 DEFA14A

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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 Co-Registrants ☒ 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)) ☐ D

April 8, 2020 DEF 14A

Schedule 14A

DEF 14A 1 s124296def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Schedule 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

April 1, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 s1243078k.htm CURRENT REPORT 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) April 1, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-

April 1, 2020 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 s124307ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.060 per Share April 1, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.060 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on May 1, 2020 to commo

March 3, 2020 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share and Announces Principal Financial Officer Change March 2, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on April 1, 202

March 3, 2020 8-K

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) March 2, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdictio

February 25, 2020 N-Q

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt 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 811-23247 (Investment Company Act File Number) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, IL 60654 (Address of Principal Exe

February 25, 2020 EX-99.CERT

I, Theodore J. Brombach, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 s123309ex99cert.htm EXHIBIT 99.CERT EX-99.CERT I, Theodore J. Brombach, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust; 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

February 3, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d861102d8k.htm XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST 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 3, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as s

February 3, 2020 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 d861102dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2020 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share February 3, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, paya

January 17, 2020 POS EX

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt POS EX - - POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 17, 2020 Securities Act File No.

January 17, 2020 EX-99.(N)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit (n) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Trustees XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust We consent to the use of our report dated November 26, 2019, with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, incorporated herein by reference, and to the references to our firm under the headings “Financial Highlights”, “Senior Securities” and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Prospectus and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Financial Statements” in the Statement of Additional Information filed on Form N-2 and incorporated herein by reference.

January 17, 2020 EX-99.(L)(III)

Opinion and Consent of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

EX-99.(L)(III) 4 s122471ex99-l3.htm OPINION AND CONSENT OF SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP Exhibit (l)(iii) January 17, 2020 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, Illinois 60654 Re: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust — Offering of Common Shares Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special counsel to X

January 17, 2020 EX-99.(H)(II)

Amended and Restated Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between Foreside Fund Services, LLC and UBS Securities LLC

Exhibit (h)(ii) AMENDED AND RESTATED SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Foreside Fund Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101 January 17, 2020 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the “Distributor,” “we” or “us”) will act as manager of registered at-the-market offerings by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), of up to 4,250,000 shares (the “Shares”) of beneficial interest, no par value per share, of the Fund (the “Common Shares”).

January 17, 2020 EX-99.(H)(I)

Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement between Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC

Exhibit (h)(i) AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) made as of January 17, 2020 by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”).

January 3, 2020 486BPOS

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt 486BPOS - - XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 3, 2020 Securities Act File No.

January 3, 2020 EX-99.N

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.N 3 d837710dex99n.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Trustees XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust We consent to the use of our report dated November 26, 2019, with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income T

January 3, 2020 EX-99.K.2.3

Amendment No. 2 to the Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement(5)

EX-99.K.2.3 2 d837710dex99k23.htm AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE ADMINISTRATION EXECUTION AMENDMENT No. 2 This amendment (the “Amendment”) between the parties signing below (“Parties”) amends the Existing Agreement, effective as of February 3, 2020: Term Means “Existing Agreement” The Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement between ALPS and the Fund dated September 26, 2017 as amended “A

January 2, 2020 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated January 2, 2020 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share January 2, 2020, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on February 3, 2020 to com

January 2, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

December 2, 2019 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 d818157dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED DECEMBER 2, 2019 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share December 2, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, paya

December 2, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d818157d8k.htm XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST 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 2, 2019 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as s

November 15, 2019 POS EX

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt POS EX - - XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST

POS EX 1 d628735dposex.htm XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 15, 2019 Securities Act File No. 333-227640 Investment Company Act File No. 811-23247 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 ☒ Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 ☐ Pre-Effective Amendment

November 15, 2019 EX-99.H.III

Underwriting Agreement among Registrant, the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser and National Securities Corporation(5)

November 15, 2019 National Securities Corporation c/o National Securities Corporation 200 Vesey Street, 25th Floor New York, New York 10281 Ladies and Gentlemen: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Fund”), proposes to issue and sell to the underwriters named in Schedule A annexed hereto (the “Underwriters”) an aggregate of 960,000 shares (the “Firm Shares”) of common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

November 15, 2019 EX-99.N

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.N 5 d628735dex99n.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Trustees XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust: We consent to the use of our report dated November 28, 2018, with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income

November 15, 2019 EX-99.K.II.2

Amendment to the Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement(4)

Amendment to the Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement AMENDMENT NO.

November 15, 2019 EX-99.L.III

November 15, 2019

EX-99.L.III 4 d628735dex99liii.htm OPINION AND CONSENT OF SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP November 15, 2019 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, Illinois 60654 Re: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust — Registration Statement on Form N-2 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special counsel to XAI Octag

November 1, 2019 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated November 1, 2019 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share November 1, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on December 2, 2019 to c

November 1, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 1, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 1, 2019 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share October 1, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on November 1, 2019 to common shareholders of record as of Oct

September 3, 2019 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share September 3, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on October 1, 2019 to common shareholders of record as of Se

September 3, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d755430d8k.htm XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST 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) September 3, 2019 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as

August 19, 2019 N-Q

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt 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 811-23247 (Investment Company Act File Number) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, IL 60654 (Address of Principal Exe

August 19, 2019 EX-99.CERT

I, Theodore J. Brombach, certify that:

EX-99.CERT I, Theodore J. Brombach, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust; 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 misle

August 1, 2019 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated August 1, 2019 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share August 1, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on September 3, 2019 to comm

August 1, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d765537d8k.htm XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST 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, 2019 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as spe

July 1, 2019 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated July 1, 2019 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share July 1, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on August 1, 2019 to common shar

July 1, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 3, 2019 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 d751016dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED JUNE 3, 2019 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares its Monthly Distribution of $0.073 per Share June 3, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on J

June 3, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 1, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 1, 2019 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 d738643dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED MAY 1, 2019 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Increases its Monthly Distribution to $0.073 per Share May 1, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.073 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on Ju

April 9, 2019 DEF 14A

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Schedule 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)

April 1, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 1, 2019 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 d718924dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED APRIL 1, 2019 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution April 1, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on May 1, 2019 to common

March 28, 2019 EX-99.H.I

DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

Distribution Agreement between Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) made as of March 28, 2019 by and between XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”).

March 28, 2019 EX-99.N

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Trustees XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust: We consent to the use of our report dated November 28, 2018, with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, incorporated her

March 28, 2019 EX-99.H.II

SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Foreside Fund Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101

Sub-Placement Agent Agreement SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Foreside Fund Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101 March 28, 2019 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the “Distributor”, “we” or “us”) will act as manager of registered at-the-market offerings by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), of up to 2,250,000 shares (the “Shares”) of beneficial interest, no par value per share, of the Fund (the “Common Shares”).

March 28, 2019 POS EX

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2019 Securities Act File No.

March 28, 2019 EX-99.L.II

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP]

Opinion and Consent of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP [Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] March 28, 2019 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, Illinois 60654 Re: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust — Offering of Common Shares Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special counsel to XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, a statutory trust (the “Trust”) created under the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (the “DSTA”), in connection with the issuance and sale by the Trust of up to 2,250,000 shares (the “Shares”) of the Trust’s common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

March 7, 2019 CORRESP

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm [Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] March 7, 2019 Raymond Be Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (File Nos. 333-227640 and 811-23247) Dear Mr. Be: Thank you for your telephonic comments regarding pre-effective amendment

March 7, 2019 CORRESP

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, Illinois 60654 March 7, 2019 Raymond Be Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust – Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos.

March 1, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 1, 2019 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated March 1, 2019 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution March 1, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on April 1, 2019 to common shareholders of record as

February 20, 2019 EX-99.CERT

I, Theodore J. Brombach, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0039782ex99cert.htm EX-99.CERT I, Theodore J. Brombach, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust; 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 s

February 20, 2019 N-Q

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt 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 811-23247 (Investment Company Act File Number) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, IL 60654 (Address of Principal Exe

February 1, 2019 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 d652187dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2019 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution February 1, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on March 1, 2019 to

February 1, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

January 22, 2019 CORRESP

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust [Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] January 23, 2019 Raymond Be Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

January 2, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d656735d8k.htm XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST 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) January 2, 2019 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as sp

January 2, 2019 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 d656735dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED JANUARY 2, 2019 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution January 2, 2019, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on February 1, 2019 t

December 6, 2018 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

December 6, 2018 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated December 3, 2018 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution December 3, 2018, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on December 31, 2018 to common shareholders of

December 3, 2018 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 d640342dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED DECEMBER 3, 2018 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution December 3, 2018, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on December 31, 201

December 3, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 1, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 1, 2018 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated November 1, 2018 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution November 1, 2018, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on December 3, 2018 to common shareholders of r

October 1, 2018 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 d631091dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 1, 2018 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution October 1, 2018, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on November 1, 2018 t

October 1, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d631091d8k.htm XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST 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) October 1, 2018 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as sp

September 4, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 4, 2018 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated September 4, 2018 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution September 4, 2018, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on October 1, 2018 to common shareholders of

August 27, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Theodore J. Brombach, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0035483ex99cert.htm EX-99.CERT I, Theodore J. Brombach, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust; 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 s

August 27, 2018 N-Q

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt 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 811-23247 (Investment Company Act File Number) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, IL 60654 (Address of Principal Exe

August 1, 2018 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated August 1, 2018 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution August 1, 2018, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on September 4, 2018 to common shareholders of reco

August 1, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 13, 2018 DEF 14A

XFLT / XAI Octagon Floating Rate Alt DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Schedule 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)

July 2, 2018 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated July 2, 2018 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution July 2, 2018, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on August 1, 2018 to common shareholders of record as o

July 2, 2018 8-K

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) July 2, 2018 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdiction

June 1, 2018 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated June 1, 2018 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution June 1, 2018, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on July 2, 2018 to common shareholders of record as of

June 1, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d595312d8k.htm XAI OCTAGON FLOATING RATE & ALTERNATIVE INCOME TERM TRUST 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) June 1, 2018 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as speci

May 1, 2018 8-K

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 1, 2018 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdiction

May 1, 2018 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution May 1, 2018, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on June 1, 2018 to common shareholders of record as of May 15, 2018, as noted below. The

April 2, 2018 EX-99.1

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Press Release dated April 2, 2018 Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution April 2, 2018, Chicago – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (“XFLT” or the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust’s common shares, payable on May 1, 2018 to common shareholders of record as of

April 2, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 1, 2018 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution March 1, 2018, Chicago ? XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (?XFLT? or the ?Trust?) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust?s common shares, payable on April 2, 2018 to common shareholders of record as of March 15, 2018, as noted below.

March 1, 2018 8-K

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) March 1, 2018 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdictio

February 28, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Theodore J. Brombach, certify that:

EX-99.CERT I, Theodore J. Brombach, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust; 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 misle

February 28, 2018 N-Q

Xai Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust - 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 811-23247 (Investment Company Act File Number) XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430 Chicago, IL 60654 (Address of Principal Exe

February 2, 2018 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust Declares Monthly Distribution February 1, 2018, Chicago ? XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (?XFLT? or the ?Trust?) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.0690 per share on the Trust?s common shares, payable on March 1, 2018 to common shareholders of record as of February 15, 2018, as noted

February 2, 2018 8-K

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 1, 2018 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23247 82-2305867 (State or other jurisdic

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