Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust (NYSE: XFLT), a closed-end fund incorporated in Delaware. The report date is November 1, 2018, covering the declaration of a regular monthly distribution.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only specific financial figure disclosed is the distribution declaration:
- Monthly Distribution: $0.069 per share
- Record Date: November 15, 2018
- Payment Date: December 3, 2018
Material Changes
The filing reports the declaration of a regular monthly distribution. No material changes to operations, financial position, or capital structure compared to prior periods are detailed in this specific report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document strictly serves to announce the distribution event referenced in Item 8.01.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date (November 15, 2018) to confirm eligibility for the $0.069 per share distribution.
- Confirm the payment date of December 3, 2018, for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the summary text.
- Note that this filing does not contain updated financial performance data; refer to the most recent 10-K or 10-Q for comprehensive metrics.