Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.3281 per Share

Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund 5.250% PER PFD A declared a $0.3281 quarterly dividend, in line with previous. The dividend is payable on September 30, for shareholders of record on September 22, and ex-div on September 22.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10, 2025 — The Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.3281 per share, in line with its previous distribution. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 22, 2025. The ex-dividend date is September 22, 2025 ABERDEEN INVESTMENTS U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT DETAILS^[1].

The Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund has adopted a distribution policy to provide investors with a stable distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital. The fund's distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Directors at any time, and there can be no guarantee that the policy will continue ABERDEEN INVESTMENTS U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT DETAILS^[1].

The fund's total return performance based on net asset value (NAV) over various time periods, compared to its annualized and cumulative distribution rates, is as follows:

- Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5 Year Period Ending 08/31/2025: 9.97%
- Current Fiscal Period's Annualized Distribution Rate on NAV: 11.61%
- Cumulative Total Return on NAV: 10.68%
- Cumulative Distribution Rate on NAV: 10.60% ABERDEEN INVESTMENTS U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT DETAILS^[1]

Investors should consult their tax advisors regarding federal, state, and local tax considerations that may be applicable in their particular circumstances. Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the U.S. Treasury, any U.S. tax advice contained in this communication is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or promoting, marketing, or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein ABERDEEN INVESTMENTS U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT DETAILS^[1].