First Trust Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganization of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II with and into First Trust Flexible Income ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (NYSE: FCT) (the “Fund”) held on June 9, 2026 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into First Trust Flexible Income ETF (the “Reorganization”), a newly formed series of First Trust Exchange-T.

Business Wire • Jun 9, 2026

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for June

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be June 1, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share:   $0.097 Dist.

Business Wire • May 20, 2026

FCT: Another CEF Bites The Dust (Rating Downgrade)

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) is downgraded to 'Hold' as its discount to NAV has narrowed to -1%. FCT's upcoming conversion to an ETF (FFLX), pending a June 2026 shareholder vote, will eliminate leverage and discount volatility. Post-conversion, FFLX will offer less risk and volatility but will no longer provide leveraged exposure to floating rate loans.

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Portfolio Manager Update Regarding the Reorganization of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that its Leveraged Finance Investment Team, portfolio manager for First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (NYSE: FCT) (the “Fund” or “FCT”), will release an update on the proposed reorganization (the “Reorganization”) of the Fund into First Trust Flexible Income ETF (“FFLX”), a newly formed exchange-traded fund organized as a separate series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII, for financial professio.

Business Wire • May 14, 2026

CEF Market Weekly Review: Muni And Loan CEF Incomes Diverge

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of April and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a strong week in response to positive news relating to the Iran conflict with MLPs underperforming. Loan CEFs face NII pressure from falling short-term rates, with funds like VVR, FCT, FRA, and BGT most vulnerable to distribution cuts as they haven't already adjusted.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 26, 2026

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for May

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be May 1, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share:         $0.097 .

Business Wire • Apr 20, 2026

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for April

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be April 1, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $0.097 Dis.

Business Wire • Mar 19, 2026

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for March

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be March 2, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT):               Distribution per sha.

Business Wire • Feb 19, 2026

FCT: No Near-Term Growth Catalyst

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II remains a hold due to limited earnings growth and unattractive price-to-NAV valuation. FCT's 11.7% yield is at risk as net investment income fails to cover distributions, especially with declining interest rates. The fund's reliance on net realized gains to support payouts introduces volatility and threatens dividend sustainability.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2026

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for February

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on February 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 2, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be February 2, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $.

Business Wire • Jan 20, 2026