Carlyle Credit Income (CCIF) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026, to elect one Class II Trustee for a three-year term and address other business as needed.

• Only holders of mandatory redeemable preferred shares as of July 31, 2026, are entitled to vote.

• Proxy materials distributed via mail and online; voting available by mail, phone, or internet.

• Broadridge Financial Solutions engaged for proxy solicitation at an estimated cost of $35,000.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Main proposal is the election of Joan McCabe as Class II Independent Trustee for a term expiring in 2029.

• Shareholders may submit proposals or nominations for future meetings, subject to timing and procedural requirements.

• Board unanimously recommends voting "FOR" the nominee.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of five Trustees, three of whom are independent.

• Lauren Basmadjian serves as Chair; independent Trustees lead key committees.

• Committees include Audit, Nominating and Governance, and Independent Trustees Committees, each with defined charters and responsibilities.

• Board and committees meet regularly; all Trustees attended at least 75% of meetings in the last fiscal year.

• Board reviews its leadership structure and committee composition annually.