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 9, 2022

FS CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES CORP.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	811-22802	46-1882356
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

201 Rouse Boulevard Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	19112
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (215) 495-1150

None

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A	N/A	N/A

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events

NYSE Listing

On November 9, 2022, FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company anticipates that its shares of common stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, November 14, 2022, with the ticker symbol “FSCO” effective as of market open that day. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to complete the listing in the expected timeframe, or at all. A copy of the press release announcing the foregoing is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking” statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of the Company. Words such as “intends,” “will,” “expects,” and “may” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, geo-political risks, risks associated with possible disruption to the Company’s operations or the economy generally due to hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics such as COVID-19, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in the Company’s operating area, unexpected costs, the ability of the Company to complete the listing, the price at which the Company’s shares of common stock may trade on the New York Stock Exchange and such other factors that are disclosed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

EXHIBIT NUMBER
Exhibit 99.1	Press Release dated November 9, 2022.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	FS Credit Opportunities Corp.
Date: November 9, 2022	By:	/s/ Stephen S. Sypherd
		Stephen S. Sypherd
		Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary

EX-99.1

FS Credit Opportunities Corp. 8-K

Exhibit 99.1

FS Credit Opportunities Corp. Preparing to List on the New York Stock Exchange on November 14, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, November 9, 2022 – FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (“FSCO”) is preparing to list its shares of common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and commence trading on November 14, 2022 under the ticker symbol “FSCO” (the “Listing”). 

FSCO will rank as one of the largest credit-focused closed-end funds by asset size in the market, offer an attractive dividend yield, and employ a differentiated strategy by investing in both public and private credit. 

Head of Liquid Credit and Special Situations at FS Investments and Portfolio Manager for FSCO, Andrew Beckman, commented, "For investors, FSCO offers diversified exposure to credit and income, and for borrowers, we provide a flexible credit solution for today’s complex and changing markets." Beckman added, "We are excited to bring FSCO to the NYSE."

The Listing and its timing are subject to change, depending on market dynamics and other factors. There can be no assurance FSCO will be able to complete the Listing in the expected timeframe, or at all.

About FS Investments

FS Investments is a leading asset manager dedicated to helping individuals, financial professionals and institutions design better portfolios. The firm provides access to alternative sources of income and growth, and focuses on setting industry standards for investor protection, education and transparency. FS Investments is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with offices in New York, NY, Orlando, FL and Leawood, KS.

Contact Information:

Investor Relations
Robert Paun
robert.paun@fsinvestments.com

Media
Sarah McAssey
media@fsinvestments.com

Ryan McDougald / Elizabeth Lake

FGS Global

FSInvestments-SVC@sardverb.com

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking” statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of the Company. Words such as “intends,” “will,” “expects,” and “may” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, geopolitical risks, risks associated with possible disruption to the Company’s operations or the economy generally due to hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics such as COVID-19, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in the Company’s operating area, unexpected costs, the ability of the Company to complete the listing, the price at which the Company’s shares of common stock may trade on the New York Stock Exchange and such other factors that are disclosed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.