Carlyle Credit Income (CCIF) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for September 5, 2024, to elect one Class II Trustee (term expiring 2026) and two Class III Trustees (term expiring 2027).

• Voting is open to holders of both Common and Preferred Shares, with specific voting rights for each class.

• Proxy materials are available online, and multiple voting methods are provided, including internet, phone, and mail.

• The Board unanimously recommends voting in favor of the proposed nominees.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Main proposal is the election of Joan McCabe (Class II), Lauren Basmadjian (Class III), and Sanjeev Handa (Class III) as Trustees.

• Preferred Shareholders have exclusive rights to elect certain Trustees.

• Shareholders may submit proposals or nominations for future meetings, subject to advance notice requirements.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of five Trustees: three Independent and two Interested Trustees.

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

• Chair of the Board is an Interested Trustee; committee structure addresses potential conflicts.

• Board and committees conduct annual self-assessments and review governance practices.