8-K: Ares Strategic Income Fund Board Urges Rejection of Cox Mini-Tender at $23.15 per Share

Cox Capital Partners is offering to buy up to 431,965 Class I shares at $23.15 per share, roughly 13% below the August 31, 2026 NAV per Class I share. The shares sought represent less than 0.14% of the Fund's outstanding Class I shares. The Board determined the offer is not advisable and not in shareholders' best interests, recommending shareholders reject it and not tender; those who already tendered should consider withdrawing before expiration. A similar July 2026 Cox mini-tender drew no participation from Class I shareholders.

Cox Capital Partners is offering to buy up to 431,965 Class I shares at $23.15 per share, roughly 13% below the August 31, 2026 NAV per Class I share. The shares sought represent less than 0.14% of th