FS Investment Corp

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

(Rule 14a-101)

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OFFICIAL NOTICE We urgently need your vote to approve FS Investment Corporation’s proposals! The special meeting of stockholders is fast approaching. It’s important we hear from you soon on the proposals outlined in the proxy materials we sent you. Your vote FOR the proposed changes will position the fund to generate stronger returns by: Creating a long-term partnership with KKR, a leading global investment firm Expanding investment opportunities Permanently lowering management fees Vote now before time runs out! BY MAIL with the enclosed proxy card BY PHONE Live agent 1-833-868-3374 Automated recording 1-800-690-6903 BY COMPUTER www.proxyvote.com


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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This document and its contents may contain certain “forward-looking” statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, 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 FS Investment Corporation (the “Fund”). Words such as “believes,” “expects,” “projects,” and “future” 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, risks associated with possible disruption to the Fund’s operations or the economy generally due to terrorism or natural disasters, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in the Fund’s operating area, failure to obtain requisite stockholder approval for the Proposals (as defined below) set forth in the Proxy Statement (as defined below), failure to consummate the transactions contemplated by the agreements between FS Investments and KKR, the failure or inability to obtain exemptive relief as described in the Proxy Statement, and the price at which shares of FSIC’s common stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Some of these factors are enumerated in the filings the Fund made with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and are contained in the Proxy Statement. 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 Fund 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT This document and its contents relate to proposed new investment advisory agreements for the Fund (collectively, the “Proposals”). In connection with the Proposals, the Fund has filed relevant materials with the SEC, including a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “Proxy Statement”). This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation    of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund has mailed the Proxy Statement and a proxy card to each stockholder entitled to vote at the stockholder meeting relating to such matters. STOCKHOLDERS OF THE FUND ARE URGED TO READ THESE MATERIALS (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT THE FUND WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY CONTAINIMPORTANTINFORMATIONABOUTTHEPROPOSALS.Investorsandsecurityholders are able to obtain the documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, from FS Investments’ website at www.fsinvestments.com and FS Investment Corporation’s website at www.fsinvestmentcorp.com. PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION The Fund and its directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees, including employees of FS Investments, KKR and their respective affiliates, may    be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of the Fund in connection with the Proposals. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered participants in the solicitation of the Fund’s stockholders in connection with the Proposals are contained in the Proxy Statement. This document may be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.