Fifth Street Asset Management is Engaged in Strategic Discussions

7/4/17

GREENWICH, CT, June 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fifth Street Asset Management, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSAM) is in discussions regarding a potential sale transaction regarding its BDC investment advisory business, which includes the management of Fifth Street Finance Corp. (NASDAQ:FSC) and Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. (NASDAQ:FSFR).

No definitive agreement has been reached and there can be no assurance that any transaction will result from these discussions. FSAM does not intend to comment further at this time and any additional statements will be made if and when appropriate.

About Fifth Street Asset Management Inc.

Fifth Street Asset Management Inc. (NASDAQ:FSAM) is a nationally recognized credit-focused asset manager. The firm has approximately $5 billion of assets under management across two publicly-traded business development companies, Fifth Street Finance Corp. (NASDAQ:FSC) and Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. (NASDAQ:FSFR), as well as multiple private investment vehicles. The Fifth Street platform provides innovative and customized financing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the capital structure through complementary investment vehicles and co-investment capabilities. With a nearly 20-year track record focused on disciplined credit investing across multiple economic cycles, Fifth Street is led by a seasoned management team that has issued billions of dollars in public equity, private capital and public debt securities. Fifth Street's national origination strategy, proven track record and established platform have allowed the firm to surpass $10 billion of loan commitments since inception. For more information, please visit fsam.fifthstreetfinance.com.

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