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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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) October 22, 2026
ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware | | 814-01512 | | 88-6432468 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, NY | | 10167 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 750-7300
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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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).
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On October 22, 2026, Paul Cho informed the board of trustees of Ares Strategic Income Fund (the “Fund”) of his intention to step down from his position as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective October 31, 2026. Paul Cho will continue to serve within the finance and accounting function of Ares Management Corporation. Paul Cho’s decision to step down was not based on the result of any disagreement regarding the Fund’s operations, policies or practices.
Effective October 31, 2026, Scott Lem, the Fund’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will also serve as the Fund’s Principal Accounting Officer for purposes of the Fund’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND |
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| Date: October 27, 2026 | | |
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| By: | /s/ SCOTT C. LEM |
| Name: | Scott C. Lem |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |