PIMCO Floating Rate Strategy Fund Reports Results for the Fiscal Quarter Ended October 31, 2009

NEW YORK--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--PIMCO Floating Rate Strategy Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: PFN), a diversified closed-end management investment company which seeks high current income, consistent with the preservation of capital, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009.

	At October 31,
	2009	2008
Net Assets (a)	$562,939,701	$840,404,025
Common Shares Outstanding	42,919,141	42,698,659
Net Asset Value ("NAV")	$9.37	$8.44
Market Price	$9.09	$7.83
Discount to NAV	(2.99)%	(7.23)%
Undistributed Net Investment
Income Per Common Share (c)	$0.8867	$0.0170

	Quarter ended October 31,
	2009	2008
Net Investment Income (b)	$13,654,113	$16,908,419
Per Common Share (b)	$0.32	$0.40
Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) (b)	$54,351,061	$(243,324,382)
Per Common Share (b)	$1.27	$(5.70)


(a) Net assets are inclusive of market value of Preferred Shares of $161 million and $480 million at October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2008, respectively.

(b) The information provided is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals ("GAAP"), which requires the Fund to treat amounts accrued by the Fund under swap agreements as net realized and unrealized gain (loss). However, these amounts are treated as net income (loss) for federal income tax purposes. By using GAAP, Net Investment Income for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2008 was $920,031 ($0.02 per common share) and $1,698,430 ($0.04 per common share), respectively, lower and Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) correspondingly higher (lower) than those figures would have been if swap amounts were treated as net income in accordance with federal income tax treatment.

(c) Since net earning rates fluctuate from month to month, there will be periods when the Fund may over-earn or under-earn its monthly dividend which would have the effect of adding to or subtracting from the Fund's undistributed net investment income balance. Fund management analyzes the Fund's current and projected net earnings rates prior to recommending dividend amounts to the Fund's Board of Trustees for declaration. There can be no assurance that the current dividend rate or the undistributed net investment income balance will remain constant. In accordance with federal income tax treatment, inclusive of swap income (loss) and net gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.

Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC ("AGIFM"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz Global Investors of America L.P., serves as the Fund's investment manager and is a member of Munich-based Allianz Group. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC, an affiliate of AGIFM, serves as the Fund's sub-adviser.

The Fund's daily New York Stock Exchange closing price, net asset value per share, as well as other information, is available at [ www.allianzinvestors.com/closedendfunds ] or by calling the Fund's shareholder servicing agent at (800) 254-5197.

The financial information contained herein is solely based upon the data available at the time of publication of this press release, and there is no assurance that any future results will be the same or similar to what is reported herein. Information that was obtained from third party sources we believe to be reliable is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. This press release contains no recommendations to buy or sell any specific securities and should not be considered investment advice of any kind. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the investment returns generated by the Fund will fluctuate. There can be no assurance that the Fund will meet its stated objective. The Fund's ability to pay dividends to common shareholders is subject to the restrictions in its registration statement, By-laws and other governing documents as well as the Investment Company Act of 1940. In making any investment decision, individuals should utilize other information sources and the advice of their own professional adviser.

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PIMCO Floating Rate Strategy Fund Reports Results for the Fiscal Quarter Ended October 31, 2009