Paul Vitale Grants Power of Attorney for Section 16 Filings to PIMCO Attorneys

This Form 3 filing documents Paul Vitale, Assistant Treasurer of PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (RCS), granting a power of attorney to four designated PIMCO attorneys to handle his Section 16 reporting obligations. The power of attorney authorizes the attorneys to prepare and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 on Vitale's behalf for 21 different PIMCO funds and business development companies. The document was executed on June 10, 2026, and remains in effect until Vitale is no longer required to file Section 16 reports. The appointed attorneys include Keisha Audain-Pressley, Katie DeFriese, Ryan Leshaw, and Keri Nakawatase, all PIMCO legal and compliance officers. The filing emphasizes that the attorneys are not assuming Vitale's compliance responsibilities under Section 16 of the Exchange Act.