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abrdn National Municipal Income Fund Announces the Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
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abrdn National Municipal Income Fund Announces the Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

September 30, 2024 4:30 PM

abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE American:VFL) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") on September 30, 2024. At the Meeting, shareholders of the Fund voted to re-elect the Board of Trustees.As of the record date, August 6, 2024, the Fund had 12,278,003 outstanding common shares and 990 outstanding preferred shares. 82.83% of outstanding common shares and 100% of the outstanding preferred shares were voted...

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abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details
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abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

September 30, 2024 4:17 PM

The abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ASGI, HQH, HQL, IFN, JEQ, THQ)(NYSE American:IAF), (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on September 30, 2024, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of September 23, 2024 (ex-dividend date September 23, 2024). These dates apply to the Funds listed below with the exception of abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH),...

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Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund Section 19(a) Notice
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Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund Section 19(a) Notice

September 30, 2024 6:59 AM

On September 30, 2024, the Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE American:GLV) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0526 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2024.The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules...

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Clough Global Equity Fund Section 19(a) Notice
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Clough Global Equity Fund Section 19(a) Notice

September 30, 2024 6:59 AM

On September 30, 2024, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0603 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2024.The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted...

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Reaves Utility Income Fund Section 19(a) Notice
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Reaves Utility Income Fund Section 19(a) Notice

September 30, 2024 6:59 AM

On September 30, 2024, the Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE American:UTG) (the "Fund"), a closed-end sector fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.19 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2024.The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted...

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Clough Global Opportunities Fund Section 19(a) Notice
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Clough Global Opportunities Fund Section 19(a) Notice

September 30, 2024 6:59 AM

On September 30, 2024, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE American:GLO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0480 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2024.The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted...

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abrdn and First Trust Announce Closing of Reorganizations of Certain First Trust Advised Funds with abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds
Closed End Funds & TrustsMergers and Acquisitions

abrdn and First Trust Announce Closing of Reorganizations of Certain First Trust Advised Funds with abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds

September 23, 2024 7:30 AM

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) ("ACP") and abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI") (each, an "Acquiring Fund") announce today the completed reorganizations, after close of regular business on September 20, 2024, of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE:FAM) and Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/ Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (each, an "Acquired Fund").In the reorganizations,...

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PennSpring Capital Appoints Stephen Loiseau as Vice President of Corporate Development
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PennSpring Capital Appoints Stephen Loiseau as Vice President of Corporate Development

September 16, 2024 1:45 PM

PennSpring Capital, a people-forward investment firm focused on lower middle market opportunities, is pleased to announce the hiring of Stephen Loiseau as Vice President of Corporate Development. In this role, Loiseau will be responsible for driving both organic and inorganic growth across PennSpring's portfolio companies. His initial focus will be on two key corporate development initiatives: PSST, an ACA compliance software solution...

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abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. Announces Distribution Payment Details
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abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. Announces Distribution Payment Details

September 11, 2024 4:27 PM

abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc (NYSE American:FCO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, today announced it will pay on September 30, 2024, a distribution of US $0.07 per share to all shareholders of record as of September 23, 2024 (ex-dividend date September 23, 2024).At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of the Fund's distributions and provide information with...

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abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC  Announces Monthly Distribution
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abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC Announces Monthly Distribution

September 11, 2024 4:27 PM

abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Investment Fund VCC (TSX:FAP) (UEN: T21VC0235H)(the "Company"), a closed-end investment company trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, announced today that it will pay a monthly distribution of CAD 1.75 cents per share on September 30, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of September 23, 2024 (ex-dividend date September 23, 2024).The policy of the Company's Board of Directors is to maintain a stable monthly...

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abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details
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abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

September 11, 2024 4:27 PM

The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:AGD,AOD,AWP, THQ, THW)(NYSE American:AEF, FAX,), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on September 30, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of September 23, 2024 (ex-dividend date September 23, 2024).TickerExchangeFundAmountAEFNYSE Americanabrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc.$ 0.1000AGDNYSEabrdn...

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abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (
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abrdn National Municipal Income Fund ("VFL") Announces Additional 10% Increase in Distribution Rate and Authorization of an Open Market Share Repurchase Program

September 11, 2024 4:27 PM

abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE American:VFL), (the "Fund"), a closed-end management investment company, announced today that it has increased its monthly distribution by 10%, from $0.045 per share to $0.05 per share, commencing with the distribution payable on September 30, 2024 to shareholders of record as of September 23, 2024 (ex-dividend date September 23, 2024).In determining the distribution rate, the Board considered the...

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With Latest Acquisition, Zirtual Joins AI Revolution and Adds Deep Bench of Executive Assistants
Closed End Funds & TrustsMergers and Acquisitions

With Latest Acquisition, Zirtual Joins AI Revolution and Adds Deep Bench of Executive Assistants

September 11, 2024 11:00 AM

Zirtual, providers of high quality virtual assistant services, announced today that it has acquired Double, a complementary provider of standout executive assistants and on-demand services - as powered by proprietary AI. Double brings to Zirtual a broad base of experienced, college-educated executive assistants, significantly scaling the Zirtual customer base and addressable market in real time. Double's deep expertise in productivity,...

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abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (
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abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI") and abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund ("ACP") Announce Distribution Payment Details

September 10, 2024 4:27 PM

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / The abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) and the abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP), announced today that each closed end fund will pay the distributions indicated in the chart below on a per share basis on September 30, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024 (ex-dividend date September 20, 2024).TickerExchangeFundAmountACPNYSEabrdn Income...

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Bexil Investment Trust Declares September 2024 Quarterly Distribution
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Bexil Investment Trust Declares September 2024 Quarterly Distribution

September 3, 2024 4:05 PM

A quarterly distribution of $0.25 per share was declared today by Bexil Investment Trust (OTC PINK:BXSY) (Net Asset Value Symbol: XBXIX) (the "Fund"), payable September 27, 2024 to shareholders of record as of September 17, 2024 (ex-dividend date: September 17, 2024).Under U.S. tax rules applicable to the Fund, the amount and character of distributable income for each tax year can be finally determined only as of the end of the Fund's tax year....

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abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details
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abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

August 30, 2024 4:27 PM

The abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ASGI)(NYSE:THQ)(NYSE:THW), (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on August 30, 2024, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of August 23, 2024 (ex-dividend date August 23, 2024).TickerExchangeFundAmountASGINYSEabrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund$0.2000THQNYSEabrdn Healthcare Opportunities...

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Clough Global Dividend And Income Fund Section 19(a) Notice
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Clough Global Dividend And Income Fund Section 19(a) Notice

August 30, 2024 6:59 AM

On August 30, 2024, the Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE American:GLV) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0526 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2024.The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted...

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Clough Global Equity Fund Section 19(A) Notice
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Clough Global Equity Fund Section 19(A) Notice

August 30, 2024 6:59 AM

DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / August 30, 2024 / On August 30, 2024, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0603 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2024.The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,...

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Clough Global Opportunities Fund Section 19(a) Notice
Closed End Funds & TrustsDividends

Clough Global Opportunities Fund Section 19(a) Notice

August 30, 2024 6:59 AM

On August 30, 2024, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE American:GLO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0480 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2024.The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted...

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Reaves Utility Income Fund Section 19(a) Notice
Closed End Funds & TrustsDividends

Reaves Utility Income Fund Section 19(a) Notice

August 30, 2024 6:59 AM

On August 30, 2024, the Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE American:UTG) (the "Fund"), a closed-end sector fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.19 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2024.The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted...

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