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Reaves Utility Income Fund Announces Regular Monthly Distributions of $0.19 Per Share
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Reaves Utility Income Fund Announces Regular Monthly Distributions of $0.19 Per Share

April 7, 2025 6:59 AM

Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE American:UTG) announced today the next three, monthly, distributions at a rate of $0.19 per common share per month, unchanged from the per share rate paid for the previous quarter. As of April 2, 2025, the Fund's market price was $33.05 per share and its net asset value was $33.01 per share.Tim Porter, the Fund's co-portfolio manager and Chief Investment Officer of Reaves Asset Management, the Fund's investment...

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

March 31, 2025 4:27 PM

The Aberdeen 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 March 31, 2025, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of March 25, 2025 (ex-dividend date March 25, 2025). These dates apply to the Funds listed below with the exception of abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), abrdn...

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abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC Announces Pricing of 2025 Voluntary Cash Redemption
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abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC Announces Pricing of 2025 Voluntary Cash Redemption

March 31, 2025 7:27 AM

abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC (TSX:FAP)(UEN:T21VC0235H) (the "Company"), a closed-end investment company trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, announced today that ordinary shares (the "Shares") accepted for the 2025 voluntary cash redemption will be redeemed at a rounded price of CAD 3.26 per Share in Canadian dollars. This price is equal to 100% of the average net asset value per Share based on the three business days preceding the...

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

March 31, 2025 6:59 AM

On March 31, 2025, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE American:GLO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0501 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 18, 2025.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 thereunder....

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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

March 31, 2025 6:59 AM

On March 31, 2025, 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 March 18, 2025.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

March 31, 2025 6:59 AM

On March 31, 2025, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0650 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 18, 2025.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 thereunder. The...

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

March 31, 2025 6:59 AM

On March 31, 2025, 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 March 18, 2025.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 thereunder....

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abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC (FAP) Announces Overwhelming Approval to Remove 10% Cap From Annual Redemption Right Commencing in 2026
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abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC (FAP) Announces Overwhelming Approval to Remove 10% Cap From Annual Redemption Right Commencing in 2026

March 14, 2025 7:55 AM

abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC (TSX:FAP) (UEN: T21VC0235H) (the "Company"), a closed-end investment company trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, announced today the results of the Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") held on March 14, 2025.The Company is pleased to announce that shareholders have approved all resolutions, including amendments to the VCC Constitution including: (a) an annual redemption right...

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abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (“JEQ”) Announces A Proposed Merger Into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”) And A Conditional Tender Offer
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abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (“JEQ”) Announces A Proposed Merger Into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”) And A Conditional Tender Offer

March 11, 2025 7:20 PM

The Boards of Trustees/Directors of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:JEQ) (the "Acquired Fund") and abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) (the "Acquiring Fund") announce today that each have approved the merger of JEQ into ASGI (the "Reorganization"). The proposed Reorganization is subject to the receipt of necessary Acquired Fund shareholder approvals.There are no proposed changes to the current objectives or policies of ASGI...

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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

March 11, 2025 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 March 31, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of March 25, 2025 (ex-dividend date March 25, 2025).The policy of the Company's Board of Directors is to maintain a stable monthly distribution. For the...

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abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC Announces Results of 2025 Voluntary Cash Redemption
Closed End Funds & TrustsCompany Update

abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC Announces Results of 2025 Voluntary Cash Redemption

March 11, 2025 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 announced the results of the 2025 voluntary cash redemption.Requests for redemption of approximately 18,306,507 ordinary shares of the Fund (the "Shares"), representing approximately 49.5% of the current issued and outstanding Shares, have been submitted by shareholders....

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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

March 11, 2025 4:27 PM

The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, THQ, THW and NYSE American:FAX, FCO, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on March 31, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of March 25, 2025 (ex-dividend date March 25, 2025).TickerExchangeFundAmountACPNYSEabrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund$ 0.0775AGDNYSEabrdn Global Dynamic...

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abrdn Emerging Markets Ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) Announces Distribution Payment Details
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abrdn Emerging Markets Ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) Announces Distribution Payment Details

March 11, 2025 4:27 PM

abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (NYSE American:AEF), (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, announced today details of the first distribution under the increased 10% rate. The Fund will pay the $0.15 distribution indicated on a per share basis on March 31, 2025, to all shareholders of record as of March 25, 2025 (ex-dividend date March 25, 2025).As announced in December 2024, as part of the strategic changes, the Board approved an increase...

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abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC Meeting Adjourned To Friday, March 14, 2025
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abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC Meeting Adjourned To Friday, March 14, 2025

March 7, 2025 7:45 AM

abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC (TSX:FAP) (UEN: T21VC0235H) (the "Company"), a closed-end investment company trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, announced today that its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") was convened as scheduled on March 7, 2025 and adjourned because the required quorum was not present for conducting the special business to consider the amendment to the Company's constitution. The...

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Bexil Investment Trust Declares March 2025 Quarterly Distribution
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Bexil Investment Trust Declares March 2025 Quarterly Distribution

March 3, 2025 4:15 PM

A quarterly distribution of $0.25 per share was declared today by Bexil Investment Trust (OTC PINK:BXSY) (Net Asset Value Symbol: NASDAQ:XBXIX) (the "Fund"), payable March 27, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2025 (ex-dividend date: March 17, 2025).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

February 28, 2025 4:47 PM

The abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ASGI)(NYSE:THQ) (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on February 28, 2025, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of February 21, 2025 (ex-dividend date February 21, 2025).TickerExchangeFundAmountASGINYSEabrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund$0.1900THQNYSEabrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund$0.1800Each Fund has...

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

February 28, 2025 6:59 AM

On February 28, 2025, 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 February 18, 2025.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

February 28, 2025 6:59 AM

On February 28, 2025, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE American:GLO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0501 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2025.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

February 28, 2025 6:59 AM

On February 28, 2025, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0650 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2025.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 thereunder....

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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

February 28, 2025 6:59 AM

On February 28, 2025, 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 February 18, 2025.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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