Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. Announces Approval Of Stable Distribution Plan

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The Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE American: AEF) has announced a new quarterly distribution policy set at an annual rate of 6.5%, starting with the June 2021 distribution. This stable distribution plan aims to provide shareholders with consistent cash flow and may help reduce the fund's share discount to net asset value (NAV). The distributions will be sourced from net investment income and may vary in amount based on the fund's net assets. The Board will regularly review this policy.

Positive

• Initial annualized distribution rate set at 6.5%.
• New policy may improve liquidity for shareholders.
• Potential to narrow discount to NAV.

Negative

• Distributions may vary and are not guaranteed.
• No assurance that policy will achieve intended results.

PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE American: AEF), a closed-end management investment company, announced  that the Fund will pay quarterly distributions at an annual rate, set once a year, that is a percentage of the average daily NAV for the previous three months as of the month-end prior to declaration. The Board has determined that the initial annualized rate beginning with the June 2021 distribution will be 6.5%. This policy will be subject to regular review by the Board.

The policy is expected to provide a steady and sustainable quarterly cash distribution to Fund shareholders that may help reduce any discount to NAV at which the Fund's shares trade. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve these results.

In approving the stable distribution policy the Board considered, among other factors, the ability of the Fund to sustain the policy and that making periodic distributions could increase liquidity for common shareholders and may assist in narrowing the discount to NAV at which the Fund's shares have tended to trade. There can be no guarantee that these benefits will occur or that any improvement would continue.

The distributions will be made from net investment income generated by dividends paid from the Fund's underlying securities and return of capital. As net assets of the Fund may vary from quarter to quarter, the quarterly distribution may represent more or less than one quarter of 6.5% of the Fund's net assets at the time of distribution. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the distributions or the terms of the Fund's policy.

The Fund is managed and advised by Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited. The Fund's shares trade on the NYSE American under the symbol "AEF".

In the United States, Aberdeen Standard Investments is the marketing name for the following affiliated, registered investment advisers:  Aberdeen Standard Investments Inc., Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd., Aberdeen Standard Investments Australia Ltd., Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Ltd., Aberdeen Capital Management, LLC, Aberdeen Standard Investments ETFs Advisors LLC and Aberdeen Standard Alternative Funds Limited.

Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The Fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund's portfolio. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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FAQ

What is the quarterly distribution rate for AEF as of June 2021?

The quarterly distribution rate for AEF is set at 6.5% annually.

How will the AEF fund distribute its payments?

Distributions will be made from net investment income and return of capital.

Can AEF's distribution policy change over time?

Yes, the distribution policy is subject to regular review by the Board.

What impact does the distribution policy have on AEF's shares?

The policy aims to enhance liquidity and may help reduce the discount to NAV at which shares trade.

Where can I find more information about the AEF fund?

Additional information can be found on the fund's website, aberdeenaef.com.