Alerian MLP ETF Declares Second Quarter Distribution of $1.03

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master limited partnerships financial

Master limited partnerships are businesses that combine the tax advantages of a partnership with shares that trade on public markets, letting everyday investors buy units and collect regular cash distributions. They often operate in industries with steady, fee-like revenue (for example pipelines), so they can act like owning a rental that pays you income; investors care because MLPs are mainly used for predictable cash returns but can be sensitive to commodity prices and interest rates.

return of capital financial

Return of capital is when an investor receives money from their investment that is not considered profit or earnings but rather a portion of the original amount they invested. It’s similar to getting back part of your initial savings rather than gains from it. This matters because it can affect how much money an investor still has in the investment and may have tax implications.

subchapter “c” corporation regulatory

A subchapter “C” corporation is a legal business entity treated as a separate taxpayer from its owners, offering limited liability so shareholders are generally not personally responsible for company debts. It matters to investors because this structure makes it easier to raise capital and transfer ownership, but corporate profits are taxed at the company level and again when paid out as dividends to shareholders (often called double taxation), which affects investor returns.

regulated investment companies regulatory

Regulated investment companies are pooled investment vehicles — such as mutual funds and some exchange-traded funds — that follow specific tax and operating rules so they can pass most investment income directly to shareholders without paying corporate income tax. Think of them as a shared basket that must meet packing and labeling rules to distribute fruit straight to owners; for investors this affects how returns are taxed, how income is paid out, and the fund’s legal protections and reporting obligations.

net asset value financial

Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.

passive management technical

Passive management is an investment approach that seeks to match the performance of a broad market benchmark by buying and holding a fixed mix of securities, rather than trying to pick winners or time the market. It matters to investors because it typically offers lower fees, simpler decision-making and more predictable returns—like following a map or recipe to replicate a dish—while trading off potential to beat the market during strong stock-picking periods.

indexing technical

Indexing is the practice of measuring or linking investments to a market benchmark (an index) by holding a basket of securities that mirrors that benchmark, like copying a recipe to produce the same dish. It matters to investors because it offers broad diversification, lower costs and predictable exposure to a market segment; when a stock is added to or removed from an index, demand and price can shift as index-tracking funds buy or sell it.

deferred tax liability financial

An accounting entry showing taxes a company will owe in the future because its financial reporting and tax rules record income or expenses at different times. Think of it like a bill the company has postponed: it can make current profits look higher but means cash taxes may be higher later. Investors watch it to understand true earnings quality and potential future cash outflows that could affect returns.

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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMLP) declared its second quarter 2026 distribution of $1.03 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The dividend is payable on May 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 13, 2026.

AMLP Distributions:

• Ex-Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
• Record Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
• Payable Date: Monday, May 18, 2026

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is also the distributor for the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF and the ALPS | Alerian Energy Infrastructure Portfolio. Please direct any inquiries to info@alerianmlp.com or by calling 1-866-759-5679.

Important Disclosures

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemable.

All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of this investment is available in the prospectus.

Investments in securities of Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) involve risks that differ from an investment in common stock. MLPs are controlled by their general partners, which generally have conflicts of interest and limited fiduciary duties to the MLP, which may permit the general partner to favor its own interests over the MLPs. A portion of the benefits you are expected to derive from the Fund’s investment in MLPs depends largely on the MLPs being treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes. As a partnership, an MLP has no federal income tax liability at the entity level. Therefore, treatment of one or more MLPs as a corporation for federal income tax purposes could affect the Fund’s ability to meet its investment objective and would reduce the amount of cash available to pay or distribute to you. Legislative, judicial, or administrative changes and differing interpretations, possibly on a retroactive basis, could negatively impact the value of an investment in MLPs and therefore the value of your investment in the Fund.

The Fund invests primarily in a particular sector and could experience greater volatility than a fund investing in a broader range of industries.

Investments in the energy infrastructure sector are subject to: reduced volumes of natural gas or other energy commodities available for transporting, processing or storing; changes in the regulatory environment; extreme weather and; rising interest rates which could result in a higher cost of capital and drive investors into other investment opportunities.

All K-1s are received and processed by the Alerian MLP ETF. The Alerian MLP ETF distributes a single Form 1099 to its shareholders. This notice is provided to you for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor for further assistance.

If, due to tax law changes or for other reasons, an MLP in the portfolio is deemed to be taxable as a corporation rather than a partnership for federal income purposes, then income would be subject to federal income taxation at the MLP level. This would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to the fund which could result in a reduction of the fund’s value. The Fund is taxed as a regular corporation for federal income purposes, which reduces the net asset value of fund shares by the accrual of any deferred tax liabilities. Depending on the taxes paid by the fund as a result of income and/or gains from investments and/or the sale of MLP interests, the return on an investment in the Fund will be reduced. This differs from most investment companies, which elect to be treated as “regulated investment companies” to avoid paying entity level income taxes. The ETF is taxed as a regular corporation and is subject to US federal income tax on taxable income at the corporate tax rate (currently as high as 21%) as well as state and local taxes.

The Fund is classified for federal income tax purposes as a taxable regular corporation or so-called Subchapter “C” corporation. As a “C” corporation, the Fund accrues deferred tax liability for its future tax liability associated with the capital appreciation of its investments and the distributions received by the Fund on equity securities of master limited partnerships considered to be a return of capital and for any net operating gains. The Fund’s accrued deferred tax liability, if any, is reflected each day in the Fund’s net asset value per share. The deferred income tax expense/(benefit) represents an estimate of the Fund’s potential tax expense/(benefit) if it were to recognize the unrealized gains/(losses) in the portfolio. An estimate of deferred income tax expense/(benefit) is dependent upon the Fund’s net investment income/(loss) and realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on investments and such expenses may vary greatly from year to year and from day to day depending on the nature of the Fund’s investments, the performance of those investments and general market conditions. Therefore, any estimate of deferred income tax expense/(benefit) cannot be reliably predicted from year to year.

The Fund employs a “passive management” - or indexing - investment approach and seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the performance of its underlying index. Unlike many investment companies, the Fund is not “actively” managed. Therefore, it would not necessarily sell or buy a security unless that security is removed from or added to the underlying index, respectively.

ALPS Advisors, Inc., registered investment adviser with the SEC, is the investment adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with VettaFi and the Alerian Index Series.

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.

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