Boulder Growth & Income Fund, Inc. Increases Its Quarterly Distribution 17.6% To $0.12 Per Share

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Boulder Growth & Income Fund (NYSE:BIF) announced a 17.6% increase in its quarterly distribution to $0.12 per share, effective January 2022. This rise is part of the Fund's ongoing managed distribution program, with expected annual distributions of approximately $0.48 per share. As of November 3, 2021, the Fund's net asset value (NAV) was $16.41 per share, with a market price of $13.56, indicating a 17.37% discount to NAV. The increased distribution, payable on January 31, 2022, aims to enhance returns for shareholders amidst current market conditions.

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• 17.6% increase in quarterly distribution to $0.12 per share.
• Expected annual distribution of approximately $0.48 per share.
• Distribution payable in cash enhances market-price-based returns if shares continue trading at a discount.

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• None.

DENVER, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boulder Growth & Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:BIF) (the "Fund") is pleased to announce a 17.6% increase in the Fund's quarterly distribution to $0.12 per share beginning in January 2022, payable on the dates noted below. This distribution is being paid as part of the Fund's managed distribution program under which the Fund intends to make per share distributions of $0.12 per quarter, or approximately $0.48 per year. As of market close on November 3, 2021, the distribution amounts to approximately 3.54% of market price and 2.93% of net asset value ("NAV") on an annualized basis.

Due to the current discount of the Fund's market price to its per share NAV and the fact that distributions are made in cash (i.e., at NAV), if Fund shares continue to trade at a discount at the time of this distribution, then it will be accretive to the Fund's market-price-based return. The January 2022 quarterly distribution will be payable in cash to stockholders of record per the following critical dates:

Pay Date	Record Date	Ex-Dividend Date	Amount Per Share
January 31, 2022	January 24, 2022	January 21, 2022	$0.12

 

As previously announced, the Board of Directors instituted a managed distribution program in accordance with its Section 19(b) exemptive order in November 2015. In adopting the program, the Fund seeks to provide a regular quarterly distribution to its common stockholders which is not dependent on the amount of income earned or capital gains realized by the Fund.

Investors should not make any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the Fund's distributions or the Fund's distribution policy. With each distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income, the Fund will issue a notice to shareholders and an accompanying press release that will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution and other related information. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in the notice to shareholders are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

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The Fund

Boulder Growth & Income Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end investment company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "BIF". As of November 3, 2021, the Fund's NAV was $16.41 per share and the closing market price was $13.56 (a 17.37% discount to NAV). For more information on the Fund, please visit the Fund's webpage at www.bouldercef.com.

The Fund is a closed-end fund and does not continuously issue stock for sale as open-end mutual funds do. The Fund now trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell stock need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market value.

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About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.

About SS&C ALPS Advisors

ALPS Advisors, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies, Inc., is a leading provider of investment products for advisors and institutions. With over $18.2 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2021, the firm is an open architecture boutique investment manager offering portfolio building blocks, active insight, and an unwavering drive to guide clients to investment outcomes across sustainable income, thematic and alternative growth strategies. For more information, visit www.alpsfunds.com.

Rocky Mountain Advisers, LLC

RMA is an investment adviser registered with the SEC based out of Kansas. More information about RMA is available at www.bouldercef.com as well as the SEC's investment adviser search website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., FINRA Member.

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SOURCE Boulder Growth & Income Fund, Inc.

FAQ

What is the new quarterly distribution amount for Boulder Growth & Income Fund (BIF)?

The new quarterly distribution amount for Boulder Growth & Income Fund (BIF) is $0.12 per share.

When will the increased distribution for BIF be paid?

The increased distribution for BIF will be paid on January 31, 2022.

What is the expected annual distribution for BIF?

The expected annual distribution for BIF is approximately $0.48 per share.

What was BIF's net asset value as of November 3, 2021?

BIF's net asset value as of November 3, 2021, was $16.41 per share.

What is the market price for BIF compared to its net asset value?

As of November 3, 2021, BIF's market price was $13.56, showing a 17.37% discount to its net asset value.