NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund (NYSE: MEGI) Declares Monthly Distribution for February 2025 and Availability of 19(a) Notice

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NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund (NYSE: MEGI) has declared its monthly distribution of $0.1250 per common share for February 2025. The Fund's current annualized distribution rate is 12.00% based on the $12.50 closing price and 10.81% based on the $13.88 NAV as of February 11, 2025.

The distribution sources for the fiscal year to date include: 53% from net investment income, 18% from net realized short-term capital gains, 7% from net realized long-term capital gains, and 22% from return of capital. The Fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of -3.02% since inception (10/27/2021) and a cumulative total return of -1.22% for the current fiscal period.

Positive

• High distribution rate of 12.00% based on market price
• 78% of distributions sourced from investment income and capital gains

Negative

• Negative average annual total return of -3.02% since inception
• Negative cumulative total return of -1.22% for current fiscal period
• 22% of distributions sourced from return of capital, potentially eroding investor capital

Insights

Financial Analyst

The latest distribution announcement from NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund reveals some concerning trends that warrant careful investor attention. While the fund maintains a high distribution rate of $0.1250 per share monthly, the current distribution's composition of 100% return of capital signals potential sustainability issues.

The fund's historical distribution sources tell an important story: 53% came from net investment income, 18% from short-term gains, and 7% from long-term gains in the fiscal year to date. The shift to pure return of capital for the current distribution suggests the fund may be struggling to generate sufficient income and gains to maintain its payment level.

The performance metrics raise red flags: a -3.02% average annual total return since inception (October 2021) and a -1.22% cumulative return for the current fiscal period indicate the fund is eroding value while maintaining high distributions. This combination of negative returns and high payouts funded by return of capital effectively means investors may be receiving their own capital back rather than true investment returns.

The tax implications are significant: while return of capital distributions aren't immediately taxable, they reduce an investor's cost basis in the fund. This creates potential for larger capital gains taxes when shares are eventually sold, even if the investment itself hasn't appreciated in value.

The fund's relatively short operating history since 2021 and its persistent negative returns, despite operating during a period generally favorable for infrastructure investments, suggest structural challenges that may affect long-term viability of the current distribution level.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MEGI) today announced the Fund’s monthly distributions for February 2025 of $0.1250 per common share. The Fund’s current annualized distribution rate is 12.00% based upon the closing price of $12.50 on February 11, 2025, and 10.81% based upon the Fund’s closing NAV of $13.88 as of the same date.

Dividend Distribution Schedule:

	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payable Date
February	2-24-2025	2-24-2025	2-28-2025

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice 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 the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Distribution Policy.

Future earnings of the Fund cannot be guaranteed, and the Fund's distribution policy is subject to change. For more information on the Fund, please visit the Fund’s website here.

The Fund's monthly distribution is set by its Board of Trustees. The Board reviews the Fund's distribution on a quarterly basis in view of its net investment income, realized and unrealized gains, and other net unrealized appreciation or income expected during the remainder of the year. The Fund strives to establish a level monthly distribution that, over the course of the year, will serve to distribute an amount closely approximating the Fund's net investment income and net realized capital gains during the year.

The following table sets forth the estimated sources of income of the current distribution, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a per share of common stock basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.

Data as of 2/28/2025
Source	Current Distribution per Share	Percent of Current Distribution	Fiscal YTD Cumulative Distribution per Share	Fiscal YTD Percent of Total Cumulative Distributions
Net Investment Income	$0.0000	0%	$0.6015	53%
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains	$0.0000	0%	$0.1972	18%
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains	$0.0000	0%	$0.0763	7%
Return of Capital or Other Capital Sources	$0.1250	100%	$0.2500	22%
Total per Share	$0.1250	100%	$1.1250	100%
Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information as of 1/31/2025
Average annual total return1 (in relation to the net asset value (NAV))				– 3.02%
Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of month end NAV as of 1/31/2025				10.85%2
Cumulative total return3 (in relation to NAV (not annualized)) for the fiscal period ending 1/31/2025				- 1.22%
Cumulative fiscal year distribution rate as a percentage of NAV as of 1/31/2025				7.24%4

			1.		Represents the annualized total return in relation to the change in NAV from inception (10/27/2021) through 1/31/2025.
			2.		Represents the current monthly distribution rate annualized as a percentage of NAV as of 1/31/2025.
			3.		Represents the cumulative total return in relation to the change in NAV for the current fiscal period 6/1/2024 through 1/31/2025.
			4.		Represents the cumulative distribution rate for the current fiscal period 6/1/2024 through 1/31/2025, which is determined by dividing the dollar value of distributions in the period by the NAV as of 1/31/2025.

There is no assurance the Fund will continue to pay regular monthly distributions or that it will do so at a particular rate.

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of its distribution to shareholders.

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.’’

Any distributions in excess of the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated first, as a tax-deferred return of capital, which is applied against and will reduce the adjusted tax basis of shares and, after such adjusted basis is reduced to zero, will generally constitute capital gains. A return of capital distribution may lower a shareholder’s basis in the Fund, causing a potential future tax consequence in connection with the sale of Fund shares, even if such shares are sold at a loss to the shareholder’s initial investments.

Any amounts and sources of distributions are only estimated and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of income of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend on the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will advise how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

The Fund is a closed-end fund, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and invests primarily in income-producing equity securities issued by infrastructure companies. Holdings are subject to change. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The Fund's daily New York Stock Exchange closing prices, net asset values per share, as well as other information are available by clicking here or by calling the Fund's shareholder servicing agent at (855) 456-9683.

Before considering an investment in the Fund, you should understand that you could lose money. There are risks inherent in all investments.

For more information about the Fund, including specific risks, please visit our website here.

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FAQ

What is MEGI's monthly distribution amount for February 2025?

MEGI's monthly distribution for February 2025 is $0.1250 per common share.

What is MEGI's current annualized distribution rate based on market price?

MEGI's annualized distribution rate is 12.00% based on the closing price of $12.50 as of February 11, 2025.

What is MEGI's performance since inception?

MEGI has delivered an average annual total return of -3.02% since its inception on October 27, 2021.

What percentage of MEGI's distributions come from return of capital?

22% of MEGI's fiscal year-to-date distributions come from return of capital or other capital sources.

When will MEGI's February 2025 distribution be paid?

MEGI's February 2025 distribution will be paid on February 28, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of February 24, 2025.