Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (UTF) Notification of Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)
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Insights
The distribution policy of Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. suggests a strategic approach to managing investor payouts. By declaring fixed-rate monthly distributions, the Fund provides a predictable income stream, which can be particularly appealing to income-focused investors. The flexibility to realize capital gains throughout the year and distribute them monthly is a noteworthy feature, as it may smooth out the distribution amounts and potentially reduce the market impact of large, year-end distributions.
However, the reliance on return of capital to fund distributions can be a double-edged sword. While it is not immediately taxable, it does reduce an investor's cost basis, which could lead to higher capital gains taxes when shares are eventually sold. This approach could indicate that the Fund is prioritizing steady distributions, possibly at the expense of capital growth. Investors should be mindful of the long-term implications of return of capital distributions on their overall investment return.
From a tax perspective, the Fund's distributions could have varying impacts on shareholders. Distributions that are classified as return of capital are beneficial in the short term, as they are not taxed as income. Instead, they reduce the shareholder's cost basis, potentially deferring taxes until shares are sold. This can be advantageous for investors seeking current income without an immediate tax liability.
However, the Fund's final tax characteristics are only determined after year-end, which requires shareholders to wait for Form 1099-DIV to understand the full tax implications of their distributions. This uncertainty can complicate tax planning for investors who need to estimate their tax liabilities throughout the year.
The Fund's managed distribution policy could influence its market price. Regular, predictable distributions are generally viewed positively by the market, as they suggest stability and can attract income-seeking shareholders. However, if the Board of Directors decides to amend, terminate, or suspend the policy, it could lead to volatility in the Fund's share price. Investors and analysts alike should monitor the Fund's ability to generate sufficient investment income and realized capital gains to cover its distributions without eroding its asset base over the long term.
It is also important to consider the Fund's investment in MLPs (Master Limited Partnerships), which can contribute to the complexity of the distribution's tax characteristics. MLPs often distribute a significant portion of their cash flow, which can lead to a higher portion of distributions being classified as return of capital. This can be attractive for tax purposes but may also reflect a different risk profile compared to other types of investments.
In March 2015, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. This policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. In addition, distributions from the Fund's investments in MLPs are attributed to various sources, including net investment income and return of capital. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.
DISTRIBUTION ESTIMATES | March 2024 | YEAR-TO-DATE (YTD) March 31, 2024* | ||
Source | Per Share | % of Current | Per Share | % of 2024 |
Net Investment Income | 62.90 % | 38.30 % | ||
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | ||
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains | 37.10 % | 61.70 % | ||
Return of Capital (or other Capital Source) | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | ||
Total Current Distribution | 100.00 % | 100.00 % | ||
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 managed distribution policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and 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 amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.
*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.
The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2024 (January 1, 2024 through February 29, 2024) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2024. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending February 29, 2024 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2024. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:
Year-to-date January 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024 | |
Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return1 | -1.92 % |
Cumulative Distribution Rate2 | 2.10 % |
Five-year period ending February 29, 2024 | |
Average Annual Total Return3 | 5.25 % |
Current Annualized Distribution Rate4 | 8.40 % |
1. | Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over the year-to-date time period |
2. | Cumulative Distribution Rate for the Fund's current fiscal period (January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024) |
3. | Average Annual Total Return represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for |
4. | The Current Annualized Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period's distribution rate annualized as a percentage |
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.
Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.
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About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in
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Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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