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Cohen & Steers, Inc. reports developments for a global investment manager focused on real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities and multi-strategy solutions. Company news commonly covers quarterly operating results, preliminary assets under management and net flows, cash dividends on common stock and leadership or distribution organization changes.
Updates also include changes to Cohen & Steers realty indexes, such as the Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index and International Realty Majors Portfolio Index, and notices tied to Cohen & Steers closed-end fund distribution policies.
Cohen & Steers reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $79.9 billion as of December 31, 2020, reflecting an increase of $3.2 billion from November 30, 2020. This growth was attributed to net inflows of $1.4 billion and market appreciation of $2.2 billion, offset by distributions of $419 million. The company specializes in liquid real assets including real estate securities and infrastructure.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) has appointed Koichiro Teramoto as the new Head of Sales for Japan. With over 26 years of experience in financial services, Teramoto previously held roles at Nikko Asset Management and Natixis Investment Managers. His expertise in managing multi-asset client relationships is expected to enhance the firm's global distribution strategy. This addition follows other key appointments in 2020, including David Conway and Jeffrey D. Sharon, to strengthen the company's operational reach in global markets.
The Cohen & Steers Select Preferred and Income Fund (NYSE: PSF) announced its distribution sources for the upcoming payment on December 31, 2020. Implementing a managed distribution policy since December 2016, the Fund aims for long-term total return through regular monthly distributions. The December distribution totals $0.1570 per share, comprising net investment income and long-term capital gains. YTD returns show a cumulative rate of 7.45%, while the five-year average annual total return stands at 8.23%. Shareholders should be aware that returns of capital may occur, which affect their tax basis.
The press release from Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund (NYSE: LDP) outlines the sources of its December 31, 2020, distribution, including net investment income and return of capital. The Fund follows a managed distribution policy aimed at delivering long-term total returns through regular monthly distributions. For December 2020, the total current distribution is $0.1430 per share, primarily from net investment income at $0.1293 (90.42%). The year-to-date cumulative total return is 3.86%, with a cumulative distribution rate of 7.00%. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for tax purposes.
The Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: UTF) announced its upcoming monthly distribution of $0.1550 per share, to be paid on December 31, 2020. This distribution is entirely sourced from net investment income, which accounts for 100% of the current payment. For the fiscal year-to-date, the fund has distributed a total of $1.8600 per share, with 25.82% derived from net investment income. The fund emphasizes that part of the distribution may be considered a return of capital. The year-to-date cumulative total return as of November 30, 2020, is -5.47%, contrasting with a cumulative distribution rate of 7.65%.
Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (NYSE: RQI) announces upcoming distributions for December 31, 2020. The Fund's managed distribution policy aims to enhance long-term returns through regular monthly payouts. In December, distributions will comprise mainly net investment income ($0.0665, 83.13% of current distribution). However, the Fund warns that it has distributed beyond its income and capital gains, implying a potential return of capital. The current annualized distribution rate stands at 7.54%, against a year-to-date cumulative total return of -6.90% for fiscal 2020.
This press release informs shareholders of Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund (NYSE: RNP) about the upcoming distribution payment on December 31, 2020, and cumulative distributions for the fiscal year. The Fund's managed distribution policy aims to provide regular monthly distributions, which may include net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital. The total distribution for December 2020 is $0.1240 per share, while year-to-date distributions amount to $1.4880 per share. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for tax purposes following the year's end.
This press release from Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund (RFI) details the upcoming distribution payment scheduled for December 31, 2020. The Fund adopts a managed distribution policy to enhance its long-term return potential through monthly distributions. The December distribution is set at $0.0800 per share, primarily sourced from net investment income. Cumulative returns for fiscal year 2020 show a -2.72% total return, with a cumulative distribution rate of 7.86%. Shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV post-year-end for tax reporting.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) has been awarded the title of one of the "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pensions & Investments. This recognition stems from a survey that evaluates companies in the money management industry based on workplace culture and employee satisfaction. CEO Robert Steers emphasized the firm's commitment to excellence and inclusion, which fosters a productive work environment, especially during remote work challenges in 2020. The survey evaluated firms with at least $100 million in discretionary assets and included anonymous employee feedback as a significant part of the scoring process.
The Board of Directors of Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund (NYSE: RFI) has declared a year-end capital gain distribution of $0.050 per share, payable on December 31, 2020. This distribution, alongside regular monthly dividends, is to fulfill the 2020 federal excise tax requirements. The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy initiated in December 2011, providing flexibility for consistent distributions. This year, the Fund reported a cumulative total return of -2.72% and a cumulative distribution rate of 7.86% as of November 30, 2020.