Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. - DDF STOCK NEWS

Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund (DDF) appointed H. Jeffrey Dobbs, Joseph Harroz, Jr., and Sandra A. Lawrence as independent trustees effective April 30, 2021. This follows a transaction where Macquarie Management acquired Waddell & Reed Financial's investment management business, managing the Ivy Funds. The Fund aims for high current income with a 7.5% annual distribution rate, calculated based on the average NAV per share. The Fund employs a managed distribution policy that may involve return of capital, and is focused on income-generating equity securities and high-yield debt.

On April 30, 2021, Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE: DDF) declared a monthly distribution of $0.0637 per share to shareholders who were on record by April 23, 2021. The distribution includes 28.3% from net investment income, 20.6% from net realized short-term capital gains, and 51.1% from net realized long-term capital gains. Notably, there was 0.0% attributed to return of capital. The total fiscal year-to-date distribution per share is $0.1114 from net investment income, $0.0998 from short-term gains, and $0.1476 from long-term gains.

On April 30, 2021, Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE: DDF) declared a monthly distribution of $0.0637 per share for shareholders of record as of April 23, 2021. The distribution comprises 28.3% from net investment income, 20.6% from short-term capital gain, and 51.1% from long-term capital gain. The fund indicates a managed distribution policy aiming for an annual rate of 7.5% of its average net asset value (NAV), which could lead to a decrease in net assets and impact market prices. Cumulative total returns and annualized rates affirm the fund's performance.

Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund (DDF) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.0637 per share, payable on April 30, 2021, to shareholders of record by April 23, 2021. The fund primarily targets high current income by investing at least 65% of its assets in income-generating equities, including common stocks and REITs. It follows a managed distribution policy aiming for a 7.5% annual rate based on its average net asset value (NAV). Shareholders should note that distributions may include capital gains and potentially a return of capital.

On March 26, 2021, Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE: DDF) distributed $0.0623 per share to shareholders of record as of March 19, 2021. The distribution comprised 43.2% from net investment income and 56.8% from net realized short-term capital gains. The fund’s managed distribution policy targets a 7.5% annual rate based on average net asset value (NAV) per share. It is noted that a portion of distributions may be a return of capital, potentially affecting net assets and annual operating expenses.

Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund (DDF) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0623 per share, payable on March 26, 2021, to shareholders of record by March 19, 2021. The ex-dividend date is March 18, 2021. The Fund primarily aims for high current income, investing at least 65% of total assets in income-generating equities, including up to 25% in REITs. It operates under a managed distribution policy targeting an annual rate of 7.5% of its average net asset value, with no guarantee of achieving its investment objectives.

On February 26, 2021, Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE: DDF) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0608 per share, payable to shareholders recorded as of February 19, 2021. The distribution comprises 38.8% from net investment income and 61.2% from net realized short-term capital gains, while no long-term capital gains or returns of capital were reported. The Fund estimates its managed distribution policy may lead to a return of capital, with current annualized distribution rate at 7.49% of NAV. Investors are advised not to rely solely on distribution amounts for assessing performance.

Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund (DDF) announced its annual tender offer measurement period, potentially allowing for a tender offer if the fund averages more than a 10% discount. This aligns with the Fund’s commitment to liquidity for shareholders. Additionally, the Fund's recent share repurchase program resulted in the buyback of 77,000 shares valued at approximately $623,838. The Fund operates a managed distribution policy, targeting a 7.5% annual distribution rate, with monthly payouts intended to provide a consistent income stream for investors.

Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund (DDF) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0608 per share, payable on February 26, 2021. Shareholders must be on record by February 19, while the ex-dividend date is February 18. The Fund aims for high current income, investing at least 65% in income-generating equity securities, with up to 35% in high-yield corporate bonds. It operates a managed distribution policy targeting a 7.5% annual distribution rate based on its net asset value. Actual distribution sources will be estimated post-investment performance.