DNP Select Income Fund Announces Dividends and Sources of Distribution

Rhea-AI Summary

The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund (NYSE: DNP) has authorized dividends of 6.5 cents per share on multiple dates: April 10, 2023, June 12, 2023, and July 10, 2023. This continues the Managed Distribution Plan initiated in 2007, aimed at stabilizing dividend payments by distributing all available investment income. The Fund reported a fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution of $0.260 per share, with an annualized current distribution rate of 8.52% of NAV. The Fund primarily invests in public utilities, focusing on current income and long-term growth.

Positive

• Monthly dividend payment of 6.5 cents per share shows consistent income for shareholders.
• The annualized current distribution rate is 8.52% of NAV, indicating healthy returns.
• The Fund's Managed Distribution Plan ensures a steady dividend despite fluctuations in income.

Negative

• The reliance on return of capital (68% of current distribution) raises sustainability concerns.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., today authorized the payment of dividends on its common stock as follows:

Cents Per Share	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payable Date
6.5	April 27, 2023	April 28, 2023	May 10, 2023
6.5	May 30, 2023	May 31, 2023	June 12, 2023
6.5	June 29, 2023	June 30, 2023	July 10, 2023

The Fund adopted a Managed Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) in 2007 to maintain its current 6.5 cent per share distribution rate. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all available investment income to its shareholders, consistent with the Fund’s primary objective. If and when sufficient investment income is not available on a monthly basis, the Fund will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital to its shareholders in order to maintain the 6.5 cent per share distribution level.

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the Fund’s current monthly distribution, paid on March 10, 2023, together with the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources. The fiscal year is from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023. All amounts are expressed per share of common stock based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which may differ from federal income tax regulations.

Notification of Sources of Distribution Distribution Period: February 2023 Distribution Amount Per Share of Common Stock: $0.065
Distribution Estimates	February 2023		Fiscal YTD
	Per Share Amount	% of Current Distribution	Per Share Amount	% of Cumulative Distributions
Net Investment Income	$0.005	8%	$0.057	22%
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains	0.001	1%	0.003	1%
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains	0.015	23%	0.156	60%
Return of Capital (or Other Capital Source)	0.044	68%	0.044	17%
Total (per common share)	$0.065	100%	$0.260	100%

January 31, 2023
Average annual total return* on NAV for the 5 years ended	8.86%
Annualized current distribution rate as a percentage of NAV	8.52%
Cumulative total return on NAV for the fiscal YTD	8.14%
Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV	2.13%

* Simple arithmetic average of each of the past five annual returns.

You should not necessarily draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of these distributions or from the terms of the Fund’s Plan.

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 the fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker 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 will issue a separate 19(a) notice at the time of each monthly distribution using the most current financial information available.

About the Fund

DNP Select Income Fund Inc. is a closed-end diversified investment management company whose primary investment objectives are current income and long-term growth of income. The fund seeks to achieve these objectives by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed income securities of companies in the public utilities industry. For more information, please visit dpimc.com/dnp or call (800) 864-0629.

About the Investment Adviser

Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co,. an affiliated manager of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., began in 1932 as a fundamental research firm and has been managing assets since 1979. The firm seeks to provide specialty investment strategies that enhance client outcomes through active portfolio management and customized solutions, utilizing a process with values that include quality, reliability, and specialization. Investment strategies include U.S. and global real estate securities, global listed infrastructure, energy infrastructure, water, and clean energy.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230315005832/en/

Dianna P. Wengler, Donny C. Overton or Clayton J. Minor, (833) 604-3163

Source: DNP Select Income Fund Inc.

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for DNP Select Income Fund?

The dividend amount is 6.5 cents per share.

What are the payment dates for the DNP dividends?

The payment dates for the dividends are May 10, 2023, June 12, 2023, and July 10, 2023.

When is the ex-dividend date for the DNP Select Income Fund?

The ex-dividend dates are April 27, 2023, May 30, 2023, and June 29, 2023.

What is the current distribution rate for DNP Select Income Fund?

The current distribution rate is 8.52% of NAV.

How does DNP Select Income Fund maintain its dividends?

DNP Select Income Fund maintains its dividends through a Managed Distribution Plan, distributing available investment income, long-term capital gains, or return of capital.