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DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (symbol: DNP) is a closed-ended investment management fund dedicated to providing current income and long-term growth of income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in the public utility industry, leveraging its strategic position to deliver consistent returns to its investors.
Managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., a reputable Chicago-based SEC-registered investment advisor founded in 1932, DNP Select Income Fund Inc. benefits from over 30 years of expertise in managing institutional separate accounts and both open- and closed-end funds. This management team has a proven track record, highlighted by the receipt of 20 Lipper Awards for top performance in peer comparisons.
DNP Select Income Fund Inc. focuses on key sectors such as global utilities, global infrastructure, global real estate, investment-grade fixed income, and large-cap equities. This diversified approach ensures the fund is well-positioned to achieve its investment objectives in various market conditions.
In recent developments, DNP Select Income Fund Inc. continues to deliver strong financial performance, maintaining robust partnerships and consistently launching new projects that align with its core objectives. Investors can stay updated with the latest news and performance metrics directly from the fund's periodic reports and official announcements.
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virtus Investment Partners (Nasdaq: VRTS), DNP Select Income Fund Inc. benefits from the operational support and strategic guidance of a publicly traded parent company, further enhancing its capability to meet and exceed investor expectations.
DNP Select Income Fund (NYSE: DNP) will redeem its Floating Rate Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares on April 1, 2021. This includes the redemption of 600 Series B MRP Shares valued at $60 million and 330 Series D MRP Shares worth $33 million, both at 100% of their liquidation preference. The total redemption will be financed by a $93 million borrowing from the Fund's existing credit facility. These shares will not incur accrued and unpaid dividends as they are redeemed on their final payment date.
The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund (NYSE: DNP) has approved a monthly dividend of 6.5 cents per share to be distributed on multiple dates: May 10, 2021, June 10, 2021, and July 12, 2021. The Fund follows a Managed Distribution Plan to sustain this distribution rate. As of now, the estimated sources for the February 2021 distribution of $0.065 per share are: net investment income (32%), long-term capital gains (32%), and return of capital (36%). Average annual total return on NAV for 5 years stands at 10.65%.
DNP Select Income Fund announced the completion of its merger with Duff & Phelps Utility and Corporate Bond Trust. The merger, approved by DUC shareholders on February 22, 2021, allows the combined fund to retain the DNP name and ticker symbol, alongside its investment objectives. DUC shares ceased trading on March 5, 2021. Shareholders received 1.055545 shares of DNP for each share of DUC, based on net asset values at the time of the conversion.
DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (DNP) provided answers to shareholder questions regarding its proposed merger with Duff & Phelps Utility and Corporate Bond Trust Inc. (DUC) on January 29, 2021. Notably, shareholders are not required to vote on the merger. DNP aims to achieve long-term income growth through a diversified portfolio, particularly in public utilities. The fund is advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management, a subsidiary of Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS), managing $116.5 billion in assets as of September 30, 2020.
DNP Select Income Fund (NYSE: DNP) announced a monthly dividend of 6.5 cents per share, payable on February 10, 2021, as part of its Managed Distribution Plan established in 2007. The Plan aims to maintain this distribution rate by utilizing available investment income or long-term capital gains when necessary. In the fiscal year-to-date, the Fund's cumulative total return on NAV is -10.57%, with an annualized distribution rate of 9.03% of NAV. Investors are advised that these distribution amounts are estimates and may change as the fiscal year progresses.
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