The European Equity Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) announced its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 27, 2024. Stockholders will consider the election of Directors, approval of auditors, and a stockholder proposal. The Fund primarily invests in European equity securities, facing risks such as currency fluctuations and geopolitical events.

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• Investing in foreign securities, particularly of emerging markets, presents risks such as currency fluctuations, political changes, and market risks.
• Geopolitical events like war, terrorism, and trade disputes may lead to disruptions in economies and markets, affecting the Fund's investments.
• Sanctions imposed on Russia may negatively impact the economies of many European countries, potentially affecting the value of the Fund's portfolios.
• Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered and may trade at a discount to net asset value, influenced by factors beyond the Fund's control.
• The Fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below, or above net asset value due to various market factors.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) (the “Fund”) announced today that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for the Fund will be held at 10:30 a.m., Eastern time on June 27, 2024 at the offices of DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. Holders of shares of common stock of record of the Fund at the close of business on May 2, 2024 are entitled to vote at the meeting and any postponements or adjournments thereof. At the meeting, stockholders of the Fund will consider the election of Directors and approval of auditors. In addition, stockholders of the Fund will be asked to consider a stockholder proposal if it is properly presented at the meeting. Details of the proposal will be set forth in a proxy statement expected to be mailed to stockholders in May.

Important Information

The European Equity Fund, Inc. is diversified and primarily focuses its investments in equity securities of issuers domiciled in Europe, thereby increasing its vulnerability to developments in that region.

Investing in foreign securities, particularly of emerging markets, presents certain risks, such as currency fluctuations, and risks of currency and capital controls, political and economic changes, and market risks. Any fund that concentrates in a particular segment of the market or a particular geographical region will generally be more volatile than a fund that invests more broadly.

War, terrorism, sanctions, economic uncertainty, trade disputes, public health crises and related geopolitical events have led, and, in the future, may lead to significant disruptions in US and world economies and markets, which may lead to increased market volatility and may have significant adverse effects on the funds and their investments.

The European Union, the United States and other countries have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to Russian military and other actions in recent years. These sanctions have adversely affected Russian individuals, issuers and the Russian economy. Russia, in turn, has imposed sanctions targeting Western individuals, businesses and products. The various sanctions have adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, not only the Russian economy, but also the economies of many countries in Europe, including countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The continuation of current sanctions or the imposition of additional sanctions may materially adversely affect the value of the Funds’ portfolios.

Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. There is a one-time public offering and once issued, shares of closed-end funds are sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The price of the fund’s shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the fund. Therefore, the fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.

Certain statements contained in this release may be forward-looking in nature. These include all statements relating to plans, expectations, and other statements that are not historical facts and typically use words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” and similar expressions. Such statements represent management’s current beliefs, based upon information available at the time the statements are made, with regard to the matters addressed. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such statements. Management does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements: (i) the effects of adverse changes in market and economic conditions; (ii) legal and regulatory developments; and (iii) other additional risks and uncertainties, including public health crises, war, terrorism, trade disputes and related geopolitical events.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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FAQ

When is the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) scheduled?

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for June 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time.

What will stockholders consider at the meeting?

Stockholders will consider the election of Directors, approval of auditors, and a stockholder proposal at the meeting.

What are the primary focus areas of investment for The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA)?

The Fund primarily focuses its investments in equity securities of issuers domiciled in Europe.

What risks are associated with investing in foreign securities for The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA)?

Investing in foreign securities presents risks such as currency fluctuations, political changes, and market risks.

How do geopolitical events impact The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA)?

Geopolitical events like war, terrorism, and trade disputes may lead to disruptions in economies and markets, affecting the Fund's investments.

How may sanctions on Russia affect The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA)?

Sanctions on Russia may negatively impact the economies of many European countries, potentially affecting the value of the Fund's portfolios.

Why may closed-end funds trade at a discount to net asset value?

Closed-end funds may trade at a discount to net asset value due to factors beyond the Fund's control, impacting the price of the fund's shares.

Can The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) predict the trading behavior of its shares?

The Fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below, or above net asset value due to various market factors.