First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund Announces Commencement of Tender Offer

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The First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE: FAM) has initiated a tender offer to repurchase up to 20% of its outstanding shares at 98% of the net asset value as of February 16, 2021. The offer expires on February 12, 2021, with possible extensions. If shares tendered exceed the limit, purchases will be made on a pro rata basis. The completion of the offer is contingent on meeting certain conditions, and there is no guarantee they will be satisfied. The Fund, managed by First Trust Advisors and Aberdeen Standard Investments, aims for high income and capital appreciation through a diversified bond portfolio.

Positive

• Initiation of a tender offer to repurchase up to 20% of outstanding shares.
• Offer price set at 98% of net asset value potentially benefits shareholders.

Negative

• Completion of the tender offer is subject to various conditions that may not be met.
• No assurance that all tendered shares will be purchased due to pro rata purchasing.

First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE: FAM) (the “Fund”) today commenced a tender offer.

As previously announced, the Fund will purchase up to 20% of its outstanding common shares for cash at a price per share equal to 98% of the net asset value per share as determined as of the close of the regular trading session of the NYSE on February 16, 2021, or if the offer is extended, as determined by the close of the regular trading session of the NYSE on the next trading day after the day to which the offer is extended (in each case, the “Valuation Date”). The tender offer will expire on February 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, or on such later date to which the offer is extended.

Additional terms and conditions of the tender offer are set forth in the Fund’s tender offer materials, which will be distributed to shareholders. If the amount of the Fund’s outstanding common shares that is tendered exceeds the maximum amount of its offer, the Fund will purchase shares from tendering shareholders on a pro rata basis. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Fund will purchase all of a shareholder’s tendered shares.

Completion of the tender offer is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, as described in the tender offer materials, and there can be no assurance such conditions will be satisfied. In addition, under certain circumstances, the Fund may terminate or abandon the tender offer, as described in the tender offer materials, and there can be no assurance such circumstances will not arise.

The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks capital appreciation. The Fund pursues these investment objectives by investing in the world bond markets through a diversified portfolio of investment grade and below-investment grade government and corporate debt securities.

First Trust Advisors L.P., the Fund’s investment advisor, along with its affiliate, First Trust Portfolios L.P., are privately-held companies which provide a variety of investment services, including asset management and financial advisory services, with collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $171.6 billion as of December 31, 2020 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts.

Aberdeen Standard Investments Inc. (“ASII”) (formerly, Aberdeen Asset Management Inc.) serves as the Fund’s investment sub-advisor. ASII is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Standard Life Aberdeen plc. Aberdeen Standard Investments is the brand name for the asset management group of Standard Life Aberdeen plc, managing approximately $562.9 billion in assets as of June 30, 2020, for a range of pension funds, financial institutions, investment trusts, unit trusts, offshore funds, charities and private clients.

TENDER OFFER STATEMENT

This press release does 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. The tender offer will be made only by an offer to purchase, a related letter of transmittal and other documents, which have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibits to a tender offer statement on Schedule TO. Common shareholders of the Fund should read the offer to purchase and tender offer statement on Schedule TO and related exhibits as they contain important information about the tender offer. The offer to purchase and related letter of transmittal are available free of charge at http://www.sec.gov and from the Fund by calling Georgeson LLC, the Fund’s information agent for the tender offer, at: (888) 680-1528.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made in this press release are forward-looking statements. Actual results or occurrences may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Completion of the tender offer is subject to satisfaction of conditions, and there can be no assurance such conditions will be satisfied. Also, there are circumstances under which the tender offer may be terminated/abandoned, and there can be no assurance such circumstances do not arise.

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FAQ

What is the tender offer for First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund (FAM)?

The tender offer allows shareholders to sell up to 20% of their shares back to the Fund at 98% of the net asset value.

When does the tender offer for FAM expire?

The tender offer expires on February 12, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.

What happens if more than 20% of FAM's shares are tendered?

If shares tendered exceed the 20% limit, purchases will be made on a pro rata basis.

Are there risks associated with the tender offer for FAM?

Yes, completion is subject to certain conditions, and there is no guarantee that these conditions will be satisfied.

How can I find more information about the tender offer for FAM?

Shareholders can read the offer documents filed with the SEC or contact Georgeson LLC, the Fund's information agent.