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

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First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE: FAM) has announced preliminary results of its recent tender offer, which sought to buy back up to 20% of its outstanding shares at 98% of net asset value. The offer, which closed on February 12, 2021, was oversubscribed, with 5,450,859 shares tendered. Consequently, purchases will occur on a pro-rata basis among shareholders. The final results are set to be released on February 16, 2021. The Fund aims to provide high current income and capital appreciation through investments in global bond markets.

Positive

• Oversubscribed tender offer indicates strong shareholder demand.
• Fund's strategy focuses on providing high current income and capital appreciation.
• Diverse investment portfolio includes both investment-grade and below-investment-grade securities.

Negative

• The tender offer being oversubscribed means not all shareholders will have their shares purchased, potentially leading to dissatisfaction among some investors.

First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE: FAM) (the “Fund”) today announced the preliminary results of the tender offer it conducted.

As previously announced, the Fund conducted a tender offer for 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. The Fund’s tender offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on Friday, February 12, 2021, was oversubscribed. Due to the fact that the number of shares tendered exceeded the number of shares the Fund offered to purchase, the Fund will purchase the maximum percentage of its outstanding common shares on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the number of shares duly tendered by each shareholder and the terms of the offer to purchase. Based on preliminary information, a total of 5,450,859 shares were tendered.

The Fund currently expects to announce the final results of the tender offer on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

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 $174 billion as of January 31, 2021 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts.

Aberdeen Standard Investments Inc. (“ASII”) 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 a range of pension funds, financial institutions, investment trusts, unit trusts, offshore funds, charities and private clients.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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FAQ

What were the preliminary results of the FAM tender offer?

The preliminary results showed that 5,450,859 shares were tendered, and the tender offer was oversubscribed.

When will the final results of the FAM tender offer be announced?

The final results are expected to be announced on February 16, 2021.

What is the price per share for the FAM tender offer?

The tender offer price per share was set at 98% of the net asset value.

What does First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund aim to achieve with its investments?

The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income and capital appreciation through a diversified investment portfolio.