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Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (symbol: NCZ) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary objective is to deliver a total return through a blend of capital appreciation and high current income. The fund achieves this by strategically investing in convertible securities, as well as other income-generating assets.
Operated under the umbrella of Virtus Investment Partners, the fund benefits from the multi-manager asset management business model. This structure comprises various affiliated managers, each with their own distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, ensuring a diversified approach to asset management.
The fund's portfolio encompasses a wide range of sector investments, including healthcare services, media, oil and gas, and consumable fuels, among others. This diversification helps in mitigating risks and optimizing returns, aligning with the fund's objective to balance growth and income.
Virtus Investment Partners prides itself on its core values of integrity, quality, and strength—traits that translate into their investment strategies and client interactions. They are committed to the success of their clients, both individuals, and institutions, providing robust investment management products and services.
Recent achievements and current projects of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II highlight their continuous effort to maximize investor returns. Their proactive management and adaptive strategies allow them to navigate the complexities of the financial markets effectively.
With a solid financial condition and strong partnerships, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II aims to maintain its reputation as a reliable investment vehicle. The fund's performance is regularly updated, providing investors with the latest data and insights to make informed decisions.
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV) and Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) announced a 20% decrease in their monthly distributions, effective from the April distribution payable on May 1, 2023. For NCV, the new distribution will be $0.034 per share, down from $0.0425. Similarly, NCZ's distribution will drop to $0.03 from $0.0375. The adjustment reflects increased costs of leverage and current earnings in the prevailing market environment. Additionally, the reported distribution amounts are estimates and subject to tax regulations, with final amounts determined by the funds' investment performance.
The Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) has declared a cash distribution of $0.34375 per share, payable on March 31, 2023, to Series A cumulative preferred shareholders of record as of March 13, 2023. The Series A preferred shares, which trade under the symbol NCZ PR A, are rated 'A' by Fitch Ratings and have an annual dividend rate of $1.375 per share. Approximately 4,360,000 shares were issued at $25.00 per share on September 11, 2018. This distribution covers the accrual period from January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023, and the shares will be callable post September 11, 2023.
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NCV) and Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NCZ) will redeem their remaining auction rate preferred shares (ARPS) from January 23 to January 27, 2023. This follows a prior tender offer where 99.7% of ARPS for NCV and 99.2% for NCZ were successfully tendered. The funds will redeem 29 shares for NCV at $725,000 and 49 shares for NCZ at $1,225,000, each at $25,000 per share plus unpaid dividends. The decision comes due to limited leverage benefits and ongoing costs associated with maintaining ARPS.
On Dec. 1, 2022, Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ) declared a $0.34375 cash distribution for Series A cumulative preferred shareholders, payable on December 30, 2022. Shareholders of record by December 12, 2022 will receive this amount. The Series A shares, trading under NCZ.PRA, have an annual dividend rate of $1.375 and were issued at $25.00 per share on September 11, 2018. They will be callable at any time after September 11, 2023.
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NCV) and Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NCZ) announced the conclusion of their voluntary tender offers for auction rate preferred shares, with nearly all shares tendered: 99.7% for NCV and 99.2% for NCZ. Payment for the tendered shares will occur on November 2, 2022. The funds have now met the asset coverage ratio necessary for dividend payments, leading to the rescheduled monthly distribution of $0.0375 per common share for NCZ, originally set for October 3, 2022, to be paid on November 4, 2022.
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NCZ) has postponed the record and ex-dividend dates for its monthly distribution of $0.0375 per common share, originally set for November 1, 2022. This delay is due to a decline in the values of the Fund's portfolio securities, causing the Fund's asset coverage ratio to fall below the 200% minimum requirement outlined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Fund aims to resume distributions once compliance is achieved, and it will provide updates regarding record and payment dates when available.
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