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Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund Declares Distribution and Discloses Sources of Distribution - Section 19(a) Notice

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Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.50, payable on September 23, 2022. The ex-date is set for September 9, 2022, and the record date is September 12, 2022. Under the Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund aims to maintain consistent distribution levels, which may involve returns of shareholder capital if net investment income and realized capital gains are insufficient. As of May 31, 2022, the Fund reported a YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV of -11.22%.

Positive
  • Quarterly distribution of $0.50 indicates stable income for investors.
  • Fund maintains a Managed Distribution Plan for consistent payout levels.
Negative
  • YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV is -11.22%, indicating poor fund performance.
  • Net investment income contribution to distributions is $0, suggesting reliance on capital gains.

HARTFORD, Conn., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE), today announced the following quarterly distribution:

Ticker

Amount of Distribution

Ex-Date

Record Date

Payable Date

NIE

$0.50

September 9, 2022

September 12, 2022

September 23, 2022

The Fund previously announced the following quarterly distribution on March 7, 2022:

Ticker

Amount of Distribution

Ex-Date

Record Date

Payable Date

NIE

$0.50

June 10, 2022

June 13, 2022

June 24, 2022

Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid, in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.

The Fund provided this estimate of the sources of the distributions:

Distribution Estimates

June 2022 (QTD)

Fiscal Year-to-Date (YTD)(1)

 

 

(Sources)

Per Share

Amount

Percentage
of Current
Distribution

Per Share
Amount

Percentage

of Current
Distribution

Net Investment Income

$             -

0.0%

$     0.009

0.9%

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

$     0.500

100.0%

$     0.991

99.1%

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains

$             -

0.0%

$             -

0.0%

Return of Capital (or other Capital Source)

$             -

0.0%

$             -

0.0%

Total Distribution

$     0.500

100.0%

$     1.000

100.0%

(1)   Fiscal year started February 1, 2022

Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.

May 31, 2022



Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-year period (2)

11.29%


Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate (3)

7.56%


Fiscal YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV (4)

-11.22%


Fiscal YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate (5)

3.78%


(2)

Average Annual Total Return on NAV is the annual compound return for the five-year period.  It reflects the change in the Fund's NAV and reinvestment of all distributions.

(3)

Current Fiscal YTD Annualized Distribution Rate is the current distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.

(4)

Fiscal YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from the first day of the fiscal year to this month end, including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

(5)

Fiscal YTD Cumulative Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions expected to be paid from the first day of the fiscal year through the next calendar quarter end as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at month end.





The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes.

About the Fund

Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks total return comprised of capital appreciation, current income, and gains. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a combination of equity securities and income-producing convertible securities. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Allianz Global Investors is its subadviser.

For more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (800) 254-5197, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the Closed-End Funds section of virtus.com.

Fund Risks

An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about the Fund's investment objective and risks, please see the Fund's annual report. A copy of the Fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting "Shareholder Services" as set forth at the end of this press release.

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FAQ

What is the distribution amount for Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) announced on June 7, 2022?

The distribution amount is $0.50.

When is the payable date for the Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE) distribution?

The payable date is September 23, 2022.

What were the YTD Cumulative Total Return and Distribution Rate for the Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE)?

The YTD Cumulative Total Return on NAV is -11.22%, and the cumulative distribution rate is 3.78%.

What are the ex and record dates for the most recent distribution of Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NIE)?

The ex-date is September 9, 2022, and the record date is September 12, 2022.

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