Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolios Announce Proposed Reorganization

Rhea-AI Summary

The Boards of Trustees of Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NYSE: NXP), Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (NYSE: NXQ), and Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 3 (NYSE: NXR) have approved a proposal to reorganize the funds. This reorganization aims to merge NXQ and NXR into NXP, creating a larger fund with lower operating expenses and increased trading volume. Approval from shareholders is required, and proxy materials with detailed information will be filed soon.

Positive

• Reorganization aims to reduce operating expenses.
• Combining funds may increase trading volume.

Negative

• Reorganization is subject to shareholder approval, which introduces uncertainty.

The Boards of Trustees of Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NYSE: NXP), Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (NYSE: NXQ), and Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 3 (NYSE: NXR) have approved a proposal to reorganize the funds. The proposed reorganization, if approved by shareholders, would combine NXQ and NXR into NXP. The reorganization is intended to create a larger fund with lower operating expenses and increased trading volume on the exchange for common shares.

The proposed reorganization for each fund is subject to certain conditions, including necessary approval by the funds’ shareholders. Detailed information on the proposed reorganization will be contained in proxy materials expected to be filed in the coming weeks.

Nuveen is a leading sponsor of closed-end funds (CEFs) with $63 billion of assets under management across 64 CEFs as of 31 March 2021. The funds offer exposure to a broad range of asset classes and are designed for income-focused investors seeking regular distributions. Nuveen has over 30 years of experience managing CEFs.

For more information, please visit Nuveen’s CEF homepage www.nuveen.com/closed-end-funds.

About Nuveen

Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Nuveen has $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of 31 March 2021 and operations in 27 countries. Its investment specialists offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information, please visit www.nuveen.com.

Nuveen Securities, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC.

The information contained on the Nuveen website is not a part of this press release.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made herein are forward-looking statements. Actual future results or occurrences may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These include, but are not limited to:

• market developments;
• legal and regulatory developments;
• the ability to satisfy conditions to the proposed reorganization; and
• other additional risks and uncertainties.

You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Nuveen and the closed-end funds managed by Nuveen and its affiliates undertake no responsibility to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

The annual and semi-annual reports and other regulatory filings of Nuveen closed-end funds with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are accessible on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov and on Nuveen’s web site at www.nuveen.com/cef and may discuss the above-mentioned or other factors that affect Nuveen closed-end funds. The information contained on the Nuveen website is not a part of this press release.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In connection with the reorganization proposal discussed herein, the funds expect to file with the SEC solicitation materials in the form of a proxy statement and/or a joint proxy statement/prospectus that will be included in a registration statement on Form N-14. After the registration statement is filed with the SEC, it may be amended or withdrawn and the proxy statement and/or joint proxy statement/prospectus will not be distributed to shareholders unless and until the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC. Investors are urged to read the solicitation materials and any other relevant documents when they become available because they will contain important information about the reorganization proposal. After they are filed, free copies of the solicitation materials will be available on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.

This communication is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation of a proxy from any fund shareholder and does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. No offer of securities will be made except pursuant to a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933. However, the funds, Nuveen Fund Advisors and certain of their respective directors/trustees, officers and affiliates may be deemed under the rules of the SEC to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with the reorganization proposal discussed herein. Information about the directors/trustees and officers of the funds may be found in their respective annual reports previously filed with the SEC.

Fund shares are not guaranteed or endorsed by any bank or other insured depository institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Shares of closed-end funds are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of principal invested. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to their net asset value.

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FAQ

What is the proposed reorganization of Nuveen funds NXP, NXQ, and NXR?

Nuveen proposes to reorganize by merging NXQ and NXR into NXP for lower operating expenses and increased trading volume.

When will the proxy materials for the Nuveen fund reorganization be available?

The detailed proxy materials regarding the reorganization are expected to be filed in the coming weeks.

What are the implications of the Nuveen fund reorganization for shareholders?

Shareholders must approve the reorganization, which could lead to lower expenses but also introduces uncertainty until approval is secured.

What are the stock symbols for Nuveen's funds involved in the reorganization proposal?

The stock symbols are NXP, NXQ, and NXR.

How might the merger of NXQ and NXR into NXP impact investors?

The merger could potentially lower operating costs and enhance trading volume, which may benefit investors.