RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Rights Offering

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund (NYSE: OPP) announced the conclusion of its transferable rights offering, which closed on October 1, 2021. The offering generated approximately $42.3 million by issuing 2,926,441 new shares at a subscription price of $14.48 per share. This price was determined based on 97.5% of the reported net asset value or 95% of the market price on the expiration date, whichever was higher. The fund had total managed assets of approximately $321 million as of August 31, 2021.

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• Raised approximately $42.3 million in gross proceeds.
• Issued 2,926,441 new shares through the rights offering.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: OPP) today announced the final results of its transferable rights offering (the “Offering”). The Fund will issue a total of 2,926,441 new shares of common stock as a result of the Offering, which closed on October 1, 2021 (the “Expiration Date”).

The subscription price of $14.48 per share in the Offering was established on the Expiration Date based on a formula equal to 97.5% of the reported net asset value (“NAV”) or 95% of the market price per share of common stock, whichever was higher, on the Expiration Date. Gross proceeds received by the Fund, before any expenses of the Offering, are expected to total approximately $42.3 million.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy.

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc.

The investment objective of the Fund is current income and overall total return. The Fund had approximately $321 million of total managed assets¹ and 16.0 million shares of common stock outstanding as of August 31,2021.

The Fund is a closed-end fund and does not continuously issue stock for sale as open-end mutual funds do. The Fund now trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell stock need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market value.

Risk is inherent in all investing. Investing in any investment company security involves risk, including the risk that you may receive little or no return on your investment or even that you may lose part or all of your investment. Therefore, before investing in the Common Shares, you should consider the risks as well as the other information in the prospectus.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Investors should consider the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. For more information, please read the prospectus, call your financial professional or call 844.569.4750.

RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC

RiverNorth is an investment management firm founded in 2000 that specializes in opportunistic strategies in niche markets where the potential to exploit inefficiencies is greatest. RiverNorth is the manager to multiple registered and private funds.

¹Managed Assets includes assets attributable to leverage and investments in affiliated funds.

RiverNorth® is a registered trademark of RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC.
©2000-2021 RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Investor Contact

Chris Lakumb, CFA, CAIA

312.445.2336

clakumb@rivernorth.com

Source: RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc.

FAQ

What was the subscription price in the OPP rights offering?

The subscription price was $14.48 per share.

When did the transferable rights offering for OPP close?

The offering closed on October 1, 2021.

How much capital was raised in the OPP rights offering?

The offering raised approximately $42.3 million in gross proceeds.

How many new shares were issued in the OPP offering?

A total of 2,926,441 new shares were issued.

What were the total managed assets of OPP as of August 31, 2021?

The total managed assets were approximately $321 million.