Principal Real Estate Income Fund Announces Notification of Sources of Distribution

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The Principal Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:PGZ) has announced its distribution details for November 22, 2024. Shareholders of record as of November 8, 2024, received $0.1050 per share. The distribution breakdown shows that 8.29% comes from net investment income, while 91.71% is classified as return of capital. The Fund's performance metrics reveal a cumulative total return on NAV of 36.35% for the fiscal year-to-date, but a negative 5-year average annual total return of -3.05%. The current annualized distribution rate stands at 10.63% of NAV.

Positive

• Cumulative total return on NAV of 36.35% for fiscal YTD
• High annualized distribution rate of 10.63% of NAV

Negative

• 91.71% of distribution is return of capital, not earned income
• Negative 5-year average annual total return of -3.05%
• No capital gains contribution to distribution

Insights

Financial Analyst

This distribution announcement reveals concerning patterns for PGZ investors. The fund's distribution of $0.1050 per share is primarily composed of return of capital at 91.71%, with only 8.29% coming from actual net investment income. This high return of capital percentage suggests the fund is struggling to generate sufficient income to cover its distributions.

The fund's 5-year average annual total return of -3.05% is particularly worrying, indicating sustained underperformance. While the YTD cumulative return shows 36.35%, the high return of capital in distributions suggests this performance isn't translating into sustainable income generation. The annualized distribution rate of 10.63% of NAV may appear attractive but is largely unsustainable given the source composition.

DENVER, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Principal Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:PGZ) announces the sources of a distribution paid on November 22, 2024 of $0.1050 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 8, 2024, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and includes the notice below sent to shareholders regarding the source of the distribution.

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Fund estimates the following percentages, of the total distribution amount per share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.

Current Distribution from:
	Per Share ($)	%
Net Investment Income	0.0087	8.29 %
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gain	0.0000	0.00 %
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gain	0.0000	0.00 %
Return of Capital or other Capital Source	0.0963	91.71 %
Total (per common share)	0.1050	100.00 %
Fiscal Year-to-Date Cumulative
Distributions from:
	Per Share ($)	%
Net Investment Income	0.0087	8.29 %
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gain	0.0000	0.00 %
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gain	0.0000	0.00 %
Return of Capital or other Capital Source	0.0963	91.71 %
Total (per common share)	0.1050	100.00 %

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'.

The timing and character of distributions for federal income tax purposes are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. As such, all or a portion of this distribution may be reportable as taxable income on your 2024 federal income tax return. The final tax character of any distribution declared in 2024 will be determined in January 2025 and reported to you on IRS Form 1099-DIV.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and not for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Presented below are return figures, based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last day of the month prior to distribution record date.

Fund Performance & Distribution Information
Fiscal YTD (11/1/23 – 10/31/24)
Annualized Distribution Rate as % of NAV^	10.63 %
Cumulative Distribution Rate on NAV^	0.89 %
Cumulative Total Return on NAV*	36.35 %
Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5 Year Period Ended 10/31/2024**	-3.05 %

	^ Based on the Fund's NAV as of October 31, 2024.
	*Cumulative fiscal year-to-date return is based on the change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions for the period November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024.
	**The 5 year average annual total return is based on change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and is through the last business day of the month prior to the month of the current distribution record date.

While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Shareholders 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.

Furthermore, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution and the income, capital gain or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund's distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund's net asset value and the financial market environment. The Fund's distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees at any time. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.

Please retain this document for your records.

ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund.

Principal Real Estate Investors LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. Principal Real Estate Investors LLC is not affiliated with ALPS Advisors, Inc. or any of its affiliates.

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the FINRA Member.

*Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.

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SOURCE Principal Real Estate Income Fund

FAQ

What is the current distribution amount for Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ)?

The Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ) distributed $0.1050 per share on November 22, 2024.

What is the source breakdown of PGZ's November 2024 distribution?

The distribution consists of 8.29% ($0.0087) from net investment income and 91.71% ($0.0963) from return of capital or other capital sources.

What is PGZ's fiscal year-to-date total return as of October 2024?

The Fund's cumulative total return on NAV for the fiscal year-to-date (November 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024) is 36.35%.

What is PGZ's 5-year average annual total return as of October 2024?

The Fund's 5-year average annual total return on NAV through October 31, 2024, is -3.05%.