RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Rights Offering

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RiverNorth Opportunities Fund (NYSE: RIV) announced preliminary results of its transferable rights offering that ended on November 8, 2022. The Fund received requests for 2,752,078 shares, expecting total gross proceeds of approximately $32.9 million. The final subscription price was set at $11.97 per share, based on 95% of the Fund's net asset value (NAV) of $12.60. The shares will be record date shares for the Fund's November distribution. The final results will be disclosed by November 10, 2022.

Positive

• Received requests for 2,752,078 shares in the rights offering.
• Expected gross proceeds of approximately $32.9 million.

Negative

• Final subscription price was higher than the originally estimated price.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: RIV) today announced the preliminary results of its transferable rights offering (the “Offering”) that expired on November 8, 2022 (the “Expiration Date”). In the Offering, the Fund received subscription requests for 2,752,078 shares of common stock from rights holders. Accordingly, the Fund expects to issue 2,752,078 new shares of common stock for these subscriptions, pending the receipt of payment for “delivery-guaranteed” subscriptions, on or about November 10, 2022. Gross proceeds from the Offering are expected to total approximately $32.9 million, before expenses. Shares of common stock issued pursuant to the Offering will be record date shares for the purposes of the Fund's November 2022 distribution payable.

The foregoing numbers are estimates only. The Fund will announce the final results of the Rights Offering in a press release on or about November 10, 2022.

The Offering’s final subscription price per share was determined to be $11.97. The subscription price was established pursuant to the terms of the Offering and based on a formula equal to 95% of the Fund’s reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the Expiration Date. Using the formula described above, the NAV per share was $12.60. As the final subscription price was higher than the original estimated price of $11.82 per share, there are no excess payments to be returned to subscribing rights holders.

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

RiverNorth Opportunistic Fund, Inc.

The investment objective of the Fund is total return consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund had approximately $234.0 million of net assets and 18.7 million shares of common stock outstanding as of October 31, 2022.

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 shares of common stock, you should consider the risks as well as the other information in the prospectus, annual report and semi-annual report.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Investors should read the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, when available, and consider the investment objective, risks, fees and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. To obtain a copy of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, when available, or the Fund’s annual report or semi-annual report, each of which contains this and other information about the Fund, visit www.rivernorth.com or call 844.569.4750. Please read them carefully before investing.

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.

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Investor Contact

Chris Lakumb, CFA, CAIA

312.445.2336

clakumb@rivernorth.com

Source: RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc.

FAQ

What were the results of RiverNorth's rights offering that expired on November 8, 2022?

The Fund received requests for 2,752,078 shares and expects gross proceeds of approximately $32.9 million.

What was the final subscription price issued in RiverNorth's rights offering?

The final subscription price was established at $11.97 per share.

When will RiverNorth announce the final results of the rights offering?

Final results are expected to be announced on or about November 10, 2022.

What was the net asset value per share at the time of the rights offering?

The net asset value per share was $12.60 on the expiration date.