SABA Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) has announced its monthly distribution details for December 31, 2024. The Fund will distribute $0.05800 per share, comprising 43.62% ($0.02530) from net investment income and 56.38% ($0.03270) as return of capital. For the fiscal year 2025 to date, distributions included 36.37% from net investment income and 63.63% return of capital.
The Fund maintains a managed distribution plan with fixed monthly payments of $0.058 per share. The Fund's 5-year average annual total return through November 30, 2024, was 1.73%, with an annualized distribution rate of 7.28%. The cumulative total return for the current fiscal period was 5.56%.
Il Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) ha annunciato i dettagli della distribuzione mensile per il 31 dicembre 2024. Il Fondo distribuirà $0.05800 per azione, di cui il 43.62% ($0.02530) proviene da reddito da investimenti netti e il 56.38% ($0.03270) come rimborso di capitale. Fino ad oggi, per l'esercizio fiscale 2025, le distribuzioni hanno incluso il 36.37% da reddito da investimenti netti e il 63.63% come rimborso di capitale.
Il Fondo mantiene un piano di distribuzione gestita con pagamenti fissi mensili di $0.058 per azione. Il rendimento totale annuo medio del Fondo negli ultimi 5 anni fino al 30 novembre 2024 è stato dell'1.73%, con un tasso di distribuzione annualizzato del 7.28%. Il rendimento totale cumulativo per il periodo fiscale corrente è stato del 5.56%.
El Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) ha anunciado los detalles de su distribución mensual para el 31 de diciembre de 2024. El Fondo distribuirá $0.05800 por acción, de los cuales el 43.62% ($0.02530) proviene de ingresos netos de inversiones y el 56.38% ($0.03270) se considera un retorno de capital. Hasta la fecha, para el año fiscal 2025, las distribuciones incluyeron el 36.37% de ingresos netos de inversiones y el 63.63% de retorno de capital.
El Fondo mantiene un plan de distribución gestionada con pagos fijos mensuales de $0.058 por acción. El rendimiento total anual promedio del Fondo durante los últimos 5 años hasta el 30 de noviembre de 2024 fue del 1.73%, con una tasa de distribución anualizada del 7.28%. El rendimiento total acumulado para el período fiscal actual fue del 5.56%.
사바 자본 소득 및 기회 펀드 II (NYSE: SABA)는 2024년 12월 31일의 월 배분 세부 사항을 발표했습니다. 이 펀드는 주당 $0.05800을 배분할 예정이며, 이 중 43.62% ($0.02530)는 순투자 소득에서, 56.38% ($0.03270)는 자본 환급으로 구성됩니다. 2025 회계연도까지 현재까지의 분배는 순투자 소득에서 36.37%, 자본 환급에서 63.63%를 포함했습니다.
펀드는 주당 $0.058의 고정 월 지불이 있는 관리 분배 계획을 유지하고 있습니다. 2024년 11월 30일까지의 5년 평균 연간 총 수익률은 1.73%이며, 연환산 배당률은 7.28%입니다. 현재 회계 기간의 누적 총 수익률은 5.56%입니다.
Le Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) a annoncé les détails de sa distribution mensuelle pour le 31 décembre 2024. Le Fonds distribuera 0,05800 $ par action, dont 43,62 % (0,02530 $) provient des revenus nets d'investissement et 56,38 % (0,03270 $) comme retour de capital. Pour l'exercice financier 2025 jusqu'à présent, les distributions ont inclus 36,37 % de revenus nets d'investissement et 63,63 % de retour de capital.
Le Fonds maintient un plan de distribution géré avec des paiements mensuels fixes de 0,058 $ par action. Le rendement total moyen annuel du Fonds sur les 5 dernières années jusqu'au 30 novembre 2024 était de 1,73 %, avec un taux de distribution annualisé de 7,28 %. Le rendement total cumulé pour la période fiscale actuelle était de 5,56 %.
Der Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) hat die Einzelheiten seiner monatlichen Ausschüttungen zum 31. Dezember 2024 bekannt gegeben. Der Fonds wird $0.05800 pro Aktie ausschütten, wobei 43,62% ($0.02530) aus Nettoanlageerträgen und 56,38% ($0.03270) als Kapitalrückzahlung stammen. Für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 bis heute lagen die Ausschüttungen bei 36,37% aus Nettoanlageerträgen und 63,63% als Kapitalrückzahlung.
Der Fonds verfolgt einen verwalteten Ausschüttungsplan mit festen monatlichen Zahlungen von $0.058 pro Aktie. Die durchschnittliche jährliche Gesamtrendite des Fonds über die letzten 5 Jahre bis zum 30. November 2024 betrug 1,73%, bei einer annualisierten Ausschüttungsrate von 7,28%. Die cumulative Gesamtrendite für den aktuellen GeschäftszZeitraum betrug 5,56%.
- Fixed monthly distribution of $0.058 per share
- Annualized distribution rate of 7.28%
- 5.56% cumulative total return for current fiscal period
- 43.62% of current distribution comes from net investment income
- Modest 1.73% 5-year average annual total return
- Majority of distributions (56.38%) represent return of capital rather than earnings
- Fund has distributed more than its income and realized capital gains
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The distributions report reveals important insights about SABA's financial health and investment strategy. The fund's distribution of
The fund's performance metrics are concerning, with only a
The fund's investment strategy spans multiple high-risk areas including SPACs, reinsurance and derivatives, which could amplify volatility in an already challenging market environment. The high distribution rate may attract income-seeking investors, but the substantial return of capital component suggests the distribution level might not be sustainable without eroding the fund's asset base.
The fund's risk profile warrants careful scrutiny. The high proportion of return of capital in distributions (
The fund's diverse portfolio spanning debt, equity, SPACs and reinsurance exposes investors to multiple risk factors. The use of derivatives, including total return swaps and credit default swaps, adds leverage risk and counterparty exposure. The ability to invest up to
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION
Distribution Notice. Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act, the Fund is providing its shareholders with an estimate of the source of the Fund's monthly distribution as required by current securities laws.
The Fund’s estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on December 31, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows:
Estimated Allocations for the distribution to be paid on December 31, 2024 (estimated as of December 20, 2024):
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Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of November 30, 2024, for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025:
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Shareholders, prospective shareholders, and third parties 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 Plan (as defined below). The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the Fund’s distribution to shareholders may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that a shareholder invested in a Fund is paid back to them. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.” The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and are not being provided 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 a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for the calendar year that will describe how to report the Fund’s distributions for federal income tax purposes.
The determination of the actual source of distributions can only be made at year-end. The actual source amounts of all Fund distributions will be included in the Fund’s annual or semi-annual reports. In addition, the tax treatment may differ from the accounting treatment used to calculate the source of the Fund’s distributions as shown on shareholders’ statements. Shareholders should refer to their Form 1099-DIV for the character and amount of distributions for income tax reporting purposes. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions will be made after December 31, 2024 and reported to you on Form 1099-DIV early in 2025. Since each shareholder’s tax situation is unique, it may be advisable to consult a tax advisor as to the appropriate treatment of Fund distributions.
Effective on January 1, 2024, Saba Capital Management, L.P. replaced Franklin Templeton Advisers, Inc. as the investment adviser to Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (formerly known as the Templeton Global Income Fund). Performance of the Fund prior to January 1, 2024 is not attributable to Saba Capital Management, L.P.
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Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:
1Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five-year period ended through November 30, 2024. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV over a year, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
2The Annualized Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the current fiscal period November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024 annualized as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of November 30, 2024. The level of distribution amount shown is not guaranteed and special dividends may or may not be paid in the future. Further, no conclusions should be drawn about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount or rate of distribution shown.
3Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV from October 31, 2024 through November 30, 2024, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
4The Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the current fiscal period November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024 as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of November 30, 2024. The level of distribution amount shown is not guaranteed and special dividends may or may not be paid in the future. Further, no conclusions should be drawn about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount or rate of distribution shown.
Managed Distribution Plan. The above distribution was declared in accordance with the Fund’s currently effective managed distribution plan (the “Plan”), whereby the Fund will make monthly distributions to shareholders at a fixed amount of
Under the Plan, to the extent that sufficient investment income is not available on a monthly basis, the Fund will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital in order to maintain its managed distribution rate. As a result, long-term capital gains and/or return of capital may be a material source of any distribution. No conclusions should be drawn about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the Fund’s distributions or from the terms of the Fund’s Plan. The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) may amend the terms of the Plan or terminate the Plan at any time without prior notice to Fund shareholders. No level of distribution can be guaranteed. The amendment or termination of the Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund’s common shares. The Plan is subject to the periodic review by the Board, including a yearly review of the annual minimum fixed rate to determine if an adjustment should be made.
Past Performance is No Assurance of Future Results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Investors should consider the investment objective, risks and expenses carefully. You can obtain the Fund’s most recent periodic reports and filings by visiting https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=828803&owner=exclude.
Other Information and Certain Risk Factors: The Fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with high current income, with a secondary goal of capital appreciation. There can be no assurance that the Fund will meet its investment objective. The Fund seeks to achieve this objective by investing globally in debt and equity securities of public and private companies, which includes, among other things, investments in closed‐end funds, special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”), reinsurance, and public and private debt instruments. The Fund also may utilize derivatives including but not limited to total return swaps, credit default swaps, options (including but not limited to index options) and futures, in seeking to enhance returns and/or to reduce portfolio risk. In addition, on an opportunistic basis, the Fund may also invest up to
The value of the Fund’s investments in equity securities of public and private, listed and unlisted companies and equity derivatives generally varies with the performance of the issuer and movements in the equity markets more generally. As a result, the Fund may suffer losses if it invests in equity instruments of issuers whose performance diverges from the Fund’s investment manager’s expectations or if equity markets generally move in a single direction and the Fund has not hedged against such a general move. The Fund may invest in closed-end funds and SPACs, which are subject to additional risks and considerations. The performance of reinsurance-related securities and the reinsurance industry itself are tied to the occurrence of various triggering events, including but not limited to weather, natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, etc.), non-natural large catastrophes and other specified events causing physical and/or economic loss. To the extent the Fund invests in reinsurance-related securities for which a triggering event occurs, losses associated with such event could result in losses to the Fund’s investment, and a series of major triggering events affecting a large portion of the reinsurance- related securities held by the Fund could result in substantial losses to the Fund’s investment. The Fund may invest in high yield securities, which are speculative in nature and are subject to additional risk factors such as increased possibility of default, illiquidity of the security, and changes in value based on changes in interest rates. Changes in short-term market interest rates may directly affect the yield on the Fund’s common shares. If such rates fall, the Fund’s yield may also fall. If interest rate spreads on bonds and loans owned by the Fund decline in general, the yield on the bonds and loans will likely fall and the value of such bonds and loans may decrease. When short-term market interest rates rise, because of the lag between changes in such short-term rates and the resetting of the floating rates on bonds and loans in the Fund’s portfolio, the impact of rising rates will be delayed to the extent of such lag. Because of the limited secondary market for certain bonds and loans, the Fund’s ability to sell such securities in a timely fashion and/or at a favorable price may be limited. An increase in the demand for bonds and loans may adversely affect the rate of interest payable on new bonds and loans acquired by the Fund, and it may also increase the price of bonds and loans purchased by the Fund in the secondary market. A decrease in the demand for bonds and loans may adversely affect the price of bonds and loans in the Fund’s portfolio, which would cause the Fund’s net asset value to decrease. Investment in foreign borrowers involves special risks, including but not limited to potentially less rigorous accounting requirements, differing legal systems and potential political, social and economic adversity. The Fund may engage in currency exchange transactions to seek to hedge, as closely as practicable, all of the economic impact to the Fund arising from foreign currency fluctuations. Other risks include, but are not limited to, the use of derivatives, the potential lack of diversification in the Fund’s portfolio, and the fact that the Fund’s portfolio may be concentrated in a small group of industries or industry sectors from time to time. Investors should consult the Fund’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as the materials on the Fund’s website for a more detailed discussion of these or other risk factors that affect the Fund.
About Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II. Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II is a publicly-traded registered closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SABA”. The Fund is managed by Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Forward-Looking Statements. This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including but not limited to statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates” and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. These factors, including but not limited to the “Certain Risk Factors” noted above, are identified from time to time in the Fund’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as the materials on the Fund’s website. The Fund undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect subsequent events, except as may be required by law.
For further information on Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II, please visit our website at: www.sabacef.com.
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