THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.129 PER SHARE
The Swiss Helvetia Fund (NYSE: SWZ) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.129 per share, in accordance with its managed distribution plan. The key dates are as follows: Record Date - June 18, 2024; Ex-Dividend Date - June 18, 2024; Payment Date - June 28, 2024.
The distribution aims to provide a consistent fixed minimum rate of return to shareholders, potentially reducing the discount to NAV. The distribution may include net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital. Shareholders will receive notices and detailed press releases if distributions are not solely from net investment income.
The annualized distribution rate is 6.00% based on NAV as of October 31, 2023. The Board reviews the Plan annually and may adjust or terminate it, potentially impacting the stock price.
- Quarterly distribution of $0.129 per share announced.
- Annualized distribution rate of 6.00% based on NAV.
- Distribution aims to provide consistent returns, reducing NAV discount.
- Automatic reinvestment option available for shareholders.
- Distribution sources vary and may include return of capital.
- Distribution rate subject to change based on NAV fluctuations.
- Plan amendments or termination can adversely affect stock price.
- Distributions are estimates and subject to change for tax purposes.
Record Date: | June 18, 2024 |
Ex-Dividend Date: | June 18, 2024 |
Payment Date: | June 28, 2024 |
Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund's Board of Directors has approved the quarterly distribution of a fixed amount of
Distributions under the Plan may consist of net investment income, net realized short-term and long-term capital gains, and to the extent necessary, return of capital (or other capital sources). With each distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income, the Fund will issue a notice to stockholders and an accompanying press release that will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution, as well as certain other related information. The Fund expects to issue any such notice and press release on or about the distribution payment date.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in each notice will be estimated, are likely to change over time and are not provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send each stockholder a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will inform stockholders how to report distributions for federal income tax purposes.
The current distribution amount of
Unless a stockholder has otherwise elected, distributions declared pursuant to the Plan will be reinvested automatically in shares of the Fund's common stock as provided in the Fund's automatic dividend reinvestment plan.
About The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc.
The Fund (www.swzfund.com) is a non-diversified, closed-end investment company seeking long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity and equity-linked securities of Swiss companies. Its shares are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "SWZ." The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing generally in Swiss equity and equity-linked securities that are traded on a Swiss stock exchange, traded at the pre-bourse level of one or more Swiss stock exchanges, traded through a market maker or traded over the counter in
Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. Typically, shares of closed-end funds are sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The price of the Fund's shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the Fund. Therefore, the Fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value.
The Fund is managed by Schroder Investment Management North America Inc.
About Schroder Investment Management North America Inc.
Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. and Schroder Investment Management North America Limited, investment advisors registered with the
Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. provides asset management products and services to clients in the
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Fund's shares in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.
Contact:
Jennifer Brogadir
212-641-3863
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