Tekla World Healthcare Fund Paid Distribution
On November 30, 2020, Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) distributed $0.1167 per share. This distribution primarily stems from return of capital rather than net investment income or realized capital gains. The fund reported net unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities at approximately $22 million, despite cumulative total returns at NAV showing a -5.47% decline for the fiscal year. The annualized current distribution rate is 10.57% as of October 31, 2020. Distributions may vary monthly based on realized gains and losses, and actual amounts for tax purposes will be finalized at the fiscal year's end.
- Monthly distribution of $0.1167 per share indicates ongoing commitment to shareholders.
- Annualized current distribution rate stands at 10.57%, suggesting attractive returns for investors.
- Cumulative total return at NAV shows a decline of -5.47% for the fiscal year, indicating poor performance.
- Distribution primarily sourced from return of capital rather than income or gains raises concerns about sustainability.
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On November 30, 2020, Tekla World Healthcare Fund paid a monthly distribution of
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution, paid on November 30, 2020, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital or other capital source. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; 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 have 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’. All amounts are expressed per common share.
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Percentage Breakdown
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Net Investment Income |
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0 |
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Net Realized ST Cap Gains |
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0 |
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0 |
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Net Realized LT Cap Gains |
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0 |
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0 |
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Return of Capital or Other Capital Source |
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100 |
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100 |
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TOTAL (per common share): |
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100 |
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100 |
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The table below includes information relating to the Fund’s performance based on its NAV for certain periods.
Average annual return at NAV for the period from October 31, 2015 through October 31, 2020 |
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Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of October 31, 2020 |
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Cumulative total return at NAV for the fiscal year, through October 31, 20202 |
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Cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of October 31, 20201 |
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You 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 policy.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this press release 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 you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund (NYSE: THW) is a closed-end fund that invests in companies in the healthcare industry.
Tekla Capital Management LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser, is a Boston, MA based healthcare-focused investment manager with approximately
Please contact Destra Capital Advisors, the Fund’s marketing and investor support services agent, at THW@destracapital.com or call (877) 855-3434 if you have any questions regarding THW.
1 The Fund’s current fiscal year began on October 1, 2020. |
2 Cumulative total return at NAV is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV and includes all distributions and assumes the reinvestment of those distributions for the period of September 30, 2020 through October 31, 2020. |