Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund Declares Distribution

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The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) has declared a distribution of $0.16 per share, payable on September 8, 2020, to shareholders on record as of July 24, 2020. This distribution aligns with the fund's policy of approximately 10% of its net asset value per year, issued in four quarterly installments. Shareholders participating in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan will receive shares, while others can opt for cash. The fund manages over $1.3 billion in assets as of July 10, 2020.

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• Declared distribution of $0.16 per share aligns with a consistent distribution policy.
• Fund manages over $1.3 billion in assets, indicating stability.

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BOSTON, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) has declared a distribution of $0.16 per share payable on September 8, 2020 to shareholders of record on July 24, 2020 (ex-dividend date of July 23, 2020).  This distribution is in accordance with the Fund's current distribution policy of paying distributions on its shares totaling approximately 10 percent of its net asset value per year, payable in four quarterly installments of 2.5 percent.  A portion of the distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital.  The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2020 for tax reporting purposes, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end.

The distribution will be paid in newly issued shares to all shareholders except those who are not participating in Liberty All-Star Equity Fund's Dividend Reinvestment Plan and who elect to receive the distribution in cash.  Shares will be issued at the lower of the August 21, 2020 net asset value per share or market value per share (but not less than 95% of market value).  The market value of the Fund's shares for this purpose will be the last sales price on the New York Stock Exchange.

The Fund does not continuously issue shares and trades in the secondary market, investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker.  The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market's value. The Fund's shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol USA. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment advisor of the Fund, a multi-managed, closed-end investment company with more than $1.3 billion in net assets as of July 10, 2020.

Past performance cannot predict future results.
An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal.
ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. – FINRA Member Firm

For Information Contact:
Liberty All-Star^® Equity Fund
1-800-241-1850
www.all-starfunds.com

 

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FAQ

What is the distribution amount declared by Liberty All-Star Equity Fund USA?

Liberty All-Star Equity Fund has declared a distribution of $0.16 per share.

When will the distribution be paid to USA shareholders?

The distribution will be paid on September 8, 2020.

What is the record date for the distribution of the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund USA?

The record date for the distribution is July 24, 2020.

What is the investment strategy of Liberty All-Star Equity Fund USA?

The fund aims to distribute approximately 10% of its net asset value per year.

How much assets does Liberty All-Star Equity Fund USA manage?

As of July 10, 2020, the fund manages over $1.3 billion in net assets.