The reaves utility income fund announces regular monthly dividend of $0.18 per share

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The Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) has declared monthly dividends of $0.18 per share for the upcoming months, maintaining the previous quarter's rate. As of July 7, 2020, UTG's market price was $30.30 per share with a net asset value of $29.66. Key dates for dividends include the ex-distribution dates of July 23, August 20, and September 17, 2020, with payable dates on July 31, August 31, and September 30, 2020, respectively. The Fund manages approximately $1.9 billion in assets and focuses on utility and communications investments.

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• Monthly dividend rate maintained at $0.18, indicating stability.
• Approximately $1.9 billion in total assets under management highlights strong financial capacity.
• Confidence expressed in generating income from high-quality utility investments.

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DENVER, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE MKT: UTG) announced today the next three monthly dividends at a rate of $0.18 per common share per month, unchanged from the per share rate paid for the previous quarter. As of July 7, 2020, the Fund's market price was $30.30 per share and its net asset value was $29.66 per share.

Tim Porter, the Fund's portfolio manager and Chief Investment Officer of Reaves Asset Management, the Fund's investment adviser, commented, "We remain confident that our investments in high-quality utility and communications companies should continue to generate a growing income stream for shareholders." 

The Fund has formally implemented the 19b-1 exemption received from the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2009. A portion of each 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 these distributions, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after the Fund's year end.

Not less than eighty percent of the Fund's assets will continue to be invested in the securities of domestic and foreign companies involved to a significant extent in providing products, services or equipment for (i) the generation or distribution of electricity, gas or water, (ii) telecommunications activities or (iii) infrastructure operations, such as airports, toll roads and municipal services ("Utilities" or the "Utility Industry").  As a policy, the Fund continues to strive to provide a high level of after-tax income and total return consisting primarily of tax-advantaged distributions and capital appreciation.

The following dates apply to the upcoming dividends that have been declared:

Ex-Distribution Date: July 23, 2020
Record Date: July 24, 2020
Payable Date: July 31, 2020

Ex-Distribution Date: August 20, 2020
Record Date: August 21, 2020
Payable Date: August 31, 2020

Ex-Distribution Date: September 17, 2020
Record Date: September 18, 2020
Payable Date: September 30, 2020

The Reaves Utility Income Fund
The investment objective of the Fund is to provide a high level of income and total return consisting primarily of tax-advantaged distributions and capital appreciation. There were approximately $1.9 billion of total assets under management and 51.7 million common shares outstanding as of July 7, 2020.

An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain an annual report or semi-annual report which contains this and other information visit www.utilityincomefund.com or call 1-800-644-5571. Read them carefully before investing.

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., FINRA Member Firm.

The Reaves Utility Income Fund is a closed-end fund and closed-end funds do not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. Since the initial public offering, the Fund now 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.

REA000463 7/13/2021

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FAQ

What is the monthly dividend amount for UTG?

The monthly dividend amount for Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) is $0.18 per share.

What are the upcoming dividend dates for UTG?

The upcoming dividend dates for UTG are: July 23, August 20, and September 17, 2020.

What is the ex-distribution date for UTG dividends?

The ex-distribution dates for UTG dividends are July 23, August 20, and September 17, 2020.

How much total assets does Reaves Utility Income Fund manage?

Reaves Utility Income Fund manages approximately $1.9 billion in total assets.