abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund Stock Price, News & Analysis

abrdn Japan Equity Fund (NYSE: JEQ) paid a distribution of $0.6944 per share on October 7, 2025 to holders of record as of September 29, 2025. This is the final distribution before JEQ's approved reorganization into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI). Shareholders of JEQ at market close on October 10, 2025 will receive newly issued ASGI common shares with value equal to JEQ's aggregate NAV and will be ASGI shareholders at market open on October 13, 2025. The notice discloses estimated distribution composition (current: $0.2752 net investment income and $0.4192 return of capital) and FY-to-date totals, plus performance metrics including a 5-year NAV annual return of 5.49% and a current annualized distribution rate on NAV of 2.79%.

abrdn Japan Equity Fund (NYSE: JEQ) has announced its final cash distribution of $0.6944 per share, payable on October 7, 2025. This distribution represents the final allocation before JEQ's reorganization into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI).

The distribution comprises 40% net investment income ($0.2752) and 60% net realized short-term gains ($0.4192). Shareholders of record as of September 29, 2025, will receive the distribution. Following this, JEQ shareholders as of October 10, 2025, will receive newly issued ASGI common shares equivalent to their JEQ holdings' net asset value, effective October 13, 2025.

The fund reported a 5.49% average annual total return on NAV for the 5-year period ending August 31, 2025, with a current fiscal period's annualized distribution rate of 2.79% on NAV.

Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ASGI, THQ) announced their distribution payments for August 29, 2025. ASGI (abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund) distributed $0.2100 per share, while THQ (abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund) distributed $0.1800 per share.

For ASGI, the distribution sources include 14% from net investment income, 3% from short-term gains, 36% from long-term gains, and 47% from return of capital. ASGI showed strong performance with a 10.13% average annual total return over the past 5 years. THQ's distribution primarily came from return of capital (98%) with 2% from short-term gains, while showing a 3.92% average annual return over 5 years.

[ "ASGI demonstrates strong 5-year performance with 10.13% average annual total return", "ASGI maintains diversified distribution sources including investment income and capital gains", "Both funds maintain stable distribution policies for consistent shareholder returns" ]

abrdn Japan Equity Fund (NYSE: JEQ) has announced key details regarding its tender offer and upcoming reorganization with abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI). The tender offer will expire on September 2, 2025, with pricing at 98% of NAV determined on September 3, 2025, and settlement expected around September 12, 2025.

The reorganization timeline indicates that JEQ's final trading day will be around October 10, 2025. JEQ shareholders at market close on that date will receive newly issued ASGI common shares equal to their JEQ shares' net asset value, becoming ASGI shareholders when markets open on October 13, 2025. A potential final distribution announcement is scheduled for September 19, 2025.

Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ASGI, THQ) announced their latest distribution payments on July 31, 2025. ASGI (abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund) distributed $0.2100 per share, while THQ (abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund) paid $0.1800 per share to shareholders of record as of July 24, 2025.

For ASGI, the distribution sources include 15% from net investment income, 3% from short-term gains, 36% from long-term gains, and 46% from return of capital. THQ's distribution comprises 10% from short-term gains and 90% from return of capital. ASGI showed strong performance with a 10.29% 5-year average annual return, while THQ reported 5.85%.

abrdn Japan Equity Fund (NYSE: JEQ) stockholders have approved a significant reorganization plan to merge with abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI). At the Special Meeting, where 74.7% of shares were voted, stockholders overwhelmingly approved the reorganization with 10,016,314 votes in favor.

Prior to the merger, JEQ will conduct a cash tender offer for up to 50% of outstanding shares at 98% of NAV in August 2025. The reorganization is expected to complete in Q4 2025. Additionally, at the Annual Meeting, stockholders elected two Class II Directors (Alan Goodson and Rose DiMartino) and approved the continuation of one Class I Director (Radhika Ajmera).

Aberdeen Investments announced dividend distributions for two closed-end funds (ASGI and THQ) paid on May 30, 2025. The abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) distributed $0.20 per share, while the abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) paid $0.18 per share. ASGI's distribution comprised 12% from net investment income, 1% from short-term gains, 52% from long-term gains, and 35% return of capital. THQ's distribution consisted of 10% short-term gains and 90% return of capital. ASGI showed strong performance with a 9.44% 5-year average annual return and 4.70% cumulative return, while THQ reported 7.37% 5-year return but a -10.61% cumulative return. The funds maintain distribution policies to provide stable income through current earnings and capital gains.

Aberdeen Investments has announced distribution payments for two of its U.S. Closed-End Funds. The abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) paid $0.2000 per share, while the abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) distributed $0.1800 per share on April 30, 2025.

For ASGI, the current distribution comprises 9% from net investment income, 1% from short-term gains, 55% from long-term gains, and 35% return of capital. THQ's distribution includes 19% from short-term gains and 81% return of capital.

Performance metrics show ASGI delivered an 8.68% average annual total return on NAV over the past 5 years since its inception in July 2020, with an 11.63% annualized distribution rate. THQ posted an 11.08% 5-year average annual return with a 10.66% annualized distribution rate, though it reported a -6.41% cumulative total return on NAV.

abrdn Japan Equity Fund (NYSE:JEQ) has announced a significant corporate restructuring, including a proposed merger into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) and a conditional tender offer. The Boards of both funds have approved the merger, which requires JEQ shareholder approval.

Key details of the reorganization include:

• JEQ shareholders of record on March 14, 2025, will vote on the merger at a special meeting scheduled for June 13, 2025
• The merger is intended to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes
• ASGI's current objectives and policies will remain unchanged

Additionally, contingent upon merger approval, JEQ will conduct a cash tender offer to purchase up to 50% of outstanding shares at 98% of NAV. The Fund is suspending its managed distribution policy after March 31, 2025, to avoid disrupting the tender offer timing. The reorganization is expected to complete in Q3 2025, subject to shareholder approval.