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The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity-linked securities of issuers domiciled in Central and Eastern Europe. This news page aggregates company communications and market updates related to CEE, giving readers a focused view of how the Fund reports on its portfolio, distributions, and corporate actions.
News about CEE frequently covers yearly distribution announcements, where the Board of Directors declares net investment income distributions and specifies whether they will be paid in stock or cash, along with key dates such as declaration, ex-dividend, record, and payable dates. Releases also describe share repurchase authorizations, under which the Fund may repurchase its common stock in open-market transactions when shares trade at a discount to net asset value and such purchases are considered to be in the Fund’s best interests.
CEE’s updates often address governance topics, including the results of Annual Meetings of Stockholders, the election of directors, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for particular fiscal years. The Fund also communicates decisions by its investment advisor, DWS International GmbH, to voluntarily waive a portion of advisory fees for specified minimum periods.
A distinctive feature of CEE’s news flow is its detailed commentary on geopolitical and sanctions-related developments affecting its Central and Eastern European portfolio, particularly Russian holdings. The Fund has reported on the valuation of certain Russian securities at zero, privately negotiated transactions in depositary receipts of non-sanctioned issuers, and the impact of restructurings such as the transition of Yandex N.V. to Nebius Group N.V. Investors and researchers can use this page to follow how CEE describes the risks, opportunities, and regulatory constraints shaping its investment activities over time.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund (CEE), European Equity Fund (EEA), and New Germany Fund (GF) announced a repurchase authorization, allowing them to buy back up to 700,849, 1,575,385, and 638,580 shares, respectively, over the next year. This represents approximately 10% of each Fund’s outstanding shares, effective from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022. The Boards will also consider initiating a tender offer during this period.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) announced the results of their Joint Annual Meetings of Stockholders on June 24, 2021. Stockholders elected three Class III Directors for each Fund, including Mr. Christian H. Strenger and Dr. Wolfgang Leoni for CEE, and Ambassador Richard R. Burt for GF. Furthermore, Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for both Funds for the 2021 fiscal year. Investing in these funds carries risks, particularly due to their focus on foreign and emerging markets, which may result in increased volatility.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) will hold their Annual Meeting of Stockholders at 10:00 a.m. ET on June 24, 2021, virtually due to COVID-19. Shareholders on record by April 30, 2021, can vote on director elections and auditor approvals. The press release highlights risks associated with foreign investments, particularly in emerging markets, including potential sanctions on Russia affecting the Funds' portfolios. For more details, visit dws.com.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE), The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF), and The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) announced the declaration of their December 2020 distributions. CEE and GF will pay distributions primarily in stock, although stockholders as of December 30, 2020, can opt for cash. Key dates include declaration on December 18, 2020, ex-date on December 29, 2020, record date on December 30, 2020, and payable date on January 28, 2021. Investors should note the risks associated with foreign investments and recent sanctions affecting the Russian economy.