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The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. reports developments for a NYSE-listed closed-end management investment company focused on long-term capital appreciation through equity and equity-linked securities of issuers domiciled in Central and Eastern Europe. The fund is non-diversified, so its communications often address regional market exposure, foreign-security risks, NAV, and portfolio valuation topics.
Recurring news includes annual stockholder meeting notices and results, director elections, auditor approvals, yearly distribution declarations, open-market share repurchase authorizations tied to discounts to net asset value, and advisory fee waiver updates. Fund updates also address Russian holdings affected by sanctions and market restrictions, including valuation treatment, depositary receipt transactions, and related NAV effects.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) has issued an update regarding the impact of the ongoing military intervention by Russia in Ukraine. Current sanctions from the U.S., EU, and others are adversely affecting the Fund's investments, especially its significant exposure (approximately 71.2% as of January 31, 2022) in Russian securities. These sanctions may further reduce the value and liquidity of the Fund's portfolio, complicating its ability to assess the value of certain securities. Future sanctions may result in asset freezes concerning Russian holdings.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund (NYSE: CEE), The New Germany Fund (NYSE: GF), and The European Equity Fund (NYSE: EEA) announced their 2021 December distributions. Declared on December 20, 2021, the distributions will be paid in stock, with cash options available for stockholders of record as of December 30, 2021. Key details include:
- CEE: $0.9531 per share
- GF: $0.0644 per share
- EEA: $0.0735 per share
Payments are scheduled for January 28, 2022.
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.