Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. Announces Completion of Rights Offering

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Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund (NYSE: CLM) has successfully completed its one-for-three rights offering that expired on May 16, 2025. The subscription price was set at $7.30 per share, higher than the initial estimate of $6.61. The Fund received subscription requests totaling approximately $173 million.

Under the offering terms, stockholders could purchase one new share for every three rights held. The Fund plans to issue over-subscription shares, with share issuance expected around May 22, 2025. Notably, newly issued shares will not be eligible for the Fund's May 2025 distribution.

Positive

• Strong demand with $173 million in subscription requests
• Subscription price of $7.30 represents a 10.4% increase from initial estimate of $6.61
• Over-subscription shares will be issued, indicating robust investor interest

Negative

• New shares will not be entitled to May 2025 distribution
• Higher subscription price may result in increased dilution for existing shareholders
• Offering will dilute existing shareholders who did not participate fully

Insights

Investment Fund Specialist

Cornerstone successfully completed its rights offering, raising ~$173M at a higher-than-expected subscription price of $7.30/share vs initial $6.61 estimate.

Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund's (CLM) rights offering shows strong investor demand, with the Fund receiving subscription requests totaling approximately $173 million. The final subscription price was set at $7.30 per share, which is 10.4% higher than the original estimated price of $6.61. This premium pricing indicates robust investor confidence in the fund.

The one-for-three rights offering structure allowed existing shareholders to purchase one new share for every three rights held, helping to minimize dilution concerns while still enabling significant capital raising. The pricing mechanism - set at the greater of 112% of NAV or 80% of market price - protected existing shareholders from excessive dilution.

Interestingly, the Fund will distribute oversubscription shares, suggesting demand exceeded the initial offering. This strong reception demonstrates market confidence despite the new shares not qualifying for the May 2025 distribution. The capital raise strengthens the Fund's investment capacity and potential ability to capitalize on market opportunities, though specific investment plans weren't disclosed.

The expected issuance date of May 22, 2025, provides a quick turnaround, minimizing market uncertainty. As a closed-end fund, CLM typically invests across various securities, and this additional capital should enhance its investment flexibility and potentially its income-generating capacity.

NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE American: CLM) (CUSIP: 21924B302) is pleased to announce the completion of its one-for-three rights offering which expired on Friday, May 16, 2025 (the “Offering”). Under the terms of the Offering, record date stockholders were entitled to purchase one newly issued share of common stock of the Fund for every three rights held. The subscription price for each newly issued share was determined to be $7.30 which, under the terms of the prospectus, was equal to the greater of (i) 112% of net asset value per share as calculated at the close of trading on the date of expiration of the Offering and (ii) 80% of the market price per share at such time.

Based on preliminary results provided by the Fund's subscription agent, the Fund received requests for approximately $173 million of its shares. The Fund anticipates issuing over-subscription shares under the additional subscription privilege. 

The subscription price is higher than the original estimated subscription price of $6.61. It is anticipated that shares will be issued on or about Thursday, May 22, 2025. Stockholders are encouraged to contact their broker regarding the specifics of their account. Newly issued shares will not be entitled to the Fund’s distribution to stockholders for the month of May 2025.

Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. is a closed-end, diversified management investment company and is registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. is traded on the NYSE American under the trading symbol “CLM”. The Fund’s investment adviser is Cornerstone Advisors, LLC, which also serves as the investment adviser to another closed-end fund, Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE American: CRF). For more information regarding Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. or Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. please visit www.cornerstonestrategicinvestmentfund.com, and www.cornerstonetotalreturnfund.com.

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. An investment in the Fund is subject to certain risks, including market risk. In general, shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount from their net asset value and at the time of sale may be trading on the exchange at a price that is more or less than the original purchase price or the net asset value. An investor should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objective, risks, charges and expenses. Please read the Fund’s disclosure documents before investing.

In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements, which may concern, among other things, domestic and foreign markets, industry and economic trends and developments and government regulation and their potential impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the factors set forth in the Fund’s disclosure documents, filed with the SEC, and actual trends, developments and regulations in the future and their impact on the Fund could be materially different from those projected, anticipated or implied. The Fund has no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What is the subscription price for CLM's rights offering in May 2025?

The subscription price for CLM's rights offering is $7.30 per share, which was higher than the original estimated price of $6.61.

How much demand did CLM receive for its rights offering?

CLM received subscription requests totaling approximately $173 million for its rights offering.

When will CLM issue the new shares from the rights offering?

CLM anticipates issuing the new shares on or about Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Will the new CLM shares receive the May 2025 distribution?

No, newly issued shares from the rights offering will not be entitled to CLM's distribution for the month of May 2025.

What was the ratio for CLM's rights offering?

The rights offering had a one-for-three ratio, meaning stockholders could purchase one new share for every three rights held.