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Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) is a global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, with a focus on listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities and multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in New York City, the firm also maintains offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore, and regularly reports on its business through press releases and regulatory filings.
This news page aggregates company announcements and updates related to Cohen & Steers and its investment vehicles. Readers can find information on preliminary assets under management and net flows, where the firm breaks down AUM across institutional advisory and subadvisory accounts, open-end funds and closed-end funds, and explains the impact of market movements, net flows and distributions. The page also features notices for Cohen & Steers-managed closed-end funds such as UTF, RQI, RFI, RNP and FOF, including details on managed distribution policies and the estimated sources of monthly distributions.
In addition to fund-related disclosures, the news feed includes corporate developments such as leadership appointments, regional management changes and updates on the firm’s private real estate operations. Earnings release schedules and information about upcoming conference calls are also highlighted, indicating when quarterly and full-year results will be available and how investors and analysts can access related materials.
By reviewing the items on this page, investors can see how Cohen & Steers communicates on topics like distribution composition, fund performance metrics, assets under management trends and organizational changes. This historical record of press releases and notices provides context around the company’s activities in real assets and alternative income across its global platform.
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (UTF) has announced its distribution details for March 31, 2025, operating under a managed distribution policy implemented in March 2015. The policy aims to deliver long-term total returns through regular monthly distributions at fixed rates per share.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include various components: long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and/or return of capital. Distributions from MLP investments are attributed to different sources, including net investment income and return of capital. The Board of Directors retains the right to modify or suspend this policy, which could impact the Fund's market price.
The Fund's performance metrics through February 28, 2025, include Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return and five-year Average Annual Total Return, with distributions based on the Fund's Net Asset Value (NAV). The Fund emphasizes that distribution amounts may vary based on portfolio and market conditions.
Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund (NYSE: RFI) has announced its March 31, 2025 distribution details under Section 19(a). The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy implemented in December 2011, which aims to deliver long-term total returns through regular monthly distributions at fixed rates per share.
The distributions may include various components such as long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and/or return of capital. The Fund's distributions from REIT investments may be later characterized as capital gains or return of capital, based on year-end REIT dividend reporting.
The Fund emphasizes that distribution amounts may vary based on portfolio and market conditions. Monthly distribution information will be posted on cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders, with final tax characteristics provided on Form 1099-DIV after the calendar year end.
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund (NYSE: RNP) has announced its March 31, 2025 distribution details under Section 19(a). The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy implemented in December 2017, which aims to deliver long-term total returns through fixed monthly distributions.
The distributions may include various components such as long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and/or return of capital. The Fund estimates it has distributed more than its income and capital gains, indicating a portion may be return of capital. Notably, distributions from the Fund's REIT investments may be later characterized as capital gains or return of capital.
The Fund's performance metrics include Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return (January 1 - February 28, 2025) and five-year Average Annual Total Return ending February 28, 2025, though specific figures are not provided in the release.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) announced that their Real Estate Securities Fund (CSZIX) has received the 2025 LSEG Lipper Fund Award for its strong risk-adjusted performance over the 10-year period ending November 30, 2024. This marks the tenth consecutive year of Lipper recognition for the Fund, which competed among 136 share classes in the Real Estate category.
The Fund has been closed to new investors since 2019 but remains accessible to current shareholders, qualifying retirement plan participants, and existing intermediary-sponsored discretionary models. The company continues to offer alternative real estate investment options through ETFs, mutual funds, collective investment trusts, and separate accounts, including the Cohen & Steers Real Estate Active ETF (CSRE) and flagship real estate mutual funds.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) announced the upcoming retirement of Daniel P. Charles, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Distribution, after nearly six years with the company and 37 years in sales leadership roles. Charles, who oversees the firm's global wealth, institutional sales, relationship management departments, and global marketing, will remain to assist with the transition while the company searches for his successor.
During his tenure, Charles achieved significant milestones, including realigning U.S. distribution efforts to better address clients' needs for real assets and alternative investment solutions, and expanding the firm's distribution across EMEA and APAC regions. CEO Joseph Harvey acknowledged Charles' contributions in enhancing distribution capabilities, building global sales teams, fostering a relationship culture, and expanding marketing efforts.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $88.6 billion as of February 28, 2025, marking a $2.1 billion increase from January 31, 2025's $86.4 billion. The growth was primarily driven by market appreciation of $2.3 billion, which was partially offset by distributions of $151 million and net outflows of $16 million.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) has announced the launch of its SICAV Short Duration Preferred Income Fund, marking the firm's second preferred securities fund for UCITS investors. The new fund targets the $1.2 trillion preferred securities market, focusing on investment-grade, institutional preferreds with a target duration of less than three years.
The fund aims to provide high current income and capital preservation through investments in global preferred and debt securities. It is managed by Elaine Zaharis-Nikas, Head of Fixed Income and Preferred Securities, alongside Portfolio Managers Jerry Dorost and Robert Kastoff.
Preferred securities offer key benefits including:
- High and stable income potential
- Portfolio diversification
- Low correlation to fixed income universe
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (UTF) has announced its monthly distribution details for February 28, 2025. The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy implemented in March 2015, which aims to deliver long-term total returns through regular monthly distributions at fixed rates per share.
The distributions may include various components such as long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and return of capital. The Fund's distributions from MLP investments are attributed to different sources, including net investment income and return of capital. Monthly distribution amounts may vary based on portfolio and market conditions.
The Fund's Board of Directors maintains the authority to modify or terminate the managed distribution policy, which could impact the Fund's market price. Shareholders are advised that distribution source estimates are subject to change and will receive Form 1099-DIV for accurate tax reporting.
Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (NYSE: RQI) has announced its upcoming distribution payment scheduled for February 28, 2025. The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy implemented in December 2012, which aims to deliver long-term total returns through regular monthly distributions at fixed rates per share.
The distributions may include various components such as long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and/or return of capital. The Fund notes that return of capital distributions reduce shareholders' tax basis and are not taxable. Additionally, distributions from REIT investments may be later characterized as capital gains or return of capital.
The Fund emphasizes that distribution amounts may vary based on portfolio and market conditions. The Board retains the right to modify or terminate the distribution policy, which could impact the Fund's market price.
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund (NYSE: RNP) has announced its distribution details for February 28, 2025. The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy implemented in December 2017, which aims to deliver long-term total returns through regular monthly distributions.
The monthly distributions may include various components: long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income, and/or return of capital. The Fund estimates it has distributed more than its income and capital gains, indicating a portion of distributions may be return of capital. Distributions from REIT investments may be later characterized as capital gains or return of capital.
The Fund's Board of Directors maintains the authority to amend, terminate, or suspend the managed distribution policy, which could affect the Fund's market price. Distribution amounts may vary based on portfolio and market conditions.