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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.
The Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: UTF) announced its upcoming monthly distribution of $0.1550 per share, to be paid on December 31, 2020. This distribution is entirely sourced from net investment income, which accounts for 100% of the current payment. For the fiscal year-to-date, the fund has distributed a total of $1.8600 per share, with 25.82% derived from net investment income. The fund emphasizes that part of the distribution may be considered a return of capital. The year-to-date cumulative total return as of November 30, 2020, is -5.47%, contrasting with a cumulative distribution rate of 7.65%.
Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (NYSE: RQI) announces upcoming distributions for December 31, 2020. The Fund's managed distribution policy aims to enhance long-term returns through regular monthly payouts. In December, distributions will comprise mainly net investment income ($0.0665, 83.13% of current distribution). However, the Fund warns that it has distributed beyond its income and capital gains, implying a potential return of capital. The current annualized distribution rate stands at 7.54%, against a year-to-date cumulative total return of -6.90% for fiscal 2020.
This press release informs shareholders of Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund (NYSE: RNP) about the upcoming distribution payment on December 31, 2020, and cumulative distributions for the fiscal year. The Fund's managed distribution policy aims to provide regular monthly distributions, which may include net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital. The total distribution for December 2020 is $0.1240 per share, while year-to-date distributions amount to $1.4880 per share. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for tax purposes following the year's end.
This press release from Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund (RFI) details the upcoming distribution payment scheduled for December 31, 2020. The Fund adopts a managed distribution policy to enhance its long-term return potential through monthly distributions. The December distribution is set at $0.0800 per share, primarily sourced from net investment income. Cumulative returns for fiscal year 2020 show a -2.72% total return, with a cumulative distribution rate of 7.86%. Shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV post-year-end for tax reporting.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) has been awarded the title of one of the "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pensions & Investments. This recognition stems from a survey that evaluates companies in the money management industry based on workplace culture and employee satisfaction. CEO Robert Steers emphasized the firm's commitment to excellence and inclusion, which fosters a productive work environment, especially during remote work challenges in 2020. The survey evaluated firms with at least $100 million in discretionary assets and included anonymous employee feedback as a significant part of the scoring process.
The Board of Directors of Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund (NYSE: RFI) has declared a year-end capital gain distribution of $0.050 per share, payable on December 31, 2020. This distribution, alongside regular monthly dividends, is to fulfill the 2020 federal excise tax requirements. The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy initiated in December 2011, providing flexibility for consistent distributions. This year, the Fund reported a cumulative total return of -2.72% and a cumulative distribution rate of 7.86% as of November 30, 2020.
The Board of Directors of the Cohen & Steers Tax-Advantaged Preferred Securities and Income Fund has announced its first monthly distribution of $0.130 per common share. This reflects an annualized distribution rate of 6.24% based on the $25.00 IPO price. Distributions for January, February, and March 2021 have also been scheduled. The Fund began trading on the NYSE on October 28, 2020, under ticker PTA. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for tax purposes, as distributions may include capital gains and/or return of capital.
Cohen & Steers reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $76.7 billion as of November 30, 2020, reflecting an increase of $5.5 billion from the previous month. This growth was attributed to net inflows of $458 million and market appreciation of $5.2 billion, despite distributions totaling $221 million. The firm specializes in liquid real assets, including real estate securities and listed infrastructure.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) has appointed Greg Bottjer as Executive Vice President and Head of Global Product Strategy & Development. Bottjer, with over 27 years in financial services, previously held leadership roles at Nuveen. His strategic position aims to enhance product offerings in real assets and alternative income, aligning with the firm’s goal to innovate and address client needs for diversifying returns and inflation protection. CEO Robert Steers and President Joseph Harvey emphasized their commitment to maintaining investment excellence and expanding capabilities under Bottjer's leadership.
Cohen & Steers MLP Income and Energy Opportunity Fund (MIE) announced the repurchase of 206,212 common shares since November 2, 2020, totaling 811,188 shares repurchased year-to-date as of November 30, 2020. This is part of a share repurchase program authorizing up to 10% of the Fund's outstanding shares within a calendar year. Since inception on March 26, 2013, total shares acquired reached 964,850. Investors are advised to evaluate the Fund's objectives, risks, and expenses before investing.