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The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) is a diversified closed-end management investment company that primarily focuses its investments in Germany. This news page compiles official announcements and updates about GF, giving investors and observers a single place to review the fund’s disclosed developments and Board decisions.
Fund communications highlight several recurring themes. GF’s Board of Directors periodically declares distributions, which may include net investment income and, when applicable, capital gains. News items specify record dates, payable dates, and whether distributions are paid in cash or stock, as well as any shareholder election options. These announcements help shareholders understand the timing and nature of cash flows from the fund.
Another regular topic is the authorization and extension of share repurchase programs. Press releases describe Board-approved repurchase authorizations that allow GF to buy back its shares in open-market transactions when they trade at a discount to net asset value and when such purchases are deemed to be in the fund’s best interests. Updates may also mention the Board’s ongoing consideration of potential tender offers.
Governance-related news includes the results of annual meetings of stockholders, covering the election of directors and the ratification of the appointment of independent auditors such as Ernst & Young LLP. In some instances, meetings have been adjourned and reconvened to allow more time to solicit proxies. Portfolio management changes, including the appointment of a new portfolio manager and the continued role of a deputy portfolio manager, are also disclosed through press releases.
By reviewing this news stream, readers can follow GF’s distribution decisions, capital management actions, governance outcomes, and portfolio management updates as they are formally communicated.
The European Equity Fund (EEA) and The New Germany Fund (GF) announced their Board of Directors declared distributions. EEA will distribute $0.0376 per share, while GF will distribute $0.0239 per share. These distributions are payable in cash to stockholders of record as of May 24, 2024, with the ex-date being May 23, 2024, and the payable date being June 4, 2024. EEA focuses on equity securities from Europe, increasing its vulnerability to regional developments, while GF invests primarily in Germany, making it susceptible to country-specific risks. Both funds are exposed to risks from foreign securities, including currency fluctuations, political changes, and market volatility. Current global geopolitical events may adversely affect the funds' performance. Shares of closed-end funds like EEA and GF often trade at a discount to net asset value.
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The Central and Eastern Europe Fund (NYSE: CEE) and The New Germany Fund (NYSE: GF) announced the Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for June 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. ET in New York City. Stockholders of record as of April 28, 2023 can vote on the election of Directors and approval of auditors. The Central and Eastern Europe Fund is non-diversified, which raises its risk profile, while The New Germany Fund is diversified but focuses on Germany, increasing vulnerability to local events. Both Funds face risks from geopolitical issues, including sanctions affecting Russia and market volatility due to various global uncertainties.
Investors should be aware of potential market volatility due to concentrated investments and geopolitical risks. These dynamics may affect share prices, with closed-end funds often trading at a discount to net asset value.
The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) announced a leadership change effective March 1, 2023. Leon Cappel will take over as portfolio manager, replacing Valerie Schueler. Cappel, who has been with the Fund since 2022, previously served as deputy portfolio manager. Alexander Lippert will step into Cappel's role as deputy portfolio manager. Cappel joined the German equity team at DWS in 2019, while Lippert joined in 2022. The Fund primarily focuses on German investments, presenting risks related to foreign securities, including currency fluctuations and geopolitical events.
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