Clough Global Equity Fund Section 19(a) Notice

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Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American: GLQ) paid a monthly common-stock distribution of $0.0650 per share on November 28, 2025 to shareholders of record November 17, 2025.

The Fund estimates the current distribution and fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution are 100% return of capital and that net investment income and net realized gains attributable to the distribution are 0.00.

Performance metrics cited: annualized distribution rate 8.72% of NAV, cumulative total return on NAV 27.09% (Fiscal YTD 11/1/2024–10/31/2025), and 5-year average annual total return 5.80%. The notice warns distributions are estimates and tax reporting will be on Form 1099-DIV.

Positive

• Monthly distribution of $0.0650 per common share paid 11/28/2025
• Annualized distribution rate of 8.72% of NAV
• Cumulative total return on NAV of 27.09% for fiscal YTD

Negative

• Current distribution and fiscal YTD distributions are 100% return of capital
• Net investment income and net realized gains for the distribution are reported as 0.00

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / November 28, 2025 / On November 28, 2025, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE American:GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0650 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2025.

The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. The Fund estimates the following percentages, of the total distribution amount per share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.

Current Distribution from:
		Per Share ($)				%
Net Investment Income			0.00000				0.00	%
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gain			0.00000				0.00	%
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gain			0.00000				0.00	%
Return of Capital or other Capital Source			0.06500				100.00	%
Total (per common share)			0.06500				100.00	%
Fiscal Year-to-Date Cumulative Distributions from:
		Per Share ($)				%
Net Investment Income			0.00000				0.00	%
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gain			0.00000				0.00	%
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gain			0.00000				0.00	%
Return of Capital or other Capital Source			0.06500				100.00	%
Total (per common share)			0.06500				100.00	%

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and not for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income.'

Presented below are return figures, based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last business day of the month prior to distribution record date.

Fund Performance & Distribution Information

Fiscal Year to Date (11/1/2024 through 10/31/2025)
Annualized Distribution Rate as a Percentage of NAV^			8.72	%
Cumulative Distribution Rate on NAV^+			0.73	%
Cumulative Total Return on NAV*			27.09	%
Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5-Year Period Ending 10/31/2025**			5.80	%

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

^ Based on the Fund's NAV as of October 31, 2025.

⁺Cumulative distribution rate is based on distributions paid to date for the period November 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025.

*Cumulative fiscal year-to-date return is based on the change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025.

**The 5-year annualized total return is based on change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, as of the last business day of the month prior to the month of the current distribution record date.

While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.

Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.

Furthermore, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution and the income, capital gain or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund's distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund's net asset value and the financial market environment. The Fund's distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees at any time. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.

Contact Info:

Website: https://www.cloughcapital.com/cefs/glq/

Email: cloughclientinquiries@paralel.com

SOURCE: Clough Global Equity Fund | GLQ

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FAQ

What amount did GLQ pay per common share on November 28, 2025?

GLQ paid a monthly distribution of $0.0650 per common share on November 28, 2025.

How much of GLQ's November 2025 distribution is return of capital?

The Fund estimates the November 2025 distribution is 100% return of capital.

What is GLQ's annualized distribution rate as a percentage of NAV for the period ending 10/31/2025?

The annualized distribution rate is reported as 8.72% of NAV based on NAV as of October 31, 2025.

What fiscal year-to-date total return did GLQ report on NAV through 10/31/2025?

The cumulative fiscal year-to-date total return on NAV is reported as 27.09%.

Will GLQ provide tax reporting for the November 2025 distribution?

Yes; the Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV for calendar-year tax reporting and cautions amounts here are estimates.

What does a return of capital distribution mean for GLQ shareholders?

A return of capital indicates part or all of the distribution represents a return of invested capital rather than income, and it does not necessarily reflect investment performance.