abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) Announces Update and Tentative Closing Date for Acquisition of Assets From First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund

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abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) has announced an update on its acquisition of assets from Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD). The reorganization, approved by MFD shareholders, is set to close on September 20, 2024. Key points include:

• MFD shares will cease trading on NYSE at market close on September 20, 2024
• MFD shareholders will receive newly issued ASGI shares
• The combined net assets of ASGI post-reorganization will be approximately $596 million
• The merger aims to achieve economies of scale, increase liquidity, and enhance marketability

This strategic move is expected to benefit shareholders of both funds by creating a larger, more viable combined fund with improved scale and efficiency.

Positive

• Increased fund size to approximately $596 million in combined net assets
• Potential for economies of scale and reduced operating expenses
• Enhanced liquidity and marketability of the combined fund
• Improved viability of the resulting fund due to increased scale

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• None.

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI), announces today that shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) ("MFD" or the "Acquired Fund"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., have approved the proposed reorganization into ASGI ("Reorganization") which is expected to close at the close of business on September 20, 2024, or as soon as practicable thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

To facilitate the Reorganization, all shares of MFD are expected to cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange as of the market close on September 20, 2024, and MFD shareholders will be issued newly issued shares of ASGI. The Reorganization will occur based on the relative net asset values of the common shares of MFD. As of August 21, 2024, the combined net assets of ASGI following the Reorganization will be approximately $596 million.

The Reorganization is expected to benefit each fund's shareholders in a number of important ways, providing greater opportunities to realize economies of scale by combining the funds' assets resulting in a larger fund. Additionally, the Reorganization is expected to help ensure the viability of the resulting combined fund by increasing scale, liquidity and marketability of the fund.

Important Information
In the United States, abrdn is the marketing name for the following affiliated, registered investment advisers: abrdn Inc., abrdn Investments Limited, and abrdn Asia Limited.

The information in this press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to or in connection with the proposed transaction or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. Each Acquiring Fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund's portfolio. There is no assurance that each Acquiring Fund will achieve its investment objective. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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SOURCE: abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund

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FAQ

When will the reorganization of ASGI and MFD be completed?

The reorganization is expected to close at the close of business on September 20, 2024, or as soon as practicable thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

What will happen to MFD shares after the reorganization with ASGI?

MFD shares are expected to cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange as of the market close on September 20, 2024. MFD shareholders will be issued newly issued shares of ASGI based on the relative net asset values of the common shares.

What is the expected size of ASGI after the reorganization?

As of August 21, 2024, the combined net assets of ASGI following the reorganization will be approximately $596 million.

What are the main benefits of the ASGI and MFD reorganization?

The reorganization is expected to provide greater opportunities to realize economies of scale, increase liquidity and marketability, and help ensure the viability of the resulting combined fund by increasing its scale.