THE MEXICO FUND, INC. DECLARES DISTRIBUTION

Rhea-AI Summary

The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) has announced a cash distribution of $0.22 per share to stockholders of record on October 22, 2024, payable on October 30, 2024. The Board has approved the continuation of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan (MDP) for 2024. Since the MDP's implementation in 2008, the Fund has paid $26.82 per share in total cash distributions.

The distribution's estimated sources are: 42.53% from net investment income, 47.13% from capital gains, and 10.34% from return of capital. The Fund's 5-year average annual total return as of August 31, 2024, is 12.56%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 4.28% for the fiscal year. The Fund's fiscal year-to-date cumulative total return is 0.45%, with a cumulative distribution rate of 3.57%.

Positive

• Cash distribution of $0.22 per share announced
• Continuation of Managed Distribution Plan (MDP) for 2024
• 5-year average annual total return of 12.56%
• Current annualized distribution rate of 4.28%

Negative

• 10.34% of distribution comes from return of capital
• Fiscal year-to-date cumulative total return is only 0.45%

Insights

Financial Analyst

The Mexico Fund's announcement of a $0.22 per share distribution is a positive sign for investors. With a current annualized distribution rate of 4.28%, the fund offers an attractive yield in the current market environment. The fund's average annual total return of 12.56% over the past 5 years is noteworthy, indicating strong historical performance. However, the 0.45% fiscal year-to-date return suggests recent challenges. Investors should note that 10.34% of the distribution comes from return of capital, which may impact the fund's NAV. The continuation of the Managed Distribution Plan (MDP) since 2008 demonstrates a commitment to providing regular income to shareholders, having paid out $26.82 per share in total.

Market Research Analyst

The Mexico Fund's distribution strategy reflects broader trends in closed-end funds focusing on emerging markets. The mix of income sources - 42.53% from net investment income, 47.13% from capital gains and 10.34% from return of capital - suggests a balanced approach to maintaining distributions. This strategy may appeal to income-focused investors in a low-yield environment. However, the fund's 0.45% fiscal year-to-date return underperforms compared to its 5-year average, possibly indicating challenges in the Mexican market or broader emerging market headwinds. Investors should monitor Mexico's economic indicators and global trade relations, particularly with the US, as these factors could significantly impact the fund's future performance.

Tax Expert

The Fund's distribution breakdown is important for tax planning. The 42.53% from net investment income will likely be taxed as ordinary income, while the 41.10% from long-term capital gains may qualify for preferential tax rates. The 10.34% return of capital is typically not taxed immediately but reduces the cost basis, potentially increasing capital gains tax liability upon sale. Investors should be aware that these are estimates and the final tax characterization will be provided in Form 1099-DIV. The fund's use of a Managed Distribution Plan (MDP) provides predictable income but may not always reflect the fund's actual earnings, potentially leading to NAV erosion if distributions exceed returns. Careful consideration of the tax implications and overall investment strategy is advised.

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF), announced that the Board of Directors (Board) declared a distribution of $0.22 per share to stockholders of record on October 22, 2024, which is payable in cash on October 30, 2024.

The Board has approved the continuation of the Fund's MDP during 2024. The Board may amend or terminate the MDP at any time without prior notice to stockholders. Since the implementation of the MDP in September 2008, the Fund has paid a total of $26.82 per share in cash distributions to stockholders.

The amount of distributable income for each fiscal period depends on the aggregate gains and losses realized by the Fund during the entire year. Distributions may consist of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital, but the character of these distributions cannot be determined until after the end of the Fund's fiscal year. However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund is required to indicate the source of each distribution to stockholders. The following table sets forth (A) an estimate of the source of the October 2024 distribution and (B) an estimate of the source of distributions for the current fiscal year:

Distribution Estimates	October 2024		Fiscal Year-to-date ( YTD)1
Source	Per Share Amount	Percent of Current Distribution	Per Share Amount	Percent of Fiscal Year Distributions
Net Investment Income	$0.0936	42.53 %	$0.3742	42.53 %
Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains	$0.0133	6.03 %	$0.0531	6.03 %
Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains	$0.0904	41.10 %	$0.3617	41.10 %
Return of Capital	$0.0227	10.34 %	$0.0910	10.34 %
Total Distribution	$0.2200	100.00 %	$0.8800	100.00 %

Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below:

Average Annual Total Return for the 5-year period ended on August 31, 20242	12.56 %
Current Annualized Distribution Rate (current fiscal year)3	4.28 %
Current Fiscal Year Cumulative Total Return4	0.45 %
Cumulative Distribution Rate (current fiscal year)5	3.57 %

^[1] The Fund's current fiscal year began on November 1, 2023.

² Average Annual Total Return represents the simple arithmetic average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the last five years. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

³ The Current Annualized Distribution Rate is the Cumulative Distribution Rate as of August 31, 2024, annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV at the same date.

⁴ Current Fiscal Year Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from November 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024, including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

⁵ Cumulative Distribution Rate for the Fund's current fiscal period (November 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024) measured on the dollar value of distributions in the period as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of August 31, 2024.

You 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 MDP.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported above are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and 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 the distribution for federal income tax purposes.

CONTACT:
Tofi Dayan
+5255-9138-3350
Email: investor-relations@themexicofund.com

About The Mexico Fund, Inc.

The Mexico Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company with the investment objective of long-term capital appreciation through investments in securities, primarily equity, listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. The Fund provides a vehicle to investors who wish to invest in Mexican companies through a managed non-diversified portfolio as part of their overall investment program.

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding future circumstances. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Fund's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements including, in particular, the risks and uncertainties described in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results, events, and performance may differ. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Fund undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by The Mexico Fund or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.

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FAQ

What is the amount of The Mexico Fund's (MXF) latest cash distribution?

The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) has declared a cash distribution of $0.22 per share to stockholders of record on October 22, 2024, payable on October 30, 2024.

What is the source breakdown of The Mexico Fund's (MXF) October 2024 distribution?

The estimated sources of the October 2024 distribution are: 42.53% from net investment income, 6.03% from net realized short-term capital gains, 41.10% from net realized long-term capital gains, and 10.34% from return of capital.

What is The Mexico Fund's (MXF) 5-year average annual total return as of August 31, 2024?

The Mexico Fund's (MXF) average annual total return for the 5-year period ended on August 31, 2024, is 12.56%.

How much has The Mexico Fund (MXF) paid in total cash distributions since implementing its MDP in 2008?

Since the implementation of the Managed Distribution Plan (MDP) in September 2008, The Mexico Fund (MXF) has paid a total of $26.82 per share in cash distributions to stockholders.